Tharpe Leads South Atlantic Track Star to Trials
Lester Everett Tharpe of Luray Va has just graduated from the University of Richmond with a stellar track record. Now with the New York Athletic Club under Bernie Weters Jr he trains for Olympic trials. In 80 races he was defeated only four times and tallies 255 points for the university. He holds the South Atlantic mile mark at 4 minutes 23 5 seconds and has a half mile best of 1 minute 49 3 5 seconds.
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Bernie Weters, Jr
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Trans Mississippi golf title reshaped by Ward victory
Eddie Held of St Louis was dethroned in the second round of the championship flight as James Ward of Kansas City defeated him. Ward advanced while Manion of Steubenville city champion, strong finishes highlighted the day’s play.
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Eddie Held
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James Ward
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Browns and White Sox split twin bill at Comiskey Park
Chicago's White Sox and Dan Howley's St. Louis Browns split a double header at Comiskey Park. The Browns won the first game 3 to 2 in ten innings while the White Sox took the second 8 to 5. George Connally pitched against Walter Stewart in the opener. Tommy Thomas earned the win in the nightcap, his eleventh of the season, with Milton Gaston taking the loss.
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Rojas Substituted by Commission for June 30 Heavyweight Show
Chicago June 23 The Illinois athletic commission orders Bud Gromen Kenosha heavyweight to replace Romero Rojas Chilean in the main event of the June 30 heavyweight card at Chicago venue.
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Clinois Athletics Commission
Schumock Whips Waterloo Boxer At Electric Park
Oelwein’s Al Schumock defeated Blondy Owens of Waterloo by a wide margin in six rounds at Electric Park. Owens showed grit but faded after the third round as Schumock dominated with relentless punching. In the semi windup, Dave Nelson halted Kid French in the third, while Ralph Caughran stopped Price after 15 seconds of action.
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Waterloo
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Electric Park
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French
Mason City
Nelson
Ralph Caughran
Harold Price
Price
Hawk's Nest Makes Several Baseball Moves Across Minor Leagues
Hawk's Nest Manager Fred Mollwitz releases pitcher Dugan and signs rookie outfielder Shepherd from the south. Umpire George Magerkurth, now in the west, draws praise after a disputed plate call. Dubuque billing raises admission for doubleheaders to 75 cents and weekday to 60 cents. Burlington releases Hickory Ferrell, signs Lerry Ahern, and negotiates Lefty Springer. Ottumwa welcomes Moshe Russell and Paul Nelson joins from Milwaukee. Virgil McCaffery arrives from Quincy and Johnny Rice sold to Seattle.
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Burlington
Ed Reichle
Lerry Ahern
Reichle
Lefty Springer
Anson Chucker
Ottumwa
Moshe Russell
Husky
Omaha
Neb
Chadron
Paul Nelson
Packers
Milwaukee
Virgil McCaffery
Waterloo
Quincy
Umpire favors spark blunt retort from Arthur Donnelly
Arthur Donnelly, St Louis undertaker and sportsman, waited outside Sportsman's park with a big car to transport umpires after games. When asked how to repay his kindness, he quipped they could all drop dead, a blunt rebuke from a longtime benefactor in baseball circles.
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Sporting News
Arthur Donnelly
St. Louis
Sportsman's Park
Donnelly
Arthur
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT AP REPORTS RESULTS
Indianapolis Johnny Risko outpointed Chiefs John Metoquah in a ten round welterweight bout. Red Fitzammons stopped Frank Lannsy in two rounds. Britt Gorman KO’d Jackie Auger in two, while Mike Valentine defeated Gussie Schlaifer in six. Johnny Preston and Gilbert Attell fought to a ten round draw. Fights tonight feature Bud Taylor versus Tony Canzoniere, Abe Attell Goldstein versus Joe Medill, and Tommy Milton versus Ernie Peters.
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Jones Plans To Sail This Week For British Open
Atlanta July 23 Bobby Jones aims to defend his British Open title after losing two national crowns. He weighs sailing on the Transylvania this Saturday if friends can secure passports, unsure until New York or aboard the steamer. He has trained at length and will practice on the Royal and Ancient course before July 11 qualifying.
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Cedar Falls Nine Meets Collegians on Lion Field
Charles City Dan June 23 Albert Lea will play the Charles City Collegians on Lion field Friday. Saturday at 3 30 Rudd will play the Collegians and on Sunday Cedar Falls will meet them on the Lion field. The Collegians lost two games Tuesday and Wednesday when Silver Lake won at Sioux Rapids five to four. Today they are playing Dows at Sheffield.
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