Taylor Qualifies for 400 Meters in Hurdle Trials
Rivier a's Olympic track team trails Finland and Sweden after day one at Colombes Stadium Paris. United States fails to place in 10,000 meters won by Ritola. Myrra wins javelin for the US as several Americans reach hurdle and sprint finals amid slow, rain affected track conditions.
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Taylor
Henry L. Farrell
United Press
Colombes Stadium
Paris
Finland
Sweden
Riviera
United States
Willie Ritola
Verne Booth
U.S. A
Ritola
Finn
Myrra
William Seufeldt
University of Califonia
Avione
Loren Murchson
Chet Bowman
Jackson V Scholz
Charley Paddock
Hoe
Charley Brookings
GC Wayier
Ivan Reilly
C.F. Coult
Brown
H. M. Osborn
Tom Poor
Bill Richard S.C. Enck
Soapy” Wattere Ray Dodge
Serals
Bill White Wins City Tennis and Golf Club Titles
W. A. Bil White captured the city tennis championship yesterday afternoon at Riverside Boat, defeating Elmer Smeby 6-0 7-5 6-2 in singles. He also teamed to win doubles with Jarence White, defeating Lundgren and Mohr 4-6 6-2 6-4. White added the resident's cup in golf, finishing with a four-hole play.
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Bill White
W. A
Bil” White
Riverside
Elmer Smeby
Mankinson
Jarence White
Lundgren
Mohr
J. Tucker
Elmer Bierman
Lindgren
Simon
Tri State and Western League Baseball Scores Reported
Tri State League results show Grand Island 1 Sioux City 0 and Hastings 1 Norfolk 2 while Beatrice 5. Western League scores list Lincoln 10 Omaha 13 and Des Moines 8 Be Joseph 6 Oklahoma City 4. Matches note games at Sioux City Lincoln at Omaha and Omaha City at St Joseph with Wichita on balance.
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Grand Island
Sioux City
Fons
Kalle
Hastings
Norfolk
Beatrice
Lincoln
Palen
Omahat Des
Tings
Rice
Sioux, Falls
Rand Island
Norfolk Western League
Oma City
St. Joseph
Wichita
L. W.L. Pett. Lee
Hoo Fall Sa
Soo City
W. L. Pet
Son Om Fwnvet
Wienttroxte
City
Tales
Iincoln
Pet Wash
Chicago
Ork
Boston
Cleveland
St Louis
Jeteal Lane
Pet
L. Pet
York
Rooklyn
Eago
American Association
W. L
Columbi
Hos
Toledo
Seconds Make Or Break Fighters
Frank Getty chronicles how the Dempsey Firpo bout highlights the impact of corner help in close fights. In a ferocious first round Firpo faltered under rough advice and handling while Dempsey recovered, aided by expert corner work, setting the stage for a decisive second round.
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Frank Getty
United Press
New York
Dempsey
Firpo
Dow
Cardinals Open Home Series Against Hastings
The Sioux City Cardinals begin a 22 game homestand at Mizzou Park after a disastrous road trip. A series win over Hastings could lift them from the cellar toward first place, while Beatrice slips, narrowing Grand Island’s lead to one game.
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Sioux City Cardinals
Hastings
Mizzou Park
Beatrice
Grand Island
Dempsey and Romero Rojas in Corner Aid and May Fight
The narrative describes how boxers like Dempsey and Romero Rojas relied on skilled seconds for corner support during rounds. It notes the aggressive, unsparing treatment in the Chilean bout and the brutal in-ring mauling Romero endured between rounds.
Sioux City Golfer Finishes Second in Iowa Golf Tourney
Waterloo hosts the first open Iowa golf tournament featuring 16 top professionals. Bill Bathie of the Sioux City profession led with a 74 in the morning and 78 in the afternoon for 152 total, finishing ahead of Jim Canavan of the Sioux City Boat Club who took second with 160 over 36 holes. Dave was listed as a participant.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Waterloo
Bill Bathie
St Samngside Club
Bathie
Jim Canavan
Sioux City Boat Club
Dave
Traynor Stars In Pittsburgh Win Over Reds
Pittsburgh third baseman Bill Traynor starred with eight fine stops at third and sparked a 3 to 2 Pirates victory over the Reds as Cooper limited Cincinnati to scattered hits. The game featured sharp defense and timely hits, with Traynor noted for his fielding at the hot corner.
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Traynor Stars
Pittsburgh
REDS
Rere Cee Fee Ee
Traynor
Rede
Pirates
Cooper
Olympic pole victory sparks favorite status for Argentina
Argentina named clear favorite after a 6 to 5 defeat of the United States on Sunday. England faces Spain today. In golf, John G. Anderson won the French amateur title 1 up over Cyril Tolley, with Vance noted as the losing pitcher.
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St. Cloud
France
United States
England
Spain
Laboule
John G. Anderson
Cyril Tolley
Whitehaven Triumphs in Tribune Derby at Interstate Fair
Whitehaven ridden by Murdock won the Tribune derby the featured race of the American Legion three day card at the Interstate Fair grounds securing a $400 purse plus added money. It marked Whitehaven’s second derby win of the meet with upsets by Red Link and View in other races as the program closed with Innovation taking the final four and half furlong event.
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American Legion
Whitehaven
Murdock
Interstate Fair Grounds
Red Link
Dope
Link
Patsy V
Lemon Seth
Bequan
Champion Morgan Taylor wins 400m hurdles at Olympics
Morgan Taylor of Sioux City Central and son of Fred Taylor claimed the world title in the 400 meter hurdles at Colombes, the first U.S. Olympic victory in the event. He trained under Dartmouth and Grinnell coach Doc Huff, lifting the American flag on Colombe field as the national anthem played.
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America
Finland
Sioux City Lad
Hoi
Morgan Taylor
Sioux City Central High School
Fred
Cap” Taylor
West
Fifteenth Street
United States
Combes
Young Taylor
Lions Day High School
Dartmouth
Full College
Doc” Huff
Grinnell
Wise Cracks and One Stroke Sidelights by Joe Williams
A clipped column of sports agita and quips by Joe Williams lampoons Yankee fare and umpires in St. Louis. It riffs on personal crisis reports, a Paris fencing setback, and a long running joke about One Stroke Scully tied to family lore and rural humor.
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Jacobs
Secon
Cotter
Cooney
Chicago
Smith
Miller
Ist
Mr. Ruth
Yankees
St. Louis
Ogoofty
Paris
One Stroke Yours Angers Critics In Boxing Tale
English known worldwide as One Stroke Yours with no respect at all by Frank Scully. He claims Harry Greb must prove his mettle after beating two English middleweights in a week. Washington leads the league while Griffith accused of meddling with club management. Also a New York show girl dinner party included three baboons and the nickname Joe the gentlemen, with discreet wine.
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Frank Scully
Fourth Street
Tucson
Ariz
Harry Greb
Washington
Clarke Griffith
Joe the Gentlemen
Black Golds Trainer Robbed in Chicago Incident
Hanley Webb of Culsa Ohio, trainer for Mrs H N foots Black Gold, Kentucky Derby winner, was held up and robbed of 900 dollars in Chicago. Webb, preparing the horse for the Chicago derby at Hawthorne, rode in a taxicab when two bandits in an automobile forced the cab to the curb and took his money.
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Chicago
Hanley Webb
Culsa, Ohlo
H. N. Foots
Webb
Hawthorne Track
Star Pitchers Fail Reds and Pirates Sidetrack pennant bids
Billy Evans notes that a star pitcher failing to come through often ruins a club’s pennant chances. He cites Luque for Cincinnati and Able for Cleveland. Pittsburgh struggles despite a strong trio, with luck not on their side. Some clubs develop new pitchers like Kremer and Dean, plus youngsters Stoner Whitehill Wingard Connolly Lyons contributing in the majors.
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Cincinnati Reds
Luque
George Able
Cleveland
Johnsonian
Pittsburgh
Pirates
New York Giants
Kremer
Dean
Jacobs
Chicago Cubs
Stoner
Whitehill
Detroit
Wingard
St. Louis
Connolly
Lyons
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Jean Borotra
Helen Wills
Vincent Richards
Richards
Borotra
Jack Dempsey
Fone
Doc” Kearna
Cor
Cardinals
Jack
Romero Rojas
Floyd Johnson
the Garden
Johnson
Romero
Cincinnati
Ab H Po & Ab Pos Ma'tlle
Inert
Wertegh
Ostousher
Muncanie
wHaravec
Treversib
Ag Weineline
Wright
Critz
Pinelli
Piteburg
Inna
Duncan
Cuyter
Grimm
Housh
Curter
Maranville
She Cooper
Sheehan
Hy Cooper
Caveney
Sweeney
O'Way
NTS
Phillies
Young
Kelly
Ib S&s
Iter
Ogowdy
Rao
Glazner
Hubbell
Eighith
Phil’phia
Jackson
Frisch
Groh
Wrikhtatone
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Holke
Philadelphia
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Betts
Steineder
Firning
Hy Watton
Harper
Wilson
Pauselphia
Ringo
Terry
Ij Souorth
Maun
Nehf
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Philelphia
Meuvel
Williams
Schultz
Hoike
Balla
Orfiting
Peste Eemend
Klem
3Raves
Robin
Brooklyn
Brillant
Dazzy Vance
Boston Braves
Robins
Vance
R. Smith
Johnston
Padgett
Stengel
Barnes
Fournier
Padon
Felixet
OlJon'son
Gibeon
Alvance
OsLortus
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Wheat
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Ruether
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Titt
McInnis
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John Walker
Geil Hiss
Seeger
Pateed
Woodie Mont
Peesery
Margot Guigaeutee
Robert Ralph
Victor
Henry
United Press Soir Colombes
Olympic
Grinnell Collens
Reine Amieskas
Bob Legendre
Finnints
Wilem
Andre
Baylor
Charlie Brookins
Elland
Bill Ric
Colombes
Colombes Sts
Jackson V. Scholz
Loren Murchisor
Irwin
Tote Ray
Ho M. Abrams
United
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U. B.A
Wise Cracks
Joe Williams
Scully
California
Bel
Black Gold
Billy Evans
Clever
CY Perk
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