Dempsey Johnson Bout Proposal Sparks Veteran Debate
A controversial idea to fund disabled World War I veterans by staging a charity boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Tack Johnson is criticized as insulting to wounded veterans. The column argues Congress must support veterans, noting Dempsey and Johnson’s dubious current form and legacy, while salting baseball commentary with Independence Day stakes and rival leagues.
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Congress
Sam
Iscariot
Jack Dempsey
Tack Johnson
Dempsey
Leavenworth
Asck Johnson
State Loop Starts Anew In Georgia League Pennant Battle
The Georgia State league opened the second half with Lin dale edging Griffin for the pennant by a small margin. The first half was hard fought and uncertain until Monday. The last half begins this afternoon with teams revved up after strengthening lineups. Griffin club faced suspensions and fine actions after a strike, with most players not reporting over unpaid checks. A new purse design aims to deter theft by resembling a book.
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Lindale
Griffin
Cox Wins in Ohio Stake at North Randall
North Randall Ohio July 6 Walter Cox won the Ohio stake for 2:08 class trotters in straight heats with best time 2:04 3-4. Jimmie McKerron, favored for the 2:12 pace, won two heats but finished tenth in the second after a break. Other notable results include Natalie the Great securing top placing in the first division and Colorado winning the second division, with purse totals around $5,000.
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Pines
Neva Brook
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Masters eleven round chess tournament opens in Atlantic City
The first session of the chess masters eleven round tournament in Atlantic City runs July 6 to 20. Winners include M Lotkowski Los Angeles Charles Jaffe New York and Samuel Factor Chicago. Lotkowaki beat Captain J B Harvey Fenelon Paris Ontario in fourteen moves. Jaffe defeated N T Whitaker Baltimore in twenty nine moves. Factor beat S S Sharp Philadelphia in forty five moves.
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Los Angeles
Charles Jaffe
New York
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Lotkowaki
J. B. Harvey
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Ontario
Jaffe
N. T. Whitaker
Baltimore
Factor
Sharp
Philadelphia
Dawson Beats Tifton in opening series game
Dawson defeated Tifton 5 to 3 in the opening gate of the series this afternoon. Dawson led 1–0 after four innings, then pushed four runs across in the seventh. Batteries were Harris and Pinkston for Dawson, Bridges and Thrasher for Tifton.
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Pinkston
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Thrasher
Inch Hounds face Lions in soldiers memorial game
The mie'Ad club baseball team will be crippled by absent players Benngm and Tomcat Thomas after they moved away. Falvey remains on the sick list and may miss the game with Ponca de Leon park shifting positions. Crowley starts at first, Wrigley at second, Crosby to shortstop, Garnett at third, LaFitte at bat, Leftwich pitching, Gottschart in center, Nichols and Clopton in the field. The match at Ansley Park raises funds for a soldiers memorial.
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Grinwold
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Bill Crowley
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Crosby
Cedartown Rallies To Defeat Carrollton In Georgia State League
Cedartown surged from behind to win 11 to 7 after seven hits fueled a nine inning burst, led by Murphy at bat and Taylor Walton and Shaw in the field. The match featured strong play from Brenner, Powell, Kane, Gibson, Mittwede, Donaldson, Overton, and James on the mound, with James pitching seven innings and Lasseter delivering decisive outs.
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Overton
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Two-Year-Old Star Walter, y Candler Buys
At a Cleveland sale J Z Standfer’s stable sold stock for surprising prices. Peter Stadler, a two year old by Peter the Great, brought $8,000 to Wil Rosemire of Gloveland who trained him. Peter the Breward, a yearling by Peter the Great, went to BE Strout of Pontiac for $6,000. Walter J Candler of Atlanta bought Stadler for $1,900.
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Gloveland
Peter the Breward
Strout
Pontiac
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Walter J. Candler
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Winder Defeats Lawrenceville in State League Tilt
In Winder Georgia on July 6 the local State league game ended with Winder defeating Lawrenceville on their home grounds. Winder’s pitcher led the attack with strong support from Davenport as Lawrenceville struggled at the plate.
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Lawrenceville
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Local teams clash as two rivals meet at Ponce de Leon
In a tense game the visitors scored two runs early while the locals fought back with timely hits. The pitcher allowed four hits in seven innings but struggled with errors in key moments. Salmon delivered the only notable hit for the losers as the two teams prepare for a rematch this afternoon at 1 o'clock with a reserved grandstand for white fans.
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Gissentanag
Bivins
Salmon
Eam
Ponce. de Leon
Reform ideas at Atlanta prison head cites modern methods
Former warden Moy er, who led Atlanta penitentiary and later Kentucky reforms, praises recent U S prison management advances. He notes meals conversations, elimination of striped uniforms, welfare leagues, a prison store and entertainments as pivotal changes shaping inmates toward a higher standard of living.
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Moyer
Sing Alngy
New York
State Reformatory
Kentucky
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Amer
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Mover
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Fan spoils Ruths potential second homer in error
New York reports Babe Ruth would have two homers in the box score yesterday if not for a fan leaping to snare a soaring ball near the right field stands. Umpire Connolly ruled Ruth safe at second after the distraction, keeping his season tally at thirty one with three games left before the midseason half.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Connolly
Yankee
Friedman's Chicago Bout Card Shapes Up
A chaotic listing shows Friedman and others set for twelve round bouts. Names include Hartley Moran Ledous Martin and a matchup with a Frenchman and a New Yorker, with Chicago as a backdrop and plans for a Burman fight.
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Auly Vesauor Creedman
Pete
Hartley
New Yorker
Satya
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Frank Moran
Bob Martin
Express case opened in joint routes fight in Alabama
Birmingham July proceedings before the U S Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit unfolded over Railway Express Companys bid for an injunction to stop the Alabama Public Service Commission from enforcing its order mandating joint routes and rates. Opposing counsel argue the state commission lacks jurisdiction and that the order is a confiscatory action.
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Fifth Circuit
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Alabama Public Service ‘Con Mission
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American Railway Express Company
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Bizo
Turbulent May-Snow wedding ends in court dispute
A May wedding between Frances Best and Snow faced a legal battle over alleged alienation of affection. Courts heard testimonies about parental blessing and subtle influence. Judge Green issued a verdict related to the contested marriage as contended by witnesses and family members.
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Snow
Chad
Beam
Atlanta
Show
Snow Surver
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N. Jy
Best
Dan
Green
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Buford Loses Two in Doubleheader as Agogas Dominate
Buford, Ga. suffers a doubleheader defeat to the Agogas on the fourth. In game one Parker and Worrester face off against Forrester as Buford falls 4 to 2. The second game lasts seven innings with Liddell holding Buford to two hits while Morris yields twelve. Agogas push across two in the second and win 7 to 0. The club seeks Ramés dates except Saturday, via Tabernacle Baptist Church.
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