West Point and Annapolis May Resume Gridiron Rivalry
Washington report says talks between Secretary Good and Secretary Adams aim to end the two year suspension of athletic relations between West Point and Annapolis. Both schedules run for three more years, so a fall game would not be in the regular slate. Congress members urged resumption and Good seeks data from War Department staff.
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Kred knocks out Johnson in first round at Maple Leaf Stadium
In Toronto 9000 fans watched Cuban Krey Choco nicknamed Necro flash a swift KO of Jack Johnson of Toronto in two minutes 47 seconds of a ten round bout. The Cuban weighed 122 pounds to Johnson’s 126. A New Yorker, Andy Divedi, defeated Buck McTierman on a foul in a separate Pittsburgh bout in the welterweight division.
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Buck) McTierman
Britton Wins 10 Round Decision Over Pollock in Chicago
In Chicago on June 24 Jack Britton former world welterweight champion won a 10 round decision over Patsy Pollock of Winnipeg Canada. Britton fought at 159 pounds using a sharp left jab to keep Pollock off balance while his right hand saw little action.
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Pete Barnum's Condition Deteriorates After Steel Plant Burn
Baltimore June 24 The condition of Robert Pete Barnum former Parkersburg high school and West Virginia university star is described as not very satisfactory. He was severely burned after falling into a molten metal vat at Bethlehem Steel Barrows Point plant and pulled out by coworkers. He remained in Maryland General Hospital in serious condition with little improvement since admission.
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Pete) Barnum
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TILDEN AND PALS WIN IN ENGLAND
Wimbledon coverage notes American players advancing past the first round led by Bill Tilden who defeated H V Dillon of Ireland. Wilmer Allison, Francis Hunter, George Lott, John Hennessey, Wilbur Coen, Johnny Van Ryn also win to join Tilden in the second round amid strong British commentary.
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South Africa
Hon Cooper
Great Britain
Opening night races at Fort Miami track postponed
Toledo Ohio June 24 heavy rains delayed the grand circuit meeting at Fort Miami track on opening night.
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Chicago Cubs edge Pirates in tight series finale
Cubs win 4 3 over the Pirates with home runs from Culver Wilson and Hornsby. Ervin Brame two runs for Pittsburgh, Waner and Traynor also present as the Pirates briefly lead in the fifth. Brame earns the win for Chicago as the game ends in 1 hour 46 minutes. Brooklyn defeats the Giants 5 to 2 in New York.
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BC Stops Headache and Quiet Nerves
An old ad touts BC as a fast remedy for headaches and neuralgic pain. It claims three minute relief with five active ingredients and guaranteed safety with no depressant effects. The blurb promotes purchase from any druggist for a ten cent package.
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Seovar
Old Man Durr's Baseball Guesses Across Leagues
The column presents Old Man Durr’s picks across American and National Leagues with Detroit favored to beat Chicago and Detroit pitcher Victor Sorrel helping the Tigers. Other urged outcomes include St Louis over Cleveland and New York over Washington in AL and Philadelphia over Boston with New York over Brooklyn and Pittsburgh over Cincinnati in NL.
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Broklyn Pittsburch
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Baseball game brief with pitching decision and umpires
Mays had no hit as a passed ball played a key role. O Farl relieved, Clark earned the win while Tulbbell took the loss. Umpires were Kiem McLavebkin and Hart. Time of game was 1 hour 55 minutes.
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Rain Halts Braves Phillies Series Opener in Boston
Rain halted the first game of the series in Boston in the third inning with the Braves leading the Phillies 2 to 1. Officials postponed the game.
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Braves
Phillies
Tunney Rebuffs Marriage Claim and Reveals Hush Payments
Former heavyweight champion James J. Tunney testifies in a breach of promise suit brought by Katherine King Fogarty that he paid her over 35000 to relinquish any claims, not that he proposed marriage. He cites waivers signed by Fogarty on the eve of key fights as a business precaution to protect his prestige and gate receipts.
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Conn
James J
Gene) Tunney
Katherine King Fogarty
Fort Worth
Texas
New York City
Billy Gibson
Mitt Gilmore Returns From Starring Season With Thundering Herd
Millard Gilmore a Bluefield youth at Marshall College made a strong third base chase for the Thundering Herd this spring. He played regular for the Huntington nine which won the state championship and beat Notre Dame in two straight at South Bend. Mitt seeks a berth in the county league.
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Marshall College
Mitt
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Game at Weller Field Featuring Wesleyans and WV College
The Weiuefield Wesleyans meet West Virginia Business College this afternoon at Weller Field. The game is scheduled to start at 3 30 o clock.
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Weiuefield Wesleyans
West Virginia Business College
Fourth of July Shoot Planned by Bluefield Gun Club
Bluefield Gun club officers plan a big Fourth of July shoot inviting trapshooters from surrounding clubs. The annual event is among two major club occasions each year along with the handicap championship. Season averages will be compiled and published before the shoot.
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Bluefield Gun Club
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