Cyleland and Claude Bracey Favored to Win
A field of stars contests the National Collegiate track titles at Staggfield with 1928 champions defending. Sprinters include Cy Leland Texas Christian and George Simpson Ohio State while rivals Eddie Tolan Michigan and Tracey contend for sprint glory. Pole vault contenders Edmonds Stanford and McDermont Illinois are over 13 feet.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Staggfield
Clande Tery
Rice Institute
Texas
Winer
George Simpson
Ohio State
Eddie Tolan
Michigan
Cy Leland
Texas Christian
Tracey
Jack Elder
Notre Dame
Percy Williams
Canada
Foster
Washington
Williams
Southern California
Edmonds
Stanford
Pickard
Pittsburgh
Warne
Northwestern
McDermont
Illinois
Canby
Iowa
Otterness
Minnesota
McAfee
Michigan State
Tuberculosis Death Rate Decline Seen Continuing
Dr. Louis J. Dublin at the National Tuberculosis association meeting in New Jersey predicted the falling tuberculosis death rate will continue until the disease is eliminated. He credited government social services, better economic conditions, and sanitary health programs for the decline and noted milk safety, case reporting, open air classes, and clinics as key factors.
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Atlanta City
N. J
National Tuberculosis Association
Louis J. Dublin
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Dublin
Oil Workers To Frolic In Annual Ceremonial
Oklahoma City on June 3 reports the Sholom Alechem International plans its annual ceremonial on June 8 with up to 5000 attendees. New initiates will join the Green rig timbers as the Oklahoma City derrick chapter organizes.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Sholom Alechem International
Quick Way to End Liver Troubles Free Proof
An advertisement touts Dodson's Livertone as a rapid gentle liver and bowels regulator. It claims to purge poisonous waste, relieve headaches biliousness and fatigue, and offers a free sample bottle from Sterling Products in Wheeling West Virginia.
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Dodson
Sterling
Wheeling
W. Va
Bobby Jones Sets The Bar For The Open Title Hope
The 27 year old Southerner enters his tenth US Open with six top finishes in nine events. He has won two British Opens and four US Amateurs, including a 1926 run of British and American Open titles within 17 days. His grand score across nine Opens averages 74 5 18 per round.
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Bobby Jones
Mr. Jones
United States
Watts Gunn
Jones
Joe Williams
Boxing Opens Outdoor Season in New York and Philadelphia
Open-air boxing rings start the season this week with Tony Canzoneri versus Ignacio Fernandez at Greensboro Stadium in New York in a ten round opener. In Philadelphia George Godfrey meets Jimmy Byrne at the National Ball Park in a main ten-round bout. Godfrey is seen as a top heavyweight favorite.
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Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
Greensboro
Tony Canzoneri
Ignacio Fernandez
Philippines
George Godfrey
Leiperville
Jimmy Byrne
Louisville
Godfrey
Chaumont Remembers Pershing Era Amid Old Barracks
Chaumont France June 3. The town recalls General Pershing and the AEF as it preserves plaques and memories of the 1917 occupation. Pershing housed at La Gloriette and Damremont barracks transformed for troops had electric light baths and a cinema. Wilson stayed at the Rouvre chateau and townspeople still honor the Americans with gifts and coins.
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United Press
Chaumont
France
A. KE. F
Pershing
Clemenceau
Wilson
Albert
Haig
Town Hall
A. EB. Fy
General Pershing
United States
Rue du Pont
Warren
Marthe
Martha
Civil War Veterans Battle Over Roster
John N. Stewart fights to reclaim his name on the Gen. George G. Meade post roster of the Grand Army of the Republic. A Chicago judge directed verdict orders restoration after a 1923 ouster for diverting funds and a 1924 Boston exoneration. Local members vow appeal.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John N. Stewart
George G. Meade
Grand Army of the Republic
Michael Feinberg
Stewart
Boston
Charity Case an Heir Cadillac
Nels Nelson an aged Swede long missing for over 30 years was found in the county poor house by Red Cross workers. He plans to return to Sweden to claim an estate left him years ago.
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United Press
Cadillac
Mid
Nels Nelson
Red Cross
Sweden
Hair Weight Reveals Owner's Race and Sex
Chicago scientist LG Neu man reports hair weight can identify race and sex. Hair sections are washed and weighed to separate subjects into three caucasian groups by hair and eye color, with no overlap unless hair and eye color cross divisions.
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Associated Press
LG. Neuman
Chicago
King Sees Premier of Homemade Movie
ROGNOR England June 3 The make your own movies movement reaches the royal family The Duke of York second son of King George is an amateur cinematographer His latest production features Princess Elisabeth his year old daughter The world premiere was at Craigwell home with the king and queen applauding the young star and the duke director's technique.
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Rognor
England
Duke of York
King George
Elisabeth
Craigwell
Playwright struggles classify new work in Hamburg
In Hamburg, a playwright asks if his new piece is a comedy or tragedy. The character replies that it ends with a wedding, suggesting a tragic outcome. The remark frames the tone as a witty, philosophical exchange from a local scene.
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Hummel
Hamburg
Fashion warning on delicate fabrics and shields
Notes warn that fine fabrics crack from perspiration and washing. Shields are often omitted under arms, risking damage to garments.
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