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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1923
Page
5
American players led by Miss Mire detest and Miss Clape Beamish won their opening matches in the women’s singles. British and American contenders, including Miss Lowise Philede'phia and Miss Eleanor Gess, advanced as the tournament began with decisive scores.
Washington and Chicago split a doubleheader as the Nationals won the opener 5 to 4 and the White Sox took the second 3 to 1. Rice homered for Washington in game one while Sheely's homer with Mostio on base clinched the tie in the late innings.
The article surveys golf and baseball figures, noting Arthur Havers as the new British Open champion with a refined grip and improved tee shots. It also discusses baseball strategist Dugey, Pat Moran, and Bill Kitlefer shaping teams through signaling and coaching.
Pittsburg defeats the Dodgers 5 to 2 on the Dodgers home field in the final game of the series. Meadowe allowed a hit only after Batley bunted in the Tth inning, as Pittsburgh won the third and last game, while Brooklyn had won the first two.
In Chicago Johnny Merore retained the middleweight wrestling crown by defeating Merrie Enle of Dubuque Iowa in straight falls. The match follows August 14 coverage from Chicago.
Cleveland split a two game set with Philadelphia, winning the second 6 to 3 after dropping the opener 14 to 3. In the nightcap Speaker belted a homer with two on base, driving Harris from the mound in the fourth.
Southern Association games featured Memphis versus Atlanta 12 to 7 with Memphis losing. Little Rock and Birmingham tied 6 all while Nashville lost 2 to Mobile 3. Chattanooga New Orleans rain delay. Texas League results show Fort Worth 7 Dellas 6 San Antonio 3 Galveston 0 Houston 7 Beaumont 6 Wichita Falls 12 Shreveport 5. Association League Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 14.
The era at Lewis Browne ends as Lee Folie resigns amid criticism of his handling of pitchers. A key moment arose when Gar Frize Coumbe pitched well, Ruth clashed with Fehl over Ertz, and Danforth faced penalties for doctored baseballs, prompting owner Phil Ball to remove Folie after a protest letter.
The seventh annual invitation tennis tournament at the Casino course opened with top contenders sweeping early rounds. Notable results include Philip Van Deventer defeating Howard Voshell in a long match and Norris Williams Jr. routing G P Gardner. Kinsey, Williams, Water Westbrook, Snodgrase, and Alonzo advancing to the third round. In boxing, Tut Jackson, a Washington Courthouse heavyweight, knocked out Young Peter Jackson of Detroit in the fourth round of a ten round bout.
A fragmented note records a score line showing Minneapolis four, St. Paul five, with unclear trailing terms. Names, dates, or teams are not clearly readable in the remaining text.
Sioux City defeated Tulse 6 2 with &1. Joseph and Dee Moines combined for 11 Oklahoma City 4, Denver 0. Only games scheduled.
A chaotic recap notes Lee Meadows pitching Pittsburgh to a 3 3 tie and a series finale win at Ebbets Field. Dodgers see Tommy Griffin as the only bright spot. Athletics and Indians split a Philadelphia doubleheader with 14 8 and 6 games. Washington hosts Chicago as both teams win one apiece. Beanie Becker continues hitting streaks for Kansas City. Milwaukee gets a note on Beals by Beals.
White Sulphur Springs strategizes as Dempsey begins heavy training for the September 14 bout with Louis Firpo in New York. Sparring partners including Joe Benjamin practice with the champ as Reed works on shadow boxing and lake swims.
In last night’s boxing card Eddie Coulee of New Orleans faced an opponent from New York in a 122 pound bout. The match featured a late punch that sent a fighter to the floor for the count while another bout saw a clouded result with a draw amid rough exchanges.
In Philadelphia, Primo Firpo dominating the bout against Cherny Weinert of Newark. Firpo dropped Weinert twice in the second round, ending the contest at 1 minute 49 seconds for a decisive knockout.
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