American Tennis Stars Win World Honors and Meet Preview
The Sioux City Register notes Connie Curry vs Kid Carlin set for July 26 as American tennis players win world honors. Nick Altrock praised as baseball’s premier clown, with memories of his pitching era and shift to pantomime comedy. Altrock reflects on pitching decline and era comparisons.
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Vale Grew Will First Test in Seine Today
Olympic activities in Paris open with multiple events as American crews and athletes compete. Yale’s rowing team faces Dutch and Canadian crews while U S swimmers and divers qualify for finals. Tennis sees Norris Williams and partner Maccamier reach deep rounds amid strong international competition.
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Wise Cracks and Javelin Dreams at Sports Meet
Wise Cracks by Joe Williams recounts a quirky sports convention scene with references to Sam Abrahams and a Jewish youth, detailing events like the javelin, steeplechase, c a r r e g e t t a, and 100 meter dash. The piece hints at wind led jumps and odd scenes, noting crowd reactions at a village setting while preserving period tone.
How They Stand Tri-State and League Scores
Digest of standings across Tri-State Western and American Leagues with recent results. Notes bold scores and upcoming games including Omaha Lincoln St Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia and Brooklyn matchups. Umpires say Tony Kaufmann could improve with a better disposition and more varied pitches.
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Tilden Retains National Honors On Clay Courts
In St Louis on July 15 the national clay court championships concluded with Big Bill Tilden of Philadelphia winning the singles title for the ninth year in a row. He defeated Harvey Snodgrass of Los Angeles in three sets 8-6, 6-1, 6-1, preserving his dominance as the premier American on clay.
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Peer of French Turf Exercises by Frank Getty
Belmont Park July 15. Epinard the famed French colt has a light morning workout under trainer Leigh. Pierre Wertheimer’s visitor, snorting but easy, prepares for travel to Saratoga Friday. Officials contemplate wraps and further workouts at the northern track. International race entries close today with top horses expected in the six furlong Belmont event and Epinard entered for all three races.
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Ruth Hits 55th Home Run as Yanks Rally for Win
Baseball Roundup reports George Herman Ruth belted his 55th and 26th homers as the Yankees beat the Browns 8 7 in a split doubleheader, Virgil Barnes sparkling for the Giants in a 7 0 win over the Cubs, and Cardinals routing the Pirates 12 0. Carlson shuts down the Pirates while the Phillies top the Reds 8 3 and the Senators slug Cleveland 12 0. The A’s edge Detroit 5 4 after a late rally as Faber carries a 6 3 win. The brief summary notes early miscues and a late rally sequence in a chaotic box score style.
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Wingard breaks Yankees winning streak in doubleheader
New York and St Louis split a doubleheader as Lefty Wingard shut down the Yankees in the second game after Babe Ruth homered twice in the opener. Williams and Jacobson also homered for the Browns, while Ruth reached 26 on the season. Meusel and Dykes contributed in the first game, but New York’s six-game win streak ended.
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Giants Rout Cubs 7-0 to Extend Slugging Run
Chicago fell to the Giants 7 to 0 as Virgil Barnes baffled the Cubs with a strong mound performance. New York compiled 11 hits including home runs by Snyder and Jacobs to keep their championship form, while Chicago managed only six hits in the loss.
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Baseball Home Run Highlights by Williams Dugean Healy Dressen
Yesterday's scores list home run events featuring K Williams of St Louis A team in the first inning, Dugean of New York A in the sixth, Healy of Lincoln W in the fifth, Dressen of St Paul AA in the first, Jacobson of St Louis A, and Penrath of New York A in the first and eighth innings.
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Pittsburgh Lands Star Outfielder in Hazen Cuyler
Pittsburgh announces the acquisition of Hazen Cuyler, a fleet outfielder from Nashville via the Southern Association. In 1993 he batted .340 in 19 games with 195 at bats, 39 doubles, 17 triples, 9 home runs, and led the league with 68 stolen bases. He added solid outfield assists and has impressed Pirates fans with his aggressive heady play.
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Battle for Asporne and Giants Victory in Doubleheader
Two baseball games feature scoring bursts and defensive plays. In Brooklyn a 900000-0 blank entry leads to a homer and two-base hits by Hornsby Gonzal Bottomley while Dickerman, Decatur, and Henry yield runs. In Pittsburgh Harold Carlson shuts down the Pirates as the Phillies win 8 to 3 with Rabbit Maranville handling 181 chances in 19 straight error-free games.
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Bluege’s Batting Falters in AL Sidelight
Bluege of Washington is called a weak batsman compared with Joe Dugan of New York for the best third baseman in the American League. He fields adequately but his hitting lags behind the top peers.
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Cedar Rapids Hosts Women’s State Golf Tournament
The third annual women’s state golf tournament opened at Cedar Rapids Country Club At 9 am. The lowest 16 scores will form the championship flight followed by the president’s and Cedar Rapids flights. About 15 top women golfers from the state teed off, with the current champion not present.
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Girl Swimmers Triumph In Olympic 400 Meter Freestyle
Henry L. Farrell reports from Paris that American girls swept the finals finishing one two three in the 400 meter freestyle. Martha Novelius won with Helen Wainwright second and Gertrude Eberle third as Miss Molesworth of England placed fourth. The Americans dominated the field with a clear victory.
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Cardinal Club Taken Over by League Owners
The Sioux City baseball club was re established by league owners after president George Sogrist relinquished control. F W Schultz of Sioux Falls arrived to take charge and pledged league backing for the remainder of the season. A noon Omaha meeting of club owners was called to arrange affairs while attendance and local interest were blamed for previous instability.
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Gilmore Wins Third Heat in Olympic Sculls France
Gilmore of Bachelors Barge club Philadelphia sprang a surprise at Argenteuil by beating J Bresford the world champion single sculler and holder of the diamond sculls in the third heat of the Olympic championships. Gilmore finished 4.25 seconds ahead. Also qualifying for the finals were Schneider Switzerland Pietersen Holland Bull Australia and Denton France.
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First Round Matches In State Tennis Meet Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Iowa July 15. First day results in the northwest Iowa sixth annual tennis tournament feature Joe Van Ginkel of Des Moines beating Gus Cox a 50 year old Fort Dodge star and former Texas singles champion. Eighteen first round and twelve second round men’s singles matches were played yesterday. Women’s singles and doubles and men’s doubles begin today with about 20 women and 85 players overall.
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Alvis Signs for Bantam Bout in New Orleans
The article reports Connie Curry and manager Alvis arranging a next week bout against Kid Carlin in New Orleans. Carlin, a 19-year-old from New Orleans, has risen rapidly in the bantam class, having defeated Johnny Ruff and Eddie McKenna recently. Both Curry and Carlin’s camp express confidence, with trainers praising Curry for improved form and McArthur’s team predicting victory.
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Burlington Retains Franchise in League
Burlington avoids loss of Mississippi Valley league status after a stormy Rock Island session. President M. H. Bextor declared the franchise forfeited but will assume control of the club, amid protests over umpiring at Ottumwa and a shakeup for manager Wingfield.
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Vicentini Knocks Out Buffalo Lightweight in 11th
Luis Vicentini survived a brutal beating from Rocky and landed a decisive right hand to KO the rugged Buffalo lightweight in the 11th round. Fast Chicago report by Sammy Mandell of Rockford and Joe Azzaretla of Milwaukee note upcoming star bout Friday night with Harold Smith of Chicago vs Johnny McCoy of Cleveland in the other main event.
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