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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1923
Page
2
More than two score of prominent golfers arrived for the Trans Mississsippi annual qualifier at Minnekanda Golf Club. The course spans 6,288 yards with hazards and bunkers demanding precise approaches. The test covers 2,808 yards out and 4,385 yards home with a par 34 and 37 respectively.
Shelby Mont June 25 Dayton Runyon renowned sports writer arrives to establish Universal News Service headquarters. He will file his version of the big Independence Day fight coverage for the service from Shelby.
Filibert de Savoy, an outsider horse, won the Grand Prix at Longchamp Paris. The victory yielded 529,725 francs or about $33,000 for its owners. President Millerand and other officials attended the classic with thousands present.
Shelby Mont June 25 Jack Thompson giant negro trainer of Gibbons has been matched to fight George Godfrey of Dempsey's for a 10 round preliminary of the big fracas here July 4.
Red Oak defeated Griswold 4 to 3 in a tight Sunday game at the local ball park. A large crowd witnessed the spirited contest as Red Oak pulled ahead late to secure the win.
Griswold prepares for a return contest with Red Oak in Griswold on Sunday after a 4 to 3 decision at Red Oak. The report notes Toledo Tack Munroe won the amateur golf championship of Ohio.
Omaha wins game one of the Tulsa series 5 to 4 as Tex McDonald, Omaha third baseman, hits a decisive eighth inning homer after the score tied at four. The game was played Sunday in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jiele Sharkey recalls how Tom Gibbons faced pressure from Mike Gibbons to grant him a match at Ak-Sar-Ben track in Omaha. Despite opposition, Tommy Gibbons fought the baggage smasher and scored a third round knockout, boosting his boxing fame in New York circles.
Portland report shows Clare Griswold defeated Dr. C F Willing in the finals of the Oregon golf championship. Other items note Strangler Lewis mistaken for a murderer in Cleveland and arrest, Chick Evans strong start in Indianapolis amateur event, Des Moines Gun Club's first registered shoot on July 4, crews practicing for intercollegiate regatta in Poughkeepsie on June 28, and Pacific Coast league baseball war nearing completion in Los Angeles.
Calendar rules note that certain weekdays start months and leap year effects do not apply. GOODS AT AUCTION: public sale at 807 Chestnut, Atlantic, Ia., on Thursday, June 28, 2 p m, disposing of house hold goods. Beds chairs rugs rockers tables sideboards dressers carpet cook stove and many other items at your own price. Berry Boarding house 807 Chestnut Ross Lang auctioneer Carl Garson clerk.
A condensed Q and A from United Press covers major league records and players. Topics include consecutive victories and defeats, Lou North’s role, Zee Wheat’s batting titles, Jimmie Dykes and Stuffy McInnis strikeouts, 1922 six-hit games, Babe Ruth’s grand slam, and Tris Speaker’s management career plus the AL’s MVPs.
Getting Ready Mike McTisne has begun training at Babylon for a September return bout in Dublin with Battlise Elki, whom he defeated to win the lightweight championship. The event will mark a comeback after the title win.
Baseball figures discuss Gibson's service gas oils groceries on East Seventh Street. The note mentions local trade, shop offerings, and community reliance on a small downtown merchant.
Harlan, June 25. The schedule for the royal baseball team has been filled through August 26. Six games at home, four on foreign soils. The lineup shows Elk Horn and Irwine appearances in July, then Tinwin, Omxhs tests, and Hic Hort visits in August. Bread- suggesting EATMOR.
Shelby Montana June reports promoters of the Dempsey Gibbons fight plan to pay the final $200,000 installment on July 2 to meet the July 4 purse. The move dispels Nesvors rumors that the bout might fall through after the Wills bout.
Fragmentary notes describe Elk Horn Smothers in a mixed event at Marne with mentions of Iga Jupe 25 speaia Seernaisation and a perpetual challenge cup offered by Santa Barbara Yacht Club. The garbled text also refers to Lake Geneva Ohio and a water carnival, plus stray quotes about happiness and Frality.
Public links championshps kick off at East Potomac with entrants from plumbers to journalists, actors to kids. The course on a Potomac peninsula features level terrain and small hazards, with standout players like Willie Kamm and Rube Lutzke generating early buzz as Navy, Syracuse, and Columbia prep for the regatta and upcoming season.
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