Young Stribling Defeats McTigue In Drawn Championship Clash
In New York on April 1, Young Stribling outboxed world light heavyweight champion Mike McTigue, scoring a knockdown in the tenth round and earning wide acclaim as the division’s new ruler. Stribling led from the start and dominated most rounds as McTigue stalled and offered little offense. Spectators paid 40 139.10 for the bout with Columbus, Georgia officials later eyeing a rematch for $15,000.
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New York
T.e
Mike McTigue
McTigue
Stribling
Georgia
New Jersey
Columbus
Philadelphia
Southwestern Ohio West Virginia baseball league forms six teams
The board in Marietta finalized organization details for the Southwestern Ohio West Virginia league. Six teams hold charters Chauncey New Lexington Logan Eyes ville Caldwell and Marietta with six more petitioning admission. Schedule for April 25 and May 4 lists Chauncey Logan Byesville New Lexington Caldwell Marietta.
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Southwestern
Marietta
Chauncey
New Lexington
Logan
Eyesville
Caldwell
Byesville
Boxing Roundup From Newark and Nearby Cities
Last Night's fights produced an unofficial decision for Young Stribfing of Macon over Mike McTigue in Newark after 12 rounds. Paul Berlenbach knocked out Harry Krohn in the fourth in New York. Jimmy Mendo defeated Pete Zigic in Philadelphia in a 12 round decision. Tommy Gibbons stopped Soldier Lee in Memphis second round. European champ Galiece beat Youngstown rival Forest Jones in Detroit. Harris edged Young Pittsburgh in Detroit. Barbarian defeated Harry Mason in Detroit.
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Newark
N. J
Young Stribfing
Macon
Mike McTigue
New York
Paul Berlenbach
Harry Krohn
Akron
Brooklyn
Jimmy Mendo
Philadelphia
Pete Zigic
Pittsburgh
Memphis
Tommy Gibbons
Paul
Soldier Lee
Chicago
Europe
Galiece
Youngstown
Forest Jones
Detroit
Young
Shaded i Harris
Eewee Barbarian
Detroi
Harry Mason
Columbus boxers claim multiple knockouts in regional bouts
In Columbus and Akron area events, Young Henney defeated Red McDon Poledo over 12 rounds. Mike Columbus knocked out Young Elliott in 48 rounds. Young Fredericks stopped Sid Reynolds in the fifth. Marty Foster, also from Columbus, fought with Joe Monaco’s four in attendance.
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Columbus
Young Henney
Red McDon" Poledo
Mike Columbus
Young Elliott
Akron
Young Fredericks
Sid Reynolds
Louisville
Marty Foster
Joe Monaco
Cincinnati boxing notes breeze through eight rounds
Fragmentary report mentions fighters Koch Okia Cernave Cramp Corbitt Dutch Chandier and round counts. No clear outcome or event details present in readable text.
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Cincinnati
Kid Koch
Okiasome
Kid Howor
John Cernave
Dick Cramp
Local boxing notes feature Ames and Price rounds draw
Aaron n Willie Ames of Akron along with Jimmy Price of Columbus each fought six rounds drawing with Young Scotty who took a med result in the bout.
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Aaron
Willie Ames
Akron
Young Scotty
Med
Jimmy Price
Columbus
Zich Learns to Slide for Giants This Year
Manager McGraw sees value in Frisch as Zich learns to slide feet first. The change aims to boost speed and base running for the Giants this season.
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Zich
McGraw
Giants
Agat Kie
F plan to play on reofs ammer
A brief note discusses a strategy to face a tough opponent and the pressure on Ride to chase the game.
Cleveland Club Starts North Trip With March to Atlanta
Cleveland's baseball squad leaves Lakeland for a northern swing starting Tuesday. The first game on the road will be in Atlanta against Toronto, following a 6 to 4 win over the Yannigans in the last camp game. Levsen pitched five innings, allowing four hits for the Regulars.
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Lakeland
Fla
Cleveland
Atlanta
Indians
Toronto
Yannigans
Levsen
Ty Cobb says this will be his last year as player in Augusta
An Augusta report notes Ty Cobb declares this will be his final season as a player. The piece praises Cobb as a historic star and recalls his flamboyant baserunning and sharp wit, contrasting early critics with his enduring talent and impact on baseball.
Connie Macks Athletics prep punch for American League race
Birmingham April 1 Connie Mack imports hitting power for the Athletics with Strand Simmons and Bishop joining a rebuilt infield Hauser Ga teway Hale and a strong pitching staff led by Rommell Harris Hasty Heimach Naylor and Ogden Mack predicts a contender season as the club aims to avoid past seventh place finish and spark a new streak with solid hitting and reliable pitching
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Birmingham
Ala
Connie Mack
Cornelius
Connie
Paul Strand
Salt Lake
Simmons
Milwaukee
Max Bishop
Baltimore
Strand
The
Braves
Mack
Bishop
Jack Dunn
Jimmy Dykes
Infield
Athletics
Hauser
Gateway
Sammy Hale
McGowan
Walsh
Miller
Perkins
Braggy
Rowland
Mackinn
Rommell
Harris
Hasty
Heimach
Naylor
Ogden
Pitching Problem Puzzle to Tyrus
Detroit finished second in the American League last season and relies on pitchers for another strong showing. Cobb needs Collins Davis Villette and Johnson to step up to beat the New York Yankees this year.
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Johnson
Collins
Davis
Pillette
Detroit
Cobb
Villette
New York Yankees
Hornsby Announces Second Marriage in St Louis
Rogers Hornsby star of the St. Louis Cardinals married Miss Jeanette Pennington on February 28 in St Louis. The champion batter’s second marriage becomes known in early April.
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ST. Louis
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Jeanette Pennington
Hornsby
Bernie Wefers Jr Seeks to Match Sprint Legend
Years ago Bernie Wefers was the sprint sensation of the country. Today Bernie Wefers Jr seeks to emulate the deeds of the dad with the speed strain passed down. Blood will tell and Bernie Jr promises to become as great a figure in track athletics unless the Olympic committee declares him a non amateur.
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Bernie Wefers
Bernie Wefers Jr
Wefers
Bernie Jr
Olympic Committee
Amateur Status Uncertain In Unpredictable Scene
The remarks reflect lingering doubt about athlete eligibility and potential outcomes as officials review status, with observers noting the ambiguity could affect future participation and selections.
Wefers Seen as Top U S Hope in Olympic Trials
Wefers is cited as a leading U S contender in the Olympic dash events while questions arise whether his tryout with the Giants has affected his amateur status.
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Wefers
United States
The
Giants
Sarasota setback ends McGraw and Wefers big show bid
A few weeks at Sarasota convinced McGraw and Wefers they had no chance to reach the big show. Wefers had a professional tryout but failed and returns to amateur ranks in track, making it hard for them to condone the outcome.
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Sarasota, Fln
McGraw
Wefers
New York
Speedy baserunning revival eyed by major league managers
The article notes Bernie Wefers Jr and others as fast runners and states that major league managers expect baserunning to revive this season as they push teams to improve speed on the bases.
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Bernie Wefers, Jr
Blue to Let Umpires Run The Game
Augusta April 1 So Blue the Tyger first baseman announces this season he will play and let umpires run the game. He says arguing with umpires is dangerous and that ignoring them may help him perform better.
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Augusta
Blue
CIT PITCHING STYLE MAKES HITTING EASY
Augusta, April 1. Harry Heilmann led the American League with a .400 plus average last season marking his second league lead. He analyzes opposition pitching and notes that mechanical pitchers and catchers often use fixed signals, limiting hitters and harming variety in games. He stresses mixing pace and occasional signal changes to keep batters guessing.
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Augusta
Harry Heilmann
Tygers
Swatter
Heilmann
Hoeilmann
Welcome Additions Weters Eyes Big Show Chance
Weters, a New York resident, believed he could break into the major leagues. His opinion, relayed through friends, reached Manager McGraw of the New York Giants.
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Weters
New York
McGraw
New York Giants
No pay for spring training work sparks money angle dispute
The article notes players do not receive pay during spring training, eliminating any pro case against Wefers on the money angle. No salaries are paid to veterans or others for these sessions, shaping the financial controversy around the issue.
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Wefers
Mohawk Fighter Leo Gates Pursues Jack Dempsey
Mohawk boxer Leo Gates, with only two losses in forty two bouts, closes in on heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. Gates is not yet ready but advances, signaling a serious challenge to the title.
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Jack Dempsey
Leo Gates
Gates
Dempsey
Hagan Leads by Four Strokes at Pinehurst
Pinehurst North Carolina April 1 Walter Hagan held a four stroke lead over Jock Hutchinson and a strong field including Jim Barnes MacDonald Smith Joe Kirkwood and Cyril Walker as final holes were to decide the North and South Open title.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Walter Hagan
Hagan
Jock
Hutchinson
Jim Barnes
MacDonald
Smith
Joe Kirkwood
Cyril Walker
White Sox Eye Eddie Collins Trade to Yankees
The latest chatter says the White Sox would trade Eddie Collins to the Yankees in exchange for Woolworth Building and the Brooklyn Bridge, signaling a blockbuster swap and bold franchise bet.
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Eddie Collins
White Sox
Yanks
Woolworth Building
Brooklyn Bridge
Rail Time Card K. and M Trains Athens Schedule
Train departures and arrivals for Athens on K. and M. lines Hocking Valley and Baltimore and Ohio. Northbound departures include No. 1 at 6 53 a m and No. 3 at 11 05 a m with daily service, southbound No. 2 at 12 25 p m and No. 6 at 7 31 p m, plus No. 10 at 9 00 p m. Hocking Valley Northbound No. 1 at 6 50 p m No. 33 at 11 45 a m with daily except Sunday No. 37 at 6 60 p m Arrivals No. 50 at 10 40 a m No. 32 at 5 10 p m No. 34 at 9 15 p m Baltimore and Ohio Fastbound.
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Athens
Baltimore & Ohio
Markets Freezing Tonight Weather Update
Kentucky Fair with freezing temperatures tonight. Wednesday fair and warmer. West Virginia locals snow tonight and colder in the northeast portion. Wednesday fair and slightly warmer.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
New York Noon Stock Prices April 1 Summary
Market report lists principal stocks with closing figures for April 1. Notable values include American Can 104% and American Locomotive 72, General Electric 27% or 218%? and Westinghouse 60% with others like Bethlehem Steel 49% and Studebaker 8% to 10% range.
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Uisis Ae OG
CAD Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel Pfd
Chicago, Mil
Southern Pacific
Studebaker
Codesss
iTexas Company
Ind
Eeeees
Il. & Steel Common
Utah Copper
Westinghouse
Rcescu
Willys - Overland
Chicago grain and produce receipts report
Chicago April 1 butter receipts show 3215 tubs in creameries with rates 39 to 39 1/2 cents for extra and firsts at 28 1/2 to 29 1/2 cents. Packing stock listed at 29 cents.
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Chicago
Toledo Market Prices Report for Clover and Grains
Toledo notes Clover old 1850 new 1136 asked Oct 1235. Alsike 8755 bid. Timothy May 385 A. Wheat 105 1-20 106 1-2. Corn 82 3-4 to 82 1-4. Oats 50 1-2 to 51 1-2. Rye 67 1-2. Barley 74.
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Toledo
Alsike
Timothy Cash
Pittsburg Livestock Market Report April 1
Cattle receipts light price steady and unchanged. Veal calves 150 head steady at 13.50. Sheep and lambs 350 head steady with spring lambs up to 17.00. Hogs receipts 1560 and steady to higher with prime heavy hogs 7.90 to 8.00, mediums 8.85 to 9.20, heavy yorkers 8.20 to 8.25, light yorkers 7.50 to 7.75, pigs 7.25 to 7.50, thoroughbreds 5.50 to 6.65, stags 3.00 to 3.40.
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Pittsburg
Chicago live stock prices ease across hogs cattle and sheep
Chicago market report shows hog receipts 25 000 steady with top 7 75 per cwt. heavy weight hogs 7 50 to 7 70. Cattle receipts 11 000 with steer values 8 25 to 12 55 for prime. Sheep receipts 20 000 market 25 cents lower with fat lambs at 16 50 and feeder lambs 14 00 to 16 00.
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Chicago
Cattle and Hog Market Mixed as Receipts Hold Steady
Cattle receipts 325 with market steady, steers good to choice 8 105 and calves good to choice 10 1250. Hog receipts 5700, market slow and steady to 19 250¢ lower, good to choice packers and butchers 810 1815. Sheep and lamb receipts none or steady, lambs good to choice 1559 16. provisions unchanged.
Scientific Burglar Detected by Paris Police
A scientifically built burglar’s instrument was found in a lock by a watchman. it was designed to register the exact words needed to cut on a blank key. The device slid along a scale to map the positions and sizes of necessary key cuts.
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Paris
Cleveland Council Shelves Woman's Police Bureau Plan
Cleveland council votes 13 to 12 to drop a proposal creating a women's police bureau, opponents citing economy as the motive for shelving the plan.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Five Held In Clinton Shooting Spree Killing Miner Wounded
Five persons were jailed in Clinton Tennessee today in connection with two shooting incidents. Bove York, 21, was killed and Jeel Hensley, 22, a miner, was likely fatally wounded in the attacks.
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Clinton, Tenn
Bove York
Jeel Hensley
Cards Owner Recounts Threat to Sell Sitar Pitcher
The owner of the St. Louis Cards recalls that the stern tactic to obtain a pitcher’s signing was a threat to trade him to the Boston Braves. The anecdote reflects a harsh negotiation method in the era and highlights team management pressure.
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St. Louis Cards
Sitar Pitcher
Boston Braves
Classifieds Index Alphabetical by Heading in Athens Messenger
An excerpt lists newspaper ad classifications in numerical order from ATNOMN to LEGAL NOTICES. Entries show sections for personal notices, employment, real estate, auctions, and services with broad topic groups and example subcategories for quick reference.
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Athens Messenger
Atnomn
MERCE
In Memoriam Mrs Kasson Dean 11 Years Gone
Memorial notice for Mrs Morris Cammer, mother of Kasson Dean, honoring her memory on the anniversary of her passing. Cross Brothers advertises a large stock of monuments to choice from, noting the safer option of seeing the article in person rather than pictures.
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Kasson Dean
Morris Cammer
Cross Brothers
Aaron Simmons Leads Used Cars at Glouster Buick on Thursday
Aaron Simmons will be at Glouster Buick Company on Front Street all day Thursday April 8 offering a fine line of used cars for sale or trade. Visit Athens County Buick for exceptional buys and see the inventory in person.
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan reorganized in county
Public notice from the reconstituted Ku Klux Klan announces its reorganization and support for Bible readings in schools if requested, praising the Parent Teachers Association, warning against radicals in all groups, and signing with initials and location.
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Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
United States
Ky Kivs Klan
Parent Teachers Association
Ant Honorable
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