Faith in U S Team Wavers Amid Track Boom
Los Angeles July 29 The faith in American athletes has waned in the last ten days as rivals from Finland and others threaten to outshine the U S in track and field at the Olympiad. Names like Wykoff Kier Eastman Veneke and Metcalfe face stiff competition as observers question the squad’s dominance and speculate on possible medals across 23 events.
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Frank G. Menke
Los Angeles
Tinkling Ballyhoo
Bureprang
Orientaig
U.S. A
Siag
Finland
Maga Bain
U. 5
UW. 9
Frank Wykoff
Bob Kier
Ben Eastman
Gene Veneke
Ralph Meteaife
Addie Tolén
George Simpson
Bill Garr
Pen Hallower
Frank Crowley
Gene Cunningham
Merry Vilagers
S.A
Dohddy
Tilden and Barnes in Doubles Finals in Chicago
In Chicago on July 39, the national professional tennis doubles final saw Tilden and Bruce Barnes advance after defeating the German duo Hans Nusaleii and Roman Najieh 8-4 6-2. Kozeluh and Burke upset Tod Pericha and Jack Onatle to reach the semifinals, with Nusaleiy entering the finals later.
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Tilden
Barnes
Chicago
Wile Um 'T
Bruce Barnes
Karel Kozcluly
Czechoslovakia
Albert Burke
France
Texas
Buffalo
Tod Pericha
Jack Onatle
Nusaleiy
Olympic events list for Los Angeles games schedule
The document lists event times and venues for the Los Angeles Olympic program from July 30 to August 7 including track, weightlifting, fencing, wrestling, cycling, pentathlon, swimming, yachting, road cycling, and field hockey. It notes venues such as stadium, auditorium, armory, Rose Bowl, Riviera, rifle range, and Los Angeles harbor.
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Los Angeles
Stadium
Auditorium
Armory
Rose Bowl
Riviera
Rose Bain
Stadt
Harry Bar
Euditorium
Los Angeles Harbor
Summer Games Schedule Mix of Water Polo and Boxing
A fragmented schedule lists events across August in Los Angeles area venues. It shows morning swimming diving water polo gymnastics fencing rowing boxing and yachting plus afternoon and evening activities at stadiums armory and auditorium including field hockey lacrosse and equestrian events.
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Ming Stadium
Auditorium
Los Angels Harbor
Armory
Stadium
Swing Stadium
Audtorium
Yuchling
Los Angeles
Arbor
Tedium
Gymastica
Long Beauty
Long Beach
Stadiun
Long Beach Cauestrians
Riviera
Yuehiling
Los Angeles Harbor
Siladium
Equestrigus
Riviere
Equestiaris
Alois
Nurmi barred from Olympics amid controversy
The federation commission ended debate by denying Nurmi entry after reviewing charges of amateur status and commercialism. Gus PaaVes entry was also rejected. United States Avery Brundage voted with Sweden Britain France Germany Hungary to uphold the suspension as preparations proceed for the opening ceremonies in Los Angeles.
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Federation
Muri
Nurmi
Finland
Gus Paave
United States
Avery Brundage
Sweden
Great Britain
France
Germany
Hungary
1A. A. F. Council
Nurtni
Olympic Stadium
Charles Gurlis
Los Angeles
Parvo Nurmi
Numi
Hugo Quist
New York
Yonna
Tam
American League Leaders Named By Teams and Players
A garbled listing of players and managers across the American League appears to name leading figures and teams. The text mentions Potts, Pyles, Towley, Naseer, and others in a chaotic aggregation with percentages and fragments suggesting standings or voting totals.
Bell Taxis Face La Fama In Weekend Playoff Series
Bell Taxis, leading the pano-American League, schedule a three game series with La Fama at Van Daele stadium. The opener is Saturday at 4:00 PM and two games follow Sunday at 2:30 PM. Bell Taxis previously defeated La Fama earlier this season.
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Bell
la Fama Clu
van Daele Stadium
Lott and Parker Reach Net Final in Canadian Tennis
In Ottawa on July 28, George Lott the second ranked U S star faces Marcel Rainville the top Canadian in the men’s singles final. Frankie Parker of Milwaukee and Walter Martin of Regina meet in the other semi final as Americans Lott and Parker are favored to win and advance to the final.
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Ottawa
United States
George Lott
U. S
Marcel Rainville
Frankie Parker
Walter Martin
Regina
Susk
Loth
Parker
Bomorrawt
Star Rider Barred From Rich Futurity
CHICAGO July 20 Wayne Wright leading Arlington Park rider missed his chance to ride in the $60,000 Futurity closing day feature. He sought to ride Cathop in the fit race, bumped My Dandy and was disqualified after finishing first. He received a 1% day suspension, keeping him out of Hawihome meeting events.
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Chicago
Wayne Wright
Arlington Park
Wright
Cathop
Easy Victory for Leonard Beats Townsend in New City Bout
Benny Leonard returned to form at Queenshorn Stadium delivering a dazzling display to defeat Billy Townsend in a decisive decision. Leonard was knocked down once in the fourth round and nearly beaten in the sixth, but rose to finish the bout strongly in the final rounds.
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New York
Benny Leonardt
Mt Queenshorn Stadium
Vancouver
Billy Townsend
Benny Leonant
Dowy
Leonard
Ludacs to San Diego Pirates in Texas showdown
The 8 A Ludacs travel to San Diego Texas to face the Pirates in a double header next Sunday. Listed triple hitters include Pete Gavéin George Garcia Aguilar Hernandez Canales Teller Lefty de Leon Faz Villa Zepeda Lefty Gonzales Rodriguez and Prado.
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Lulacs
San Diego
Olympic Watch System to Record Decathlon Finishes
Olympic officials plan to use Swiss made watches costing six thousand dollars to ensure precise timing in all events. A moving picture camera stop watch will record starts and finishes, the finish line is captured on film, and finishers will be identified as races conclude.
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Los Angeles
Australia Star Swimmer Charlton Stricken By Flu
Australia's Trey Charlton, a leading freestyle sprinter, is confined to bed with influenza two days before the Olympic trials. The 400 and 1500 meter hopeful was viewed as a strong contender with the first event about a week away, and recovery was hoped soon.
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Australia
Los Angeles
Trey Charlton
Charlton
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