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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
5
Report on the Davis Cup match day in New Jersey with Australia and the United States contending for the title. The event highlights include teams, stadiums, and anticipated crowds marking tennis as a premier international sport symbol.
The article outlines two American hopes William M Johnston and Willem Tilden to defend the Davis Cup against Australia at The West Side club Porcet Hike Jonhmete. It notes Anderson and Mawkes in the early matches with Norris Williams likely to anchor the U S lineup.
Spider Kelly arrives in Teccom from San Francisco ahead of plans to shift focus eastward toward Pat Lester. Kelly and Lester will stay for an undetermined period as Kelly weighs immediate camp plans and potential moves to New York to pursue bigger opportunities in the boxing world.
The article recalls Jobe Weteemutier as a celebrated American freestyle swimmer aiming to reclaim his crown after a career lull. It notes his late 1900s form, potential return to peak speed, and plans for major races, including the 190-meter events, with strong emphasis on his leadership and renewed pursuit of world-class status.
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh will challenge Johnny Wilson for the middleweight championship in a 15 round bout at the Polo Grounds tonight. Wilson has been inactive since losing the title to Mike O Downey in 1920 and both fighters claim to be in top condition. The bout is slated to begin about nine o clock Western Standard time amid slight injury concerns for Revereid.
Papyrus will start for the United States in September to save the Daily Mail, with August Reimonits agent en route to England for Pepeeod race against America’s top three year olds. October 1 to 3 host high speed events for the Pulitzer trophy over a 206 kilometer course. First prize 2009 dollars. In Altoona PA, Darry Marts post a top speed of 133 cubic inch engine in a car at the Allegheny Speedway.
A national rifle contest organized by the American Legion will be held on October 15. The event will be open to water department teams post teams and individuals belonging to the American Legion.
Pinkston the world fancy diving champion and White a former 16 foot title holder will perform September 2 at Beare ville Lake near Palo Alto. Louise Forgee from Youngstown won her semifinal in the women’s western golf championship at Exmoor defeating Florence Malloran, while Mary Burns routed Elaine Reinhardt in the other semi final.
The Coast League table shows Sacramento Seattle Portland and other teams with mixed results. Mentions of players such as Thompson Koehter Dell Laskey Tobia Kinney and Wallace figure in game notes across Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles venues. Some lines reference Beatie Oskland and Los Angeles with partial scores and player mentions amidst the fragmented listing.
The report lists matchups with teams in cities led by Washington and Philadelphia facing New York and Resten, outlining venue notes and potential implications for standings.
Denver edged Omaha 4 3 in a tight contest as Tulsa posted a win in another scheduled game. Wichita improved to 14 6 while Des Moines fell to 6 4 13. Sioux City recorded a 4 13 result.
The record shows a lone game in the American Association with Minneapolia scoring 18 and Lowheviki¢ 7. no other games played.
A fragmentary list shows Heourton and Galveston results with scores and locations including Viegtta Rails and San Antonio. The text mixes city pairs, records like 6.7 and -6, and mentions Fort Worth. No coherent event or outcome is clear from the OCR snippet.
Cleveland defeated Chicago 2 to 1 as Crengros and There Tom held the White Sox to two runs despite a late ninth inning scare. Offensively Ceengros connected for two hits and Thomason added a double, while Stephenson and Graham contributed for Cleveland.
In St. Louis the Shockers defeated Detroit yesterday to reach their twentieth win of the season. The game showcased their strong form and solid defense as they closed out the contest with a decisive margin.
In early action the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Giants by four games to three while the Boston Bees edged the Philadelphia Athletics by one run. The Chicago and Detroit squads split as Chicago held a late lead before Cincinnati found late punch. The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the National League leaders in a tight nine inning game as Boston beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 in Philadelphia.
The Lewis Americans crushed the Teetrett Tigers in a decisive game. Key players led scoring and defensive stops as the team established early control. No further details available in readable text.
Abe pitched for the Cleveland Amerii Cine in Chicago as the White Sox allowed eight hits over the game. Thurston handed out the ball. The final score was 3 to 2 after eleven innings in a tense showdown.
Pirates lost a close three game set at Pittsburgh as Morrison worked six innings and Hamilton held firm in relief. St Louis scored early and sustained a six hit rally for five runs, while the Pirates mounted a late two run push in the ninth before the game ended.
New York defeats Brooklyn 5 4 in the first of a three game set. Young drives in the winning run in the seventh after a series of advances including a steal and a crucial wild throw. Stengel Kelly Gowdy Nels gain two base hits while Young Wheat Stengel contribute three base hits.
Kenneth Williams of the St. Louis Americans missed the game against Detroit due to ptomaine poisoning. Teammate Severeid, a catcher, was hurt with a slight collarbone injury.
Babe Ruth increased his batting edge by hammering a double and two singles in four trips to the plate. This burst boosted his average and kept him ahead in the chase for the league batting title.
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