Australian pair eliminate American stars in cup semifinal
In a dramatic United States national doubles championship match, Australian pair Hara Wood and Pat Patterson defeat Watson Washburn and Ron Withams in a five set battle. The Antipodeans seized early momentum, with Williams and Wood showing clutch serves and strategic volleys to clinch the deciding fifth set.
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Bry Wictlaw
Aston Mass Sug
Hara Wood
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Tohnston
Tarifin
Rinser
Jalifrata
Roehachs
Hunter
New York
United States
Watson Washburn
Ron Withams
Dimal
Pason
WaTtams
Washburn
Williams
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Dundee forfeits featherweight title to heavy weight plan
Johnny Dundee abandons the featherweight crown after failing to make the 126 pound limit, prompting a commission sanctioned tournament to crown a new champion. Contenders include Kid Kaplan Werthen Coup, Babe Herman, Benny Walger, and Samm Mandell, as Dundee shifts to light and junior lightweight levels after a 13 year, 96 fight career.
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BW Vora
Johnny Dundee
State Athletic Commission
Dundees
Babe Herman
Benny Walger
Samm Mandell
Dundee
Johnny Kilbane
Polo Grounds
Sullivan
Gibbons Sidesteps Tunney Bout at Michigan City
Gibbons will not meet Irene Tunney on Labor Day in Michigan City. Joe Coffey wired from Newark that Eddle Kane demanded a $10 000 guarantee to box Tunney, making the match impossible for the date. Gibbons reportedly earned $62900 in a prior bout, far above his past earnings.
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Hicago
Tom Gibbons
St Paul
Irene Tunney
Michigan City
Joe Coffey
Newark
Eddle Kane
Gibbons
Tunney
Flagstead 15 Hero in Red Sox Triumph
Flagstead led Boston to a 5 4 victory over Cleveland with four hits including a double and a triple driving in three runs. Myatt’s diving grab in deep right center preserved the lead as Boston ousted Cleveland 5 to 4 despite late threats.
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Flagstead
RED Sox
Cleveland
Clevelan
Sewellss
Harrie
Myatt
Collins
Burns
Ezzel
Fewster
Orelte
Lutrre
Geyganee
Smith
Boston
Rune—Jamieson
Sewell Fingetegd
Harria Geygan
Joosewell
Ollinn
Major League Standings and Schedule Recap
Major League statistics show American League standings with New York leading at 67 49 and Cleveland at 54 64. National League standings list Brooklyn and Boston among top teams as play moves forward. Yesterday results include Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 1 and Boston 2 Philadelphia 1, with ongoing games Cleveland at Boston and New York at St. Louis.
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Cleveland
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Philadelphia
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Cincinnati
New American Polo Team Chosen To Defend Cup
The United States Polo Association announced a new four man American polo squad to defend the International Challenge Cup against Great Britain at Meadow Brook starting September 6. The team includes Webb Hitchcock Milburn and Stevenson with Hopping and Strawbridge as substitutes.
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Great Britain
Meadowbrook
Westbury & Y
United States Polo Association
Y Watson Webb
Thomair Hitchcock, Jr
Malcolm Stevenson
Devereaux Milburna
Eric Fedley
Midwick Club
Los Angeles
Bart W Hopping
England
Robert E Strawbridge, Jr
Philadelphia
York
Webb Hitchcoc
Milburn
Stevenson
Rockaway
Hitchcock
Webb
Louis E Stoddard
Hopping
Strawbridge
Pedley
Harry East
Ifh Prince Jr
Westbury
Hecht
Elmer Roeseke, Jr
Morgan
Raymond Belmont
Jr Cowdin
Heritishers
Maj Kirkwood
Phipps Hornby
Hurndall
Tuis Lares
Bach
Brooklyn Makes It In Row From Pirates
Fournier hits a home run as Brooklyn builds a rally from the Pirates, continuing a hot stretch. выход
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Brooklyn
Pirates
Fournier
Cardinals Take Both Games From Phillies
Aug 20 St Louis swept a doubleheader from Philadelphia by 3 to 1 and 13 to 4. Leo Dickerel pitched well with early run support as Williams powered offense in game one. Cy Wiltams homered for Philadelphia. Bottomley turned two double plays unassisted. Game two turned into a slugfest with three pitchers used by both sides.
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Philadelphia
Fin
Leo Dickermean
Cardinals
Philadelphias
Cy Wiltams
Phils
Smith
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Hotmet
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Horneby
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Stark
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Taylor Wright
Monaoville
Grimm Donk
British Amateurs Sail for America to Challenge Walker Cup
The British amateur golf team to compete in the Walker Cup sailed from Southampton for the United States aboard the Homeric. Team members include holderness champion F W Holderness, Roger Wethered, O H B Bristowe, Weat Hy Fleet, C I Hezlet, W L Hope, Turmberry N H Kyle, Roehampton, W Murray West Hill, R Scott, Michael Scott, and Torrance Sandy Ledre, among others.
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England
United States
Holderness
Roger Wethered
Critcs
Bristowe Weat Hyfleet
Hezlet Royal
Portrus
Dempsey Faces Nose Reconstruction Before Comeback Bout
Jack Dempsey, the world heavyweight champion, is undergoing nose reconstruction after retirement. A plastic surgeon will reshape the nose, with work including repositioning tissue, and the nose is due to be unveiled a week after surgery. The move follows his summer ties to the film industry and aims to restore a marketable ring appearance.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Dempsex
Yanks Pay $11,000 For Virginia Leaguer
Frank Walker, manager and outfielder for Rocky Mount in the Virginia league, has been sold to the New York Yankees. Walker, once with the Philadelphia Athletics, was regarded as the circuit’s top outfielder and a 14 dangerous hitter. The Yankees paid $11,00 to acquire him, and he will report to New York after the Virginia league season ends on September 30.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Frank Walker
Rocky Mount
New York Yankees
Walker
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack Men
Virginia
Yankees
Vmoarker
New York
Lafferty Emerges as Penn State Football Prospect
Ridley Park High product Harky Lafferty, a scrappy 160 pounder, is touted as Penn State’s best quarterback hope for 1924 after stepping into key games last season. The young halfback may lead the offense as Hugo Bezdek relied on him during injuries. Yankee A vs Arrows game scheduled for 5 PM today.
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Mate Toathene
Hugo Bezdek
Penn Stutes
Harky Lafferty
Ridley Park High School
Penn State
Squa
New York and Chicago Tie for AL Lead in 20 Years
A sports brief notes that New York and Chicago share the American League lead after a week of games. It mentions three English swimmers failing in a Dover Strait crossing and highlights Chicago's timely hitting that powered a victory over the Red Box, 41.
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New York
Chicago
Red Box
Stengel Leads Braves to Double Victory in Chicago
Casey Stengel, fresh from his honeymoon, powers the Braves to two wins over the Chicago team. Genewich and Barnes excel on the mound, with Stengel delivering a sharp homer and clutch hits. Disputes lead to ejections of Friberg, Kiltefer, and Grantham by umpire Rigler in the opener.
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Casey Stengel
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Barnes
Kiltefer
Hasemas Friberg
Grantham
Rigler
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AOD Bush
Boston
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Tierney
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Hollother
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Balla
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Wilson Stangel Gibson
Smith Barnes
Errora
Gideon Barrett
McGraw Cleans Up Giants Drill as Cadore and Ainamith Are Waived
Giants manager Johnny McGraw released veteran pitchers Leon Cadore and catcher Eddie Ainamith amid a losing streak and lax training. He sent Cadore and Ainamith to New York and asked for waivers, stating he will grant unconditional releases if other clubs claim them.
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Cincinnati
Giants
New York
Tohny McGraw
Leon Cadore
Eddie Aimamith
Cadore
Ainamith
Saratoga Racing Echoes Wheatley Era and New Grand Scene
Veterans recount the Saratoga transformation from a modest track to a premier sporting venue. The piece recalls Charlie Wheatley’s era, the modern mile and a furlong course, expanded stables, and booming August crowds. It previews upcoming tests like the Grand Union Hotel stakes and the Beverwyck steeplechase with stars such as Grey Lag and Cha let Sarazen, promising a stirring finale.
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Wheatley
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United States
Union
Tures
Merchants and Citizens
Circle A C Election Meeting Is Called
The Circle A C will hold a meeting this evening at 730 sharp at the residence of Mr Griffith 57a Bates street northwest for the election of captain. Members listed to be present include Watkins Stew Teffries Cover Haas McWilliams Heit Well iams Raumbach FE Juilana Wout ling Klinge Sullivan Trussel Jos rett Young Tally Chamberlain Don ahue OConnor Berk Manasse Jones JP Fox J Fos and Simmong.
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Circle A C
Harris Stands Pat On Present Roster For Chisox Series Here Today
Manager Harris will stay with the current Washington Nationals lineup with possible minor leaguer reports after their seasons end. The Nationals lead the league by two games but face a tough stretch against White Sox, Yankees, and Tigers as they chase the pennant. Johnson is set to start against the White Sox, aiming to maintain the push for the title.
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Pat
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Alsidest
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Tigers
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Yankees
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Sox
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Yankee
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Navy
Babe Ruth and Company
Harrix
Tiy Pola
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Capital
Mackmen
Red Sox
Philadelphia
Baston
Walter Johnson
White Sox
Whale
Nate
Nationals
Jungletown
Detroit
Wright to Return as Penn Coach in Philadelphia
Announcement states Wright will resume coaching the rowing program at the University of Pennsylvania. The timeline notes a multi year period away and confirms a return to oversee the oarsmen in the new season.
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Wright
Penn
Thiladelphia
Ine Wright
Fennssivania Rewa
Severa Yeans
Pigeons Cover 500 Miles in 26 Hours
News notes a remarkable pigeon flight covering about 500 miles in roughly 26 hours. Mentions routes, timing details, and observers involved, with scarce precise data due to the damaged source text. Relations among staked teams and managers appear in fragmented form, reflecting an era of long-distance avian messenger trials.
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