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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1927
Page
17
Public notice announces a foreclosure proceeding in Mararee County Chancery Court. Joseph BB Opener and his wife are named defendants with the property at stake described by street and lot details, following standard court process and sale timelines.
The Special Master will sell lands described as more or less forty acres in Manatee County Florida at the courthouse in Bradenton to the highest and best bidder for cash. The sale, announced by Warfield and the Development Department of the Seaboard Sea, aims to satisfy outstanding costs and fees from a decree. The event will occur on the sixth day of May, ann. dom. The purchasers must cover all costs and the master's fees.
The Seaboard Air Line announces scholarships for state boys and girls clubs to attend the International Live Exposition in Chicago. Winners from each state will be selected and hosted by Seaboard officials, with details to be coordinated with state leaders.
Wladek Zbyszko scored a 32 minute 36 second fall over Joe Stecher in Atlanta last night but was checked for brain concussion after landing headfirst outside the ring. Stecher claimed the world wrestling title but payment to participants was withheld by the Atlanta boxing commission until Zbyszko’s injury status is clarified.
In Tampa on May 27 Jean Mangoet of France and Bobby Marriott of Baltimore clash in a ten round rematch at Benjamin field. Marriott earned a decision last Friday night in their previous meeting. The bout headlines the card to settle a heated dispute fans sparked. Ben Ray versus Henry Dewanker starts the show with two more preliminaries and a battle royal completing the program.
In the Pacific Coast League Los Angeles defeated Portland 7 1, Oakland beat Hood 6 4, Sacramento topped Missions 12 4 with games extended. Cotton States League saw Hattiesburg 2 Laurel 3 and Jackson 2 Monroe 1 while Meridian 4 Gulfport 3 in 13 innings. Piedmont League results include High Point 6 Rocky Mount 22 and Durham 10 1 Salisbury 22 8 plus Wington Salem Raleigh 41.
Today’s slate features St. Tampa in the Florida State League and Cleveland at St. Louis, Washington at New York, Chicago at Detroit, and Philadelphia at Boston in the American and National Leagues.
National League games listed include St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Chicago, Boston at Philadelphia, and two New York teams at Brooklyn. The brief slate highlights divisional rivalries and cross city clashes across the circuit.
Eastern grid teams are ranked with group allocations and fee limits for officials. College assignments and lots for services were decided. Chicago majors progress include a 9 to 7 win with a ninth inning rally, while Cantwell loses after eleven straight wins as Savannah tightens the Southeastern League race. Albany rallies from seven down to win 11 to 7.
Three fires occupied Bradenton fire crews around noon. The worst blaze destroyed the Jiffy Toast Sandwich Shop behind the Bradenton Bank and Trust Building on Tenth Street. Fire officials attributed the startup to sparks from a nearby laundry or a cigarette from an upper floor. Hose lines, chemicals, and water were used as crews responded quickly. A second fire near 12:29 tackled woods near West Bradenton, followed by another at 12:45.
Readers are informed that Florida poppies will be sold locally as part of the Poppy Day drive. The notice highlights large quantities and the fundraising aim, with details to follow on upcoming distribution and sale locations.
Four Foxes stole five bases off Donda and Largo as 18 hits, four more than the Lions, powered a 7 to 2 victory. Columbus base runners thrived at Wil St. Augustine catcher’s expense with multiple well placed hits and aggressive baserunning.
A tense scene in Atlanta as a fist fight erupts involving a woman in the stands during the first inning. The incident did not derail the Crackers who powered to a 15 to 2 victory over Atlanta with little resistance from the spectators.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania May 27 forty five men narrowly avoid death when a second accident rocks Woodward mine shaft number three of Glen Alden Coal. The night rescue gang had left workings five minutes earlier after a five man squeeze search. Two more bodies were recovered last night as a search continued for five missing workers.
The Florida American Legion opens a memorial poppy sale in Florida with veterans from Lake City making the flowers. Proceeds aim to exceed last year as 35 to 40 girls enlist for the local drive and a prize goes to the top fundraiser.
The bill seeks to leave Okeechobee Martin and St Lucie counties in the twenty first circuit. The Senate opened with a slate of local bills passed on waiver for rules as the day’s session began.
Parker today issued an order forbidding sale of livestock owned by refugees except through authorized marketing agencies and stopping profiteering. He ordered two refugees hired by labor agencies unless Red Cross approval is given to the employment, to prevent displacement of farm workers in debt to planters from fleeing inundated areas.
Summer weight union suits in Bal Briggan size 28 to 32 for boys aged 6 to 12 years priced at 48 cents. Also cotton flannel longies dress pants in green and tans regularly 2 dollars.00.
A wide range of colors and styles now on sale at reduced prices former selling at 4.50 each. Choice includes many options for this season. Limited supply.
A dollar seller in most stores markets the Lullwater shirt described as heavy chambray with two pockets triple stitched and full cut, presented as the best shirt.
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