America Clinches Olympic All Round Title
The United States clinched the Olympic all around title as tennis stars Richards Hunter and Williams led a sweep of championships. France rose to second with 47 points, while Great Britain held third with 38, as America dominated track and field, rowing, swimming, tennis, and other events across the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Sio
United States
America
France
Great Britain
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Argentina
Denmark
Uruguay
Ampicans
Olympic Stadium
Colombes
Vincent Richards
Francis T. Hunter
Henri Cochet
Jacques Brugnon
R. Norris
Williams
George Wightman
Marion’ Z. Jessup
England
Nurmi
Trolan
Abrahams
Stallard
Hams
Kehels
Paddock
Bowman
Murchison
Vor Abrehame
Firpo Lands in as Visitor Ahead of Wills Bout
New York July 21 Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo arrived in the United States aboard the American Legion and was admitted as a visitor after Ellis Island detention. He traveled with his retinue and Blanca Lourdes who claimed to be a friend but not part of the party. Firpo’s secretary Eduard Carbone and sparring partner Miguel Firrara were detained as witnesses during the review by a special immigration board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rone
New York
Luis Angel Firpo
United States
American Legion
Harry Wills
Regro
Ellis Island
Blanca Lourdes
Firpo
Miss Lourdes
Eduard Carbone
Miguel Firrara
Prinpo
Cuba
Plan Big Boost For Handball In Butte
Planning a big boost for handball in Butte aims to recruit players and establish a nine court facility. Dr St Monahan chairs the active committee with Horace Merkle Pred Muott and Bred Ackerman assisting. Membership cost set at 41 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teague
MC. K. Cir
Hutte
Dr. St. Monahan
Acive
Horace Merklue
Pred Muott
Ackerman
Anodes and Pitts Furnish Game Tonight in Butte
In their first appearance Anodes and Pitts will play tonight at Clark Park. Coaches Powers and A.CM will guide the teams as Verona trips travel with Clarks. The other contest features Pitts against an unnamed opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anodes
Clark Park
Munette
Powers
A. CM
Verona
Clarks
Pitts
Bezier Paris Hair Game Surges Beyond Beavers
In Paris a new sportier game outshines the old beaver game. Long hair girls reduce excitement as fewer unbobbed women appear among players. Colored wigs return while a Champs Elysees event draws 38 wigs in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Champs Elysees
Cincinnati Outs New York in Eleven Innings 7–3
Cincinnati edges New York 7 to 3 in eleven innings in a hard fought game. Watson singled, Kelly scored on a balk, and Roush drove in the tying run. Frisch and Pinelli starred for the visitors as Giants misplayed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cincinnati
New York Today
Watson
Bentley
Frisch
Kelly
Roush
Fonseca
the Giants
New York
Ey Young
BT Brinch
Routhworth
T Wilson
Ie ‘Gowidy
Nebf
Bos
Etka
Duncan
Hargrave
Walker
Itiney
Groh
Bowie
Briseh
Vite
Detroit Climbs to Tough Ridge in Historic Auto Climb
The Franklin sedan driven by Howard Pierce ascends a near impossible rough mountain road to the Corry mine, proving a car can cross the divide once thought impassable. Maxwell and others watched as Pierce's party then tackled Lime Hill, solidifying early automotive feats in rugged terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockies
Columbia Gardens
Howard Pierce
Corry
John J. Maxwell
Alvide
Plerep
T Highlands
Klin Hill
Highlands
Ralph Fournier
Spokane
Fe-rurn
Mr. Pierce
C. Maynard Parsons
Franklin Auto Company
Frank J. Meed
Te.m. Meare
McGrew Machine Works
J.C. Patterson
Patterson
Dempsey Injured in Auto Accident
Los Angeles July 21 Jack Dempsey, holder of the world heavyweight title, is reported injured after a Sunday night car crash near Sangluian Capistrano. He suffers a dislocated right elbow, neck strains, knee abrasions, and a scalp cut, and will remain confined to a room for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsocite A Press
Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Sangluan Capistrano
Here
Dempsey
Simonich to Face Shade in Vernon Coliseum Card
Joe Simoni ch welterweight from Butte Montana meets Dave Shade of San Francisco in the final bout of a boxing card at Vernon Coliseum tonight. Shade has a potential title bout with the winner of the Mickey Walk Benny Leonard fight for the world welterweight championship, while many expect Simoni ch to challenge Shade and upset the odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Anderson
Covington
Ansgelated
Los Vangeles
Joe SimoniCh
Butte Mont
Dave Shade
San Francisco
Vernon Coliseum
Shade
Mickey
Benny Leonard
Simonich
San Veancisco
Mascot Campaign Event Notice
A fragmented item references Mascot and a campaign upcoming with several garbled names and phrases. It mentions Billy Mascott and Nas Yates and Sobek, with unclear roles or dates. The readable bits suggest a political or campaign context tied to local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Coast Bantam
Yankees Look for Fight From Tigers in Pennant Race
Babe Ruth notes a tense opener as Detroit and New York exchange blows. Detroit pitcher Whitehill holds the line while Cobb’s decision proves pivotal. Yankees surge to three bunts and six runs, yet Tigers threaten. Series tilt may signal pennant drama amid August heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Hoyt
Yanksland Tigers
praNhenil
Coplan
Whitehit Ie Saat
Cobb
Long Trail for Distance Runners, Finns Shine at Olympian Depth
Grantland Rice notes youth’s limits in grueling distance races and the need for years of training. Finns led by Nurmi build peak form through tough, varied routines, while Americans lag in patience for long paths to 3,000 meters and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fimetti
Willie Ritola
Ritola
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitehill
Ruth
Mrs. Wightman
Associated Pr
Chicago
Ef, Carter
Flossmoor Country Club
Ain
Europe
Grante
Bath Tea
Plittsbore
Toledo
Kansai
Ihe
Manur
Francisco
Beattie
Sakarh
Verna
Portian
Firpo Lands
Butte
PTTS
Rinan Ansult
Bill
Hoxer
Millionaire
Atlantic
W. B Lesds
Ire Yachteman
Isle of Wi
Reds
Detroit
Franklin
Tigers
Ammer Hoyt
Witt
Schang
Minth
Innview
Toni Ne Jin
Mmaves
Milla
Boston
Pancho Villa
Wee Wille Woods
Beotland
Woods
Aroit
Burke
York
Janin Seton
P. Bush
Senators
White Sox
Gago
National League Baseball
Dcision
Pirtaburg
Brooklyn Piasbure
Kory Son
Ritener Doubleya
Deberry
Seor
Cleveland
Maranville
Wright Enve
Hartnett
Meader
Theeney
Efetter
Myatt Meader
Brooklyn
Axe
Sningha
Pieter Kinies
Tay Kr
Stengel
Smith
Gibson
Benton
Wingstead
Renson
Wambaganse
Henti
Nbsor Doel
B.S . Kom
Louis
St. Louis
Adame Otter
Hubbell
Ini Tin Ne
Davide
Bourey Tobin
Cooney
J. Johnat
Philadelphia
Wii i
Ie Po
Bya
Fiostomte Jnnaton
Champion
Los Angeles Highway
Yankees
Babe Ruth
Dodd
Hut Cobb
Wuting
Yankee
Grantland Rice
New York Tr
Jackson
Amowery
Harold ‘Abra
Mise McKane
Leng! Nurmi
Kivola
Miss Wethered
Miss Leitch
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!