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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
2
Golf champion Jock Hutchison says a tall stiff collar helped his game more than ribbed clubs. He recalls trying the collar in practice and on travels, claiming it steadied his head, improved pulse control, and aided distance and accuracy.
The city league game between Swifts and Porities is postponed after the death of Purities catcher Clark. Swifts will now face Lines and Preston in a rearranged matchup this evening, with the two teams completing a postponed game.
Detroit relies on a hit and run with a runner on second and one out, hoping to exploit the vacated area after the runner breaks for third. Experts question the logic as catchers may pitch out to disrupt it, since a scoring chance from second on a single or error remains possible despite the deception.
Results show Sioux City defeated Oklahoma City 7 to 3 and St Joseph beat Denver 8 to 7 while Omaha lost 5 to 7 and Tulsa beat Des Moines 10 to 1. In the American League standings New York leads with 35 wins and 22 losses. Detroit and Washington follow, with Cleveland and Chicago mid pack. The National League displays New York and Pittsburgh atop their division, with St Louis and Brooklyn in pursuit as recent results include Pittsburgh routing Philadelphia 18 to 0 and Boston edging Philadelphia 2 to 0 amid rain delays.
AURORA Ill June 15 Jock Malone of St Paul defeated Bryan Downey of Columbus in a ten round bout described as hard milling Downey showed lack of skill. The fight featured middleweights with Malone gaining the victory. Firestone Tires and auto service advertised in the column.
A simple radio receiving setup using a vacuum tube detector is described. It outlines construction from a pasteboard tube, winding details with No 26 wire, tap-offs on the coil, and fixed and variable condensers. Tuning involves adjusting the condenser and rheostat to achieve clear oscillations and stable reception.
Los Angeles June 15 Anxious to meet Jack Dempsey heavyweight champion Harry Wills has posted twenty five thousand dollars as forfeit money and challenges Dempsey to a title bout. Wills' manager placed the funds with the New York Boxing Commission and Dempsey says the commission will not dictate to him. The commission recently ruled champions must defend titles when challenged.
Marty Killilea, manager of Johnny Wilson, says he is ready to sign to box any legitimate contender and that Harry Greb is preferred. He asserts the June 20 contract with Tex Rickard was signed under duress due to the New York boxing commission ruling, and maintains the contract should be valid.
Molla Mallory defeats Mrs O Neill 6-0 6-1 in the third round of the Kent meet in London. Details note Mallory’s dominant play as she advances in the championship.
Benny Leonard and Lew Tendler will fight for the world lightweight championship in Jersey City on July 27. The two boxers announced the bout after signing articles yesterday.
Mount Vernon Iowa June 15 Dick Barker a standout lineman from Iowa State has signed to be assistant football coach at Cornell college next fall He will help develop the line while Sherman Finger assists with backfield tutoring indicating a strong collaboration for the program.
Baltimore Internationals top Buffalo in game one of a doubleheader to reach twenty seven straight victories, then drop the second game. Syracuse shells Jersey City 16 to 13 as they explode for eight ninth inning runs.
The piece discusses the difficulty of throwing a slow ball, noting that it requires skill, hides the fast or curve balls, and deceives batters. It explains pitchers add extra motions to disguise the slow delivery, while skilled batsmen learn to recognize the telltale cues and adjust their timing.
A compilation notes limited details from early 20th century sports briefs referencing a proposed modern athletic clubhouse in Atlantic City. It mentions golf, canoe and rowing events, notable players, and managers with scattered team moves and bids, including Dempsey and Toronto players, plus comments on local clubs and star pitchers.
Mrs Ethel Stoner won the Cokeville mayoralty with two women councilors on a law enforcement platform amid a contest with two male tickets described as wet. The new mayor and allies are noted wives of sheep breeders and a hotel proprietor, with Stoner previously active in Wyoming women’s clubs and as an alternate delegate to a Council of Women of the United States event. The article closes with a bread ordering ad touting TATMOR Hawkeye typewriter ink.
University of California officials announce a fundraising plan to secure funds for a new stadium. Donors of 100 dollars receive a coupon bond certificate. Each year for ten years coupons can be exchanged for season passes. Bearer fans gain at least ten dollars in venue entertainment annually.
In Palestine Texas East Desas, Ike Clews a Black father of 33, with three marriages and three sons named John, is said to have the largest family in the state. He owns 640 acres and distributes land parcels to children without deeds, fearing sales by heirs.
A fragment notes leftover box files priced at 50 cents and a 10 percent offer on children's oxfords from Linke and Cameron Shoe Co in 2014.
Pillory, winner of the Preakness and Belmont, will run in the $50,000 Latonia special on June 24 in New York, officials announced. The entrant is expected to renew rivalry with top rivals in the Derby and Cup circuit.
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