Magee 120000 Francs Bet Tied to Reds Boxers Probe
In Cincinnati on June 8 James Costello testifies Magee and Hal Chase bet against the Reds with two checks for 500 each. Magee allegedly claimed a pitcher could be fixed and the Reds won the game. Magee later stopped payment on his check while Chase’s cleared. Paris reports a 20000 franc gift to train French amateur boxers for Antwerp, prompting renewed funding optimism.
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International Horse Show Revived in London at Olympia
London June 9 after a six year lapse the International Horse show will be revived at Olympia beginning June 16. The program is extended with many new features and total prizes amounting to 50000 dollars. Royal patronage previously supported the event, and this year's exhibition aims to attract foreign owners of high class thoroughbreds and show horses.
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Olympia
Lyric Theatre
Famous Players Co
New York
54 Medal Play For Next Season In Eastern Women’s Championship
The women's eastern golf championship will be a 54 medal play event next season instead of 26 holes. Philadelphia June 9. This rule change follows the 1920 title won by Mrs Ronald H Barlow of Philadelphia after a meeting here last night.
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Boston
Ronald H. Barlow
Kumagae and Hunter Reach Semi in NY Doubles
The Eastern New York State doubles tournament at Amackassin Country Club withdrew the default against Ichiya Kumagae and Francis T. Hunter and set Ingo Hartmann and Fred Letson to meet them. Kumagae and Hunter won 6 2 6 2, advancing to face James D. Ewing and H. Newbery in the semifinal with Frederick C. Anderson and Ben Letson awaiting the final.
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Hunter
James D. Ewing
H. Newbery
Frederick C. Anderson
Ben Letson
Resolute Wins Big Margin In Yacht Race
Newport R I June 9 The third race between Americas Cup candidates Resolute and Vanitie ended as a drifting contest with Resolute finishing shortly before 5 o clock, more than half an hour ahead of Vanitie. The Herreshoff sloop gained speed on the long 30 mile course aided by shifting northeast winds.
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Vanitle
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Barry Aims to Regain Sculling Laurels in Australia
London reports Ernest Barry the former world sculling champion plans to race Alfred Felton of Australia on the Parramatta river late August for the world title. He travels with Newcastle trainer Robert McAlpine and will set up training headquarters near George Town on the river. The piece also notes fashion details about undergarments and outer garments with crepe de chine and accordion pleating.
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Alfred Felton
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Felton
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Tiz Foot Relief Ad Claim Promises Quick Comfort
In an old advertisement style pitch the copy urges using "Tiz" to ease corns callouses and bunions. It promotes instant relief for aching feet after soaking with "Tis" and claims "Tix" draws out poisonous exudations causing swelling and odor. It ends urging readers to buy a box at drug stores or department stores for instant relief.
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Theaters Polls Feature West Side Shows and Stars
A bustling listings page highlights New York stage and cinema offerings. Winter Garden Girls with Laurel Lee and Elsie Ferguson headline, with the Glockers, Kelly and Drake, Sennett farces, and Dorothy Gish in a morality-rich film. Also previews Plaza and West End bills, with On With the Dance and Desert Gold drawing crowds and Lew Cody in The Butterfly Man upcoming.
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Winter Garden
Laurel Lee
Eisie Ferguson
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Arthur Pinero
Elsie Ferguson
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Pathe Newy
Mack Sennett
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Mary Ellen
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May Re elect Captain O Connell at Harvard
Cambridge Massachusetts June announcement indicates Captain Dennis O Connell will return to college next year as a junior with war service credit. A crack mile runner, he sprained an ankle several months ago and may have finished his degree this year.
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Mass
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Harvard University
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French boxers arrive on Rochambeau ship
Andre Brazi, 13 pounder, and Mar seiles Clerc, 130 pounds, arrived yesterday on the Rochambeau of the French line. Criqui, French bantam, plans to come here in September. Another Rochambean passenger was August Gaethoff, Belgian bicyclist and aviator.
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Bridgeport Teachers Lose State Bonus Amid Funds Shortage
Bridgeport educators face losing the $87 state bonus as unappropriated city revenues fall short. Subcommittee members John A. Leverty and Harry E. Husted report the $87 was to be drawn from a $300 teacher raise, with the rest as the real increase. They fear future legislature funds may differ.
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John A. Leverty
Harry E. Husted
William B. Seeley
Leverty
Dr G Hunt Wilber Chiropractor Ad
A small classified ad lists Dr G Hunt Wilber as a chiropractor at 107 11 Meigs Blog with phone Nobie 429 for appointments and inquiries.
Damaged Window Repair Process Outlined by Nation’s Business
The article explains a step by step procedure for repairing a damaged window. It involves certifying the facts with the engineering bureau of the workers' council, obtaining a countersigned certificate, a district glazier’s cost estimate, and a ticket documenting findings. The central glazier’s office issues a labor card used to pay and complete the pane replacement by district glazier workmen. The note mentions deaf readers and hints at tips being withheld.
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