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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1923

Page

2

Court Keeps Pac Coast Ball War Alive in San Francisco

In San Francisco a U S district court denied a motion to dismiss Charles Lockard’s petition to seat him as director of the Pacific Coast Baseball League parent body. Lockard alleges Wrigley partial Seattle ownership, while McCarthy cites dual ownership. Judge Partridge warned that dual ownership would destroy the league and its fan base.

San Francisco Calif United States District Court Chas. Lockard Seattle W. H. McCarthy McCarthy William Wrigley King Los Angeles John S. Partridge Lockard Wrigley Partridge

Corning Returns From Victorious Trip and Local Play

Corning defeated Chariton 8 to 2 at Chariton Sunday. Merz and Daniels pitched and swept a four game series beating Albis 7 to 0 Melcher 6 to 4 Pershing 27 to 2. The Leon club plays here tomorrow. Walter Hagen, former British open champion, seeks a couple more titles at Inwood L L tourney. Gene Sarazen defends his title and will set the pace at Inwood.

Corning Leon Chariton Merz and Daniels Albis Melcher Pershing Leon Club New York Walter Hagen Troon Scotland Inwood L. L Gene Sarzan

Griswold Independents Regain Edge Against Red Oak Next Sunday

Griswold Independents aim to rebound after a 4 to 0 loss to Red Oak last Sunday. A good game is predicted next Sunday as Griswold hosts Red Oak, with locals urged to place News-Telegraph want ads for tickets and updates.

Griswold Red Oak Laworers

Hedges All Stars Defeat Spence Specials in City League

Hedges All Stars beat Spence Specials 9 to 1 at Sunnyside field last night. The win ties Hedges with Colts and Purities for fourth place with a 0.432 percentage. Tonight Motors play Colts Turnish the lastiming.

L. Pet Coltsons Atl-Sti's Motorz Swifts Wichitawa Tulsa Oklahoma City Omaha Des Moines St. Joseph Sioux City Denver Oklahoma Be Joe Omaha New York Hte Philadelphia Cleveland A St. Louis Detroit Chicago Mid Washington Boston Acaba Boston Philadelphi Washington Cleveland Ww. L Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia Wee

Underwood Team Celebrates Perfect Winning Score

More than 200 people including team members and families attended a banquet in Underwood Iowa to celebrate the first half season ending without defeats. Roy Peterson of Council Bluffs delivered an excellent talk on baseball.

Cars Stranded by Mud Near Shelby in Heavy Rains

Reports say over 200 cars carrying tourists and fans are stuck in mud within 4 miles near Shelby Montana as days of heavy rain flood rivers and delay trains by up to eight hours.

Shelby Mont Here

Do You Know Willie Kamm Golf Breaks Into Pro Baseball

United Press quiz reveals Willie Kamm did not start golf when he turned pro. Kamm was scouted from sandlots by Sacramento and released without a trial for poor hitting. The 1922 season saw Bob Hasty of the Philadelphia Americans give up 23 homers, with Rommell close behind at 22.

United Press Willie Kamm Kamm Sacramento Bob Hasty Philadelphia Americans Rommell

Willard Rated Perfect Specimen by New Jersey Board

Jersey City June 26 The New Jersey boxing commission announced Willard a perfect specimen after a 45 minute medical exam by three physicians. Willard weighed 246 pounds two pounds lighter than his prior knockout of Floyd Johnson. He will fight Luis Angel Firpo of Argentina on July 12, after declaring readiness following a four year layoff.

Jersey City N.J New Jersey Fixing Commission Jss Willard Chumpion Luis Angel Firy Argentinne Plains Willard T. A. Lemmerz Floyd Johnson Towan Yankee Stadium

Foursome Wins Harding Golf Cup for Chicago Team

A Chicago four man team won the Warren G. Harding trophy for a year with an aggregate 311 in the inter city golf match at East Potomac Park. Chicago scores were Bob White 16, Lloyd 76, Joe Dawson 78, Matt Jans 81.

Washington Chicago Warren G. Harding East Potomac Park Bob White Bie Lloyd Joe Dawson Matt Jans

Humboldt Fans Arrange Good Card For 4th

Hulsizer, who won $200 forfeit from the World Bros circus for staying with their world wonder 15 minutes without being thrown, has been matched with C. Van Horn of Lake City. July 4 features several boxing matches and two preliminary wrestling contests.

Humboldt Hulsizer World Bros.’ Circus C. van Horn Lake City

Ak-Sar-Ben Race Men Prep For Fall Meet

Ak-Sar-Ben field grows quiet as third annual spring racing meet ends. Secretary Charles Trimble begins preparations for the fall meet set for September 11 to 29 at Airfield, with the festival to follow in early September amid racing and running events.

Omaha Neb Ak-Sar-Ben Charles Trimble Ak- Sar-Ben Airfield

Babe Ruth Shines as Top Yankee Player of 1920s Prowess

United Press report praises Babe Ruth for rebuilding form, excelling as batter and fielder with a swatting average around .450, quick base running, and strong defense aiding the Yankees. It notes rival pitchers’ strategies, Cobb’s Tigers struggles, and Davis Cup tennis form from Australia.

Babe Ruth Pal. R.mallon United Press Bambino Jones Babe Bambi Yankee Stadium

Boxers Levine to meet Dale at Urbana fairgrounds card

Will E. Levine of Chicago a recent New York fighter signs to meet Jimmy Dale of Decatur in the main event at Urbana Independence Day program at the county fair grounds. Both are bantams. Paul Preha wrestling coach at Illinois and Heine Engle of Dubuque Ia will wrestle a finish match on the same program.

Preha Enzle Champaign Will E. Levine Chicago New York Jimmy Dale Decatur Urbana Paul Preha University of Illinois Heine Engle Dubuque, Te

Kilbane Watches Big Boxing Event in Shelby

Johnny Kilbane, former featherweight champion, arrived in Shelby Montana to observe the day’s boxing as Eugene Criqui recently dethroned him. Kilbane appeared in excellent condition and high spirits despite losing the title.

Shelby Mont Dune Johnny Kilbane Eugene Criqui

FARM LOANS OFFERED BY LOCAL LIRMEN

Farm loan notice states new terms of near sixty four percent interest and invites readers to call and place orders. Local business names Wood & Savery in Atlanta and Wilken Monument Works appear in the fragmentary ad copy.

Wood & Savery Atlante

Yonkers youth eyed for world matches in tennis and boxing notes

The article discusses a rising Yonkers athlete expected to excel at Wimbledon world championships, with dopesters eyeing Tilden's throne after a Forest Hills match where the youngster trailed 1-5 then lost 0-4. It also mentions Luisa Angel Airpo and boxing talk around Jack Herman and Firpo, noting boxing commission limits and potential heavyweights for future fights.

Yonkers Wimbleton Tilden Forest Hills Richards Luisa Angel Airpo Havana Mexico Jack Herman Boxing Commission United States Firpo Willard Dempsey Wen Herman

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