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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
Charlie Hale, Country Club Pro, Causes Comment With His Long Driving--Three Days of Qualifying.
By Associated Press

Chicago, July s.-with a 2o-mile an hour gale making accurate shoot ing almost impossible, on A baked course that made the balls jump at various angles. tho thud of wood and iron against rubber was heard to- day on tho Skokie course, as famous golfers from all over the world put in their finishing touches in prepa- ration for tho National open tourna- ment which begins tomorrow and runs throughout Friday.
 Most of the men who will form the record-breaking field of BPS, n third of whom will begin teeing off in the morning, paid little attention to SCOT ing today. devotinB their time almost entirely to practice strokes. While there were several interesting four somes. many kept medal scores and generally when a stroke went bad 1t was played over. Jim Barnes, pres ent open champion, expressed the sentiment of most of the players when he told friends that he hadn't played golf at all today. although he went around twice.
 @-''I just studied the course. dropping balls here and there and plunking away at them" he said. AS a result Of this method of procedure. there were only a few medal scores pro- ductive Of comment.
 Some Good Scores
 Eddie Held, the. 19-year old St. Louis amateur, who took Chick" Evans to the twenty-first hole in the western amateur, had Il. one above par. Bobby Jonss, Atlanta amateur, had a "A, despite a 40 on the second nine. when he went off his game the last two holes, and Frank GodchauN, a New Orleans amateur, shot 7S.
 These scores were all made driv- ing from the short tees, while the championship play, including the qualifying rounds. will be from the back tees. The concrete hardness of the fairways, baked dry through 8 drouth of more than 40 days, has brought driving such as never before has been seen in tournament, and las helped to bring low scores in the spractice play.
 Charlie Hall Hits 'Em There are at least half hundred Hmen who frequently send the ball goo yards or more, while such clout- national amateur champion; Charley Hall of Birmingham, Ala; Walter Hagen, British open champion, and Bob Mcdonald, have been averaging upward of $50 wards.
 The long distance shooters are find ing their excessive driving handi- cap at times, however, for frequently their tee shots are catching traps meant to take bad second shots.
 Run-up Difficult
 Another trouble the players are having is In run-up shots. for not only have the greens been well watered, but a space of 40 yards in front of them is soft and the sudden change from the brick-like fairways makes it hard to judge what strength to give a run-up.
 The field of 325 starters will be d. vided into three parts. like Caesars Gauls. for the qualifying rounds. each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
Circuit Racing at
 Fort Miami Track

Toledo. July 9.--with what is said to be record entry list, the second week of the seasons grand circuit racing will get under way tomorrow at Fort Miami track. Horses that performed at Cleveland last week are quartered at Fort Miami.
 Four races are scheduled for each day with the exception of Thursday, when there will be five events. in- cluding two stakes. The entry list in some of the events is so large that ir is planned to run some of them in two divisions.
 Frank Walker of Dayton will act as official starter.
 The program tomorrow calls for the 2:06 trot. 2:09 pace. 2:1S trot and 2:05 pace for an aggregate purse value of s4,50o. All races are to be two in three heats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
2.aO1 TAXPAYERS

Heflin, July e.-(Speclai)-For the information of the people of Cleburne county, Judge D. s. Baber recently made public the number of taxpayers in the county. Of the 14 beats there are 2,601 taxpayers. Heflin beat leads with 420, with Beat 9, 342.. In Beats 1. 2, 8. 4, and IS. there are 1,034 taxpayers paying into the coun- ty treasurer s24.42s.54 The remain ing beats pay into the county s1o.000, according to figures at the court house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10
OUer 300 of Country's 's Best Enter Big Golf
 Tourney at Chicago
BILL TTLDEN ADDS NATIONAL CROWN TO TROPHY LIST

Indianapolis, July Civilian T. Tilden II. Philadelphia, world cham pion, added the national cloy court single championship to his long string of tennis titles here today, when he defeated zeno Shimizu, Japanese Da- wis cup player, in straight sets 7-5. 6-S, 6-1.
 The national clay court doubles title was won by Ralph Rurdick and Fritz Bastian, Indianapolis. In play today at the Woodstock Country club. Thew defeated John Hennessey of Indianapolis and Walter Westbrook, Detroit, in five grueling setS Ga, s-6, 7-5. 6-7. 6-4.
 The Tilden-Shimlzu match will be written in sporting annals as one of the greatest ever played on Amerl- can clay courts. The record crowd that flouted corn-belt summer sun to see marvellous tennis was not disappointed. Tilden was in better form than Shimizu. for whom thls tournament was the first major out door competition this season. The play marked Tilden as even great CT court wizard than ever this year.
 shimizu Rallies
 Tilden took the first game with his smashing service by a love score and the next four games, which went to deuce. Shimitzu then changed his tactics. and with the games 0-5. won the first love game Tilden gave during the tournament. Shimizu won the next four games. Tilden won tho next two games and first set 7-5.
 Tilden opened the second set with lightning service and ran the score up to Al. The fifth game being a love affair; Shimixu grew cratic as the play progressed and although he was able to win the sixth and seventh games he scored only one point in each of the next two. tho second get going to Tilden. 6-a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-10

section playing s6 holes on one of the first three days and the low 24 of each section, with ties for last place, qualifying for the championship Thursday and Friday. Among to- morrow's starters are Charles Hall, Birmingham Ira l.. Couch. Chicago :; Stewart Maiden, Atlanta, Ga.; Abe Mitchell, England, Jim Barnes, Phel- ham Bay, N. r., who Is paired with Chick" Evans of Chicago Jock Hutchinson. Chicago; Joe Kirkwood, Australia; Jimmy Manion. St. Louis, and Robert Gardner. Chicago. twice national amateur champIon.
 Chances of Amateurs
 The possibility of an amateur win- ming the championship Is freely dis cussed, for this Is the first time all the best known amateurs have en- tered the open tournament. Jesse Guilford, present tltleholder; Chick Evans, Bob Gardner, Dave Heron and Francis Ouimet, former champion, are men who are considered capable of equaling anyone's scores.
 The best hole played today was by John Golden of Tuxedo. N. J., who drove within two feet of the flag on the S34-yard twelfth and sank an eagle two. Frank Godchaux did some wonderful driving In his round. He was playing Just behind Abe Mitchell, and the spectators noticed that his tee shots frequently were as long as Abe's.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
PIRATES ARE THIRD
 AND WHALING BALL

The Pittsburgh Pirates were in third place and making a bold bid, for the higher berths held by the Giants and Cards as a result of sIuggins streak surpassing even the most vio- lent batting outbursts this season and riva1ling the best on the record books.
 By taking a double victory from the Phillies, 19-S and "a making it ten in a. row, the Larrupng Corsairs brought their hit and run total for the last three games with the Quakers the 6S and 43 respectively, giving the team a batting average of .466 for the series. They made 22 hits the first game and 27 and 19 in yesterdays contests. A remarkable feature was the fact that every member of the team connected for at least one hit in each of the games. Reb Russell and Tierney set the pace with ten apiece the former turning in the high mark in the first game of the double header with five bingles including two doubles and a, homer and five runs. in as many times at bat
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
QUARTER SHOULD BE GREAT RAGE
 AT NEW HAVEN
By CHICK CREATION.

One of the star events in the Irish Field Day games which will be staged at Lighthouse Point, New Haven, next Saturday, in which local interest. is at which Val Alison, of the Bridgeport A. c. and holder of the junior state title, will be d contender against Hig- gins, of the New Haven Harriers.
 Alison has been stepping along ar fast gait of late, overcoming all Higgins is a studnt of Mercersberg Prep and has starred in many inter- scholastic events in the past two sea- sons. These two lads met on two other occasions, and the Bridgeport athlete was turned the winner in both affairs. The Elm City entry, however, Is bent on turning the tables Satur- day and aveenge his previous defeats. Alison wrested the Junior State title from Higgins in Stamford and trimmed him in the American Legion games at Yale Field.
 Alison will also be a candidate in the half-nlile with Jack Fitzpatrick his team mate. and Bush of the Har- riers as the other leading contenders Alexander Alison, brother of Val will compete in the 220 yard dash Alexander has proven that he can win practically any State furling dash from scratch. In this event, Alison Nicholson will have two dangerous ri vals in Pep1aw and Delaney of New Britain. Matty Skane and A R. Rich- ardson will be the mean entrants in the mile.
 With Eddie Tryon, peer of the states vaulters and shot putters Ca1ne, Liebold, Mcclure, Ryder. Sa- gal and Whalen. the Red and Whihe organization should win a majority of the po-nts in the field events
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
BASKETBALL TO
 GET EARLY START

The basketball season at the Bridge port High school will start several weeks earlier this coming season than in past years, according to Coach Fred Hunt. Hunts plans call for the candidates to begin work early in October and have the season begin by the end of the month.
 Prospects are fair. Ray Whalen and Ed Wall, two veterans of last years squad, will be lost to the team. Those who will be back are Fat Kayian, Rod Maher, Bobby Flynn, Andy Mrazik, Barney Colway, Eddie Schine, Charles Randolph, Cooney, Carrano are among others of last years second string team who show ed promise.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

Ring fans of a score of years ago In Bridgeport remember the notable achievements of ''Pudgey'" McNally, who reigned for several years mon arch supreme of boys in the IlS pound division in Connecticut. MIG Nally, who is a Bridgeporter, now re- sides in Newark and recently spent few days here visiting relatives and friends and is due here again tomor- row. when he will be the guest Of lion and tomorrow night, he will take in the Kaplan and Wagner go at Mer- iden.
 McNally was one Of the cleveresr boxers turned out in the Nutmeg do- main and was a popular battler in the days he held the State title. McNally
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
s.Pudgey" McNaIIy, Champion
 Of Good Old Days, Visitor

fought; Billy Grimes and others of the best in his day. He was a battler of the Terry McGovern style. He was in action from start to finish and Car ried a wa1lop that put scores of oppo- nents to sleep. Fans were always as- sured of a battle royal when McNally was on the bill.
 While here the other day McNally stopped in the Columbia A. C., donned the gloves and punched the bag in a style that made Jack Delaney inquire: Who's that old feller? He certainly has the pep"
 McNalIy is holding down a. job in Brooklyn, while his residence is New ark He declares the New Jersey metropolis is a great fight burg and the best sporting city in the East out side of New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
Jack Delaney May Fight Ted kid Lewis In London Ring
Delaney And Rather Bout
 Aug.21-28

If there is no hitch on the weight
 question Jack Delaney and Augie
 Rather will be seen in the State
 Street Arena ring on Aug q or s2S,
 said Connie Lewis yesterday. Doc
 Bagley, Ratner's manager, it is said.
 is agreeable to a. match ifDelaney will
 consent to weigh in at 15S pounds, two pounds under the weight stipu- lated for Louis Bogash. The demand of Bagley on the weight. question, if insisted upon, is unreasonable and likely to pickle the chances for the bout.
 Jack Delaney. when seen yesterday. declared the wouldn't make one pound under 160 for anyone. That's the 1ntddleweight limit and if Rather wants tc fight in that class, let him aching to get another chance with
 that guy, and if do, I'll surely etaow
 him something." declared Jack. Fit for Shade Bout. Delaney gives the appearance of beieng fit as a. fiddle for his bout with George Shade in Woonsocket Monday
 night. Jack is down to 16o and hn- :snes up his training for the mill to- day at the Columbia.
 Offer From London Al Jennings, Delaney's manager, is in corresp spondence with London pro- motors relative to taking the Bridge port DdEIieT across tlIlS pOIO to llS1I Ted "Kid'' Lewis, the British cham pion, in addition to taking on several other Brithish nidd1eweights. Delaney was recently given a big wrtteup In London sporting columns and ahiled as the logical successor to Champion Johnny Wilson. Delaney, being a | native of Canada. would no doubt prove a, big favorite with the Britons | and furnish tinge Of rivalry to a | match with Lewis.
 | If the trip across the Atlantic is decided upon, it will be made after the proposed invasion of Pacific Coast | fight centers. Delaney said yesterday. Al Jennings has been assured of five battles in California.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
Lack Of Tennis Courts At Parks

Tennis is becoming so popuiar in Bridgeport that more courts for city parks is being agitated. The municipal tournaments schedule will be forced to under- go several changes owing to the lack of room. The chances are that the tennis situation will be placed before the park soIons and more courts be made available for next season. There has been some talk of a dozen or more courts be- ing installed at the new Beech wood park.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
WILLS MAY TRAIN
 AT NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Aug. 9-Harry Wills, co1ored heavyweight challenger of Jack Dempsey, who is expected to be signed up for a bout with Dempsey, % take place sometime in the fall. will probably go through his training paces at Savin Rock. Just at pres ent hitch in the agreements is hold Ing up the proposed bout but this is expected to be strengthened cut with in a few days and articles signed. In that event Harry will start imme- diately training and present signs point toward the west shore resort as the spot where the dusky battler will get intn shane
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
Y METERS WIN

Y. M. e. A. racqueters made a clean sweep in the play last evening with Seaside Park netters, as follows:
 Singles. Dr. R. w. Hall defeated J. G. Gea- ney, 6-2, 6-1. Cote, 6-2. 6-2. Richard Foster defeated George Rock, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2. ". B. Buddy and P. Larkin played to a draw, 6-3. 3-e.
 Doubles. w. G. Iineburgh and R. Tugenhar6t defeated J. G. Geaney and Eugene Cote 6-2, 6-3
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
BUD WEAVER FIT
 FOR SPINNER GO

Bud Weafer was in town yesterday Joking fit and dandy for his bout with Al Spinner of New York, Friday night, in Stamford. The Norwalker has been training for the past three weeks for the bout. He asserts his injured hand has fully recovered after a six months layoff and that he was never in bet ter shape. In the semi final Young Mack, of Stamford, and Young Batt- ling Harris, of New York, will clash.
 Two Preliminary bouts over a short route are also arranged. The fight is being staged by the Stamford Sport ing Club, of which Joe Chimbo1e is The mana
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
COBB AND SISLER
 ARE STANDING PAT

Tyrus Cobb and George Slsrer. leading batters of the American League, travelled along at a 300 clip yesterday. Each cracked out a brace of hits in four times up. The St. Louis star is leading his rival by three points. However, his mark being 412, while the Detroit mansg- CT is trailing with .409-
 Sisler played in his tooth game of the season when the Browns met the Senators yesterday. Cobb has play ed in 95 games. The records fol- low:
 G. AB. R. PC. Sisler 100 40S 16S .412 Cobb .......... 95 372 1S2 .4O9
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
Soldier Boxers
 Skull Fractured

Trenton, N. J., Aug. 5-Xoung Labadie, a Frenchman serving with Battalion B., Sixth United States Field Artillery. stationed at Camp Dix, collapsed at the end of a sixth round boxing bout at the arena. He was operated upon for fractured skull at St. Fran cis Hospital and is in a critical condition. He has not regained consciousness since the match and the chances are believed to be against his recovery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
DERBY DISCARD IN
 NO HIT-N0 RUN TILT

Pitcher Allan Clarke who was with the Brown Derbies for a brief spell at the start Of the season is pitching star ball down in the Blue Ridge League. Clarke recently figured in
 a hitless and runless game for the WayneSboro team. So far this season
 he has won IT and lost games. Ted
 Hunt, of the Hildreth sport goods
 store received the information from a newspaper clipping and letter sent
 him by Clarke. In the games he
 pitched for Bridgeport, Clarke showed
 a lot of speed, but he lacked control.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
League Standing.
LONG HOME RUN
 STREAK BROKEN

St. Louis, Aug. 9-When St. Louis and Washington Americans failed to register home run in yesterday s game, they ended a streak of home run hitting, the like of which has not been duplicated here.
 For fl straight days, or since the Browns opened theN present home stand, home runs have been made. the number reaching 32, nine of which were collected by Kenneth Williams, leading major league home run bat ter this season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
TENNIS MATCH

Seaside tennis players have a. stiff match on their hands for Saturday, evening on the Seaside Park courts be their opponents
 Fourteen women competed in the 1s-ho1es~ handicap mesial play com peu1lon at Brooklawn. yesterday. low ara being turned in by Miss E. Ger rlSh. ScOr eS:
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
TILDEN BANNED

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 9-Wor1d championships do not count in Mon- trose unless you have letters of intro ductions. William T. Tilden, Aneri- can tennis champion and former world title holder, was barred from playing in a tournament at Montrose because he had nothing to prove his identity. He was vouched for by sev- eral players. but the management de- manded other proof and Tilden couldn't produce it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
BEN HURS READY
 FOR LEAGUE DEBUT

The Ben Hurs, replacing the Red Tops, will make their debut in the Recreation League tomorrow night, playing the Recreation team. Mo Grams Stars will meet the South Ends and Ke1ly's Keystones will take on the Walnuts in the other games All games are scheduled for o'clock The south Ends are leading the league with six runs and two losses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
Hitting! The WITH C. E. FIRSTBROOK
 Sport Trail

One worry is off Billy Princes mind. Since becoming full hcdged boniface he's always sure of his meal ticket. Billy has em- parked in the restaurant business on Congress street, and his friends in the local sporting realm wish him success in his venture.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
BROWN DERBIES
 IN DOUBLE TILT
 AT WEISS FIELD

The Brown Derbs should get warm workout in today'S double header at New Haven in preparation for the tilt with Weissers here to- morrow Leasure, Bornhoeft or House are likely to be called up to do box duty today.
 Albany will be here on Friday and Saturday for games at Newfield Park. Only two games were staged yes terday In the Eastern, Springfield handing out a to defeat to Al bany, while Waterbury trimmed New Haven, I to 2.
 Gene Martin Chased Again.
 The New Haven-Waterbury game was a scrappy affair. Gene Martin, "mayor of Lordship" and former Derby, got into another row with Um- pire Pete Mclaughlin and was chased out of the game. Catcher Schauffel of the BraSsc was also eXi1ed
 Riconda tied the score in the sixth inning for New Haven with a homer over the fence.
 Naughton made himself solid with the home fans yesterday when he belted out a homer that gave Spring. field a to win over the AIbanians
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
BLACK ROCK GAME

The Bridgeport Gas Light team will oppose the Black Rocks. Friday night, on the latter's grounds. Busi- ness Manager Mike Pascay is anxious to- book a game for Sunday for the West Enders. His address is 136 Wilson street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

There's a couple of good bouts on for New York fans, Saturday night. Tommy McA1eer and Italian Joe Cans box at the Greensboro, while Young Montreal and Marty Collins will ap- pear on the Commonwealth star card.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
HUNT IN MAINE

Fred A. Hunt, Bridgeport Rign football and baseball coach, is vaca- tioning in Maine. Hunt is enjoying the outdoor life and having a bangup time, he writes friends. Fishing up here is great" he says.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

If George Miss was guilty of trying to crimp Sundays baseball game at Ansonia, as alleged in some press re- ports, he tried to kill the goose that is laying the golden eggs for himself and other Eastern League clubs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
BLUE FISH BITING

Blue fish are biting in Sound waters. Dave Musante and a party of friends caught 1,500 or about two bushel, in a single catch. This is one of the largest catches of the season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

Because Ward Parkerton, manager of the Rowland team is on his vaca- tlon the postponed game slated be- tween Howlands and the Public Market was not played last night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

Macini, pitching ace of the Venice Cubs, successfully performed the ''iron man" stunt Sunday by hurling his team to a double victory over the Annex A. c. and Lyric Juniors.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
Amateur Diamond
 Pickups

The Public Markets will endeavor to annex the Terminal club on their win column as their fifth straight vic- tory. The Marketeers have played errorless ball in the last three games.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

Other circuit drive clouters in the majors were Terney and Russell of the Pirates; Speaker of Cleveland; Hargrave of the Reds and Mokan of the Phils.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
JOHNNY CURTIN LOSES.

<. Woonsocket, R. l., Aug. 9-Young Montreal, Providence, won the decis- ion over frish Johnny Curtin in ten fast rounds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09
MERCANTILE MINES
 IN ACTION TONIGHT

The 1eague-1eading Public Markets will play the Terminal Club and How lands will take on the Southern New England Telephone Go. team in the Mercantile League tonight at Seaside Park. Both games are slated for o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

Ray Cassidy is another schoolboy star who has been going good thls season. Cassidy pitched one of his best games of the season for the Hall Playground nine by limiting the Old Mill batsmen to a measly bingle.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

Vic A1dridge, the young pitcher of the Cubs proved to be a puzzle for the Robins, the Chicagoans winning, to 1.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

Carrie Inglis of the Lafayette Play ground is the girl Babe Ruth" of tn league. Carrie has two circuit clout tucked under her belt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-08-09

Ray Grimes connected safely twice in three times at the bat, with Dutch Reuther opposing him.