Gunboat Smith Stops Flynn In Fifth Round Bout
Gunboat Smith of California defeated Jim Flynn of Pueblo by knockout in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden. Smith, weighing 183 pounds to Flynn’s 188, floored Flynn four times in the fifth before the referee stopped the bout. Early rounds favored Flynn then Smith, who bloodied Flynn’s eye and wore him down with jabs and hooks before the decisive uppercut and follow ups.
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White Hope
Pueblo
Flynn
New York
Gunboat Smith
California
Jim Flynn
Madiaun Square Garden
Smith
Sinith
Jett
Fara
Callifornian
Theio Ficeman
Les Flynn
Belong
Near Riot at Waycross Over Questionable Call
Manase Dudley and Pitcher Cheney of the Thomasville team attacked umpire McLaughlin in the sixth inning as police and citizens formed a barrier to stop fans from rushing the ground in support of the players. Neither man struck the umpire. both grabbed and shook him. Cheney left the game. substitutes came in as Ash and Thomasville argued decisions in a chaotic scene.
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Waycross
Anune
Manase Dudley
Cheney
Thomasville
Mclaughan
Fiielch
McLaughlin Ming
Dudley and
Thes
Amateur Oarsmen Hold Regatta Opens in Boston
In Boston on August 9 the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen opened its forty first regatta at the Thurles river basin. American Dibble and Canadian Kel ley won heats ahead of tomorrow’s senior singles trials. Dibble also took the quarter mile title, while Riverside and Union of Boston battled in the senior quadruple sculls. The annual meeting re elected the old board led by President James Pilkington.
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Boston
Mass
National Association of
Thurles River
Contera
R. Dibble
D. C. N. Rowing Club
Toronto
J. B Kelley
Vesper Boat Club
Philadelphia
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
Offcera
James Pilkington
New York
Boy Golfer Wins in Wisconsin Final Preview
Manchester Wisconsin August 8 A G Mellawaine seventeen year old golfer advances from the semi finals to face Bo Warren Corkran of Baltimore in the presidential cup tournament at Ekwa nok Country club. Mellawaine defeated strong rivals including Yale captain G C Stanley and T K Kerr to set up the final. Corkran edged John Ward of Garden City to reach the championship match.
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Manchester
A. G. Mellawaine
Ekwanok Country Club
Bo Warren Corkran
Baltimore
G C. Stanley
Yale
Werrenshoff
Garden City
T. K. Kerr
McIlwalne
C. T. Gardner
Agawama
Pray
Corkran
John SL Ward
Brighton Beach track in foreclosure sale
New York in August forecloses Brighton Beach track after a second mortgage of about 85 000 dollars, the first mortgage totaling 659 000 dollars. Foreclosure sale is scheduled for August 28. The article notes the passing of another famous New York race track.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Benton Defends Michigan Tennis Title in Detroit
Cleveland player Chicf Benton successfully defended the Michigan championship at the Detroit Tennis Club, defeating Chicago challenger A L Green in straight sets 6-1 6-2 7-5 as the state tournament concluded this week in Detroit Michigan.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicf
Cleveland
Michigan
A.L. Green
Chicago
Walsh to Red Sox Purchase Moves Player to Boston
Boston reports the American League club has purchased outfielder Walsh from Worcester in the New England league, transferring him to the Red Sox roster. The deal announced today shifts an active minor leaguer to join the major league lineup.
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Walsh
Red Sox
Boston
Worcester
Williams Trades Pitcher to Senators for $5000
Helena baseball club owner Helens Savuc announced the sale of pitcher M. Williams to the Washington Americans for $5000. Williams will report to Clark Griffith at season's end with the Union Association.
Freddie Luther Wins 25 Mile Championship of the South
Freddie Luther of Fort Worth wins the 25 mile motor drome race at the speedway, averaging 81 2 10 mph and lapping rivals. Jock McNeil, Harry Glenn, and George Lockner finish close behind as Morty Graves takes the fastest heat at 86 3 4 mph. Tex Richards wins the 5 mile invitational, with Glenn and Lockner disputing the two mile match race.
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Dick Jemison
Freddie Luther
Fort Worth
Freddie
Jock McNeil
Jock
Harry Glenn
Jay
Harry
George Lockner
Morty Graves
Tex Richards
Glenn
Lockner
Harry Swartz
George Renal
Jock McNeill
Henry Lewis
Isecond
Preddie Luther
Jack McNeil
Little and Inman Win New York Tennis Doubles Title
New York August. R L Little and F C Inman won the New York state lawn tennis doubles championship at Crescent Athletic Club Bay Ridge by defeating H Vosel and F Baggs 6 1 6 0 7 5. Little impressed with smashes and corners while Inman edged his partner on serves. Johnston of California and Voshell of Borough Park will meet for the singles title tomorrow.
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New York
R. L Little
F. C. Inman
Inman
Willian Johnston
California
S. H. Voshell
Borough Park
Spartan First Wins King’s Cup Race at Newport
Edmund Randowith’s 18-foot knockabout Spartan wins the eighth race for the King’s Cup in New York Yacht Club season. Spartan finishes twelve minutes forty seven seconds behind Tralita, which led from early. Sir Randolph earns a Medal as his yacht name is carved on the $6,003 cup.
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Newport
R. L
Edmund Randowwh
Spartan
New York Yacht Club
Tralita
Randolph
King George
Four Moose officers charged with second degree manslaughter
A coroner jury in Birmingham returned a verdict charging four Moose officers with second degree manslaughter in the deaths of Donald A. Kenney and Christopher Gustin during initiation. The four men named Abbott Willants Meill and Vandrell Landingham face potential imprisonment or fines if convicted. Charles F. Werbhardt of Detroit was elected supreme president as the Moose convention closed in Detroit with Toledo chosen for next year.
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Birmingham
Ala
Donald A. Kenney
Christopher Gustin
Kenney
Gustin
John I. Abbott
David JG. Willants
Meill and Roe
Vandrell Landingham
Alabama
Heads Order of Moose
Detroit
Mich
Charles Fp.wberhardt
Social Order of. Moose
Toledo
Women Cops First Case Lost By Woman's Tears
Chicago reports that a Chicago police woman's first case ended in dismissal when defendant Nellie Cameron cried and claimed to have taken liquor to relieve rheumatism. Officers Margaret Butler and Margaret Wilson arrested Cameron for alleged orderly conduct. Municipal Judge Rafferty dismissed the case after evidence and tears.
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Chicago
Nellie Cameron
Margaret Butler
Margaret Wilson
Butler
Rafferty
Cameron
Funeral of Maj Screws Set for Today in Montgomery
Major W. W. Screws editor of The Montgomery Advertiser died last night in Cuasada. Funeral arrangements: this afternoon at St. John's Episcopal Church with Rev. E. Cobbs officiating. Body now at family home on Lawrence Street.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. W. Screws
Montgomery Iavertiser
St. John's Episcopal Church
Youth Drowns in Pond at Commerce Cotton Mill
In Commerce Georgia on August 8 17 year old Turner Reaves drowned in the reservoir behind the cotton mill while swimming with other boys He dived from an elevation and was strangled his body was recovered and a physician could not save him The tragedy occurred last night and authorities were notified
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Reaves
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Miss Mangum Not Missing, Parents Say
Pearl Mangum of 19 Christman Street is not missing, according to her parents. They request correction of a newspaper item that claimed she had disappeared and that police were seeking help to locate her.
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Miss Pearl Mangum
the Constitution
Savannahian Honored by Order of Eagles
Baltimore August 8 Grange officers of the Fraternal Order of Eagles selected yesterday were announced today They are as follows President Thomas J Cogan Cincinnati chaplain Colonel William L Grayson Savannah vice president Genrad H Mann Kansas City secretary John Parry Kansas City treasurer Frederick Hughes Yorkers N Y conductor Thomas P Gleson Minneapolis inside guard William J Cronin New Haven trustees Frec¢ Neave Davenport Iowa James F Kelley Cleveland Lincoln Davis Seattle Fletcher M Nue Endianz polls
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Order of Eagles
Thomas J. Cogan
Cincinnati
William L. Grayson
Savannah
Genrad H. Mann
Kansas City
John §. Parry
Frederick Hughes
N. Y
Thomas P. Glesson
Minneapolis
Willam J. Cronin
New Haven
Neave
Davenport
Towa
James F. Kelley
Cleveland
Lincoln Davis
Seattle
Fletcher M. Nue
Endianz
Honeymooners Flee Deputies Across Two States
Prince Stanislaus Sulekowski and his bride Miss Maris Freese elude U S marshals after a Mann Act warrant issued in Los Angeles. Witness Clara Melcher testified, driving the couple toward Lake Tahoe on the California Nevada border as deputies search California and Nevada resorts.
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San Francisco
Stanislaus Sulkowski
Lake Tahos
California-Nevada
Five Girls Rescued From Drowning at Wolfe's Glen
August 8 Fort Smith Ark five young women were pulled from a dangerous plunge in Wolfe's Glen Johnson County by Pearl Epperson Thelma Lynch who jumped in from the bank and a local boy who dived to rescue Eloyse Johnson after she toppled into a hidden hole during a creek swim
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Fort Smith
Ark
Wolfe's Glen
Johnson County
Eloyse Johnson
Pearl Epperson
Thelma Lynch
Charlton to Start for Italy on Trial Date
New York reports Charlton, who has been imprisoned in Jersey City for nearly three years, will travel to Italy next Thursday to stand trial for the alleged murder of his wife Mary Scott Castle Charlton at Take Coro. Italian officers Franchini and Rizzo arrived from Naples aboard the liner D Italia to escort him.
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Porter Charlton
Jarsey City
Italy
Mary Scott Castle Charlton
Take Coro
Franchini and
Rizzo
Naples
D'Italia
Three Plans Proposed by Naval Stores Men
Naval stores operators from Florida and Georgia met in Jacksonville to discuss price woes. They outlined three proposals to curb overproduction and stabilize prices, but concluded that production must be reduced in light of a 760000 barrel surplus and no near relief. Each producer will act independently.
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Jacksonville
Fln
Florida
Georgia
West
Savannah
Gainesville Triumph Over Atlanta All Stars 5 to 4
Gainesville Georgia edged Atlanta All Star squad 5 to 4 in a well played today. Gainesville pitcher and hitters contributed key runs as the contest stayed close throughout.
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Gainesville
Atlanta
King Manuel of Portugal Deposed Report Published
A fragment notes a report that deposed Portuguese king Manuel is the subject, with London August timing and publication context unclear. The text hints at royal turmoil and ongoing political upheaval surrounding Manuel's removal from the throne.
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London
Manuel
Portugal
Manuels father’s jewels found with pawnbroker items
A fragmentary report indicates a pawnbroker holds five jewelry pieces once worn by Manuel's father. The OCR text is unclear about dates or full names, but identifies the items as night table jewels and decorations connected to the family. Further details are unavailable in the readable portion.
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Grien
Manuel
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