242nd Artillery Reaches Training Camp in Downpour
Fisher's Island August 14 The 242nd Coast Artillery Corps from Bridgeport arrived aboard the United States Army mine planter Absalom Baird at 4 30 this afternoon after an unsettled sea voyage. Despite heavy rain the 325 men and 25 officers marched ashore in formation to begin a brief training period including infantry drills and unit specifics. The camp hosts the 111th Coast Artillery from Boston and will organize the grounds, stations, and a schedule of drills, classes, and sports starting Tuesday morning.
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United States Army
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Boston
Weenorrow
Freight Traffic Breaks Records on Class One Lines
Washington August 14 The greatest freight traffic on record for class one railroads was reported by the Bureau of Railway Economics for the first six months ending June 30. The railroads moved 283 795 000 net ton miles of freight, up 3 percent from the previous year, with the eastern district up 3.5 percent. June figures show a drop of zero percent versus June last year.
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Associated Press
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Victim of gasoline fire fights for life
Norwalk August 14 By Special agents Paul Huzina of Edgewood avenue South we walk fights for life at Norwalk hospital. He was brought here Friday night suffering severe burns after gasoline on his clothes caught fire when he lighted a match. Two small children in the yard screamed and Mrs Huzina beat out the flames. Hospital doctors say his condition is grave and they would not be surprised if he died.
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Walker Boxes Referees Bouts On Berengaria
On the Berengaria aboard the 5 S Walker boxed and refereed bouts amid a seagoing boxing session. Mayor James J Walker, traveling with Mrs. Walker, served as a principal figure in the proceedings and demonstrated refereeing skill after subduing an instructor in a solar plexus blow that nearly toppled him.
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Associated Press
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New York
Man Dies in Alleyway Following Drunken State
Seymour avenue officers responded to a call about a man sleeping in an alley. Michael Pmegain, 43, was found dead. Medical Examiner Water Lyonne ruled death due to cerebral hemorrhage from excessive alcohol consumption. Regalia was married with children.
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Seymour Fvenut
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Waterjan Lyonne
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Woman Grants Hole-in-One at Brooklawn Club
Mrs E Patterson of a restricted Brooklawn Country Club hole in one on the 117 yard par three fifth hole yesterday. She played in a foursome with her husband a GE vice president and Mr and Mrs David Hays. The feat marks a historic first for the clubs all male enclave. Paul Haviland also made a hole in one on the same hole Wednesday afternoon.
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Greenfield Delivers 4-0 Shutout of Brooklyn Robins
In Brooklyn New York on August 14 the Brooklyn Robins suffered their tenth shutout loss of the season as Kent Greenfield pitched the Braves to a 4 0 victory. Fournier Welsh and Hogan homered and Fournier also hit a drive over the right field wall after Andy High doubled. The rain delay shortened the double bill but Greenfield kept the Robins scoreless on four singles.
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Candidates for Davis Cup team to have tryouts
New York August 14. Five contenders named by the United States Lawn Tennis Association will contest for the fourth Davis Cup spot in a three day trial at the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills. Lott Hunter Doeg Hennessy White eye match ups as Tilden Johnston Williams lead the eastern and western teams with the final make up listed.
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Gorman Sails to Meet Harry Persson Soon
Bud Gorman, heavyweight boxer and former sparring partner of Gene Tunney, sailed for Stockholm yesterday for a bout September 18 with Swedish champion Harry Persson. Gorman previously defeated Persson on a fifth round foul in New York last November.
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Crowds, Cash and Gridiron Dreams Split in Sportlight
Grantland Rice surveys records and hype around attendance feats from the London Derby to U.S. arenas, naming Rickard and Dempsey events, then shifts to college football and golf notes. He notes Bergman joining Minnesota, Frosty Peters at Illinois, and Armours vast golfing range as he eyes the PGA title.
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Chicago
American poloists defeat picked team in rainy Port Washington
In a drenched Port Washington match on August 14, American poloists routed a three army officers plus Captain J. P. Dening of the British squad 16 to 5. Milburn, Hitchcock, and the new forward combination led a strong charge as the Americans pressed the pace despite mud.
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Peter Rodes
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Baron Rothschild's Horse Is Victorious
In Deauville France on August 14 Baron Edmund De Rothschild's Vitimid won the Jacques Lema role stake of 100000 francs. Henry Count's Pedant finished second and Baron De Rothschild's Tra desman took third over 1600 meters. Ogden MHl's Loat Priend won the 26000 francs stake De La Tougues with Emile Marchand's Abdel Krim runner up and 8. J. Angues' Nenchucha in third.
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White Eagles Tie for League Lead After Win Over Rosebuds
The White Eagles defeated the league leading Bokol Rosebuds 5 to 2 at Beaside Park to pull even atop the Senior City standings. Both teams now stand at 1 win and 3 losses. Johnny August yielded four runs in the fifth inning, despite allowing only two hits.
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Frankie Genaro to Seek Title in World Flyweight
Frankie Genaro former world flyweight champion plans to regain the title with Joe Jacobs as manager. Jacobs will seek NYS boxing commission recognition of Genaro as world flyweight champion after reports Fidel La Barba vacated the belt. Genaro may also claim the bantamweight crown and a potential elimination tourney is proposed. His next bout is a ten round match against Frankie Garcia in Utica on August 23.
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Jumbo Chocorow Indian Hercules Dies at 62
Arle Yuma August 14 The famed Chocopaw wrestler known as Jumbo died yesterday after a life of circus exhibitions and European tours. Ancient rites of the tribe were invoked at his funeral and the body was cremated at the Indian settlement.
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Stamford Man Held After Bridgeport Car Collision
Carl Siefert of Stamford was arrested yesterday charged with intoxicated driving after a car he drove with eight others hit Harold H. Hammond’s vehicle in Bridgeport. Hammond’s car went down an embankment but no injuries were reported. Siefert bonded at 250 for a hearing tomorrow as Mr and Mrs Hammond, returning home on Churchill Road, were nearly involved as the Other car veered off Long Ridge Road to avoid the crash.
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White Sox End Losing Streak with 7 3 Win Over Indians
Chicago snapped its skid by defeating Cleveland 7 to 3. Shaute held the White Sox to one hit through five innings before tiring. Neil, a former Indian, cleared the bases with a double in the sixth as Cleveland's costly errors helped seal the loss.
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Baseball box score summary
Chicago and Cleveland players carried out a low scoring game with seven runs in total. Base hits credited to New and Summa while Berg and Harlapp drove in runs via sacrifices. Defensive plays included double plays by Kamm Ward and Sheely along with L Sewell and Fonseca to Burns. Shaute allowed six hits in five and one third innings and took the loss as Blankenship Grant Brown and Shaute handled pitching duties. Umpires Nal Lin and Dineen oversaw the contest lasting one hour and thirty eight minutes.
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Clovers and Eagles Secure Victory in AUB Showdown
The Clovers and the Eagles triumphed in a decisive matchup at Auburn University. Strong performances from key players propelled both teams to comfortable wins, highlighting their offensive efficiency and defensive discipline throughout the game.
Man Arrested for Drunkenness Wanders Streets In Gaiters
Manuel Raymond, forty five, of Toomer at 2 Calhoun avenue, was arrested at the corner of Benham and Park avenues last night after a citizen reported a naked man roaming. Wet and waving at passing cars, he claimed someone chased him from a house but gave no details. Bonds set at 100. he remained at the third precinct awaiting arraignment in city court.
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Portugal Rebels Banished to Olear Colony
Lisbon reports that the cabinet decided to deport 11 individuals tied to Friday's coup attempt aimed at toppling the government and placing Naval Commander Filomeno Da Camara in power. A warship will sail Camara and others to Cape Verde as Moraes Sarmento, who led the demand for resignations, is cashiered.
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Fear of Uprising Forced Oath Upon De Valera
Dr Joseph C. Tynan of Boston urged that De Valera took the oath of allegiance to the English king out of need not choice. He called Cosgrave’s Free State government harsh and warned revolution if the oath failed. Tynan predicted De Valera would seek to unseat Cosgrave and then gain power.
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