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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
3
A Plymouth county farm bureau report summarizes hog raising practices from a state questionnaire. Results show 27 farmers average 6.8 pigs per litter with 200 pound pigs at seven months, and 22 report 28 percent more pigs reaching market age under the McLean system. Injury and disease notes appear in herd details.
A vehicle skidded and fatally injured a man on Kodohy Street near Th 13 in WWA WIP. Police and medics responded. victim identified as a local resident. Further details pending investigation.
Ned Pettigrew, veteran Western coach, to lead the Oklahoma City Indians. The article credits Pettigrew with strategic bench work and talent acquisitions, including influencing Holland’s scouting and key player purchases like Joe Brown and Khadot, amid a broader plan to strengthen the franchise.
A fragment notes that "iness and mellow Shoup" delight pipe smokers and that the secret was known only after acquiring "Wellman's Method" enabling Granger Rough Cul through it. The text reflects a promotional or descriptive line about a tobacco product or technique.
Oklahoma City January date set for Wayne Munn to defend his wrestling title against an opponent being negotiated by promoter Lou Cutler. The match at the Coliseum is planned between January 20 and 25, with Cutler awaiting confirmation on the challenger.
Report from MBRIDGE dated January 13 confirms speculation that Percy Wendell, former All American football star, may leave William and Mary for Lehigh and then be pursued as Harvard’s head coach for the 1928 season. The newspaper notes no final decision.
Soccer football struggles for recognition in the United States. The U S Football Association calls 1924 the best year yet and plans better things for the season. Uruguayan champions tour the United States Feb 27 to May 23, with many games set in cities across the country. Rudman Wanamaker backs the tour to boost US Uruguay trade and exports. In England two pro leagues maintain strong competition, but US college and school adoption could raise soccer to major status with growing recognition.
Nebraska born heavyweight wrestler Big Munn from Fairbury rose from Cornhusker sports to claim a world heavyweight wrestling crown. He played football at Nebraska, served in the army, and after a stint in boxing trained by Gene Melady, he pursued pro wrestling success, driven by a modest early career and a will to win.
Chicago January 18 George Gibson veteran catcher and former Pittsburgh Pirates pilot was named coach of the Chicago Cubs succeeding Oscar Dugey who was released. Gibson yesterday took over as manager guiding the Cubs in a new era with Dugey out and Gibson at the helm of the club.
New York January 13 Publi referred to as deny a report that Philadelphia pitcher Jimmy Ring was connected to the alleged malpractices surrounding the world series eve. It was alleged a complaint was lodged with Heydler over Ring’s September 3 performance allowing twelve bases on balls against Brooklyn.
Shenandoah, Iowa, January 13 An invitation has been extended by the State Athletic Association to hold a Southwestern Town district basketball tournament here March 7 The Kiwagis club of Shenandoah has sent the invitation for the tournament to be held in Shenandoah.
Padgett of Dolores Colorado defeats foe on a foul in the ninth inning in Duluth Minnesota. Details about the day and venue unclear but the outcome centers on Padgett securing victory.
Tex Rickard, famed promoter of pro sports, plans to turn top amateur runners into professionals. He has courted Paavo Nurmi Jimmie Connelly Joie Ray and others for a series of big indoor contests at Madison Square Garden and beyond after his indoor carnival earned $40,000. Despite offers, the leading runners prefer to remain amateurs.
New York January 13 Lbis Kid Kaplan of Meriden Conn to challenge Edouard Maurice holder of the European title for a featherweight championship chance. The bout is set to determine the world title contender.
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