Yankee Mermaid Starts On Swim Across Channel
Miss Gertrude Ederle, the American swimmer, begins a challenging crossing of the English Channel from Cape Gris Nez aiming to be the first woman to accomplish the feat. Weather is favorable. progress reported nine miles from Cape Gris Nez with strong currents and waves, while records from prior attempts are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Arrott
No& Staff
Capa Griznez
France
Ave
Gertrude Ederle
Sirkkeness
English Channel
Big Fight Card At Griswold Tomorrow Night
GrIswold hosts a major boxing program featuring Bitter and Stroma in an ten round middleweight main event. Night includes South Omaha fighter Bud Wright and top contenders like Jack Higgins and Jimmy O’Neil in supporting bouts as fans anticipate a dramatic card.
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Griswold
Wein
Johnny Gillatte
Steener
Bart Kae
Tee Ae Jocei
Ustrap
Gal
Golfers Absent From Western Open Field
Sport briefs mention William Longman of Shenandoah and Tabeaker joining clubs while paths cross in a Western Open context. Bobby Jones and French Quiarela are absent from play in Youngstown. Klan Ray of Shenandoah defeats Lyle Brown in Des Moines warmups. Ag Tupperwein from San Antonio plans a San Antonio event and Wilbur Eaton of Notre Dame is named freshman football coach.
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Bobby Jones
Freneix Ouiarel
Ag Tupperwein
Cryck
San Antonio
Texas
Des Moines
Acy Cordings
Wilbur Eaton
Notre Dame
Atlantic Scouts Defeat Harlan Baseball Team
Atlantic Scouts win over Harlan in a baseball game with uncertain but noted performances. The report names players and coaches in a chaotic OCR read, indicating a scoring outcome and lineup details while preserving local sports record tone.
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Atlantic Scouts
Harlan
Benefit Games For Widow Of Late Popular Baseball Man
Benefit games are planned to honor the widow of a well known baseball figure. A single charity event will be held on a designated day at a local venue. Pirates and other teams are reported to participate, with emphasis on community support and tribute to the departed player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wail
Dempsey Declares Em Will Be Matched Regardless
Jack Dempsey, heavyweight champion, said he would not allow a Dempsey Wills bout to be promoted without his contract. He claimed Floyd Fitzsimmons in Chicago had raised funds for a midwest match and indicated Mul inde could block a Wills fight in New York. Dempsey warned he would act if necessary.
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Bae
Harry Wills
Jack Dempsey
Chaiisien
Dempsey
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Chicago
Middle West
Wee Mul- Tink
Fitzsimmons
Fine Points The Exquisite Folly From Owlspun Toy Franklin
A fragment cites a delicate, whimsical craft from Franklin featuring intricately spun toy owls. The item blends whimsy with craft, hinting at a small local artisan scene and a collector's interest in peculiar fashion accessories.
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I Franklin
Petroleum Origin Sparks Debate in Early Theories
The origin of petroleum is debated with theories that it forms from slow decay of both animal and plant matter buried in sedimentary rocks and from surface decay. Some scientists propose deep water exposure and carbide reactions as contributing factors, with oil deposited alongside the rocks that preserve it.
Editor Minister Beaten in Rodeo Show Fight
Editor minister suffers beating after dispute over rodeo show. Report notes alleged attack during event. no further details on assailants or motive provided. Police investigate possible connection to local advertising and promotional efforts surrounding the rodeo.
Reed from Buffalo Captures National Public Links Title
Raymond McAuliffe known as Red from Buffalo wins the national public links golf championship. He defeats William Sherrick of New York in the final round at Garden City IL by one up with a 1 and 6 finish. McAuliffe has a long golf history in New York state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieet Raymond McAuliffe
Red
Buffalo
William Sherrick
New York
Garden City
I.L
Rk-State
Kearns May Publish Alleged Dempsey Exposé
A sensational report claims Jack Kearns could expose Dan Dempsey dealings with a $40 a month arrangement and evasions of Wills. The drama centers on pensioned accusations and potential disclosures to the New York Boxing Commission, with Paddy Mullins and Tex Rickard noted in the swirling speculation.
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Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Davis J. Walsh
J On
Sports Militar
New York
Jack Keane
New York Boxing Commission
Jack
Wills
Moe Bey
Maddy
Hatel
Bumpsey
Toeal Commission
Nice
Tao
Tnt
Mitesh
Lecamn
Fray Hix
Env
Tex Rickard
Mullins
Paddy Mullins
Weismuller
Johnstown
Terisline
Europe
Dempsey
Conan Preeariog
Farwell’s Jimmy Johnston Seeks Heavyweight Champion Prospect
Jimmy Johnston known as Jimmy the Hoy Bandit seeks a heavyweight world title challenger in Cleveland NC and Navy veteran Sigman. He touts a storied boxing entourage and names several era greats while touting his prospective fighter from the Navy days. The piece portrays Johnston as a colorful promoter searching for a strong contender and courting top names through bold claims.
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Henry
Arrell United Beports
New York
Allo
James J. Johnston
Jimmy
Hoy Bandit
Young
Ater
Cough
Will
Neen
Johnston
Finnif
Dark Sharkey
King Balumen
Jack Renault
Gene Tunney
Harry Wills
Hle
Leo Flynn
Jack Kearns
Jack Doyle
Sigman
General Washington
Lee
Avers Aretha
Roosevelt
A. E
Abe
Jbo
Last Night Bout Ends In Draw For Local Boxers
In a 12 round mixed results card in Inland City Dundee Baltimore, Luis Vincenti of Chile battled 42 rounds with Carl Duane of New York and Johnny Leonard of Alabama. The headline bout with Vincenti and Duane ended in a draw after 12 rounds.
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Dundee
Baltimore
Luis Vincenti
Chile
Carl Duane
New York
Johnny Leonard
Boxing Card Highlights From New York and Nearby Venues
Marty Powell of New York knocked out Chet Covell of Buffalo in the second round while Ray Romney of Niagara Falls stopped Willie Farrell of Chicago in the third. Bobby Tracey of Buffalo won a division over Battling Barry of Rochester in a scheduled bout.
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Marty Powell
New York
Chet Covell
Buffalo
Ray Romney
Niagdra Falls
Willie Farrell
Chicago
Bobby Tracey
Battling Barry
Rochester
Dugavana
Paul Cuddy de Marco
McKeesport
Big Keppen
Frank Porto
Bobby Young
Duquesne
Pee ‘Wee Donald
Hordestead
Regis. Burke
Franceville
Philadelphia
Murray
Atlantic City
Hi ‘Dempney
Tiladelphia
Tounda
Awisi Isdelphia
Terenea O Mao Hy
Elphia
Defeath Radephia
Gertrude Ederle Fails In English Channel Attempt
August 18 New York report describes Gertrude Ederle’s attempt to swim the English Channel from Cape Griz Nez to Dover. She collapses at about 3:58 PM after starting at 7:10 AM amid gale winds and heavy seas. Early signals showed progress but mid channel conditions worsened. last reports offered mixed optimism as observers tracked her status and wind effects.
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Gertrude Ederle
NEW _YORK
Mlew
Cape Griz Nox
France
English Channel
Alliance
Tan Molinie
Cape Griz Nez
Mina Ederle
Binat
Cater
Dover
Miss Edarle
White Cliffs
Jabnez Wolfe
Hawkeye Coach Armbruster Plans Colorado Vacation
Iowa City Aug 18 Coach Dave Armbruster Hawkeye swimming mentor will drive to Colorado for a short vacation after the second summer session which ends late August He has several hundred students in his swimming class this summer and will return in September to prep for the coming season.
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Iowa City
INS
Dave Armbruster
Hawkeye
Auto Ifor Colorado
Armbruster
Giants Acquire Pirates Prospect in Phillies Trade
The Giants completed a trade involving Pirates assets with Phillies, adding Carlson to the roster. Details on compensation and date are not fully clear in the fragment.
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Giants
Pirates
Phillies
Dng Carlson
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