Prosecution Flay in Chicago Baseball Corruption Trial
Final arguments opened with a two hour onslaught portraying ex White Sox players as traitors who sold souls for dirty money. Edward Prindiville accused Eddie Cicotte Chick Gandil Joe Jackson and Claude Williams of leading a conspiracy with Abe Attell and David Zelcer. witnesses tied Burns to the plan and described $10,000 sums hidden in hotel rooms. The defense resumes Monday with George Gorman closing for the state as jurors near verdict in the sprawling case.
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Edward Princiville
Happy Felsth
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George Gorman
Eddie Clootta
Chick Gand
Joe Jackson
Claude Williams
David Zelcer
Bennett
Bill Burns
Burns
Eddie Clostte
Cicotte
Warner
Mr. Prindiville
Judas-lhe
Charles A. MacDonald
Cleotte
Gandil
Prindivilla
Chick Gandil
Wilams
Jackson
Zelcer
Abe Attell
Cincinnati
Williams
Rain Delays Grand Circuit Card in Columbus
Columbus Ohio July 29 Rain halted the grand circuit racing card yesterday and again this morning forcing a seven race program to be run tomorrow. The meet will not close until Saturday night with races including the 2:15 trot the 2:09 pace and the 2:13 trot. Entries in the 2:18 trot are limited to horses failing to win first or second in the two divisions of Monday's 3:18 trot.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland seeks ruling on Downey boxing title
Cleveland boxing officials prepare a statement to state commissions and the national boxing board after referee Jimmy Gardner's decision awarded the middleweight title to Bryan Downey of Cleveland. Gardner ruled in a foul in the seventh round against Johnny Wilson of Boston, following two prior knockdowns.
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Cleveland Boxing Commission
National Boxing’ Commission
Jimmy ‘Gardner
Boston
Bryan Downey
J.B
Wilbording
Gardner
Jonny Wilson
Downey
Wilson
Hamilton boat keeps cup in yacht races in 1929
Hamilton Ont July 1929 Scrapper IL of Toronto won the third and last race for the George cup but is barred from possession for failing to finish the first race last Saturday Nirvana finished second today and leads with seven points to Scrapper IL's six Huskie of Watertown NY finished third The two lap course covered sixteen miles in three hours eight minutes two seconds
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Ont
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Nirvana
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Buford Sweeps Double-Header From Covington at Covington
Buford defeats Covington 12 to 2 in the first game and 18 to 5 in the second at Covington Ga yesterday afternoon. Davenport and Simpson led Buford with four hits apiece in both games as Forrister and Simpson. Bailey, Parks and Luck shared pitching duties. Final scores 12-2 and 18-5.
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Simson
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Indians to Meet Gray Sox This Afternoon
The colored baseball championship of Atlanta will be settled this afternoon as Poindexter, among the souths best colored pitchers, faces Henderson, a star slabman, on the Morris Brown campus. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. and is the first meeting of these two undefeated teams this year with a reserved grand stand section for white fans.
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Henderson
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Blackshear Loses in Third Game of Series
Blackshear Ga July 29 special J Caxton won the third and final game of a three game series played here this week by a 3 to 1 score. In the fourth inning the Claxton team led 3 to 1 and drove Thomas from the mound as the locals tried to rally.
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State Loses Ground in Chicago Baseball Trial Defense Wins Round
In Chicago on July 28 the trial delving into the 1919 World Series fixes saw Judge Friend bar an alleged confession from "Happy" Felsch of receiving 5006 to throw the series. The state failed to recall witness David Zelcer and faced questions of negligence by the office. The judge ruled the testimony not rebuttal evidence and kept the case moving despite defense gains.
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Friend Barrey
Felsch
David Zelcer
Des Moines
Iowa
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Zelcer
State Place
Cincinnati
Bih Burns
New York
Nooga Next for Locals in Third Crackers Series
The Crackers enter the final pair of games in Slagtown with one win and one loss as they face Birmingham’s Frankmen in Chattanooga. Holdier McDonald’s Lookouts host Sunday’s game while the Crackers may skip Georgia on Sabbath. Home games at Ponce de Leon reopen Monday for three against Memphis, with a busy week featuring double headers and three postponed games versus Little Rock. Local pitchers show form for a strong stretch run.
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Richest Woman’s Outrageous Luxury Feats Exposed
A sensational portrait of Mrs Mattason, billed as the richest woman on Earth, flaunts her extravagant purchases and odd habits. She reportedly owns a private park, a luxury limousine, a merry-go-round, and even the Alps gifted to the United States Senate. A Swiss hotel anecdote and other outlandish acts are described with satirical flair.
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Sports unite to purge crooks after 1921 World Series scandal
A Chicago trial revelation names Rothstein and Attell among alleged fixers in 1919 World Series. The piece urges all sports to bar anyone with crooked knowledge, expel those connected to gambling, and defend the integrity of baseball, horse racing, football, and others. Copyright, 1921, The New York.
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Rothaten
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Abe Attel
Folo Grounds
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United States
Joe Jackson
Crooke
Racera
Williams Defeats Japanese Opponent in Lawn Tennis Final
Boston July 28 Richard Norris Williams II of Boston defeated Zenzo Shimidzu of Japan in straight sets 6 3 7 5 6 4 to win the Longwood bowl final. Williams advances to face William Johnston of San Francisco in the challenge round tomorrow. In doubles Shimidzu and Ichiya Kumar Bac beat Wallace Johnson and Harry Johnson to reach the final against Raymond Bidwell and W Porter Jr. Massachusetts champions.
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Richard Norris
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Harry C. Johnson
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WW. E. Porter, Jr
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Oables
Mercer gets Russ Cohen joins Mercer football staff
Macon Ga July 29 Russell H Cohen known as Russ former Vanderbilt captain and 1915 all southern standout signed as assistant football coach at Mercer University for the coming season. Citizens of Macon will pay half of Cohen's salary while he is at Mercer. Cohen is anticipated to aid Coach Josh Cody in developing a strong gridiron machine at the Baptist school.
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Russell H. Cohen
Russ
Vanderbilt University
Commodores
University of Georgia
Mercer University
Cohen
Mercer
Josh Cody
Baptist Institution
Dillard Defeats Clayton Team 4 to 0 at Clayton
Clayton Ga July 29 Special Dillard defeated the Clayton team here by a score of 4 to 0. Dillard charging for Dillard was effective all the way and gave up but two binges. New York July 28 Miss Mary K Brown of San Francisco defeated Mrs May Sutton Banay of Los Angeles in the final of the women s New York state tennis championship tournament at the Crescent A C Brooklyn today 2 6.
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New York
Mary K. ,Brown
San Francisco
May Sutton Banay
Los Angeles
Crescent A. C
Brooklyn
Braselton Defeats Grayson In Tight Baseball Tilt
Braselton downed Grayson 7 to 5 before a large crowd in Grayson. Gaines starred with two hits in three at bats. Batteries were Braselton Tanner Gaines for Braselton and Sosobee EE te for Grayson. Scoring by innings lists Braselton and Grayson with a close finish.
Tris Speaker Harted Injuries Hint Return Soon
Examinations today showed Cleveland manager Tris Speaker ruptured a seam in a running baserunning attempt from yesterday’s game with Boston. He practiced batting before today’s game and is expected to play at least part of the New York series.
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Dawson Wins 7 to 3 Over Sylvester in Dawson
Dawson Georgia July 23 Special Dawson defeats fast Sylvester 7 to 3 in a home game then marks fifth straight win this week Dan Hammock pitched masterfully for the local club Cleveland July 29 veterans and letters beat a pro team 21 to 6 in Cleveland’s 225th anniversary celebration event featuring old-time players.
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Sylvester
Dan. Hammock
Cleveland
Veterans and Letters
Public Tax Revision Hearings Closed by House Committee
Washington July 23 hearings on tax revision closed today as the ways and means committee prepares a new revenue bill. Secretary Mellon and Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair testified in executive session. drafting to begin Monday, with three weeks expected before presentation to the House. A split among Republicans on repealing the excess profits tax and raising the normal corporate tax remains, while surtax brackets may drop to 40 percent. Witnesses urged removing the tax from their industries, yet proposals to offset revenue losses were few.
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House
Ways and Means
Mellon
Internal Revenue
Blair
Treasury
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Fordhey
Industrial Census Planned for 1922
Washington July 29 Government statistics on industrial production to be gathered in the biennial manufacturing census next year will be based on commodity units and monetary values. Commerce Secretary Hoover spoke to industrial experts to determine how the research could be most valuable amid tax and tariff debates and urged cooperation from industry and trade associations. He noted about 22 million dollars was provided for the department this year and said savings would be found by cutting dead wood, yet extra funds would be used to advance foreign trade and the census program.
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Washington
Commerce
Hoover
Industrial and Trade Association
National Manufacturers’ Association
Commerce Department
Metropolitan Theater Weekly Amusement Directory Highlights
The Metropolitan Theater offers Polly of the Circus with Mae Marsh as lead in a Saturday matinee. Other listings include stage and screen programs at Keith’s Grand, Tudor, Rialto, and Criterion theaters featuring Tom Mix, Gus Theater, and Sylvia in a varied lineup.
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Prieille Bean
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Wonderfil Dog
Eneany
Featurand
Tom Mix
Criterion Theatea Dreamer
William
Alice‘ Braay
Trade figures show sharp declines in Europe exports
The report shows a decline in exports to Europe for June and the year as a whole. Europe export totals reach 2.408 billion dollars, while imports fall from 1.178 to 973 million. South American exports total 523 million for the fiscal year, with June exports around 27 million and imports 19 million. Major country figures include Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and others with varied shifts in exports and imports.
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Legion vows fight if Debs pardoned
Indianapolis July 29 The American Legion national commander John G Emery warns President Harding that pardoning Eugene V Debs and other war prisoners would be a license to ignore law and order He says no administration move could draw as much fire from ex servicemen as a Debs pardon Alvin M Owsley acting director of the region Americanism committee asks Attorney General Daugherty to keep Debs and Bergdoll in prison and bring Bergdoll to justice
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Eugene V. Debs
John G. Emery
The
American Legion
Harding
Legion
Debs
Dispatches Today
Alvin M. Owsley
Americanism Committee
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Bergdoll
Bar of Justice
Salesman Killed by Policeman in Columbia Jailings Followed
Columbia Tenn July 29 Maury Tomlinson 32 traveling salesman from a prominent Maury county family was shot and killed by Policeman Jake Stages in a restaurant here this morning. Tomlinson reportedly insisted on taking home a man arrested for being drunk and disorderly. several witnesses remain silent. Former Attorney General Job Garner had issued a murder warrant for Stages, who says he acted in self defense and is jailed.
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Tenn
Maury
Tomlingon
Maury County
Jake Stages, Inc
Jesse Tomlinson
Washington, D. C
Stages
Job Garner
Construction Begun on Ocumulgee Bridge Near Jackson Ga
Jackson, July 29 Special reports the Ocumulgee river bridge project to connect Butts and neighboring counties has started from the Butts county side. The span will lie just below the Central Georgia Power dam at Capp's and Lloyd's shoals eight miles east of Jackson with hopes for state and federal aid. In Canada, H A Clarke of Detroit wins opening Henley regatta event in the 140 pounds singles, defeating S Stevenson of Toronto by a short head.
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Butts County
Central Georgia Power Company
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Lloyd's Shoals
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Ont
H. A. Clarke
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Stevanson
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Waste in metal trades costs U.S. nearly a billion dollars
New York July 29 report by the American Engineering council warns waste in the metal trades costs almost a billion yearly. Major causes are unstable employment and poor management. Two million unnecessary separations waste workers. If labor relations improve through open conferences, efficiency and production could rise, lowering prices and boosting demand.
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New York
American Engineering Council
United States
A& Teeqth
Augusta Officers Find Four Stills Alleged in City
Augusta July 29 special report says county and city police yesterday found four stills near the employment site of two city workers. Dave Byatt watchman of the canal and Sam Geiger canal foreman are accused of operating the stills.
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Dave" Byatt
Canal
Sam. Geiger
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