Wilson Let Out as He Eased In
Boxing writer argues Johnny Wilson was unfairly stripped of the middleweight title after a Cleveland commission ruling. Downey may claim the crown. Georgia fans urged to push for a state boxing commission to curb fraud and protect local pugilists. The piece also rails against Eddie O Dowd propaganda and calls for tighter oversight.
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Wilson
Cliff Wheatley
Johnny Wilson
Bryan Downey
Cleveland
Weanesday
Johnny
Cleveland Boxing Commission
Boston
Cleveland Po
United States
Maharajah Gt Bombay
Cleveland Commission
Wilsons
Big Brass
Ting
Atlanta
Walk Miller
Auditorium
Panama Joe Gans
Tiger Flowers
Miller
Flowers
Georgia
Macon
Megsra
Eiva
Gans
D'Artagnen
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob
Finances of Sox shown during Chicago trial
Chicago officials revealed the Chicago White Sox finances in a trial. Harry Grabiner testified the club posted a net profit of 409387 over six years, with 1919 alone contributing over 225000, despite controversy over the 1919 World Series. The six-year gross receipts totaled 2622858, with only 1918 showing a loss due to the war. Comiskey's president salary was 50000 annually, and trial plans included night sessions to hear Greason, trainer Stephenson, and several players called by subpoena.
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Chicago
American League Baseball Club
Bodka Wing
Harry Grabiner
White Sox
Grabiner
Charles A. Combekey
Jockey Club Denies Two Applications
New York July 28 applications for jockey licenses by Thomas McTaggert A Claver and R Walcott were denied by the Jockey Club A trainer Heerne was granted to William Knapp The ruling on H Kearney and George Moffar was continued The pension of the Jockey Club Huense of J Metcalf was continued Andrew Herbert was appointed registrar of the Jockey Club succeeding W H Rowe
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New York
Thomas McTaggert
A. Claver
R. Walcott
Jockey Club
William Knapp
Empire City Raging Association
H. Kearney
George Moffar
J. Metcalf
Andrew Herbert
Auc
W. H. Rowe
Grey Sox to Meet Indians Saturday City Championship
The University Grey Sox face the Federal Prison Indians on July 30 at 3 20 on the Morris Brown campus for the city championship. This is their first clash and neither team has lost to city opponents. A section of the grand stand will be reserved for white fans. Admission is 36 cents.
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The
University Grey Sox
Federal Prison Indians
Morris Brown
Canadian golf championship slated for August 1 2 in Toronto
The Canadian golf championship will be played on August 1 and 2 in Toronto Ontario. Among American entrants is Sac Diegel of the Lochmore Golf Club Detroit.
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Toronto
Ont
Sac Diegel
Lochmore Golf Club
Detroit
Canton Triumph Over Ball Ground 4–1 In Midweek Bout
Canton bested Ball Ground 4 to 1 with Edwards on the mound for Canton dominating 12 strikeouts and two hits allowed while Stoner of Ball Ground held firm with 11 hits and six strikeouts. Canton’s youth-filled lineup featured sharp catches in the outfield as D. T. Smith invites northern teams to schedule more games.
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Canton
Gasuy Zo
Dwarde
Stoner
Ball Ground
North Georgia
D. T. Smith
Edwards
An Hill
Gibbs
Net entries close soon for city ety championship tourney
Entry window remains at Lowry National Bank until Saturday afternoon. Drawings for first round will be Sunday. Jefferson Davis Hunt will not play this year, nor will he play doubles with Hop Owens. Match Play begins Monday at 3:30 pm. Four cups and individual caps awarded to singles and doubles winners. Entry fees: singles 1.50, doubles 2.50 per team.
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Savings Banks
Lowry National Bank
Jefferson Davis Hunt
Atlanta
Henven
Hunt
Frank
Hop" Owens
Jack
Caldwell
Witle
Single G In Fast Race at Columbus Buckeye Meet
In Columbus on July 28 a rain shower ended the card after the final heat of the 3 year old colt trot. Volo won his maiden in 2.10 stride while Single G took the first two heats of the feature in 2.00% pace. Second heat time was near his Toledo best. Friday claimed the final heat.
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Columbus
Ohio
Volo
Peter Volo
Single G
Toledo
Southern Hotel
Greg Worthy
Great Britton
Grey Worthy
SHIMIDZU TO PLAY TILDEN IN LONGWOOD CHALLENGE
Boston July 28 R Norris Williams J of Boston former national singles champion will meet Zenso Shimidzu a member of Japan's Davis cup team tomorrow afternoon in the final match of the Longwood challenge bow for the Gil-comers tournament. The winner will face William M Johnston of San Francisco in the challenge round Saturday. Williams beat Wallace Bates 7 5 6 4 6 3 in straight sets. Shimidzu defeated Wallace F Johnson in four sets 2 6 8 6 0 7 5. Tilden II resting at Wolfboro N H had been ordered to rest but says he will come for the Saturday match. Johnston is not yet playing through the tournament but is expected to arrive in time.
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Boston
Maas
R. Norris Williams J
Beston
Zenso Shimidzh
Japan
William M. Johnston
San Francisco
Ndon
I Willams
Sgt
Wallace J Bates
University of California
Shimidgu
Wallace F. Johnson
Philadelphia
William T. Tilden II
Wolfboro
N. H
Tilden
Johnston
Cards Pull Triple Play Against Phils
New York on July 28 a triple play by the St Louis Nationals snuffed out a Philadelphia rally with bases loaded. Rapp hit a line drive to Hornsby who threw to Torpercer at second to double Peters then touch to first for the third out.
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New York
St Louis Nationals
Philadelphia
Rapp
Hornsby
Torpercer
Peters
Lourniet
Winters
Australian stars resume journey after immigration release
Australian Davis Cup players barred at Black Rock New York by immigration officials have been released and resumed their journey to Pittsburgh. A telephone message to the United States Lawn Tennis Association said their status was determined and they continued on.
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New York
United States
Canada
Black Rock
N. Y
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Pittsburg
Frank Kelly Found Dead in Bedroom
Cincinnati obituary notes Frank W. Kelly a 51 year old sportsman and politician found dead at his Plainville Ohio home due to heart disease. Known coast to coast for promoting fights managing prize fighters and owning race horses and was once manager of Norman Bolby Ela McCoy and Denver Ed Smith in the boxing world.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Frank W. Kelly
Wooster Pike
Plainville
Kelly
Dr. George Stewart Makes Hole In One At Westbrook Golf Club
New York reports Dr. George B. Stewart of this city became the latest golfer to qualify for the hole in one club. He achieved the feat on the Westbrook Golf Club course with a grand mashie pitch on the fourth hole, a 155 yard shot. The story also notes Boston ball high seeks games with a small four team in or around Atlanta and invites interested teams to call Hayden Bryant at Main 243.
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New York
George B. Stewart
Ang Club
Westbrook Golf Club
Stewart
Boston Ball High
Smafour
Atlanta
Boston
Hayden Bryant
Charley Wahoo Returns to Atlanta in Odd Visit
Famed Carlisle Indian Charley Wahoo, long a local icon in Atlanta, arrives to visit brother Joe Guyon amid tales of piety rewarded unevenly. He recounts a Spartanburg church misadventure after a Saturday night, ending with a hefty collection and a decision to head back south.
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Charley Wahoo
Sporting
Diam
Georgia
Zech
Charley
Washington, D C
Sally League
Charlie
Joe Guyon
Charle
Spartan
Iburge
Wahoo
Btron
Bryan Downey
Johnny Wilson
Britons Tie At Game Saturday Draw Excitement In Atlanta
In Atlanta a Saturday event blends sports and charity as Lions and Civitan clubs stage a baseball game at Poncey Park to raise funds for rehabilitated soldiers and a Woman’s club building project. Stunts include a 100 yard dash and a ball pitched by a contest winner, with a decorated Marine Corps parade truck and brass band to drum up crowds.
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Gions
Civitan Club
Poncay Park
Ada
Woman's Club
Atlanta
Sarah Moulton
W. C. Spiker
Reba Lawrence
Mercedes Foster
Havana
Onnun
Marine Corps
Lions
Clinton
B. Bernard
Boykin
Atlanta Woman's Club
Julian V. Boehm
Jor Smith
Lions Club
Herbert Herman Accepts Return Bout With Lynch
New Orleans July 28 bantamweight world champion Pete Herman declared his willingness to meet Joe Lynch again within thirty days if Lynch wants a rematch He praised Lynch for sportsmanship and recalled Herman being struck on the chin in the second round Fans and admirers blocked his path home after arrival and Herman plans two weeks rest after a brief river to celebrate night events were canceled to allow quiet at home.
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New Orleans
Pete Herman
Joe Lynch
Lynch
Ike
Herman
MacDonald Wins Metropolitan Open Championship Title
Mount Vernon New York July 28 Job McDonald of Chicago won the Metropolitan open golf championship on the Siwanay Country Club links. He completed 72 holes in 294 strokes to take the title.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Job McDonald
Chiezeo
Siwanay Country Club
Bundy and Browne Reach New York Finals
New York July 28 Mra May Sutton Bundy and Miss Mary K. Browne, California tennis stars, advanced to the finals in the New York state championship. Bundy defeated Miss C. V. Hitchens, Mexican champion, 6 1 6 0, while Browne beat Mika Helen Gilleaudeau of the Ardsley club 3 6 6 0 6 3.
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New York
Tennesseeans Urge Congress on Ford Muscle Shoals Offer
Telegraphs sent by a Tennessee chamber of commerce committee urge Congress to accept Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals proposal. In Washington, telegram responses have begun arriving, with favorable replies reported on three of the messages.
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Congress
Henry Ford
Nashville Tonn
Tennessee
Washington
Ideal Chamber of Commerce
Ford
Muscle Shoals
Attempt To Blast Train In Cordele Area Probed
Cordele Georgia July 28 A dynamite attempt on a freight train of the Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railway near Hatley about twelve miles east of Cordele is under rigid investigation by Sheriff C O Noble his deputies railway company special agents and detectives. The blast did not derail the engine and damage was not severe.
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Cordele
Spaciah
Atlanta, Birmingham
Jana Atlantic Railway Company
Hatley
Arial
C. O. Noble
Hill to Greenwood in Memphis league shuffle
Rea Hill a pitcher and former Ranger of the West Texas League was transferred from Memphis Southern association affiliate to Greenwood in the Mission State league. The move was announced for immediate effect.
Georgia and surrounding leagues list extensive minor league results
A crowded roundup lists results from the Georgia State League and nearby circuits. Cedartown, Carrollton, Griffin, Lindale, and Rome appear alongside Albany, Baltimore, and other cities with scores and in some cases rain or unplayed games noted.
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Vetorgin State
Leexae
LaGrange
Griffin
Cedartown
Carrollton
Rome
Lindale
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Memphia
Mobile
New Orleans
Nashville
Little Rock
Boston
Pittsboro
Brooklyn
St Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Augusta
Charlotte
Charleston
Columba
Greenville
Spartanburg
Amusement Directory theater offerings and film bill details
The Lyric Grand and other downtown venues present a week of variety and film. Acts include Gabby Jarvis, Harmony Singers, Keefe and Lillie, Fagg and White, the Zelda brothers, Ben Beyer, and the Elvin Trio, plus Cyclone Bliss melodrama starring Jack Hoxie. Films feature The Great Moment with Gloria Swanson, Lifes Darn Funny starring Viola Dana, and Without Benefit of Clergy with Priscilla Dean among other previews atHoward and Metropolitan theaters.
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Loew's Grand
Zelda Brothers
Keefe
Lillie
Atlanta
Fagg
Atlant an held in Dekalb jail burglary charged
Decatur July 28 Special Ralph Peters of Atlanta was jailed in default of $1000 bond on a burglary charge. He is accused of taking three diamond rings valued at $3000 from the residence of C W Willaford on Ponce de Leon avenue by reaching through a window. Rings were recovered from three Decatur Street pawnshops. pawnbrokers identified Peters. Family members saw men near the house around the time of the theft. Peters was arrested by Chief of Police of DeKalb County Mr Phillips and Deputy Alonzo Robinson.
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Decatur
Ralph, Peters
Atlanta
Petera Ia
C W Willaford
Druid Hills
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Decatur Street
Atlante
Peters
Mr. Phillips
DeKalb County
Alonzo Robinson
Stone Mountain Picnic For Security Benefit Members
Members of the Security Benefit association and their friends plan a picnic at Stone Mountain on Sunday. W. D. Cox in charge has arranged an enjoyable program. Attorney Lewis A. Burton will deliver an address on fraternity at 1 40 o'clock.
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Stone Mountain
The
Security Benefit Association
W. D. Cox
Lewis A. Burton
Sigma Chi Meeting Tonight at Daffodil Tea Room
The Big Chi fraternity holds its monthly meeting tonight at 7 780 o'clock at the Daffo ail tea room.
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Sigma Chi
Daffoail Tea Room
You Can Have Pretty Hair By Quinine Mixture Ad
An old advertisement promotes hair care using a quinine based formula from Quin Mont Laboratories Atlanta Georgia. It suggests applying the mixture two or three times weekly to improve hair. Available at drug stores for 25 cents.
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Oy Mall
Cts
auin-Mont Laboratories
Atlanta
International Proprietaries Plans New Office Building
International Proprietaries Inc will erect a three story office building at Cone and Luckie streets within 30 days. The $146,000 project will place stores on the first floor and executive and sales offices on the upper floors. Architect is A Ten Eyck Brown. The firm now rents in the Fourth National Bank building and reports last year net earnings of 915,000 compared to 410,000 the prior year. The site will include a 62 by 100 foot lot with a small dwelling. current building to be wrecked. Entrance to offices from Fannatront side.
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Builein
A. Ten Eyck Brown
International Proprietaries
Fourth National Bank
Fannatront Aide
Bank Robbery in Bauxite By Two Armed Bandits
Two masked white men robbed the Bank of Bauxite after noon and forced the cashier to hand over cash at the counter. They then robbed a taxi driver and fled into the wooded hills with an estimated stash around three thousand dollars.
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Bauxite
Ath
Bank of Bauxite
Ironized Yeast with Iron Promise Bright Health Boost
An advertisement touts ironized yeast tablets as a powerful tonic for weak and anemic individuals. It claims improved strength and health within days, aided by brewer’s yeast fortified with iron, sold in 10 day packages at 10 cents per day, with directions for children.
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Ironized Yeast Company
Atlanta
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