New York Teams in Center Stage as World Series Loom
September 16. The Yankees and Giants pursue this season's world series as pennant races tighten. Huggins ties Washington for first by beating Chicago 2 0. Senators drop second straight to the Tigers, four games back. Giants and Robins brace for the coming double series at Ebbetts Field and Polo Grounds. Pirates win third straight over Boston in 12 innings, closing gap behind the league leaders. Dugan and Jones spark the Yankees to victory over the White Sox as Collins stops the leaders. Morrison and Browne win pivotal games linking to the final schedule.
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Longhorn Scrimmage Opens Texas Fall Camp at Clark Field
Texas football held a secret scrimmage with about 60 candidates under coach J Stewart at Clark Field. Joe Dawson’s return excited fans as newcomers Nibbie Normand Bull and others vie for roles. Four signal callers practiced as Stewart weighs quarterback options amid strong end material and uncertain lineup prospects.</s>
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Farrell Leads Gumsfed 42 In Pro Golf at French Lick
Tad French Lick Sept 16 Sixteen matches at 36 holes are today as 32 survivors play the championship course in the PGA tournament. Defending champ Gene Sarazen of New York is in the Tower half with Fred McLeod of Washington. John Farrell of New York led medal play with 140 and a 68 for 36 holes, paired with Neil Christian. Walter Hagen tied for second at 141 and faces Tom Harmon. Mike Brady also shot 141 and 68 yesterday. The course quickened, greens held, rain could soften the turf to affect play.
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Neil Christian
Yakima
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Flag Chasers and Winners Mixed in Patchy Baseball Update
Patchy results from major leagues and leagues report wins, losses, and schedules. New York and Chicago clashes, St Louis and Philadelphia matchups, with summaries of batteries and run totals.
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British yachtsmen triumph over U S in six meter race
In Oyster Bay New York the British crew led by England won the international six meter yacht regatta by clinching the seventh and final event. The Seltons scored two thirds as part of the American entries, but England secured overall victory amid a tense finish.
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Fletcher to lead Phillies for at least two more seasons
Philadelphia president William Eater announced that Fletcher will manage the Phillies for the next two years. The team will train next spring in Bradenton, Florida, instead of Leesburg.
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Johnny Dundee Suffers Setback in Queens Bout
Johnny Dundee, once a junior light weight and featherweight champion, loses to Jack Bernstein in a 15 round match in Long Island City. Bernstein outpoints Dundee amid a grueling display as Dundee, a faded idol, endures the loss with no knockdowns.
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California
San Angelo High Forms Large 1924 Football Squad
San Angelo Texas September 16. San Angelo high school's 1924 football squad, over 30 players strong, trains under J T Dykes of Waxahachie, a former Trinity University man. Early tests include Brownwood on October 4 and Sweetwater on October 11, with other games set through November 11 across schools in the University Interscholastic League Class A.
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Racing Star Jimmy Murphy Dies After Lethal Track Crash
Jimmy Murphy, famed racing champion, died after crashing into the dirt Grand Grandin circuit fence during a 150 mile New York State Fair Grounds race. His car skidded three times, splintered fencing and a hood puncture were reported as he attempted a final lap to beat teammate Benny Hill and rival Phil Shafer, who won in 1 hour 50 minutes 20 seconds. Murphy’s body traveled from New York to Vernon California for burial, with racing colleagues aiding the transport.
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Texas Terror
Romero Rojas Makes Lodge Go Out For Ten
Quintin Romero Rojas the Chilean heavyweight knocked out Farmer Lodge of Minneapolis in the sixth round of an eight round bout at Memphis. The fight featured slow action with lots of clinching and wrestling. A right to Lodge’s stomach sent him to his knees in the third round, but he rose quickly. The decisive sixth opened with a crushing right that felled Lodge through the ropes. he was counted out as he tried to return.
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World of Sport Loses Two of Its Favorites
Two leading sports figures died within days of each other. Jimmy Murphy, famed automobile racing driver, was killed in an accident at Syracuse. Frank Chance, once called Peerless Leader of the Chicago Cubs, died in Los Angeles after a lifelong baseball career and a season lost to illness.
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Pennsylvania to seek New York aid in Walker Barrett bout
New York dispatch reports Pennsylvania boxing officials may request New York State intercession for the Walker Barrett fight in Philadelphia. Walker seeks a big purse and favors an arrangement allowing him to face Barrett after arranging a suitable bout. Philadelphia officials plan to present the issue to the New York commission in appealing terms.
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Texas Soldier Leads Leach Cup At Camp Perry Shoots
The National Rifle Association matches opened at Camp Perry Ohio with a record entry. Lieut Pierson T Conrad United States Marine Corps Washington led the 800 and 900 yard Leach Cup stages with two possibles seven V's. Norris Shiveley and Henry W Garrard tied for next with two possibles and six V's. In the 05 yard rapid fire, IS tied for first among 1037 contestants. Charles O Franzen won the rapid fire championship with possibles in 21 and 300 yard matches.
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Cats Sell Tavener to Detroit Tigers
Fort Worth reports the sale of Jack Tavener, famed Fort Worth Cats short fielder, to the Detroit Tigers of the American League. Tavener will report next spring as the Tigers secure a key infield piece. Tigers shortstop Tonner Rigney was also acquired from the Panthers three years earlier.
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Houston Buffs May Go To Mexico City
Negotiations are under way to take the Houston Buffs to Mexico City for a series of games on October 4 and 3 with Mexican teams. The trip hinges on Mexican guarantee covering nonmember expenses.
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Mexico City
Lessons From A Fortnight Of Sporting Events
Walter Camp notes a run of major athletic events revealing crucial lessons in sportsmanship and nerve across golf tennis and team competitions. He highlights Browne’s upset of Collettey, the Russians against Richards and Tilden, and the Walker Cup display of grit as Storey and Scott defeat Ouimet and Sweetser in a sequence of notable performances.
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Storey
Ouimet
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Jess Sweetser
Clarke New Leader of Sport Officials
The Texas Athletic Officials Association elected P. Clarke president to succeed A. M. Venne. Eugene Dotson was named vice president and E. Garret secretary treasurer. An executive committee will be appointed later. Members must take a rules examination on September 20. Meetings will be Mondays at 7:50 pm at the Broadway sporting goods store. J. B. Old joined as a new member.
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Oklahoma City Times
Najo Pompa to play in Indians series with Beeville Longhorns
Leo Najo will join the Alamo-Peck Indians as center fielder for a two game set against the Beeville Longhorns next Saturday and Sunday. Pompa, from the San Benito Saints, fills a new spot while Timriesenbeck is away with his high school team. Griesenbeck will catch Sunday as Indian pitching plans remain a mystery. The Indians aim to win all three games, hoping Beeville leaves surprised by the close series.
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Frank Chance Dies After Long Illness at 47 in Los Angeles
Frank Chance, famed baseball figure and former manager of the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox, died in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness. He celebrated his 47th birthday a week earlier and is survived by his wife and family. Funeral arrangements were expected to be announced.
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Greb and Tunney Back In Cleveland For Postponed Bout
Greb middleweight champion and Gene Tunney return to Cleveland for a postponed ten-round bout at the Olympic arena. Local reports note Greb’s recent technical knockout victory over Hilly Hirsch in Mansfield, Ohio, with referee stopping the eighth round to save Hirsch from further punishment.
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