Boxing Roundup Fights Across Cities End in Decisions
In New York and Newark bouts, several 12 round decisions occurred as Worchester defeated an unnamed opponent, Ray Pledges claimed victory in six rounds, Abe Goldstein won unofficially over Buck Josephs, and Morrie Schlaifer edged Irish Pat Doyle. A 10 round draw matched Lew Goldberg with an opponent. in Columbus Harry Greb beat Billy Britten in 12 rounds while Sid Conn defeated Jack Hagley in six.
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Pold
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Ray Pledges
Athinta
Newark
Abe Goldstein
Buck Josephs
Jersey City
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Morrie Schlaifer
Omaha
Pat Doyle
New
Zbyszko Retains World Title With Two Falls Over Davis
Stanislaus Zbyszko, aged champion, retained the world heavyweight wrestling crown by winning two straight falls over Dick Davis of Texas in St Louis. The bout concluded last night, confirming his hold on the title amid veteran dominance.
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Farm Loans At 5 Percent From Wood and Savery
Local lender Wood and Savery of Atlantic Iowa announces farm loans at five percent interest. Apply in person or contact the firm for terms and conditions.
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Yankee Dynasty Pennant Winning About To End
New York May 7 The Yankees appear slipping toward decline as Ev erett Scott misses lineup for first time since 1916 ending a 1 027 game streak. Pitchers struggle and aging stars dim while Ruth’s return cannot fully restore strength. The team faces choice of inexperienced shortstop or veteran slow defender as doubts grow about manager Huggins and future pennant hopes.
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Villa Smashes Car In Accident In Manila
Dona Rita, mother in law of Pancho Villa, flyweight boxing champion, lies in hospital with severe breast and head wounds after Villa rammed his new car into a cement bridge while speeding, despite avoiding injury himself. It is Villa's fourth motor accident since arriving from New York.
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Pleasant relief claim for neuritis emollient
A short ad describes a penetrating emollient offering quick relief from neuritis and joint pain. It claims instant skin absorption, targeting the seat of trouble, and mentions widespread use for stiff joints backache and sore throat.
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Wills versus Weinert fight eyed as risky career move
Henry L. Farrell notes boxing critics doubt Harry Wills should face Charley Weinert at the Polo Grounds on June 19 for a 1000 purse. A bad showing could ruin Wills' chances for big matches, with past rejections to face top rivals highlighting concern over his confidence and willingness to gamble for a title shot.
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Ames High School Baseball Tourney Picks 16 Teams
Iowa State college has selected 16 high school teams for the fifth annual Ames tournament on May 15 and 16. Invites go to Mitchellville Cherokee Dunkerton Glenwood Lyons Lake View Mapleton Maxwell Valley Junction Plymouth Stokewood Clearfield Atlantic Mansena Beaver Pilot Mound Central City Gro Mantain with games drawn next week and Veishea festivities overlapping. Local schools from various regions are invited if they post strong records, reducing elimination rounds and ensuring fastball clashes.
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News-Telegraph
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Dunkerton
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Atlantic Fans Rally to Toast Elliott Trip Friday
Local ball followers vow to accompany the Atlantic high school team to Elliott Friday for the Massena game. If Atlantic wins both Massena and Oakland, they earn a claim to southwestern Iowa honors and a shot at Ames state meet May 15 and 16. Booster leader Crowley Cole calls a Friday holiday. Lake plans a 150 mile drive to support the team with Camblin at captain and Hoffman Nowlin Hanson in the lineup.
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Massena
Oakland
Iowa
Masséna
Ames
Crowley Cole
Jim
Lake
Plang
Camblin
Coleg
Hoffman
Nowlin
Alvin Hanson
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Greb Wins Easily Over Billy Britten in Columbus
Pittsburgh middleweight champion Harry Greb defeated Billy Britten in an open air tournament opener in Columbus Ohio on May 7. Greb attacked only briefly, finding Britten groggy in the seventh round before securing a clear decision.
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Ohio
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Pittsburgh
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Britten
Atlantic Track Squad Prepares for Elliott Relays at Stuart Drake
The Atlantic high track squad is set for the Elliott relays with two prior meets this season. At Stuart they placed second in the fourth heat of the one mile relay and first in the broad jump. Drake relays saw the relay team finish third in the second heat. Local records include Zach's 10 yard dash in 10.2 seconds and Hoffman’s 20 feet 8 inch broad jump despite poor weather. Hoffman will miss some events due to a baseball game morning duties. Atlantic baseball two games at the meet impact entry into the state tourney. A large local crowd plans to attend both track and exhibition games.
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Los Angeles Bid For 1926 Olympic Games Considered
Paris dispatches report Los Angeles may renew its Olympic bid after the Dutch parliament refused a 1,000,000 florin appropriation for the waves by 48 to 36. The Hague communications noted the potential revival of the bid as a possibility amid political hesitation.
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