Middleweights Grow Scarce Amid Boxing Rumors
The piece notes dwindling top middleweight talent as Les Darcy eyes a championship path. It cites Mike Gibbons, Jimmy Clabby, Eddie McGoorty, and Australian prospects, with talk of American title hopes hinging on future bouts and the war’s end.
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Mike Gibbons
Jimmy Clabby
Eddie McGoorty
Les Darcy
Lewis-Gibbons
New York
Lewis
Antipodes
Herb McCoy
Paul
Asaime
Darcey
Australia
Editle Afe- Goorty
George Chip
Gibbons
Lews
Darlog
Darcy
Wil
Gyer
Giubong
Terever
Gibbona
Freddie Welsh
Bunny Baker
Siga Te
George Brown
le Lag
Chicago Club Keeps Walsh on Payroll for Remaining Days
The Chicago club preserves Ed Walsh on its payroll despite declining pitching form. Once a premier right hander, Walsh endured years of heavy workload and strain yet consistently served his team in its best interests. The sentiment argues he deserves continued pay for his remaining days.
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Chicago
Walsh
Ed Walsh
Walsh Demont
Bucking and Charging Board Invented by Penn State Coach
Penn State football coach Dick Harlow has devised a bucking and charging board that records the amount of force each man exerts when he charges the board during early spring practice. He reports satisfactory results and notes the device aligns with his proactive athletic methods.
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Penn State
Dick Harlow
Enn State
Harlow
State
Spitball Is Only Change in Wet Delivery Debate
Fragmentary sports note mentions a baseball discussion about spitballs and wet delivery. The readable text suggests a Cub or team figure questioning today’s game and a response referencing a change or variation in pitching. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Anson
Ream
Marriage not a lottery says St Louis player
The article recounts a St. Louis Browns player's unhappy marriage as told by Jack O Connor. After initial harmony the benedict resented teammates asking for their shared baby names and details. Jesse Burkett tried to console him with a quip but the player lamented the limits of marriage compared with fateful fortune in a frivolous factory of life.
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St. Louis Browns
Jack O'Connor
O'Connor
Hite
Benedict
Dea of
Mar Wage
Jesse Burkett
Burkett
Old Master Matty A Giants Pitching Comeback
Christopher Mathewson nicknamed the Old Master, a sixteen year Giant veteran, returns to form at thirty-six after past shoulder trouble. He struggles in spring, warms up slowly in Baton Rouge, then closes spring with a seven inning stint against Louisiana, and later faces the Braves showing gradual improvement as he aims to help the Giants pennant chase.
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Giants
Big Gams
Christopher Mathewson
New Yorks
Fane
Mathewson
Braves
Polo Grounds
West
Bum
Haasboyen
Jit
Matty
Martin
McGraw
Baton Rouge
Louisana University
McGrew
Gronta
Afatty
Mec
Opie
Bancroft Rated Classiest Shortstop by Tener
National League president John K. Tener praises Bancroft as the era’s finest shortstop and highlights top peers Naranville Herzog Tretcher Wagner Olson. He notes the NL superiority in fielding and Bancroft’s ongoing rise, with a photo of Bancroft for the Philadelphia National.
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American Press Association
John K. Tener
National League
National Teaguers
Bancroft
Caine
Naranville
Braves
Herzog
Reds
Tretcher
Giants
Wagner
Pirates
Olson
Dodgers
Philadelphia National
Uppergut real test of fighter and the uppercut art
A detailed look at uppercut technique and its role in boxing history. It highlights Benny Leonard and Jess Willard as notable exponents, notes how shoulder control drives the blow, and cites other boxers like Mike Gibbons and Fitzsimmons. The piece explains how an effective uppercut can define a fighter’s career and finish fights.
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Benny Leonard
Joe Gong
Leonard
Bruce Leonard
Conant
Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Fackey McFarling
Mike Gibbons
Wiliie Lewin
Sia Burns
Young Albearn
Bob McAllister
Mike Doviovan
Gibbons
Bombardier Wells
Big al Pater
Madison Square Garden
New York
Wells
Gant
Farmer
Palzer
Fitzsimmong
Jess Willard
Willard
Millionaire Cochran Buys New Polo Field at Meadow Brook
New York financier CG.8 Cochran purchases land to build a regulation size polo field at Meadow Brook NC. Ground cost listed at 2900 dollars with total project value estimated at 75000 dollars. Field measures 900 by 400 feet and is slated for autumn completion for private western players.
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Cochran
Polalste
B. Cochran
New York City
Meadowbrook
N.C
Middle West
Marne Social News and Visits Across Town
A string of visitors and local activities fill Marne notes withA Des Moines trip by Mr Fish and friend visits from Atlantic Anita An ita and Walnut. Mrs Kellogg hosts, Frank Rasthussem and wife, Rev Garrett visits Newton, varied Sunday and Tuesday visits, and several Atlantic trips for shopping and business. A question closes the item asking about rebuilding a wire screen likely needing repainting or renewal in a season or two.
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Marne
Fish
Des Moines
Kellogg
Florence Leech
Frank Rasthussem
Atlantic
Maine
Lotte Hill
Graham
Erama Johnson
Arthur Trailer
Hildred Swinburn
Allantiel
Rasmogsen
Stewart Trailer
Arthur
Rev
Garrett
M. P
Newton
Fred Swingle
Walnut
Frank
Chas. Burkett
Massena
Oscar Sarafeld
E. M. Kellogg
Basles
C. Reason
Ozcar Sarsfield
A. Fuller
Will Shahan
J. D. Peterson
Anita
J. W. Berry
Atlan
D. Burkey
John Krambeck
Harrison
Mark Anderson
Avoca
Olof Remsen
Clarence Squires
Leona Gunderson
Texas military officer denies Glenn Springs raid report
In Glenn Springs Texas San Antonio Major General Funston received a message from Lieutenant N H Banister adjutant of the Fourth Texas infantry at Marathon denying the report of a raid at Glenn Springs The Marathon report said all was quiet on the border. In Guaymas Mex June 9 Yaqui Indians active again in southern Sonora near the Yaaut River a band killed twenty Mexicans near Esperanza with no foreigners among the victims.
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Texas Miliia
Glenn Springs
San Antonio
Funston
N. H. Banister
Hat‘taion
Fourth Texas Infantry
Marathon
Guaymas
Mex
Sonora
Yaaut River
Que Renort
Esperanza
Government Crop Report Highlights Wheat and Oats Conditions
Government crop report shows winter wheat at 73.6 percent, spring wheat 88.2, and oats 86.9 with acreage around 17.85 million for spring wheat and 40.6 million for oats. Indicated crops list 715 million all wheat, 469 million winter wheat, and 246 million spring wheat, with prior year figures and harvest totals.
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Tirat
Ordinance Regulating City Alleys and Walks in Atlantic IA
Ordinance regulates use and occupation of the wheets alleys and sidewalks in Atlantic Iowa prohibiting obstruction and providing penalties. City council enacts the measure to govern public spaces and curb obstructions.
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City of
Atlantic
Edt
Ordinance on Awnings Passed June 8 AD
Section 1 of the ordinance allows foldable awnings with iron frames and fabric coverings not exceeding ten feet over the sidewalk while not in use The measure sets height and projection rules for stationary theater and public building awnings and prescribes penalties for violations including fines and up to thirty days imprisonment Section 4 declares all conflicting ordinances repealed Clerk JT Nichole notes the passage date as June 8 AD
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Mafia Ofron
Neuthereof
Apia
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