This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1923
Page
5
The piece discusses the possible venue for next year’s national championship with talk of a Pacific coast course as a potential host. It notes the USGA’s need for advance planning and mentions officials and players contemplating travel and preparation plans.
St Louis plays in Boston while Cincinnati visits Philadelphia in today’s schedule. The pair of matchups features cross city rivalries and key road tests for both teams.
Fragmentary notes show teams like Portland Sacramento Seattle Baltimore and San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles Vernon with no dates or venues. Ambiguity prevents full event details or results.
Frankie Garcia of Los Angeles won a decision over Tim O Dowd of Atlanta in an 18 round featherweight clash. Garcia outpointed O Dowd according to the referee in most rounds of last night’s bout.
In Chicago Aug 21 the New York Nationals fell 9 to 2 at Pittsburgh as four NY pitchers yielded seven runs in an opening inning. Boston’s St Louis beat New England 7 to 5. the Cubs and Giants saw rain delays. Brooklyn, Chicago, and Philadelphia also faced rain with noted performances from Dusty Vance and Sparky Adams.
The United States Davis Cup squad to defend the trophy includes R. Norris Williams William Tilden II and Johnston of Philadelphia Vincent Richards of Yonkers and Wil Mam M Johnston of San Francisco along with team captain William Tilden II. They will face Australia in the challenge round at Forest Hills September 1 3 and 21. The selection was made by the USLTA Davis Cup committee chaired by Julian Myrick.
Reports from Buenos Aires and Santiago indicate Luis Angel Firpo has signed contracts to fight Jack Dempsey and Marty Willard in Argentina with details pending. Promoters Mullins and Rinkard press for a September 14 Dempsey match in the United States if Firpo defeats Dempsey, while a separate Argentine bout with Willard is planned for next spring.
In a Castle Court tournament yesterday the British team led by Mrs Cheriton defeated Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Covey of the United States 6 1 1 4 6 3. Mrs Mallory and Miss Kleinman won for the Americans, while Mrs. Cheriton also claimed a victory for Britain. The match featured British underhand serves and repeated Americans being out of position at the net.
Pirates win 9 to 3 at Pete grounds to take the series from the Mets as New York slips 3 1/2 games back in the National League. Adame Hamilton and Schmidt paced Pittsburgh while Waters and Barnes worked for New York in a high scoring affair.
In Lake City Seattle and Oakland teams clashed with players Singleton Coumbe Jenkins Wotge and Reed prominent. At Los Angeles Ban Anette and Vyeran appeared while at Sacramento Morphy Leaverent and Paly led the action with Mughes Koetier among others.
Elonita powered a straight drive from Philadelphia for a 5 10 win over Cincinnati as Pittsburgh stayed 3 1 2 games behind first. DonohueHargrave Behan Head and Wrista starred. Behan took the loss after a shaky seventh.
Scores show Celiumwinhes 4 3 over Paul New Meters 14 Denver 4 Omaha 14 Jonerh 1 Wichita Teles 13 Oklahoma City Birmingham 1 Atlanta New Orleans 1 Mobile Memphis 12 Nashville Attle Rock Chattageogs rounds listed.
Bert Co. Ima, Whittier middleweight, KO'd Blatkie Rice in two minutes of the first round in the four round main event at Vernon arena during the Newsboy's Benefit boxing carnival. Colima struck Berk three times, Bunny Jim won a decision over Steve Dalton, Irving Glace defeated George Allen by technical knockout.
Fragmentary text reports a game context with teams including Delias and Shreveport and mentions scores 43 8 and a second game delayed by darkness in San Antonio. Players named include Werth and Mouttes with uncertain line details.
Strong foreign contingent advances as the second round ends at Chestnut Hill Longwood Cricket Club. Australian Davis cup squads remain, Spain's Manuel Alonso stars, Vincent Richards and Dean Mathey upset by Spaniard and Wallace Jouneon with a 8 7 2 6 2 7 8 score in a tense match.
The note speculates on players McGraw and McGrew with cryptic bids and comparisons to major league offers. It hints at financial figures and experimental lineups, mentioning a few names and unclear motives in a scattered, cryptic report.
Report notes tension over rules between local organizers and the governing body amid open championship uncertainties. Officials hint at broader policy alignment, while overseas decisions prompt scrutiny of ball standards and club practices.
Keen pitched eight innings and allowed four hits as Chicago defeated Brooklyn 3 to 1. Vance was charged with the loss after eight innings and nine hits, while Henry finished. Gratham hit his seventh and Friberg his tenth homers of the season in the ninth. Johnson injured his knee covering first on a bunt and left.
The World Series is played in New York again. Analyst notes capacity crowds at the Games. The writer figures players of the winning club will receive about $19,008 each.
Forest Hills has a seating capacity of 14 906, about 6 066 more than Wimbledon. The figures compare two major tennis venues and reflect stadium sizes for historical events.
The best way to gain advantages in play is to try different approaches until you find the one that works best. Each player uses a unique method, and success comes from testing multiple strategies.
Boston errors and defensive miscues hindered the visitors as Cooney and Oceediger sparked a sixth inning rally. McInntsgn Stock and other fielding miscues marred the scoring, while Maineh Alnemith and McCurdy contributed at the plate for the victors.
In Saratoga Springs Dempsey the world heavyweight champion trains for a bout with Liles Angel on September 14 as top racing elite like Schwartz and Poshil watch and report on the sparring.
Four round exhibition by ex heavyweight contenders for charity ended with light work. The champion faced three rounds against George Gottrey as crowds watched. Schwarts received brow cuts. Dempsey trained with a three round workout. Pancho Villa and Marie Ballerine left for New York City seeking early bouts. Joe Lynch prepared for city business as others planned return in four days.
At the Low Shore Country Club Chicago on August 22 Pey on Miller scored 181 of 200 in the Grace American Handicap amateur doubles championship. Warren beat Lambert 24 to 23 to win the Lake Michigan Introductor event. Frank Hughes led the amateur Goubies race with 178 while A King, defending champion, posted 173.
Henry L. Farrell reports from New York on the American Olympic Committee plea for funds to transport and house U S athletes for Paris 1924. The committee notes chartering transport and housing efforts, urges public donations, and cites costs and comparisons with Britain and other nations. Major figures and venues are named, including treasurer Barnes and the committee’s address on Broadway.
Arizona boxer camp led by trainer Peddy Melkins will stage sparring bouts at Fort Whippie near Prescott starting September 1. Gary Leck and Artene Wilk are highlighted as prospects with Leck seen as a potential 20 middleweight contender. Injured leg may limit Loach’s training for months as he awaits further instructions from Mul Hine.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.