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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
3
Ray N Chord manager of the Federated church was due home from a Des Moines hospital but could not make the trip. Mrs Tom Gill and grandson Kens ...
An Atlantic column reports on Mrs. Kane Lee praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for health restoration, along with notes on local residents: Warner weekend in Atlantic, Granite shows sold in Dexter, Miss Theilen resigning in Des Moines, and community updates. Oldsmobile agency opens in Atlantic with models on display at 4 East Third Street.
State highway commission engineers begun a survey of the fatal Neola railroad crossing problem following a briefing by Rep. Wilbur Hubbard. Three plans are considered to reduce danger: bridging the county road crossing, reconfiguring the primary road to form a T with the county road, or placing the primary road between tracks with an overhead county road crossing. A report will be issued and county officials asked to cooperate as plans mature.
Des Moines faces strict Sunday enforcement of the Iowa blue law, says former judge George Wilson. He contends only drug stores, restaurants and cafes, and hotels would operate for medicine, food, and lodging, with all stations and theaters closed and only churches open. He even suggests passing the plate could be done away with.
May 6 in St Louis Cobb's Detroit Tigers defeated the Browns 34 to 8 as Cobb slams three home runs in six at bats, collecting six hits and eight runs for the Tigers. George Sisler also extended his consecutive game safety streak in the same meeting.
The Live Wire class of the Presbyterian Sunday school will play a baseball game against the Methodist boys tomorrow afternoon at 1:80 at Sunnyside.
Grinnell Iowa May 6 special to New Telegraph pioneer day will headline Grinnell college events Saturday with a full spring program. The main attraction is a track duel between Drake and Grinnell, Missouri Valley rivals, a close meet expected as the Pioneers hold a slight edge on the cinder path this spring.
Sioux City May 6 Europe may be far from peace but not with Gudahy Packing employees. Charley Paulson who knocked out Big Munn, former heavyweight wrestling champion, began his new duties today as a special officer at the plant. Hard boiled workers at the plant were taking on a docile mood today.
Chicago May 6 Rabbit Maranville Cubs second baseman with a broken ankle in an exhibition in Los Angeles uses a cane after shedding his crutches He told Manager Bill Killefer he wants to accompany the team in uniform and join the cast on the trip
Sharkey and Maloney inked contracts for a heavyweight bout in Boston. The signing confirms a one round showdown with Maloney slated to face Sharkey at the Braves event venue.
In a field events meet between schools held yesterday, Audubon athletes led the competition with strong performances. An afternoon program featured high school track events, highlighting Audubon participants and their notable finishes.
Henry L. Farrell reports that American Olympic managers and coaches urged improved unit travel, closer housing, predeparture planning, and year ahead appointments for next Paris Games. They recommended separate unit management for track and field, boxing, swimming, fencing, and rowing, with faster transport and tighter camp proximity to the stadium. Concerns included late arrivals disturbing others, shipboard training viewed as ineffective, and committee interference cited by athletes and coaches alike.
Atlantic High school baseball eyes entry to the state tourney at Ames on the 11th and 16th of this month. They are drawn to face Massena, former state champions, in an elimination game with the winner advancing to the tournament. Sixteen teams from across the state will compete, with the Massena game at nine AM as part of the Elliott track meet. Atlantic will also play Oakland at three PM in an exhibition game on Friday. Starr of Elliott will umpire the Massena game.
The New York Athletic Commission suspended veteran boxer Rocky Kansas for sixty days after a foul on Sid Terris in the fifth round of their ten round match in Buffalo on April 27. The ruling followed the semi weekly meeting held yesterday.
The season began in Dubuque with Tay Malley starring as the team opened play in early 1985. The opener and league setup were noted as the event kicked off in two weeks’ time, signaling the start of competitive action.
Sid Tortie the New York lightweight outpointed Johnny Dundee in a twelve round bout, the final boxing event at Madison Square Garden. Over 13 000 fans watched the aging arena host its last card as workers began demolishing the current building after Joe Humphreys gave a farewell eulogy.
Lincoln May 6 Release of Art Raansen veteran pitcher of the Lincoln Western league club to the Oklahoma City club of that league was announced here yesterday. At the same time the local club announced the acquisition of Steve Moody pitcher of the San Francisco club of the Pacific Coast league.
Entries from Nebraska and neighboring states are expected to participate in the Midwestern Swimming meet here Saturday. Women swimmers from the region will compete under the auspices of Nicholad Senn Hospital.
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