Olympic track meet dazzles as Briton Abrahams upsets Americans
Colombes France July 7 The United States fought to hold its archivai supremacy but was outpaced by Harold Abrahams of Great Britain in the 100 metres final. Britain led a dramatic six hour program as Abrahams won with Olympic record pace, while American sprinters faltered. Finland and Sweden also scored, with Lehtonen defending pentathlon title and Leapt high jump marks by Osborne and Legendre drawing attention. The day ended with a complex point tally as nations chase medals in a long program continued to the third page.
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F. Morgan Taylor
Robert Legendre
H. M. Osborne
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Porrit
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Lehtonen
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Hungary
New Zealand
Coulter
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Charles Brookins
Laws
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Ivan Riley
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Blackett
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Brockins
Fitzsimmons O'Brien bout barred by Philadelphia mayor
Waterboy favorite in $25,000 Brighton handicap tomorrow. Stewart Gardner leads field in tenth annual open golf championship at Chicago.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Waterboy
Brighton
Stewart Gardner
Chicago
Mrs Cornwell Wins District Golf Play
Mrs H King Cornwell won the District of Columbia Women’s Golf Association tournament at Columbia Country Club. She posted a 10 over par 18 holes with 1 down handicap. J R Farges and W Hall tied for third at 7 down, with KR Lester Rose also earning a strong showing.
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Columbia Club
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Big League Scouts Eye Hollingsworth in New Orleans
The New Orleans star pitcher Johany Hollingsworth is reportedly sought by the New York Yankees. Clubs including the Bronk, Chicago White Sox, and others are noted as pursuing the hurler, with mentions of prior teams and possible trade talk amid a crowded market.
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Johany Hollingsworth
New York Yankees
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Chicagea White
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Mareston
Tad Pate
Peters
Watt Monkees
Washington
New Rie
Acne Sei
Peck Finnegan Bout Carded for Tonight
Boxing card features Peck Finnegan and a lineup including Barner and Beutel in Washington and Alexandria venues. Promoter Jack Aflen oversees the event with prelims, noting venues on North Sister and Calambus streets.
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Cols Wrias Challe
Jack Aflen
Alexandria
Dan Erodhe
Aesamaria
Diauweanet
Iotebuck
Calambus Street
Phere Alexandria
Berlenbach halts Carpenter in seventh round heavy bout
In Merrick, Berlenbach defeats Frankie Carpenter after 2:27 of round seven in an 11 round scheduled fight at Quiren ar ore stadium. Carpenter, down once in round two, stayed competitive early but faded as Berlenbach pressed with sharp body shots and solid defense. The prelims featured Purdy over Keisler in a brisk scrap and Wint stopped by Shaw in the third, with McAleer outpointing Rosen.
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Frankie Carnenteer
Merrisk
Quirenarore Stadium
Popem Paul Heat
Voheys Becenbach
Carpenter
Berlenbach
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Merrick Boy
Parl
Yrankie
Pillar
Purdue Purdy
Lu Othe Child
Tommy JoNrien
Milwaukee
Johnny Keisler
Harlem
Sammy Shack
Warren
Georgia Bloom
Whitestone
Henry Shaw
Tommy Wint
White Plains
Purdy
Wint
Tommy McAleer
West Side
Dave Rosenthere
Boxing Notes: Tunney to train with Gibbons and Delaney
New York reports Gene Tunney preparing for his July 24 bout with Georges Carpentier at the Polo Grounds. He adds sparring partners Mike Gibbons Jimmy Delaney and Billy Gibson to his camp as preparations unfold at Fairview while Carpentier trains at Jack Curley’s Great Neck estate.
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Gene Tunney
Greenwich Village
Georges Carpentier
Polo Grounds
Mike Gibbons
Gene
Mike
Tens
St Paul
Gibbons
Colins
Jimmy Delaney
St. Paul
Billy Gibson
Tunney
Prenchman
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Western Sensation Boosts South Siders Morale
A fragmented sports note describes the Western Sensation by Boddington aiding South Siders as they rise in the standings amid tough opposition from Detroit and Cleveland. The piece links New York’s Washington victory and Warren Ogdin’s potential extended streak with shared team momentum.
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Cleveland
South Siders
Aeflen
New York
Washington
Athletics Take Two From Boston Sox in Doubleheader
In a doubleheader, the Athletics swept both games from the Red Sox as Philadelphia rallied late to win the second. Key moments included a seven inning rally by Philadelphia and late runs in the ninth, with strong fielding and timely hitting by players like Quinn and Mishap.
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Zave
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Spears
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O.A
Clark
Vestadelphia
Welbon Fae Simmeans
Sacrithees Tamas Osininans
Figases
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Pandeltana
U S Team Wins At French Trap Competition
The United States team won first place in the trap shooting event at Tser Les Moulineaus, scoring 163 from a possible 490. The Odder team finished second with 1360, followed by Belgium and Sweden tied for fourth at 354. Other nations included Austria 3487, Norway 324, France 29, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia 309.
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Tser- Les-Moulineaus
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Odders
Finland
Belgium
Sweden
Austria
Nerwas Reat
Prance Amt
Hungary
Tzechoslovakia
Major League Statistics Cards Land GN 2 Cubs Patchers 10 Win
Daily MLB standings and results summary across American and National Leagues. Teams like Washington Detroit St Louis Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Cleveland are listed with wins and losses, recent results, and upcoming games. Notes reference yesterday and today’s games including doubleheaders and schedule cues for major clubs.
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Brookes to Return With U S Net Team
Australian star Norman Brookes to rejoin the United States Olympic tennis squad for a York event on July 7. The piece notes his ranking presence and mentions other players in the field, with reference to trials and matchups shaping contention.
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U.S. Net
York
Norman Brookes
Francis T Fiaater
Amen Jiva
Aecemgias
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Eoumire
fCherbourg
Hunter
Mateh
Forest Hilla
Bios Wes
Emphalen Baal
Nationals After Revenge In Series With Jungaleers
Nationals seek redemption after a series with the Jungaleers. The Nationals, confident in their pitching and offense, prepare for a pivotal set of games, including a visit by Cleveland and a possible soft schedule as they chase lead in the league.
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Bargais Hill
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Ovants
Paul Zahniser
Ieorge
Anton
Wallagawat
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George Washington
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Sas
Hendrock
Racah
Pelle
Minor League Results Across Leagues Spotted
Regional standings and game notes across multiple leagues including VIRGINIA, SOUTH ATLANTIC, APPALACHIAN, and SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION. Listings show team names such as Milan and New Orleans alongside cities like Hagerstown and Winston Salem with scattered scores and postponed games.
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SMR Chambersh
Marhinsbury
Gallocer
Bob
Prederek
Wasnestees
Ao Hagerkown
Wayneahare
Rer
Mertiesburg
TA Chamberstere
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Asheville
Wevon
Craim
Souther Assoctation Malvile
Nashville
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Pirates' Vimely Hits Beat Dodgers in Arlington
Arlington Athletics Pride of Arlington beat Mt. Clemens in a late afternoon game. Five runs came in as Mt. Pleasant pitchers were hit hard, with strong defense from a remapped lineup.
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Dodgers
Arlington Athletics
Pride of Arlington Ailatics
Mt. Cleagg Nt
Washeton
Madison
Mt. Pleasant
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