Boxing season seen as promising if promoters unite
In a New York column James J. Corbett argues a lean 1945 boxing season could turn lucrative if American talent stays home due to Europe’s turmoil. He urges promoters like Gibson and the McMahons to form an agreement on fighter pay to ensure profitable, high quality cards at venues such as Madison Square Garden.
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James J. Corbett
New York
Thas
Europe
Uncle Sam
Australia
Hagland
France
Nuess
Madison Square Garden
Billy Gibson
McMahons
One Reason Why Fords Have Least In Weight And Most in Power
Detroit reports an automobile expert examined Ford cars to uncover why they combine light weight with strong performance on hills and in acceleration. He noted Fords are light yet capable of going and returning with power, and considered the weight factor critical for safety and economy.
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Detroit
Ford Cars
Ford
Firestone
Ford Leads In Weight To Displacement Power Comparison
An investigator compared weight to cubic inches of piston displacement across leading American cars. The Ford showed the lowest weight to power ratio at 795 pounds per cubic inch, explaining its strong hill performance and dependable ride across seasons.
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Ford
Universal Motorcar
Leading Makers Adopt Tungsten Steel Valve for Autos
Walter Marr of Buick explains tungsten steel valves resist heat, prevent stem wear, and reduce valve grinding. He notes valves won’t warp or leak carbon, enabling larger valve diameters and better intake sealing. All 1915 Buick models now use tungsten steel valves.
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Walter Marr
Buick Motor Co
Marr
Marr Im
Buick
Buick Personalities Highlight Early Buick Sales Surge
George D. McCutcheon returns from Charlotte as Buick distributors report strong early season business. C. Coddington urges factory to speed shipments while Byron H. Kong tours northern Arabsm2 points to promote agency visits. Agents in Sheffield Tuscumbia Decatur Huntaville show steady growth as Benjamin F Ulmer notes high demand north Georgia Tennessee. Buick Six 1915 line sells well in Nashville Chattanooga Knoxville and smaller towns. H L Bowden delivers a Buick Six in Savannah and plans a week around south Georgia. Local inquiry remains brisk as a 1916 model is displayed and praised by prospective owners.
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George D. McCutcheon
Charlotte
C. Coddington
McCutcheon
Byron H. Kong
Wales
Nashville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
H. L. Bowden
Georgia
Savannah
Augusta
South Georgia
F. W. Whitney
Old Time Fan Picks Braves as Ray’s Best Bet
The column argues John J. McGraw's Giants face a stiff challenge as Stallings Braves rise. It notes McGraw’s self-styled divine right to four straight flags and praises the Braves for their unlikely late surge and strong pitching. It also references Donlin and O'Toole and mocks Hanlon’s stance toward Ebbetts and the Federal League.
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Braves
Ray
Stallings
Yorking
McGraw
Giants
Polo Grounds
Baoba
John McGraw
Three Men Bound Over For Receiving Stolen Goods
In recorder's court, 801 Cook a barber and John Perry a shoemaker both colored of 197 Vine and Ben Sewelovitz a shoemaker of 213 Edgewood were bound over on receiving stolen leather from J K Orr and Atlanta Leather Co. Bond set at 500 each. Three boys Will Wills Ed Berkley Dan Marshal testified they solicited and admitted illicit traffic and promised protection. Boys bound over for larceny with 200 bonds each.
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Cook
John Perry
Vine
Ben Sewelovitz
Edgewood Avenue
Recorder’s Court
J. K. Orr
Atlanta Leather Company
Will Wills
Ed. Berkley
Dan Marshal
Langford Named Ford Branch Manager in Charlotte
A J Langford departs for Charlotte North Carolina to take the role of manager of the new Ford branch there. He served five and a half years in Greensboro as assistant branch manager of Ford Motor Company.
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A J. Langford
Charlotte
N.C
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Charlie White Claims No Title Rights In Boxing Dispute
New York reports Charlie White of Chicago weighs the world’s lightest title claim after Freddie Welsh beats him to it. White’s manager Nate Lewis argues White beat Ritchie before Welsh’s contested decision, but observers note a title passes only by knockout or official referee decision. Milwaukee bout left White with newspaper decisions, not a formal title.
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James J. Corbett
New York
Charley White
Chicago
Charley
Freddie Welsh
Ins
Nate Lewis
White
Ritchie
Welsh
Cherley
Milwaukee
Cnartes White
Georgia Tech moves Evening School of Commerce downtown
Prof W. 8 Kell announces the downtown relocation of the Evening School of Commerce to the seventh floor of the Walton building, with classes at Tech as before. Entrance exams and first week sessions held in the electrical engineering building at 6:30 p.m. Fall term begins September 14. Courses span economics, accounting, law, corporate finance, insurance, and advertising across three years, open to a wide age range.
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W. 8. Kell
Kvenmeg School of Commerce
Georgia Tech
Walton
Tech
Kell
Georgia School of Technology
Hrening
West Fend
Anks
Hilstory
United States
England
Charley White and rivals chase world boxing title
The piece argues a Milwaukee battle could elevate Charley White toward the world championship. Ritchie and Welsh titles loom, with White needing a decisive win over Hitchin to claim the top prize, while experts split on White or Charley Will as the stronger challenger.
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Milwaukee
Ritchie
White
Charley
Wille
Fred Welsh
Welsh
Hitchin
Charley White
Serious charges against Innes emerge in blackmail plot
Van S Lehon, Burns detective chief, says he will soon expose a web of blackmail, conspiracy, kidnapping, and robbery tied to Victor Innes and his wife. Evidence spans two years with daily sightings, a trip trace, and a letter from Ele Dennis possibly linking Beatrice Nelms. Co J McLean flies to San Antonio to aid prosecutors.
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van S Lehon
Burns Detective System
Nelms Sisters
Lehon
Innes
Atlanta
Birmingham
Washington
Ele Dennis
Beatrice
Co. J. McLean
Burns System
San Antonio
McLean
Maes Avente Mhemep Et Myaery
Marshzi Nelms
Victor Innes
Fortland
Allies' Forces Shown By Birmen's Torches
Paris September 5 an infantryman en route to the hospital at Nice told The Matin that German aviators fly over the camp at night and when they locate a bivouac they drop a rocket that leaves a line of sparks. ten minutes later shells burst around the spot helping artillery find range.
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Paris
Nice
The
Matin
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Cincinnati Exhibition Company
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Federal League
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Nile
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SYDA
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