Americans Face Finns and Japanese as Olympics Open
The article notes the United States likely to finish atop the Olympics, with Finland and Japan posing threats. It discusses Finnish loss of Nurmi, rising foreign strength, and a sports-crazed culture spreading American training methods worldwide. It mentions European nations building strong athletic programs and a shift in global sports power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Los Angeles
Emalien
Nurmi
Sopesiers
Tneir Best
Whip
Wile “Fineland
Europe
Asia
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Holland
Antechcan
Tilden Defeated in Pro Tourney by Kozeluh Rivalry
A garbled report notes a professional tennis or similar tourney where Walid Uy and Kart Kozeluh are referenced amid unclear text. The fragment mentions finals, a 4-3 score, and locations or names that are partly unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
TN Ik
Perensivnd
Minateur
Lennix Champlo
Walid
Grafessional
Kart Kozeluh
Kozel Watt
NATO
Alyminny
Ablemled Henini Naduch
Loray
Dunlap Signed by Galveston to Help Indians Team
Bill Dunlap, a former outfielder for the San Antonio Indians, was released after a dispute over back salary and rejoined the Galveston club. He reported amid excitement as a sports writer for The Light and planned to cover a game, aiming to help Galveston win. The Indian club had recently won a game, with highlights including young pitcher Prutan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Dunlap
San Antonio Indians
Tuehfield
Light Sport
Galveston
Sy Bill Dunlap
Bir. Houtlloud
Pses
Cub
Xt Quay
Vail
Hammond
Light
National Baseball Association
San Antonio
Indiaos
Salarlex
Len- Jovor
Trias
Kowadik
Indias
Prutan Wownlik
Ann Pwr
Howard Milagernit
Carierty
Longview
Reyer
Wefield
Givittin
Leal
Pirates Drop Two Topheels Cubs Trimmed
Philadelphia Phillies win two from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a doubleheader. Don Marsh and Mil Lee homered in the eighth inning of the opener. Whitneys and Wilseighes contributed strong pitching support as the Phillies clinched the sweep.
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Pirates
CUBS
Philadelphia
Philegelphin Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phils
Bert
Don Marsh
Mil Lee
Philehe
Whitney
WilSeighes Arab
Rebo Winer
Stakoton Gm
Vo Manet
Goveeye
Byrd
Beers
Omen Oadty
Wwe
Ellin Svatte Tyres
Gormaromky
Raya
Miran
Ianoe
Mwimbireh
Anna Pusinderhhage
Ben
Pueas
Maping
Wirin Vo
Klein
Davis
Davin
Horton
Horton. Mromdmgse Hit, Tee Wwement Husnss
Burtdl Avalon
Menbarakh Bmg Mointin
Pitchior
Mxnean Envay Nari Attvee Mit
Wy Hansen
Suorieer
Ty Chagwon
AMP
OEE ManHin
Mls
Ate
Haugen
Datiel
Wave and Roninelly
Attendainees
Allison and Vines Strive in Davis Cup Challenge
Paris hosts the Davis Cup final ties as United States players Wilmer Allison of Austin and John Van Ryn meet France's Jacques Brugnon and Henri Cochet in crucial singles and doubles. The Americans press for a second straight title with Allison delivering a brilliant singles win and a hard fought doubles match. crowds fill the stadium as the best country title hangs in the balance amid intense national competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Texas
United State
Davis Cep
Prenely Verterans
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Aliso Pecs
Jean Borolra
Rem
Priday
Billworth Vines
United States
Willy the Preuch
Allison Brilliant
Alison
Fran Geek
Higegaleran
Jacques Brugnon
New Jersey
John
You Fyn
Pr Iy Ove Sels
Boratra
Aliison
Bocolra
Vines
Tesh
Alyveu
Walter Edge
Dwight Davis
Cor Davis
Anerran Hon
Tie Cen
Olympic Stadium Crowd Fills Los Angeles for Opening Ceremonies
Report by Frank G. Menke describes the crowded Los Angeles stadium at the opening of the tenth Olympiad with 105000 spectators, intense traffic jams, blazing sun, and a grand parade featuring nations from around the world. A 1000-voice choir performed as dignitaries including Vice President Charles Gunis took seats and the parade of athletes began, with Greece and Mexico among the notable contingents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Menke AX S. Siete Balter
Los Angeles
Juy
Callefornia
Vaileye
Lis Wigetilie
Geal
Tnd
Greece
Halti
Angeles
Neal
Charles Gunis
Haiti
Fingolen
Hilligarigs
Wile Linuenra
Mab
Ward Srestines
Ars Pil
Sen
Nesti
Lyanes
Lugerry
Mexico
Mexica
Buroheatet
Jersey
Norway
Phi Pys Ig
Sundays Olympic Program Preview for Angelen Swim Meet
Sunday program outlines events at the Olympic arena in Angelen with 400 meter heats and 200 and 800 meter trials for men and women. It notes eliminations, rest periods, and finals procedures while indicating start time at 2510 pm Pacific Standard Time and asking when 440 San Antonio Alri occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelen
Adler
Sinan
Collowen
San Antonia Alri
THORPE OUTSIDE LOS ANGELES TRAGEDY OF OLYMPIC PRIDE
Fragmented notes recount Jim Thorpe missing the Olympic spectacle as tickets soar in price. Desire to share the event with his child clashes with costs, while European victory imagery and lingering reverence frame the era.
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Los Angeles
Jim Thorpe
Universal Service
Mal
Europe
Heleigh
Jun Thorpe
Nike
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Hivrmann
Monee
Wienen
Allison
Treby
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Salire
Allson
Wag
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van Ryn
le Cachel
Brigid
Talas Pointe
Cachel
Brognon
Kansan
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Lark Gee Why
Hefenting Mhaiptoy
Wiebe
Dave Mreeborn
Tula
Kansas
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Ratheday
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