American Stars Survive In Olympic Tennis Tourney
In an Olympic tennis day marked by strong singles play, Helen Wills beat Woessatterthwaite and Eleanor Gogs won by default. Francis T. Hunter struggled against Sean Washer amid injury fears, while Williams, Watson Shburn and others advanced in singles and doubles. Lenglen watched due to illness as Suzanne Lenglen was out.
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Olympic stars bid farewell after Paris sendoff
The first American Olympic contingent began homeward from Paris aboard the Leviathan at Cherbourg after a rain-soaked ceremony. An Afro-American jazz band played as flowers were presented by French girls, and cheering crowds lined the St Lazare station platform.
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England Breaks Through In Olympic Marks
The British show surprising strength in sprint events at Colombes, with Lowe in the 800m and Liddell surprising by excelling beyond expectations. Abrahams and Fitch headlining US hopes, while Nurmi Ritola dominate for Finland. Financial strains threaten future Games, prompting calls for practical reforms and US hosting plans. Polo gains momentum as US Army and British Army teams schedule next year’s matches, with Maj. Wilson and Maj. Beard leading a rebuilding effort at Mitchel Field and Rumson junior championship looming.
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Entries announced for Epinard races at Aqueduct and Latonia
New York July 15 Entries for the series of international races in which the French colt Epinard competes have officially closed. Nominations may still arrive from Western clubs as late mails come in. The field includes Grey Lag Zev Mad Hatter Ladkin and others for the six furlongs, the mile and the mile and a quarter events at Belmont Park and Aqueduct with several additional entrants expected from Kentucky for Latonia. The contests promise a brilliant show with Epinard facing strong rivals and a tough task to win home.
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Ptomey Wins Virginia Fight In Six Rounds
Willie Ptomey of Fort Myer outpointed Fighting Jack McCarthy of Quantico in the feature bout at Dreadnaught Park Alexandria in a six round fight. McCarthy excelled in infighting while Ptomey dominated with long range work. Semi final saw Young Bryant of Quantico Marines KO Blowiey Peyton in the second round. Peyton quit from a sprained wrist first round. Preliminary card noted as good. Hilltop A C ready to travel to Quantico to meet marine post team by noon. Four former Mohawk players join Standard Oil steam team facing Hamilton A A Mine today. Columbia A C Alexandria seeks junior nines games, contact Manager Jack Allen.
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Nationals Sweep Cleveland In High Scoring Final
Washington Nationals win final game of series against Cleveland as Muddy Ruel hits in 17th straight game and Johnson nears 106th shutout. Goalie Goofins. Details cover key plays, managers' comments, and upcoming schedule with Brownies and Yankees trips.
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Interstate C C Tennis Beats Telephone Team at Friends Court
Interstate Commerce Commission tennis squad won eight of nine matches against Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company on Friends School courts. Highlights: Ames of I C C defeated Bogert, Lyons and Doudles Lyons and Dorte beat Aten and Fowler, while individual results across singles and doubles.
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Brown and O Day Sportland Card Promises Double Main Events
The Sportland arena hosts a two bout main card of 12 rounds each tomorrow night featuring Jerry O Day of the Mohawk club versus Nick Brown of Baltimore in a rematch. Army star Charley Holman meets Jackie Marlowe in a noted New York clash. Preliminaries include Joe Freeman protegee Pewee Sherman versus an unnamed foe and Young Tony aiming for a second straight KO, likely against Luia Gugimini. Alexandria opens its series with St Mary Juniors versus Tiger A C at Dreadnaught Park following the 3 p.m. game.
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Goldstein Ready for Bout with Ledoux and Tunney Prep
Abe Goldstein, bantamweight champion, is set to fight Charley Ledoux for 15 rounds at the Velodrome tomorrow with the title at stake. Tunney trains at his Red Bank gym for an upcoming bout with Georges Carpentier on July 24 at the Polo Grounds. The New York State athletic commission outlines an elimination tournament for Benny Leonard's lightweight title, with entrants posting a 3500 forfeit and the winner facing Leonard within 20 days. Charley Henderson chairs the committee, with Tex Rickard and Jimmy Johnston as associates.
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Washington Chamber urges fans to back Washington team
An open letter from the Washington Chamber of Commerce urges loyal support for the Washington Baseball club. It asks fans to stand by the team through losses, slumps, and tough stretches, aiming to build sportsmanship and citizenship as the city seeks a pennant.
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Guard Rifle Team Arrives Here Tonight
National guard rifle team from the Olympic squad in Paris arrives in Washington tonight aboard a 121st engineer company welcomed by the guard band. Two D. I. boys Marcuse M funwiddle and Joseph A.rockett AL, TO PRACTICE. Virginia A. Alexandria Va will practice today and Friday for Sunday’s game at Cardinal Park. Colored Departmental League.
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Mermaids Sweep Olympic Tank Event
The United States trail Australia by one point after two days of Olympic swimming. American women dominated the 400 meter freestyle, taking the top three spots led by Martha Norlius with Helen Wainwright and Gertrude Ederle close behind. John Farley failed to qualify in 200 meter breaststroke trials. Skelton and Kirschbaum lead the U S in semifinals.
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Berlenbach Refuses Fight With Stribling
Berlenbach, New York light heavyweight, refused a scheduled July 4 bout with Stribling after August 4 talks to meet Greb were arranged. A long distance message from Stribling's father-manager in Thomasville, Georgia, said the Georgia youth would not consider the matchup.
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American Officers Trail in Pentathlon at Paris
Ling Mannh of Sweden leads after three events in the modern pentathlon as Americans struggle. Four U S Army officers Lieut George Bare Lieut Frederick Pitts Capt Don Scott and Capt N Harmon are far down the list with riding and running remaining to decide the event.
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