Neva Brownfield Impresses In Local Swim Meet
Neva Brownfield led the afternoon as Crystal Pool's 13-year-old standout, winning all four girls events including the 50-yard breaststroke, 50-yard dash for under 14, 50-yard dash for under 18, and 50-yard backstroke. Brownfield helped The Star Neptune team finish with 57 points, ahead of 47 by rivals.
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Dorie Hageman
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Thelma Moehelt
Evelyn Brisbane
Pearl Stenmoe
Leonard to Fight White for Lightweight Title
Benny Leonard will challenge Charley White for the world lightweight championship once he recovers from the tooth injury suffered in the Teacher bout, according to Leonard's manager.
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Charley White
Meehan's Comeback Flivvers Fails To Impress Crowd
Boxing recap from Aug 23 at Oakland Auditorium shows Willie Meehan returning in California with a loss to Curt Kramer in four rounds. The crowd of 8,000 expected laughs and saw Meehan display his old loop punches but lacked the finishing kick. Semiwindup Klein to Soules ended early, and prelim results include Wallace over Francis, McCann over Ertle, Conde and Olrich drawing, Avery and Kelly drawing, with Duffy slated to box Cline next week.
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Baseball recap of Yankees, Senators, Red Sox games
Yesterday's hero Coveleskie allowed three hits as Cleveland beat the Yankees 4 to 1 pushing New York from the lead. Wood had a triple and Jamieson a homer driving in runs while Lamotte cleared the bases with a homer. Senators defeated the White Sox 11 to 3, Bialer struck out after 16 days but collected three hits helping Browne regain the lead with a 6 to 3 win over the Red Sox.
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Neptune Stars Hurt. Crystal Pool Tops Junior Meet
The Neptunes were without star girl Blanche Steamer who sprained her ankle before the meet. Crystal Pool captured 206 points in junior events led by Neve Brownfield with 19 points.
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Australian Davis Cup Star Returns to Practice
James O. Anderson, Australian Davis cup ace, has recovered from illness and comes back from the mountains to begin practice for the challenge round matches next week in New York.
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James O. Anderson
Wills' Victim Is All Ready
Tut Jackson, Ohio colored heavyweight, who is to fight Harry Wills in Brooklyn Bell Park next Tuesday night, is expected to arrive in New York tomorrow to finish his training.
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Youngsters Extend Net Davis Team
In the national doubles championship Pat terson and O Hara Wood of Australia defeated Walter Werbrook and James Hennessy 7 5 8 4 8 4. The upset followed by Willis Richards and Tilden beaten by Arthur Jones and W W Ingraham 63 64 46 84. The third round finished as the Australians led the charge.Counsel for Phi Douglas claims a $15 000 offer to throw games in the last world series but he tore up the letter.
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Tillie Walker Tops Yesterday’s Home Run Hitters
Tillie Walker leads the list of yesterday’s top home run hitters with one homer as Athletica’s Walker posts a total of 30, Heisman’s Tigers add a 20, Hauser of Athletica records six, Jamiceon of Indians one, Cooper of Pirates one, and Lamotte of Senators one.
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Football Rules Shrouded in Mystery Says Quigley
EW YORK Aug 24 Football has many appeals and is growing as America's biggest sport. Umpire Irnie Quigley argues that fans know little of football rules, noting how a forward pass can be completed yet a team loses a down, and that rule familiarity will boost crowds. He and Charley Moran study changes late into the night to clarify the legal end of the game.
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Bill Lane Beats The Oaks In Openers At Kland
Billy Lane starred for Oakland, doubling and singles while scoring two runs and stealing third and home. Elmer Jacobs outpitched Harry Krause in a tight start, but Lane’s two extra bases and timely steals defined the game. Oakland tallied a fourth inning run on Knight and Frnbaker’s hits as Lane added a eighth inning single and steal. Small crowd watches two games today as other scores roll in across leagues.
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Coast to Coast Battery Rings Up Western League Hitting Figures
Roxy Middleton, veteran Coast league player, now in Oklahoma City, tops Western league batting well over .325. Pat Kilhusen, ex Tacoma catcher, sits fifth with .383 while with Bill Rodgers in Denver. Other ex-Pacific Coast leaguers like Grantham Ginglardi and Bates from Portland Beavers and Seattle alumni also hit over .838 in the circuit.
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Fight Night in Seattle Ends in Dramatic Boxing Showdown
Travie Davis dominates Josephs in a brutal six round bout as the main event at the Arena draws a big crowd. The semi windup features Eddie Billings beating Harry Casey while Sailor Jack Silver and Frankie Britt skate to a draw. Nate Druxinman announces a Davis title bout for Sept. 6.
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Joe Martinez
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Kings of Golf Meet in Fall
Leading British and American golf bodies do not sanction World Championship match between Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen. The unofficial title contest will begin in October at Pittsburgh and continue later at Rye, New York.
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Links King
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Pitteburg
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