Travers Leads Travers One Up In First Day Round
In Wheaton Illinois Walter J. Travis trails Jerome Travers by one hole after the opening round of the national golf championship match play. Travers shot 39 to 37 for Travis who later conceded a hole after a bunker and pond mishap. Evans leads Lee as Hilton is eliminated in the wake of the tournament’s surprise results.
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Hilton
Paul Hunter
Midlothian
H. Kerr
Ekwanek
Albert Seckel
Chick" Evans
Lee
Evans
Travers
Travis
Waldo
P. Hunter
WOM
Chicago
Harold Hilton
Liverpool
Ngland
Chick” Evans
Mason Phelps
Harold Weber
Inverness
J. D. Travers
Upper Montclair
W. J. Travis
Garden City
C. G. Waldo
Brooklawn
H. K. Kerr
Ekwanok
Riverside
H. R. Lee
Detroit
Charles Ev
Edgewater
R. E. Hunter
Heinrich Schmidt
Worcester
W. P. Smith
Philadelphia
N. Hunter
Edinburgh
W.C. Fownes
Oakmont
War
Waldo Jr Captures Amateur Golf Title from Hilton
Harold Hilton, last year’s world top golfer, loses to C. G. Waldo Jr. of Brooklawn in the American Amateur Championship at Wheaton Illinois. Waldo led early, fought Hilton to the end, and won two down with three to play. Hilton’s last efforts fell short as Waldo clinched the title. Chick Evans and H G Legg also won matches in the day’s play.
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Waldo
Hilton
Connecticut
Chick” Evans
A. W. Tillinghast
Philadelphia
W. J. Travis
H. G. Legg
Minikahda
Legg
Norman Hunter
Edinburgh
Eng
Vedrines Plans Record Flight In United States
Pierre Jules Vedrines the French aviator announces a bid for a new speed record in the United States aiming to reach 122 miles an hour in his aircraft. His statement signals a bold attempt to push aviation performance.
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Pierre Jules Vedrines
United States
Vedrines
Golf tournament opens with first round results listed
Land's sole representative tops R C Watson of Westbrook on the thirty fourth green as first round match play proceeds. Mason Phelps beats Maxwell, Howard Weber defeats Byers, Travers defeats Sherman, Travis defeats Legg, Waldo Jr. defeats Hilton, Hunter defeats Howland Jr., Kerr defeats Edwards, Seckel defeats Inslee, Lee defeats Kirkeby, Evans defeats Tillinghast, Hunter defeats Sawyer, Schmidt defeats Ames, Smith Jr. defeats Stillwell, Norman Hunter defeats Watson, Fownes Jr. defeats Fleager, Wood defeats Devol.
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Ren K. Wood
Homewood
Chicago
Waldo
Co. G. Waldo Jr
Brooklawn
Hilton
Hamilton Kerr
Ekwanok
Albert Seckel
Kerr
Robert Hunter
Schmidt
Norman F. Hunter
Edinburgh
W. P. Smith
Fownes
Warren Wood
Travis
Travers- Travis
Travers
Paul Hunter
Evans
Lee
Phelps
Weber
Seckel
R. Hunter
Smith
N.ef. Hunter
Wood
Land
R. C. Watson
Westbrook
Mason Phelps
Midlothian
L. W. Maxwell
Exmoor
Howard Weber
Inverness
Eben M. Byers
Allegheny
J. D. Travers
Upper Montclair
Sherrill Sherman
Yahundasis
Riverside
C. W. Inslee
Oneida
H. B. Lee
Detroit
Oswald Kirkeby
Englewood
Charles Evans Jr
Edgewater
A. W. Tillinghast
Philadelphia
R. E. Hunter
D. E. Sawyer
Wheaton
Heinrich Schmidt
Worcester
K. L. Ames
W. P. Smith Jr
Addison Stillwell
W. C. Fownes Jr
Oakwood
H. A. Fleager
Skokie
W. K. Wood
French Aviators Arrive in New York for Chicago Meet
Three French aviators Jules Vedrines Maurice Prevost and Andre Frey reached New York to compete in Chicago International meet. Vedrines wears head bandages from a Paris Madrid race crash and Prevost jokes about marrying an American wife during aerial courtship.
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New York
Jules Vedrines
Maurice Prevost
Andre Frey
Chicago
Vedrines
Prevost
Big Day for Army Officers at Fort Sam Houston
The Russian Ride, a three mile three jump test for officers, will be held at Fort Sam Houston on September 10. Sixteen cavalry and twelve artillery officers led by Col H L Scott and Col Samuel D Sturgis will attempt the course within eleven minutes. Spectators are invited and a motion picture company plans to film the event for national exhibition.
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Fort Sam Houston
H. L. Scott
Samuel D. Sturgis
War Department
Washington
Much Expected of Marty O'Toole at Forbes Field
The Pittsburg Dispatch laments the outburst against Marty O'Toole after a recent game. Fans expected feats from the highly touted pitcher, yet he has struggled since joining Pittsburg. Despite errors, the writer backs O'Toole and notes undue publicity may hinder him as executives and scouts see his potential to rise.
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Marty O'Toole
Forbes Field
Pittsburg Dispatch
Marty
St. Paul
Pittsburg
Pittsbug
O'Toole
Adams
Clarke
Barney Dreyfuss
Scout Murray
Magesy McGraphaee
Play Pool Where It's Cood Book Building Basement
Readable text notes a pool game location named Book Building Basement at Houston Street Bridge. No clear names, dates, or events identified beyond the venue reference.
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COOD
Houston St. Bridge
Baseball Scores and Tonight’s Floor
Yesterday's American League results show Washington defeating Philadelphia 4 to 2 and Chicago routing Detroit 6 to 2 in a double loss. Boston and New York had games postponed by wet grounds. Detroit visits Chicago, Washington travels to Boston, Philadelphia plays New York.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
New York
National League scores and today’s matchups
National League results show Boston 5 New York 1, Chicago 5-0 over Pittsburg, Cincinnati 7 St. Louis 1, Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 4. Today’s games list New York at Philadelphia in 2 games, Pittsburg at Chicago, Boston at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Cincinnati.
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Boston
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Major League Notes on Last Night's Baseball Action
Washington beat the Athletics to tighten second place as Crabb exited earlier. New York Giants used three pitchers in a win while Boston hit Crandall hard for an early lead. Brooklyn hurlers Yingling Rucker and Ragon blanked Philadelphia in a three game series with no walks or hit batters. Cincinnati baserunning surged against St Louis, while Cubs could only split a doubleheader with Pittsburgh. Darkness halted Chicago versus Detroit in the twelfth after Chicago tied it in ninth.
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New York Giants
Boston
Crandall
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Yingling
Rucker
Ragon
Chicago
Detroit
Health discussion at Chamber luncheon in San Antonio
At the weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon the health of San Antonio will be the topic. A cleaner city campaign by the reorganized board of health is highlighted with speakers including Dr. W A King toastmaster, Dr. William Brumby, Dr. W B Russ, Dr. L L Shropshire, J F Carter Jr, and Charles Graebner.
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Chamber of Commercce
San Antonio
Reorganized Board of Health
W. A. King
Bexar County Medical Society
William Brumby
W. B. Russ
Wolverton backs Red Sox in world series pick
Washington, Sept. 4. Harry Wolverton the hustling manager of the New York Americans picks Boston and New York to fight for the world series this fall and says I pick the Boston Red Sox to win the title. He is a shrewd baseball man with ample experience believing the Red Sox are the better team.
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Washington
Harry Wolverton
New York Americans
Boston
New York
Boston Red Sox
Wolverton
Red Sox
Maple Leaf IV Wins Harmsworth Second Race
The Maple Leaf IV won the second Harmsworth trophy race at Huntington New York, tying the series with an average speed of 27.17 knots or 31.24 mph. The nation winning the next race earns the honor.
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N. Y
Maple Leaf Itv
America
Maple Leaf
Cold weather dampens Texas team at long range targets
A north east wind chilled shooters at the 1000 yard range as the Texas team scored 1557 in the Sadler trophy, finishing last while Massachusetts led with 1701. Lieutenant Edmondson posted 205 of 225. Texas competes next in Marine Corps and national team matches at 600 and 1000 yards.
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N. J
Texas
Edmondson
Massachusetts
Marine Corps
Knaupp's Home Run Brings $24 to Fans at Pelican Park
Knaupp the San Antonio shortstop for New Orleans in the Southern league hit a home run at Begume Grounds. Pelican fans pressed money into his cap, raising about $24 plus several cents from Gamblers Row regulars. The hit boosted the Pelicans as Mobile beat Birmingham, a factor in the race for second place.
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Knaupp
San Antonio
New Orleans
Begume
Pelican
Pelican Park
Mobile
Birmingham
First State Bank of Rice Chartered in Texas
J A Thompson of Rice Navarro county secured state approval for the First State Bank of Rice with 40000 capitalization. Incorporators include J M Bartlett and J B Haynie. The bank has absorbed the Rice Banking company, a private concern.
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Austin
Tex
J. A. Thompson
Rice
Navarro County
State Department
First State Bank of Rice
J. M. Bartlett
J. B. Haynie
Dry Farming Growing in Panhandle Regions
J L Ferguson a Hale Center banker said dry farming is rapidly adopted in parts of the Panhandle while nearby Hale County relies heavily on irrigation. He spoke while in Austin on business with the state department of insurance and banking.
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Austin
Tex
J. L. Ferguson
Hale Center
Hale County
State Department of Insurance and Banking
Panhandle
Howard and Shelton Clash in Sixteen Round Fort Sam Card
Harry Howard of San Antonio teams with Young Jack Shelton of St. Louis in a ten round 133 pound main event at Fort Sam Houston gymnasium. Shelton arrives from St. Louis with a rising reputation, while Howard is a coast strong draw. Under cards feature Young Sweeney versus Young Sehnhardt at 115 and Jack White of Fort Clark versus Young Oliver at 1385, plus a four round exhibition. A referee decision process may be decided by three judges in the ring.
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Harry Howard
Jack Shelton
St. Louis
San Antonio
Howard
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Shelton
Memphis
Young Sweeney
Young Sehnhardt
Jack White
Fort Clark
Young Oliver
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