48 Year-Old Mer Maid Aims To Swim Channel
Calais Aug 4 INSI Jeanne Lion a 48 year old Dunkirk woman began swimming at 6 10 AM and by 1 PM continued valiantly in an effort to be the first woman to swim the English Channel. She is a dark horse in the Telemainne channel race and could win the honor of the first woman to navigate these turbulent waters. Observers note it is remarkable for a woman of 48 to attempt a feat once done by only one man. Also four American Gertrude Faderle waits for her chance.
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Nat's Public Links Tourney Opens With Large Field
The Aug. 4 event draws golfers from Canada, Washington, Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Minneapolis, Buffalo, Spokane, Hartford, Chicago, Bridgeport, Baltimore, Philadelphia, St Louis, Dayton and Cincinnati. Two 18-hole qualifying rounds decide the 32 to advance to match play for the title. Noted players include D. Standish and Starrs, with Harding and Chiefs among entrants in the national contest.
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New System Used to Locate Seats at Towa City Event
Relieved crowd control and faster entry with minted reserved sea tickets. Manager of Uchet sales promises easier reach for swat events. Contact 419 Poplar phone 305 for tickets and notices. Music Master Fred Moltke noted.
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Everett True EyCente Half Way Back From Mercury
A fragmented excerpt describes a sweeping travel or transportation idea stating vehicles would span from Earth to Mercury if lined end to end and would form a long chain circling the planet. The text conveys a grand, metaphorical scale.
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Yesterday's Homers want ad sells property for you
Yesterday's homers feature a want ad page promising to help readers sell property. The brief notice emphasizes quick listings and local reach, urging readers to place their property for sale through the classified section.
Dempsey Letter in East Mail Rally Faces Commission
Sheridan fans fear luck runs out as a Dempsey letter speeds east by air while the boxing commission weighs actions over the Wills Tunney issues and a possible elimination bout. James Farley hints at Dempsey removal if the letter fails to arrive, with Walker and Kearns pressured as delays loom.
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Veteran of Seven Hundred Battles Suffers First KO
New Orleans Aug 4 Jeff Smith of Bayonette New Jersey veteran of 700 ring battles was knocked out for the first time in his career last night by Tony Narally. Smith collided early in the eleventh round and collapsed after about two minutes of fighting.
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Athletics Take 12-Inning Win Over White Sox
The Athletics beat the White Sox 3 to 2 in 12 innings to gain first place. Miller pitched and Collins was stymied, with 60 at the plate for the deciding run. An eye for the box score hints at a rough day for Philadelphia.
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Fanning Farrell Amateur Track Rules Too Strict
Henry L. Farrell argues amateur track rules are outdated as promoters push gate money. He cites Nurmi case, notes promoters profit from athletes, and calls for modern compensation or reform to prevent corrupt practices and preserve sport.
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Baseball scores and highlights from a rough scorecard
Mixed game results show several close wins including Cardinals 3 2 over opponents twice and Braves 3 1 over Reds. Dodgers hitters slugged three homers off Blake. Cubs and Browns also posted decisive wins while Sox faced rough defeat.
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Best Ball Game of Season Next Sunday at Sunnyside
Sunnyside fans will witness one of the fastest games in a decade as Washington township Wildcats meet Steele's Colts in a return clash to settle a disputed Anita game won 5 to 4 by the Colts. A Des Moines critic backs the Wildcats contention of a 6 to 5 tie and the game is to be replayed with likely the same lineup. Admission is twenty cents and the grand stand may be packed.
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Babe Herman Defeats Lew Hurley in Featherweight Bout
New York reports Babe Herman the California featherweight beat Lew Hurley in a one sided match. The victory preserves Herman for a future title shot against Kid Kaplan and secures his contract status. The bout occurred on August 4 with notes of an upcoming August 27 date.
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Avocans Rally Past Minden After Big Seventh
Avoca witnesses a dramatic seventh inning rally as Delahayde leads the rally to beat Minden 7 running in seven runs after trailing 2 0 through the sixth. Avoca hopes for next week’s meeting with Harlan.
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Kerr Back in Sox Lineup After Reinstatement
Chicago Aug 4 Dick Kerr once a key player for the White Sox was reinstated in organized baseball by Commissioner Tandis. Kerr left the club after the Black Sox scandal over salary disputes and had played semi professional ball since then.
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English Siamese Twins the Kiddenden Matus
English Siamese twins Jolneudike the Siamese twins were the wonder of England in the early part of the Twelfth century. They were born at Biddenden in 2100 and died in 144.
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Anita News: Rural Visitors and Local Recoveries
Anita News reports visitors from Atlantic and Cass county areas, with updates on injuries and recoveries. Mrs. Craig, formerly Mrs. Martin Bach, visits family in Anita. Mrs. Hockersmith returns from Mayo Clinic. Miss Norma Musick’s illness prompts family travel. residents Pat and Martha Duff recover from injuries. several others travel between Anita, Des Moines, and Wichita for health and family reasons amid local home improvements and social visits.
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