Racing program features at Avoca fair in Iowa
At Avoca Iowa the Pottawattamie county fair opened with large crowds and rain delaying today's races. Features include goal racing, big livestock exhibits, free acts, a carnival, and other entertainments. Livestock awards pending publication. Races tomorrow list includes Realization and Larkspur pace events with several named entrants.
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Avoca
Pottawattamie County
Valde F Netey
Panthee
Larkspur
Callawst DeForest Alomer
Mohee Albinger
Milary Jonasheth
Goulden Worthy
Josephine Binghs
Una Watson
Browneye
Ancient Rhodian rule anchors early marine law
A fragment notes Rhodian law as an early marine code. It highlights the surviving general average principle that a shipowner may jettison cargo to lighten the vessel and all contributors must share the loss for the common benefit.
Dempsey Wills Debate Highlights Shaky Era in Boxing
Henry L. Farrell surveys the heavyweight scene from New York, arguing that for all the talk, current champions lack stature aside from Harry Greb. He notes Dempsey’s refusal to meet Harry Wills, criticizes the sport’s insiders, and recalls the fading prominence of past champions like Tom Gibbons and Jeff Smith.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press Sports
New York
Dempsey
Harry Wills
Mickey
Walker
Dave Shade
Hind Evenyone
Harry Greb
York
Belumes
Ty Grebo
Lym
Meyers
Sen
Obrien
Crain
Lars
Roenbert
Cnampion Hut
Frankie Genare
Champign
Unsere
Chammedine
Rey Dempr
Wills
Wil
Putchoke Dasa
Bartley Madden, Jr
Chiancley Weiner
Geer Godfrey
Tom Gibbons
Gene
Tunacy
Tfarry
Thawever
Kid
Norfolk
Greb
Sorfolk
Wille
Jeff Smith
Dawn
Giblams
Gene Townes
Smithy
Tony Marail
Ketthee
Griswold reunion card features fights and fair events
At Griswold Aug 19 reunion crowds enjoyed a strong card of fights and attractions led by Everett Strong who scored a technical knockout over Cooper Elliott and a draw between Rose of Omaha and Jack of Omaha. Also highlighted were parades, school orchestra performances, and a Red Oak Cubs win over Red Oak in local cellaraction with plans for a game against Council Bluffs American Legion.
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Griswold
Luruwil
Everett Strong
Cooper
Elliott
Codner
Bluwy
E Rose
Oiaiu
Jack
Omaha
Tochone Wala
Sun
Tiger Jones
Jones
Tre Ree
Oy Ugder Wilte
Farmer
St. Paul J
Norrow Oevenins
Elock
Fl Clark
Damaion
Oakland
Royal High-School
Griswold Cab
Teans
Red Oak Club
Biff
Red Oak
Barth
Bueny
Bartholusy
Cubs
Algo S
Graves
Sam Moales
Mauser
American Legion
Council Bluffs
South
Baseball Scandal Rumors Stir Southern Association
Nashville club members reportedly were approached in New Orleans regarding a fix. President John D. Martin called a day of questioning for Nashville players while club heads vowed to trace the alleged scandal and uncover the truth behind the circulating reports.
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Nashville
Tesagt
INS
South
Southern Association
Nashville Club
New Orleans
Jed
John D. Martin
Heinenan
Wire
Martin
Sloan
Felub
Ing
Last Night's Bout Across Cities in Ten Rounds
A fragmented report recalls a boxing bout in Cleveland with Johnny and Mickey Sullivan, plus opponents Tom Hot Springs and King Dempsey. Other names include Detroit fighter Mickey Dugan and Rochester participants. The piece hints at a 10 round match with varied venues and contenders.
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Tgleveland
Carlgitze
Cleveland
Shaded
Johnny
Boston
Tom Hot Springs
Ark
King Dempsey
Rochester
Mickey Dugan
Peete
Mickey Sullivan
Benjamin Haygs
Detroit
Boxing results from sixround decisions and outs
The report lists multiple six round decisions and outpoints. Jimmy McDermeort from Terre Haute outpointed Johnny Tradke of Criente in six rounds, Rip Wilson from Tadiasapatis won by decision in six, Emil Baksie of Gary defeated Char lie Shine of Indianapolis in six, and Charles Null of Indianapolis outpointed Soldier Mack of Fort Harrison in six. Also noted are references to Los Angeles Young Striving, Jimmy Delaney of St Paul, Grantham Pirates Walker Reds, and various mentions of players and teams such as Luque, Reis, Sund, Phill, Couch, and the Yankees and Dodgers in a scattered sports wrap.
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Jimmy McDermeort
Terre Haute
Dohnny Tradke
Criente
Rip Wilson
Tadiasapatis
Freddie Barker
Chicago
Emil Baksie
Gary
Charlie Shine
Indianapolis
Charles Null
Mack
Fuort Harrison
Los Angeles
Young Stribting
Macan
Baseball score update from a chaotic Diamond Dust session
DIAMOND DUST notes power hits and upsets across the league. The Reds swept the Phillies 7 5 and 11 10 while Nehf dominated the Cubs 7 1. The Athletics faltered as the Browns won 7 5. Braves celebrated their park opening with two wins over the Cardinals 6 2 and 6 2. Ruth hit his twelfth homer in a 5 2 Yankee win over the Tigers. In the NL Pittsburgh notched 11 4 over Brooklyn, while Huston defeated St Louis 6 5 and Cincinnati swept Philadelphia 7 11. An eight run third inning propelled the Pirates past the Dodgers 11 4.
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Mr. Ruth
Yanks
Tigers
Pittsburgh
Lyons
New York
Cincinnati
Sox
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Huston
McKane and Jessup Highlight National Women’s Singles Third Round
Real action was promised today as the national women’s singles championship moved into the third round. The big moment paired Kitty McKane of England against Marion Jessup, the former champion, with Elizabeth H. also in the field.
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NEW_YORK
INS
Kitty. McKane
Marion Jessup
Elizabeth H
Giants and Pirates Face Decisive 1925 Pennant Series
New York braces for a five game showdown between the Giants and Pirates that may decide the National League pennant. The Giants show strength with Frisch and Lindstrom improving infield play while pitchers Scott Greenfield and Barnes pace the rotation. Pirates cope with injuries to Carey and Mo, aiming to halt a streak as the nation watches New York and its lager towns react.
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Davis J. Walsh
N. S
New York
Glanta
Pirates
Yankee
Dittsburgh
Mothirus
Nathine
Repoe
Giants
Carey
Ain
Boglae
Cuyler
Bette Ball Club
Jackson
Frisch
Lindstrom
Mrs. R. L. Rockholtz Captures Des Moines City Golf Title
Des Moines champion Mrs. R L Rockholtz won the women's July handicap tourney at the Country club. Georgia schoolboy Young defeated Jimmy Delaney in a ten round heavyweight bout at Vernon California. Brown trotter Truax set two world marks with a 1:40 2-5 heat and a 2:00 1/8 mile. Middleweight Biff Griffith won a referee’s decision over Fréman Popper at Sioux City. Judge Kenesawat comments touch on Chattanooga baseball probe matters.
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R. L. Rockholtz
Des Moines
Young
Stribling
Georgia
Jimmy Delaney
St. Paul
Vernon
Calif
Truax, Brown
Trotter
Yeatesday
Cleveland
Biff” Griffith
Sioux + City
Cissing
Fréman Popper
Bloux City
Neb
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