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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
3
A report by Adjutant Norman B. Marshall notes all forms of criminals were included in 114 men converted through army activities at Port Marion and Anamusa prisons. Some converts already released show a life of usefulness. Over 6,000 inmates attended 274 meetings conducted in the institutions.
Ames Iowa May 2 entry blanks are issued for the state high school track meet to be held May 23 under joint direction of Iowa State College and the board of control of Iowa High School Athletic Association. Entries close May 12. Track events begin May 24 at 1 pm with finals after afternoon program and a baseball game between the Cyclones and Nebraska later that day.
May 30 at Michigan City, Floyd Fitzsimmons promotes a heavyweight title bout between Lewis and Munn. The match carries a large purse and belt, with an $80,000 prize pool and $40,000 to each participant. This marks a historic first for American championship wrestling with a fat purse.
Midget Smith of Salt Lake City defeated Don Lang of Colorado Springs in a three round decision at a Denver bout held May 2. Smith claimed the featherweight win in a crowded Denver arena, showcasing lead and clinch work to secure the victory over Lang.
Cumberland High School defeated Bridgewater 14 to 7 in a перен- day game. Special to News-Telegraph reports the Cumberland nine played strong defense and staged key plays in the May contest, delivering a solid league victory.
George Sigler of the St. Louis Browns, fully recovered from vision problems, opens 1924 with a .424 average across 15 games, surpassing Sammy Hale and challenging the league’s hitting leaders. Rogers Annsby and Gabby Hartnett pace NL and Cubs pace, while Dante Debourvesu shines in Kansas City.
In Baltimore on May 2, Sarazen ridden by Earl Sande won the $25,000 Dixie handicap for three year olds and up, finishing the opening Phalico sprint in 2:02. Joy Smoke placed third, with payouts listed for win, place, and show.
Henry L. Farrell discusses the rumored split between heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns. The piece weighs Dempsey’s current independence, past gains from Kearns, and the possible impact on his career and earnings, noting past tensions and personal factors including Dempsey’s marriage.
Detroit May 2 Harry Greb the world middleweight champion of Pittsburgh proved superior to Quintin Romero Rojas of Santiago Chile in a ten round match last night Greb weighed 169 1 2 pounds while Rojas weighed 195 The windmill attack confounded the larger Chilean through the bout as Greb won every round The semi windup saw Lot Philbin of the University of Michigan defeat Frankie Murphy in a fifth round infighting mishap and the ten round bout ended with both boxers trying to finish the other
Manila May 2 Thras fights for world flyweight and Orient featherweight crowns plus welterweight title coverage tonight at Wallace Field. Pancho Villa defends against Leon Sencid in a flyweight bout while Johnny Hill meets Leonardo Garcia for the Orient featherweight crown. Mariano Adriano faces Trino Flores in a welterweight twelve round bout as the bill.
Shenandoah High won the seventeenth annual tri state high school meet at Tarkio College with 29 percent of points, claiming most trophies. Hagerty of Blanchard set discus record at 120 feet 1 inch and Captain Jones of Shenandoah tied the 100 yard dash mark at 9. ?
San Francisco May 2 Jimmy OConnell former New York Giants outfielder says he plans his own semi pro team and will manage under his name this summer He denies signing players or arranging schedules yet and notes no big league stars will be in the lineup while aiming to field a competitive outfit.
wrestling notes report Draak Lewis winning two straight falls over Drake Belgluyn with a flying headlock used to pin the opponent. The match featured decisive control as Lewis secured the victory on the mat.
Walter Tracy notes the intramural track meet at Sunnyside Park on Monday May 4 with strong class rivalry and large entries. The program lists events for high school boys and girls, grade boys and Grove girls, plus all grade shuttle races, highlighting school versus school competition within same grades.
Jack Dempsey and wife Estelle Taylor stay at his mother-in-law’s home in Wilmington on May 2. He hints at living there and starting a business if a suitable opportunity arises. He weighs boxing return versus film work, preferring the former but open to options. Mrs. Dempsey offers no objection to his ring career.
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