All Nations Heavy Hitting In Fourth Defeats Giants
Promoter Tex Rickard announced Luis Firpo has accepted final terms for a fifteen round bout with Harry Wills on a percentage basis in late August. Likely venue is Rickard arena at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City as per plans announced after the Democratic convention.
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See Larson and See Longer Screen Doors
B. R. Wasson Co offers See Larson and See Longer screen doors. tf
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Stellar boxing card at Griswold this Thursday evening
Griswold Ia June 24 special to News Telegraph another feature boxing show is planned for Theta night by the Joyal Legion post Dec Cooper Eliott pugilist and Ted Jameson St Joseph Mo battler will mix for 8 rounds in the main event Several good preliminaries also arranged Boxing cards sponsored by the Legion in past weeks drew record crowds
Local horse to start at race meet in Oskaloosa
Local horseman L. S. Jakhnston brings bay trader Rex Marl to Oskaloosa for July race meet under American Legion auspices. Rex Marl competes in the 2:18 trot with other events including 2:24 2:12 2:18 pace and 2:11 paved trotting. Johnstons also enter Golden Seal and Rex Earl. Happy plans to race Rex in Omaha late July then pursue state fall circuit.
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Sharkey Defeats Johnson in Ten Rounds in Boston
Roxbury heavyweight Jack Sharkey earned a decision over Floyd Johnson in a ten round bout here. Sharkey weighed 181 pounds, knocked Johnson down in round two and twice in round four with hard rights to the jaw. Mickey Walker was restored to good standing by the New York athletic commission and is expected to meet Dave Shade after a possible bout with Benny Leonard later this year.
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Rock Island Rail Schedule and Dog License Notice
Rail timetable shows westbound No 261 local at 7 50 p m and eastbound No 8 Flyer at 9 30 p m. Various trains listed with local and flyer designations. Also a notice to dog owners warns that unlicensed dogs found running at large after July first will be disposed of and licenses are due to the city marshal.
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International Soccer Thriller At Olympic Games
FRANK GETTY reports on Olympic soccer showing Uruguay, Switzerland, Sweden and Holland as finalists. The piece notes diverse styles and the simple game’s global appeal, with Uruguay winning, Switzerland second, Sweden third, and Holland fourth.
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IOWA AT A GLANCE WATERLOO ENCAMPMENT OPENS
The 18th annual United Spanish War Veterans encampment opens in Waterloo with delegates from across the state. Speakers include Albert D. Alcorn, Rose Entenza, Senator Smith W. Brookhart, and Bert L. Halligan. Local events guide attendees through the encampment period.
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Mystery Bride Violet Snyder Found Dead in River
Mrs Violet Worley Snyder of South Richmond Virginia was found dead in the river with a crushed head. Police seek her husband suspected bigamy he allegedly married the slain woman three months earlier. Wife No 1 Eva Snyder of Richmond Michigan? is named in the investigation.
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Mighty Left Hand Scares Morrie Schlaifer Ahead of Herman Bout
Morrie Schlaifer fears Tillie Kid Herman’s left after seeing his speed and power in Omaha training. Herman, aMexican welterweight, has defeated Joe Gans and Trambitas and wowed sparring partners at the Business Men’s Gym. Prelims feature Reddy Blanchard vs Hudkins, with Liston and Al Ryan drawing crowd interest for the Omaha card.
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Passenger men grant special rates to resort Clear Lake
Sixteen passenger agents from various railroads met at Clear Lake for a Commercial club conference on tourist rates to the Iowa summer resort. Round trip fares to Clear Lake are being standardized, with plans to extend universal rates. Agents toured the lake by speed boat and car before a fish dinner and business discussions.
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Local notices and social updates from Lewis dated June 24
C Gibson and James Moon with families headed to the Lakes for several days. Mrs. Guy Fish visiting relatives. Rebekahs plan a District Convention this afternoon and evening. L W Griffin's seven week old daughter ill. Warmon Burkhalter families enjoyed Sunnyside Park picnic. Advertisement urges readers to register for prizes in an appliances giveaway by Nichola & King Country Club. Dinner set for June 26 at 6 30 pm with reservations due by Wednesday 6 pm.
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Origin of Sewing Cotton in Egyptian Long Staple
A historical note states that sewing cotton used in American homes is made from long staple Egyptian cotton. It claims no U S grown cotton has been found suitable for spinning finer thread sizes, which have the greatest demand.
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Omaha golfers in Trans Mississippi con test at St Joseph Mo
Omaha golfers entered in the Trans Mississippi tournament at St Joseph Mo must score well today as match play begins. Sam Reynolds former Trans Mississippi champion shot 79 in the opening half of qualifying, while John W Redick Nebraska state champion posted 81. J W Hughes carded 74 and J D Thomas 81.
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Sisler Protest Over Sus Pension of Players Chicago
George Sisler, manager of the Luis Amer ican team, and two players were suspended after an altercation with umpire Howard Holmes. Holmes was showered with a bottle thrown by fans in St. Louis. Sisler telegraphed a protest to American League President Ban Johnson, denying the action barring him, catcher Pat Collins, and coach Jimmy Austin.
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Giants Fall To Jeck's All Nations In Lopsided Tilt
Jeck's All Nations drilled Cockshoot's Giants 11 to 4 after a 4-4 tie in the third. Seven runs in the final frame capped the win as Thorn and Perryman held the mound and battered Giants with 11 hits. Coleman and Lang led the Giants with multiple hits while Thorn fanned seven. Tomorrow night Linea' Calts hosts the Railroaders in a local clash.
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Senators Beat Yanks to Tighten AL Flag Race
The Washington Senators won two games against the New York Yanks yesterday, shoving Detroit into first in the American League. The three leaders Detroit New York Washington are close, setting up a spirited flag chase for the season.
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