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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
2
Herring's Motors beat Gale's Jewels 9 to 4 amid a wet diamond that slowed play and led to errors. A snappy double play by Eyahn, G Camblin, and Marshal and a sensational catch by Hoffman provided thrills for spectators.
New York reports Tex Rickard plans another Wills bout before any Wills Firpo match. Renault backs down after shifting plans, with Leo Flynn suggesting Renault might have faced Madden. The promoter is expected to pick a challenger, possibly Renault, for a comeback test.
The Griswold American Legion post will stage another boxing program at the opera house Thursday evening. Doc Cooper of Elliott will meet Jamieson of St. Joseph Mo in an eight round main event with strong preliminaries. A large crowd is expected.
Light weight champion Benny Leonard seeks a man who shattered the plate glass of his sister’s shop’s window with a brick in Times Square. The brick left a hole, through which Leonard’s diamond studded championship belt vanished. He warns there will be more than police action when caught.
A large crowd attended last night's game with bankers W Remein and Tom Broheny in the stands. Many women were among the spectators, almost outnumbering the men. Lines' Colts were set to play Cole's Jewels this evening.
In several mines, donkeys remain a key aid to moving coal from the mined section to the shaft, where it is hoisted to the surface. Although electric gear has largely replaced the beasts, many operations still rely on the animal to drag loaded carts from mine faces to the rail or shaft entry.
Aaron Martin Crane writes in Du Bois Central Magazine that worry kills more than perilous acts. He argues serenity and hope sustain life, while unchecked fear erodes joy among friends and the best efforts of the earnest.
Cyril Walker of Englewood New Jersey won the Open at Oakwood Hills in a field of 84, overcoming a late start and a tough 16th hole water hazard. Jones finished second as Walker, 23, sealed victory with a daring eight-foot putt for par on the treacherous hole. Plus notes on the South African Olympic team with Betts, Kinsman, Dustin, and Atkinson ready for the Games.
New York report profiles Bill Brennan as the long regarded top trial horse of heavyweight boxing. It recalls Brennan's key battles with Dempsey in Racine and Madison Square Garden, his impact on Johnson and Firpo, and notes his peak purse of $25,000 against Dempsey.
Omaha dispatch reports heavyweight fighter Tiny Herman Jack Lewis prepares for a 10 round main event in Louisville on June 23 against Wild Bill Reed. Promoters in New York show interest in Herman, while Schmader cannot face Renault in New York, will fight another heavyweight on the Renault undercard. Lehmacher, fighting under Lewis colors, has 27 bouts with 16 knockouts.
The Mason City Iowa Minnesota league officials ruled out Swede Risberg a member of the 1919 Black Sox after a two week dispute over his use. Risberg pitched here in a 3 to 1 loss to Mason City and was hit hard. The issue threatened a break in the league if Rochester refuses to play without him.
Two rival St Paul boxers Chuck Lambert and Earl Blue will fight ten rounds in Ft Dodge on Thursday June 26 as the main event of an American Legion card. The long planned encounter was announced June 28 with both boxers slated to face each other.
Promoter Floyd Fitzsimons seeks Abe Goldstein as Connie Curry's foe for a big twin feature on July 4 at Michigan City. Harry Grob and Young Stribling would headlines the other windup. Curry delays Chicago return due to his father's illness. his hand injury remains unhealed. Navy Trostan, meeting Chuck Lambert in Rapid City, sails to the scene with manager Bobby Paul. Dave Shade beats Warnie Smith in East Chicago. Kid Herman tops Panama Joe Gana in the semi windup.
Agricultural loan offer from Wood & Savery of Atlantic Iowa promoting farm loans at favorable by percent terms. The fragment also mentions a wallpaper cleaner at Antlers with unclear context.
Irish Johnny Curtin of Jersey City is matched to meet Pete Sarimen, Filipino featherweight, in a 10 round open arena bout at Aurora on June 27 at 120 pounds. Join the Dollar club.
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