Auction sale of surplus military equipment at Ohio state fairgrounds
Governor Harry L Davis ordered a public auction of thousands of surplus Army items stored at the Ohio state fairgrounds. Highway Commissioner Herrick says the collection, dumped on the highway department after the war, will fill a large exposition building and go on sale later this month to clear space ahead of the state fair. The auction will be held on the fairgrounds with a complete list to be announced. Plans include an athletics fund benefit featuring Frank Crumit Moe Williams and a jazz orchestra from Alumni Day.
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Harry L. Davis
Herrick
Davis
Army
Highway Department
Motor Equipment Division
Ohio
Frank Crumit
Moe Williams
New York
McWilliams
Crumit
Pocket Ponies Device Prompts Gambling Curiosity
Philadelphia police report a German immigrant device labeled pocket ponies blending miniature roulette with a watch sized case. Six numbered ponies move on a dial as a red flag marks the winner, the roulette circle sits on the dial edge, bets pay on the closest number to the flag. Possession could mean a long vacation.
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Philadelphia
Germany
Havre de Grace
Monte Carlo
Old Boys Beat Hard Varsity In Lopsided Alumni Game
The Ohio Alumni team suffered a heavy defeat as the Varsity offense dominated. Pitchers Chapman Everett Starr and Leo Schaeffler started for the alumni with Ab Finsterwald catching, but the old boys were outhit and outplayed. Gussie White homered, tripled, and doubled for the Varsity, while Mike Hegley homered for the alumni. lineup included Grover Bush Finsterwald Rafel Johnson Hagley Starr Kreiger Gullum Chapman Turk Wilson and Schaeffler.
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Ohio
Chapman
Everett Starr
Leo Schaeffler
Ab Finsterwald
Gussie White
Old Boys
Mike Hegley
Grover
Bush
Finsterwald
Rafel Johnson
Hagley
Starr
Kreiger
Gullum
Turk Wilson
Schaeffler
Fire Claims Five Children Near Innisfail Alberta
A Calgary dispatch reports Mrs. J. D. Rutledge and four of her children died when their home eight miles northeast of Innisfail burned Tuesday night. Rutledge and a fifth child escaped the blaze.
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Calgary
Alb
J.d. Rutledge
Innis Fail
Rutledge
Chil
Grimes Stars In 7 3 Brooklyn Win Over Pirates
Burleigh Grimes pitched superbly for Brooklyn and his hits drove in three runs as the Dodgers defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 3. The Giants beat the Cubs 6 to 2 in a high scoring game.
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Burleigh Grimes
Brooklyn
Pitsburg
Giants
Cubs
Vaughn
Tiny Dick Kerr
Texas
Chicago
Yankees
Ruth
Cherger
Boston
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Reds
Phillies
Indians
Athletics
Washington
Senators
Browns
Hoffman
Yanks
New Jersey Boxing Commission Debates Referee For Dempsey Carpentier Fight
In Jersey City on June 16 the New Jersey boxing commission weighed referee choices for the July 2 bout between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier. Promoter Tex Rickard and managers Descamp and Kearns attended as the panel considered promoting a referee of national and international stature, with Harry Ertle noted but not listed among candidates.
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A. L. Bradford
United Press
Jersey City
N. J
Dempsey-Carpentier
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Descamp and
Kearns
Harry Ertle
New Jersey
Ertle
Rickard
Posed for Movies at Dempsey Training Camp
Atlantic City June 16 The Air Port training camp of Jack Dempsey revived life as the heavyweight champion prepared for a full day after his manager signaled a possible return to work. A movie camera filmed a chapter on the camp for the fight film.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Air Port
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Georges Poses For Movie Day At Sherry Park
Georges Valois stars in a film shoot at the Carpentier training farm in Manhasset New York. Camera crews filmed the French champion as he shadow boxed and practiced acrobatics at seven o clock during a dedicated training day.
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Georges
Manhasset
N. Y
Carpentier
Sherry Park
George
Dempsey Carpentier Bout Predicts Surprise Outcome
Chicago June 16 A psychologist J Fitzgerald analyzed photos of Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier and predicted the July 2 title fight may end in a knockout or draw if six rounds occur. He said Dempsey could win on raw strength, while Carpentier could win on generalship if the bout lasts.
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Chicago
Jack
Georges
Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues
American League games featured Cleveland over Philadelphia in 11 innings, Chicago defeating New York, and Washington beating St. Louis. Detroit edged Boston. Cincinnati topped Philadelphia while New York beat Chicago in extra innings. Brooklyn won against Pittsburgh. Boston shut out St. Louis. American Association saw Milwaukee prevail over Columbus. Kansas City routed Toledo. Minneapolis beat Indianapolis in extra innings. St Paul defeated Louisville and Louisville swept St Paul in another game.
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Cleveland
New York
Washington
Detroit
St. Lou Ee
Philiphia
Pittsburgh
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
American Association
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
Iain
Columbus
Toledo
St. Paul
Louisville
Stirling Eliminated in French Women’s Golf Match
In Fontainebleau on June 16 Miss Alexia Stirling was knocked out of a French women’s golf tournament by Joyce Wethered. Wethered, British runner up, defeated Stirling five and four.
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Fontainebleau
France
Alexia Stirling
Joyce Wethered
Foch Shuns Spotlight At Napolean Centenary Ceremony
In Paris on June 16 Marshall Foch fielded a grand ceremonial display with Cardinal Dupuy for the Napolean centenary. The famed general balked at ceremonial props including the famous sword of Austerlitz which he maneuvered anxiously between kneeling, horizontal, and upright positions.
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Paris
Marshall Foch
Cardinal Dupuy
Austerlitz
Rare jazz serenade draws large Athens crowd at Alumni Day
In the early hours and toward Alumni Day’s end, university jazz artists performed before a large appreciative audience in front of Lindley hall. Eddie McWilliams returned to Athens after a decade of stage success as a musical monologist, joined by the Finney Brothers Bill Trone and Swaim Woodworth on banjo, with a piano from the Phi Delt house. The event revived old college songs and showcased a high caliber ensemble.
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Lindley Hall
Eddie McWilliams
Ohio
Athens
McWilliams
Finney
Bill Trone
Swaim and Woodworth
Phi Delt House
New York City
President's Wife Holds Forestry Post in Association
The American Forestry Association announced new vice presidents and three new board members led by Mrs. Warren G Harding. Directors Dr. Henry S Drinker Charles F Quincy and Dr. Hugh P Baker join the forestry committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce in Chicago to study national forest policy data for Pacific coast plans.
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Washington
American Forestry Association
Charles Lathrop Pack
Warren G. Harding
Henry S. Drinker
Lehigh
Charles F. Quincy
New York City
Hugh P. Baker
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Quartermasters to Celebrate 156th Anniversary Dinner
In Columbus Ohio on June 16 officers of the quartermasters department planned a dinner marking the 156th anniversary of the corps. Similar observances would follow in other states with a Washington banquet featuring President Harding, Secretary Weeks, General Pershing and other distinguished guests.
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Columbus
Quartermasters Department
Quartermasters Corps
Washington
Harding
Weeks
General Pershing
Military training camp applications close June 25
The Fifth Corps Area announces June 25 as the final date to file for admission to the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky, July 21 to August 20. About 1200 places are allocated by county population with lots used for oversubscription and alternates named where possible.
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Fifth Corps
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Citizens
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Congress
Corps
National Livestock Exchange Opens Third Convention
In Cleveland on June 16 the third annual National Livestock Exchange convention opened with a focus on marketing issues. Members from major U S markets discussed railroad rates and cooperative movements among farmers as key topics for the industry.
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Cleveland
National Livestock Exchange
United States
Local Social Notes From Hockingport Area
Hockingport residents host visitors from Lansing and Athens as relatives attend commencements. Ed Davidson of Parkersburg observes wedding anniversary with family. Several students and townsfolk attend events at John Hancock High, Mountain State Business College, and Marietta High. A showboat visits, and multiple gatherings with neighbors occur around Athens, Parkersburg, and nearby towns.
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Walter Dutton
Edwin Dutton Jr
Lansing
Mich
E. A. Dutton
Lew Humphrey
Athens
Edith
John Hancock High School
John Hancock High
Humphrey
Ed Davidson
Parkersburg
Hockingport
John Johnson
Nora
Gladys Parker
Mountain State Business College
Karl Barth
Hubler
Dora Barth
Rebecca Scott
Julian Adams
Marietta High School
H. E. Adams
Cleveland Snyder
Wilson
Jenny Taylor
Janette Knowles
Ada Brickley
John Ruth
Lyda
Jennie Taylor
Joe Reeves
Fred Medley
Jessie
Pittsburg
Will Wires
Lew Willing
Ira Conley
Charles Hayden
Otho Elliott
Bertha Gillian Ead Gon
Paul
Bridgeport
Austin Hall
Lou Snyder
F. M. Medley
Ruth Marie Dye
Torch
Hazel
Brooks Conly
Senator Cordell
James Hersman
Josephine
Carthage
aMrs A. Stone
M. E. Church
Gillians Visit Black Family in Torch on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Fred Gillian and family of Torch were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Ansley Black in Torch.
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Fred Gillian
Torch
Ansley Blackin
The Truth About Eczema and Piles Promotion
Advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a cure for eczema piles and skin diseases. Letters from Buffalo Pittsburg Raine Wisconsin praise relief and a cure, with mail orders handled by Peterson Ointment Co. in Buffalo New York.
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Peterson
Buffalo
Mary Hill
Third Avenue
Pittsburgha
Ruger
Washington Avenue
Racine
Wis
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo, N. Y
Summer Term Sees Large Incoming Student Body
The inrush of new university students for summer school starts late this week. After commencement visitors leave, town fills up quickly as a large attendance is expected during the summer term.
Red Cross Region Conference Discusses Relief Garment Plan
Representatives from 16 Red Cross chapters meet in Lancaster Ohio for the fourth regional conference to review the nationwide garment production project aiding Central and Eastern Europe children and to explore expanding community service and disaster relief efforts. The final conference will be in Marion tomorrow.
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Lancaster
American Red Cross
Ohio
Marion
Central
Europe
Red Cross
Conference outlines junior red cross service goals
The discussion focused on service to the Junior Red Cross and closer cooperation between chapter officials and the Red Cross. A health nurse in each community was also considered. The conference spanned multiple counties including Pickaway Perry Fairfield Hocking Ross Vinton Coshocton Jackson Muskingum Morgan Athens Meigs Lawrence and Gallia.
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Red Cross
Pix
Perry
Fairfield
Pickaway
Hocking
Ross
Vinton
Coshocton
Jackson
Muskingum
Morgan
Atheny Meigs
Lawrence
Gallia
Bryan to Return Soon as Ohio University President
Dr. E. 8. Bryan, newly named president of Ohio University, could not stay for all commencement events in Athens. He and his daughter met the board of trustees Tuesday, then traveled to New York state to arrange the move back to Athens. He expects to be established there soon after July 1.
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Bryan
Ohio University
Athens
Board of
New York State
Athen
Congressman's Death Shocks Chicago as He Dies in Washington
Congressman William Mason of Chicago died in a Washington hotel today after recurring heart attacks. The death occurred during the June 16 report, marking the loss of a long-serving member.
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Washington
William Mason
Hicago
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