Big Butte track opens with eight races and dog racing
Butte prepares a colorful opening for the Highland Kennel Club meet tomorrow night featuring eight events at a new $75,000 track. Frankie Monahan and Leo Stokes are matched in a semi windup, with C. P. Smith attending as high commissioner. Crowds of 600 to 900 have practiced with the mechanical rabbit as fans anticipate the Butte inaugural and the Derby stars from St Louis.
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Dempsey eager to fight Tunney or contender in sight
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, arriving from Colorado Springs en route to Saratoga, asserted he was fit and eager for action. He said he was ready to meet Gene Tunney or any other contender, denied any deal with promoters, and noted a percentage agreement with Tex Rickard for a Tunney fight. Local licensing official Walker Wear said no license applications had been filed for Dempsey or Tunney, and the commission would treat them as other applicants.
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Williams Falls to Stanford Star in Seabright Tennis
In Seabright New Jersey, American tennis star R Norris Williams, a Davis Cup member, was upset 6 4 4 6 8 10 8 by Lionel Ogden of Stanford in the first round. Helfon Wills Elizabeth Ryan Eleanor Goss and Mrs Molla Mallory won straight sets in the women’s event. An Austrian underground telephone cable plan costs 20000000 dollars.
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New York
English Girl Sets High Jump Record at Chiswick Meet
A Green, representing India, at the Chiswick porta meet today reportedly set what is claimed as a world record in the running high jump for women. The previous widely cited mark was 4 feet 10 inches by Miss Katherine Lee of Chicago in 1938.
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Berlenbach Bout Postponed to August Eighth
The 10 round heavyweight bout between Paul Berlenbach and Francois Charles, previously set for August 11 at Eighth Field, is postponed to August 18. Promoter Humbert J. Gary said Berlenbach requested more time to improve training. France’s European champion Charles remains slated to fight.
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Francois Charles
France
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Humbert J. Gary
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Berlenbach
Glenna Collett Says Golf Best Sport For Women
Glenna Collett, America's two time national woman champion, speaks to Ethel Haleey about why golf suits women. She cites independence, personal control, character building, and physical fitness as key reasons while recounting her nerve wracking drives and love for the game.
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Gulghers Victor In Tight Amateur League Race
The Dublin Guieh team beat Blanchard 5 to 4 to take a share of second place in the amateur league with two other clubs. Holt the hard-throwing pitcher for the Red Tope earned strong support, while Red Tope also won 11 to 6 from Bonehees at the Cinders with Holt contributing three of the 11 runs on three hits. Tonight Walkerville meets the Courthouse at Walkerville, and a Wednesday game is postponed due to Centerville players serving as election judges.
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Drowning of Dean Solomon in Laramie River
In Fort Laramie Wyoming on August 2 Dean Solomon aged 16 slipped into a deep hole while bathing in the Laramie River. He could not swim and drowned. His body was recovered a few hours later in seven feet of water. Solomon’s brothers were the only witnesses and were unable to rescue him.
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Bout of Middles Long Awaited by Battering Fans
Frankie Monahan a middleweight who has just returned from the coast will face Leo Stokes formerly of Spokane in an eight round tri windup to the Jimmy Lundy and Manny Valgar bout under Legion 1iece at the Broadwi Aug. 12.
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Grivish Fleet Aintone 1776 Bussey Highlights History
Highlights of history from the New York campaign chapter mention Jane van Han and an excerpt titled The Grivish Fleet Aintone. The fragment appears in a 18th century context, referencing 1776 events and Bussey as a noted name.
HALF and HALF Pipe Tobacco Flavor Ad
Blended of toasted Lucky Strike and Bucking ham, the flavor of HALF and HALF is rich and smooth. The ad touts a sweeter taste and invites readers to try it today at 15 cents a tin as the brand that ends the search for perfect pipe enjoyment.
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