Legends left by Western heroes in Deadwood
The article recalls Deadwood in South Dakota under Coolidge summering nearby. It profiles Wild Bill Hickok Calamity Jane and Deadwood Dick, noting their legacies and graves near Deadwood. It links Coolidge's appointment of F J Senn as South Dakota prohibition administrator to Deadwood’s reform era.
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Deadwood
Black Hills
South Dakota
President Coolidge
Wild Bill Hickok
Deadwood Dick
Pony Express
Calamity Jane
Lig Wild Bill
Richard Clarke
White House
Deadwood Gulch
Northern
Illinois
Jane
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyoming
Pierre
Coolidge
F. J. Senn
Senn
Woman Sets Near-Perfect 98 In Kansas Trap Meet
Me J W Phillips of Bartlesville Ohio tied for first in the singles event at the Kansas state trapshooting meet near Wichita with a near flawless 98 of 100 clay pigeons. Fred Borden, an internationally known shooter, matched the mark by hitting just one more pigeon.
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Wichita
Kas
Ilx-yard
J. W. Phillips
Bartlesville
Ohio
Firet Honore
Fred Borden
Ms. Phillips
Kerry footballers tour US bring unique style to soccer era
New York June The Kerry team touring the United States showcases a hybrid play blending baseball snap with rugby ball handling and soccer footwork. Captain Dick Fitzgerald of Killarney leads a fast, quick-thinking side aiming to spark an international competition among America Ireland and Australia.
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New York
Kerry
United States
Dick Fitegerald
Killarney
America
Ireland
Australia
Masons Hold Meeting in George Washington Cave
Masonic ceremonies were held today at George Washington Cave near Charlies Town W Va Trilluminar Lodge of Middleway led the event The Daughters of the American Revolution raised a flag at the ceremonies General Washington once held lodge at the cave Prior to 1850 Middleway lodge conducted meetings there
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Charlies Town
W. Va
George Washington Cave
Trilluminar Lodge
Middleway
General Wahington
the Cave
Middleway Lodge
Daughters of the American Revolution
Rain Stops Mid-Atlantic League Games in Delayed Schedule
All games in the Mid-Atlantic League were postponed due to rain. An unrelated note mentions Russian farmers and a superstition about beard loss affecting heaven entry, reflecting a disparate mix of topics in the page.
Dempsey Steps Up Training at Soper Ranch
Jack Dempsey is shaping up for a comeback as seven sparring partners quit claiming he is pushing them too hard. The champion, now bronzed from mountain workouts, shows improved speed and power while prepping at a $1,200 weekly expense. Dempsey will not sign a fight until he feels certain he can win.
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Soper Ranch
Cal
Jack Dempsey
Gus Wilson
Los Angeles
Dempsey
Jack
Gene Tunney
Philadelphia
Tunney
Jerry
British Golf Invaders Set Sights On United States Open
Eight leading British pros arrive in America for the United States Open bid with England mounting a concerted attack on the title. Notable players include Ted Ray George Duncan Arthur Havers Archie Compston and George Gadd along with A Boomer and Fred Robson.
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Great Britain
England
Jess Sweetser
Bobby Jones
London
George Duncan
Ted Ray
Arthur Havers
Archie Compston
Toledo
Oklahoma Capitol Remains Dome-Less in Economy Move
Oklahoma City, once lacking a dome, followed a cost driven choice after statehood. Guthrie housed the capitol initially. in 1908 it moved to Oklahoma City with offices in a school and records in a store. A 1918 bill authorized 1.5 million dollars for capitol construction.
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Statehood
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Gun Glue Holds Successful Meet
High winds and intermittent rain did not stop the Bluefield Goan club members as the third of five registered shoots proceeded with a regular weekly practice. Eighteen shooters were present at the event, six in the registered matches, with five perfect scores. Ed Olinger contributed two perfect runs and challenged the season high. A. N. Smith leads the trap record with 58 targets. Olinger trails by four after missing his fifty-fourth. Final afternoon leaders included Olinger 73, Sumpter 72, Smith 70, Abshire 69, Karnes 68. Cooper and Shelton posted 65 each. Frewen 58 and Williams 34. Calloway and Dally showed 47 and 44 on 50 targets, with Calloway scoring a perfect 25 in the first round.
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Bluefield
Trans
Ed Olinger
A. N. Smith
Olinger
Smith
Sumpter
Abshire
Karnes
Cooper
Shelton
G. Frewen
Williams
Calloway
Dally
Theest
Oxford's First Race Boat Still Exists
Oxford reports its 1829 inter varsity race boat, the first Dark Blue crew vessel, has survived. Found in an Oxford boathouse, it was taken to Perthshire, weathered a storm, and later sent back to the Oxford Rowing Club in 1913 after storage at Craiganour.
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Oxford
Fletcher Menzies
Perthshire
Lachy Rannoch
Craiganour
Nee
Osford Rowing Club
Hail the New Speed King Driver George Souders Wins Indy Classic
George Souders, a Purdue former student, drives a Deauville car to victory at the Indianapolis Speedway Memorial Day classic. He claims $20,000 top prize plus $5,100 in lap prizes, shocking experts who had given him little chance.
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George Soudere
Soudere
Purdue University
Souders
Exper
Purdue
Two South Dakota Stars Go to Navy in Fall
Sioux Falls June 4 The Navy picks two of South Dakota’s top athletes Henry Schrank halfback Columbus college Sioux Falls and Wild Bill Dunkak University of South Dakota as football stars and trackmen. LaVeragne Saunders former South Dakota captain is slated for Army as regular tackle.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
United States Naval Academy Nex
Henry Schrank
Columbus College
Wild Bill” Dunkak
University of South Dakota
Schrrank
Dunka
Tack
LaVergne Saunders
Army
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Dan Thomas
Ring Withe
Sammy Olsen
Billy Evans
Britain
George Gadd
A. Boomer
A. Whitcombe
Fred Robson
Gene Sarazen
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Oklahoma Capitol
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George Souders
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