Ritchie and Welsh Set to Clash in Big Lightweight Bout
Boxing writer James J Corbett praises Freddy Welsh and Jack Britton as top contenders as promoter Jim Tynford plans a New York Ulmer Park show featuring Ritchie against Welsh. The piece argues Ritchie’s rise, Welsh’s style, and potential purse, with bets on a New York City venue and a near term matchup possibility.
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New York
Jim Tynford
Rew
Ulmer Park
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Tynford Wal Stase
Freddy Welgh
Jack Britton
Packey McFarland
Britton
Ritchie
Welsh
Teach Crass
Bertshovs
Wille
Cites
Leach
Cross
Tom Bezinan
Crosy
Welch
Ile Fas
Phil Bloom
Jack
Delat
Sears
Burtton
Akels
Fords Ney Club
Wadisor
Grammar School Play-off Opens Monday in City League
The 1914 Grammar School League finals start Monday with Oakland and Formwalt meeting for the championship at Piedmont Park and Brisbane. Edgewood and Peachtree will contest for second place in a three-game series before the title games, and every club is praised for a strong season with close races on both north and south sections.
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Carl Taylor
Focal Grammar League
Oakland
Formwalt
Grammar Schools of
Atlanta
Piedmont Park
Brisbane
Piedmont
Guo
Lo Tuners
Edgewood and
Peesles
Sedions
Leagne
Tdguwood
Tormwall
Angin Ie Wicker
Vietory
Fiiser
Fonrth
Formwall
Calhoun
Sigtor
Folgewood
Many More Boys Are Winning Constitution Athletic Pins
Cordele and Hawkinsville districts report multiple students earning Constitution athletic badges for excellence in high school sports. John Parsons Otis Horne win sterling silver badges. Alwin Waller Franklin Bureh Lucius Polhill and Charlie Thompson receive silver bronze badges. Elberton and Bremen lists include Wham McIntosh and Ambry Jones among badge recipients. judges RE Grier Tagsla Moyne Alexander praised The Constitution's support for student athletics.
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Edilor
Cordelo
John Stormer
Elmer Southwell Urnest
Vaylor
Willie Gregory
Albert Pouné
Hawkineville
Hawkinsville
Atlanta
Excelenca
John Parsons
Otis Horne
Alwin Waller
Franklin Bureh
Lucius Polhill
Charlie Thompson
MC Austin
HD Knowles Gadges
Elberton
Elverton
Felow
Wham
Mclntosh
Lueius Carpenter
George West Hobson Ramsey
Otie Bridges
Floyd Shinpieive
Bremen
Liosd Holcombe
Zapheniah Bhelnutt
Robert Basking
Ambry Jones
Price Tackson
Grier Tagsla M_ Rad
Moyme Alexander
Australian boxing decline or American rise labelled in reminiscence
The article argues Australian boxers are not as strong as a decade ago while American fighters who toured there last winter impressed. It recalls past greats like Peter Jackson and lounge Griff, contrasts them with current Australians, and suggests a drop in quality across divisions with Americans advancing.
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Syane
Young Saylor
Indianapolis
Sack Pistton
Sac Gular
Wat
Fuse
Smething
Hunky Vieheout
Australa
Eddie Mic Goorty
Jere Smith
New Jersey
Tomerica
Smith
Janiny Clabes
Crabbs
Jeff
Peter Jackson
Young Grutfo Bally
Murph
Dan Creedon
Mit
Mae Im
Australia
Griff Weil
Auto owner anchors car after runaway at Beaumont garage
In Beaumont Texas a car owner left his Studebaker in a garage while inside for a key. The vehicle rolled away down a crowded street until the driver stopped it with emergency brake and noted the motor was off. An incident titled wind demonstration of Studebaker friction reduction followed in a unusual account.
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Tourine
Jim J & Koerher
Beaumont Texas
Mir Beerber
Koei Ber
Gulf of Exico
Aoerber
Minecident Oy
Aleta Ca
Beaumont Studebaker, Seasers
Studebaker
Bridge From India to Ceylon Opens Prospect of Link
A surge in feasibility shows a bridge from India to Ceylon may be built across Adams Bridge. The span is about twenty two miles, with an estimated cost around 14 million, including causeways. Part of the bridge from the mainland to Ramestwaram has already been constructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Ceylon
Rocky Pee
Adams
Rameshwaram
Jake Daubert
Brooklyn Ne Honals
Chalmers Fional
Jake
Clube
Fromme
New York
Yoo Fhel
Chicago
Ag Becker Philadelphia
Ate Daubert Brooklyn
Tayraa
Philadelphia Nz
Abe Cather St Louis
Miller
Paskett
Philadelphia
Dalton Brooklyn
Mathewson
Ori Hyatt
Pittsburg
Biberrela
Brooklyn
Stock
York Fa
Gowdy Boston
Catshaw Hroodyn
Gibson Pittaburs
Ait Lyers Boston
Wiliams Chicago
Ad Schmidt Boston
McLean
George Stallings
Bostons
Dhudolph
Tyler
Ho Perdue
Stallings
Dock Gessier
Pittspure
Germany Uneasy Over Russia Trade and War Threats
Berlin reports growing German anxiety about Russia spanning both potential military clashes and a looming trade war. Observers cite proposed bans on horse exports and Russian laborers, plus tariff moves, as evidence of a broader anti German climate affecting industry and agriculture.
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Berlin
Germany
Russia
Throne of the Press Daily
Nrussias
Tarff
Tusalan
Finland
Perm
Hans Berliner
Landon
Finglish
Cologne
Poliakov
Russian Marine Ministr
Huse
Genoa's Holy Grail Broken Beyond Repair
Rome May 16 Reports confirm the Holy Grail vessel in Genoa Cathedral is broken beyond repair after a long history of theft and repairs. The famed emerald cup, linked to Christ’s blood and centuries of legend, was moved to Pare for safekeeping, shattered in transit and later enshrined in gold filigree before final return to Genoa.
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Rome
Cathedr
Genoa
Genoy
Guglielmo Trinaco
Amaus
Srucrfrton
Napoleon Bonaparte
Italy
Good Reason and Lapses in Boston Scribbles
A fragmented Boston column shows playful street talk and garbled names like Mau Lou and Marie Becasen Lise as readers speculate on social callings and idle intentions amid unclear context. The piece reads like a casual notebook page from a city desk.
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Boston
Lou
Marthen
Marie
Lise
Old-Time Fan Skewers Jints Boss and McGraw Sarcasm
A dated column by Charion 4. Lamex mocks John J McGraw as a sarcasm peddler and dissects the Giants, crosswise lampooning managers Mohs and rival clubs. The piece weighs in on teams like the Reds and Cubs, praising some players while deriding others amid a broad baseball panorama.
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Little Napoleon
Charion
Lamex
John J McGraw
New York Giants
Tade
Sarecasm
Mayer
Ban Johnson
Jyhn
John T MrGraw
Dooins
Phillies
Seaton Brent
Doolan
Phileas
Mr McGraw
Aseoali
Dugin
Saiton Bénnsn Lievlan
Knabe
McGraw
Matty Dovie Lietcher
Jackson
Tyrw Ra
Joe Jackson Tops Johnson's Boys In Batting Standings
Joe Jackson of South Carolina leads the American League batters with a .407 average while Milan Washington, Crawford Detroit and others chase high marks. The period covers games through May 13 with teams—Detroit, Cleveland, Washington—featured and individual totals listed.
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Joe Jackson
South Caolina
Cleeland Caps
Bam Crawford
Detroit Tiges
Milan
Washington
Deter Ari
Laars
UT Veland Tose
Eas
Stanford
Detroit
Lelivall
Ag Mfizn
Washington St
Kotter
Washington Ranger
Bors
Walllaune
Datruit
Ary
Eile
SI Ten St Touts
Walker St Tage
Howe Melnnes Athletic
I So
Man Fatally Injured Near Atlanta Railroad Crossing
A found badly hurt man identified as 4hho Ramsey from Asheville was found beside the Milrush tracks at South Pryor street in Atlanta. He suffered severe injuries including a crushed head and severed limb and was rushed to a private hospital in serious condition. The incident remains under investigation with details unclear.
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J Ramsey
Asheville
Atlanta
Neal
South Pryor Street
Speal
Fear for Several Americans Abroad After British Castal
A Brazilian minister at the West Coast expressed apprehension about a number of Americans stationed near San Quentin. He warned the nearest British coastal officials to render assistance if possible and called for steps to ensure their safety amid ongoing tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Westca
State Department
Todiy
San
American property destroyed by federals in Mexico
Fragmentary report describes federal actions in northern Mexico with property losses near Piedras Negras and Sabinas, arrests of constitutionalists, and preparations around Saltillo and San Luis. The piece notes federal evacuations and ongoing disputes amid tensions between Mexican forces and federals, with mentions of routes and military placements.
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Dagie
Texas
Montova
Mexan Natual Ray Ab
Gener Moaton
Carutilori St
Sabinas
Wircia
Ayer
San Lute
Mexico
Funeral Notice for Smith Family Members
Funeral notices announce several Smith family members inheriting attendance at a service and burial details. The message lists Mr and Mrs and other relatives, with locations, dates, and funeral arrangements in a formal card style. The fragmentary text preserves names and kinship terms pointing to a family funeral observance.
Notice to the Public on Waxing Compromise
A garbled notice from a state agency discusses public requirements and a compliance plan. It mentions Stite wel toa me risa, Lass The on WT, and an ongoing issue with stocks and a company making an offer. The fragmentary text references a public action planned and potential changes to a building or site.
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Aticha Gaglartidotou
Bob Sevietis
Gould Batldine
Cape Cod Canal Ends Connected
Fragmentary OCR text describes Cape Cod Canal with a ceremony and waters activities. Includes garbled names and phrases but indicates a connection event and ceremony context near Cape Cod Canal.
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Cape Cod Canal
How to Save Your Eyes From a Periodical Fraud
A dubious eye care advertisement urges readers to save their eyes with a mysterious prescription. It promises rapid relief, claims harmless ingredients, and strong success stories for sleep deprived or strained eyes. It urges immediate use and hints at dramatic lifelong benefits.
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Jim Corbett
James J Corbett
the Portay
Astic
Freddy
Rutehia
Hoxe
Welland
Witchie Fous
Wolmtt
Adurins
Grammar School League
Tormwalt
Peeples
bin B
Traseree
Walker
Battle Hall
North Side
Constitution
G Dwins
Prichard
Leipermin Jrunk Company
Whitehall Street
Nationals
Mic Gulbert
Tate
Chattanders
Gabby “Street
Little Street
Ciferent ‘Tepes
Frank Loy
Giants
New York Americans
Baneh
Micki Pima
Wempais
Gut
Arkansas
Iss
Tittle Rock
Witl
Johnson
South Carolina
Cobb
Michigan
Syracuse
Ann Arhot Mach
Anenr Wan
Jain
J. Ramsey
WMITH
Ind
Coa Smith
Foptus
Snecma
Nus
Optum Whitkey
Deva Heptes
Saniterura
Wubje Tex
BM Woolley
Victor Saniterium
Atiagts
Georaliie
J. Day, JR
Bell
Hunter
Suevardta
Bellwood Avenue
Forrest
George Adair
SIO
Weyman & Conngoas
Uian
Eise
Fritz Wagener
Druid Faills
Maldale Road
Sashide
Noth Pons Ie Lem
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