Pope Has Last Try at Record in Intercollegiate Meet
Captain Gus Pope of the University of Washington aims to set a new Intercollegiate discus record at the National Intercollegiate meet on Stagg Field Chicago. His best Greek weight throw stands around 146 feet 5 inches, with practice sessions surpassing prior marks. Four UW teammates join Pope, including Frankland Hurley Pratt and Beall, to challenge top collegiate competitors from Illinois California Harvard and Pennsylvania.
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Gus Pope
University of Washington
Stagg Field
Chicago
Pope
Harvard
Charley Frankland
Vic Hurley
Reg. Gie Pratt
Harry Beall
United States
Seattle
Laurance Brown
University of Pennsylvania
Brown
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Clarence Edmundson
University of Illinois
Edmundson
University of California
Frankland
Washington
Earl Thompson
Dartmouth
Prankland
Pullman
Electric Co. Clinches City League Title with 2 of 3
The Electric Co. team finished first by taking two of three from Power and Light. Palo Clear No 1 Rippe's Cafe Three Old Birds and BN Brooks swept Northwestern Palo Cigar No 8 King D Oro and Canterbury Candy Co. W C Strong had high game 237 and Kooh led with high total 28.
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Power
Palo Clear
Rippe’s Cafe
Three Old Birds
BN. Brooks
Northwestern
Palo Cigar No
King D'Oro
Canterbury Candy Co
W. C. Strong
Kooh
Rippe
Hingley
W. CG. Stren
McCarthy
O'Donnell
King D'Oro Cigars Durnford
Bupone
Shepard
Onatan
Power and Cooper
Miss Leitch Wins French Golf Championship
In Fontainebleau France on June 17 Miss Cecil Leitch the British woman’s golf champion won the French championship. She defeated Miss Joyce Wethered also of Britain in the final round 4 and 5 in 86 holes.
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Fontainebledu
France
Cecil Leitch
Miss Leitch
Misa Joyce Wethered
Mlle
Suzane Lengien
America
Molla Bjurdstedt
Mallory
Picardy
Riviera
Beall to Lead Washington in Northwest 440 Event
The Sun Dodgers rely on Harry Beall to defend the Northwest 440 record and excel in the half mile. Beall will face top national competitors while Wash ington hopes for a strong showing in a meet noted for its deep sprinting talent.
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Sun Dodgers
Northwest
Harry Beall
Washington
Beall
Little Star
Man o War Seeks Comeback Run on the Track
Trainer Louis Feustel plans Man o War to return to racing after retirement. The Mahubah colt’s mile world record was recently lowered by Audacious at Belmont to 1 35 3.5. Feustel aims to reclaim the fastest mile title for the famed horse while noting past champions’ failed comebacks.
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Louis Feustel
Audacious
Belmont Track
Feuster
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Lexington
Hornsby Aims For .400 Batting Average This Season
Rogers Hornsby, star second baseman, leads the league in batting and fielding as of June 2 with a slugging record of .411. He hopes to hit for an average of .400 or better, citing his eye for the ball and straight line hits. He weighs 165 pounds, bats right handed, and remains undistracted by Giants’ $200,000 offer or four-player trade talks.
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Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
Annan Sne
Giants
Bin
Cardinal
Dempsey Back In Training At Atlantic City
Jack Dempsey resumes boxing training in Atlantic City on June 17. He walks in the morning and plans to spar with Babe Herman and heavyweights Larry Williams, Jack Renault, and Battling Ghee. Observers praise his condition, while promoter John Sheehan and trainer William Donovan note positive signs. Jersey commission delays referee decision.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Babe Herman
Larry Williams
Jack Renault
Battling Ghee
Dempsey
Jack
William
Pooch") Donovan
Harvard
Pooch
Willard
John McCormack
John Sheehan
Boston
Dempscy
Toledo
Kearns
Jersey Boxing Commission
Richard
Commission
Carpentier Program Outlined For Remainder Of Training
In Mantiasset New York on June 17 manager Deschamps outlined Georges Carpentier’s training plan. He will alternate easy boxing days with rest, keeping the boxer's weight near target. Carpentier says he feels not the slightest overtrained as morning work in Sherry park was light and gloves were forbidden.
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Mantiasset
N. Y
Georges Carpentier
Deschamps
Francois
Sherry Park
Georges
Yanks' Home Cleared for New Stadium Site
Colonels Jacob Ruppert and T. L. Huston secure full title to the Yankees site in New York. Real estate cost $600,000 with total plant cost expected at about $2,300,000. The stadium will seat 85,000 spectators.
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New York
Jacob Ruppert
T. L. Huston
Yankees
Connie Mack backs headgear as regular baseball gear
Philadelphia May 17 Connie Mack athletic chief says baseball headgear has not been adopted this season but expects it to become a regular part of outfits. He is strongly for the change.
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Tomorow
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Dempsey in better condition says McAuliffe ahead of fight
Atlantic City report quotes promoter McAuliffe saying Jack Dempsey is in better shape than two years ago in Toledo. He notes improved footwork and cooling wind, while predicting conditioning will be a decisive factor in the upcoming bout.
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Uwacle Sam
Sahara
New Jersey
Rickard
Atlantic City
N. J
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Jack
Carpentier’s
United States Plans $225 Million Port and Harbor Investment
The government intends to spend 225 million dollars on the development of New York Citys port and harbor infrastructure. The allocation signals a broad upgrade program affecting shipping, docks, and related facilities in the metropolitan area.
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United States
New York
Phosphorus Deposits Found on Uninhabited Island South of Japan
Large deposits of phosphorus were discovered on an uninhabited island located south of Japan. The find could have implications for regional resource development and maritime activity in the area. Further assessments are expected to determine the potential economic value and any environmental concerns.
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Japan
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