Wills Keeps Title Contender Status After Madden Bout
New York boxing news notes Harry Wills remains a top title contender despite a setback after losing to Bartley Madden at Queensboro Stadium. Promoter Tex Richard plans an elimination bout with Luis Firpo at Boyles Thirty Acres in August, while Jack Kearns delays further fights until a definite agreement with Richard. Dempsey’s film work limits his availability as talks continue.
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Osborn Sets New Record in Olympic Decathlon Tryouts
Harold Osborne of the Illinois A C Ghi tengo broke his own world record in the decathlon at New York tryouts for the American Olympic team, scoring 7377.38 points across ten events. Emerson Norton of Georgetown University placed second with 17023.94 points and Harry G. Friends of the University of Chicago took third with 6842.58 points.
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Ilinois A. C. Ghitengo
Emerson Norton
Georgetown University
Harry G. Friends
University of Chicago
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Norton
Friends
Dollar Club of City League Needs More Members
The dollar club of the city base ball seeks more members to sustain the league. Russell F. Rogers of New York boosted the effort by donating a dollar and urged local fans to follow suit. Recent additions to the roster include Lester Baldily, E. M. Brown, George Gill, Roscoe Broom, Hub Barber shop, Sam Childs, Leon Perkins, Frank Tompkin, Roy Metcalf, Russell Schafer, Will Barnard, Frank Johnson, Arthur Young, and others.
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George Gill
Roscoe Broom
Hub Barbershop
Sam Childs
Leon
Iowa corn production at 21 year low in report
Des Moines reports show Iowa corn productivity at 7 percent, the lowest in 21 years, 16 percent below the ten year average and nine percent below last year. Cooler early weather delayed germination but aided root development. oats 85 percent, winter wheat 83, barley 85, rye 89, tame day 76. Fruits and vegetables listed with varied normalities across crops and regions.
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United States
Screen doors and rat migration notes from Wasson Co
The text discusses the introduction and spread of rats in Europe and England. It notes uncertainty about when the rat arrived in an aviary, mentions the black or Alexandrine rat moving westward, and records the black rat reaching Europe at the start of the sixteenth century while the brown rat did not reach England until about 1728.
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England
Invention A Wire Turns Invisible for Bell Use
A new wire construction that can be made invisible is described as likely to enter practical use for bell wires and related applications. Invented by Wasson Co. and marketed as an invisible wire product, the tech promises stealth in wiring.
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Upsets Damp en Yankee Hopes at Olympic Tryouts
Surprising results at Boston and Michigan tryouts shake American Olympic plans. Star sprinters Campbell Hale Miller Kerr Smith and Dye faltered, Joie Ray slipped behind Baker and Nurmi looms in Paris. Iowa's Charles Brookins misfired in the 400 meter hurdles after a prior world mark in the 220.
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Prescott beats Rickey in Dixie golf first round
In Louisville on June 12 Tom Prescott of Atlanta defeats Richard Rickey of Memphis 5 up and 3 to play in the first round of the southern golf tournament at the Louisville club.
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Join the Dollar Club Story About Freddy at the Farm
An six year old Freddy visits his uncle's farm and learns a Jersey cow was stolen overnight. Freddy quips that the thief must be the Wired man who took all the wit from her, reflecting a humorous newspaper-style anecdote from Everybody's Magazine.
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Grey Lag Seen Fastest American Stake Horse by Hirsh
United Press reports Maxey Hirsh, veteran trainer, backs Grey Lag as the fastest stake horse in American racing. He favors Grey Lag to meet Epinard in fall matches if held, with Bracadale and Nellie Morse among other top contenders cited. The piece notes 1924 as an off year for top thoroughbreds across England France and America.
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Churchill Downs
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J. E. Widener
Jack Joyner
St. James
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Black Gold
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Wertheimer
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Great Pool
Papyrus
Ancient anesthetic use by Zunis in early surgeries
The News Telegraph notes prehistoric use of a substance from jimson weed as an anesthetic in North American Indian surgeries. This ancient practice highlights early pharmacological knowledge among tribes such as the Zunis.
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Mullins Tire and Battery Station Promotes BATMOR Bread Deal
Local ad urges customers to buy Miller or WU. S tires at Mullins Tire and Battery Station to maximize tire value. It also promotes BATMOR bread and a Dollar end program through participating dealers, highlighting budget options.
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Railroaders Defeated 8 2 By Herrings Motors
Phares' Railroaders lost to Herring's Motors by eight to two last night. The team failed to hit at key moments as Jena delivered the blows. Tomorrow night Cole's Jewels face Coelashoots Giants in the next game.
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Great Britain Beats South Africa In Davis Cup Tie
Scarborough England June 12 Great Britain wins both Davis Cup singles to defeat South Africa four games to one in the third round of European competition for the trophy. Britain advances to meet the Franco Indian winner in India next week at Puria.
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South Africa
Winer
Puria
Larson the Eye Man Sermon on Churchyard Terminology
An excerpt discusses historical usage of cemetery and churchyard in England. It notes templem symbol origins, mentions tainted Latin and Old English chronicles, and cites early occurrences around 1387. The piece contrasts churchyard with cemetery and hints at evolving terms through centuries.
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England
Real screen paint at Alexanders The Poor Cockroach
A naturalist claims a cockroach has 2087 teeth and notes no matching tooth in the add on diet. The piece comments on the insects suffering indigestion in Roy's Life style.
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