Langford Versus Johnson Foes Set for World Fight
Sam Langford and John Arthur Johnson remain bitter rivals as talks of a $20000 side bet fight surface. Langford’s manager Joe Woodman says Johnson must post $20000 to have the bout in New York, with Johnson signaling willingness if Langford posts first. past encounters, Langford vows to chase Johnson worldwide, and a Baltimore club challenge underscores the feud.
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New York
Sam Langford
John Arthur Johnson
Joe Woodman
Langford
Johnson
Kearney
Neb
Woodman
Jeffries
John King
Boston
Langfod
Baltimore
Laneford
Garment Workers Strike Declared by Union
In New York on July 7 a strike by over 50 000 women in the International Ladies Garment Workers Union was declared by the committee of 45. The walkout starts at 2 PM and demands union recognition shorter hours higher pay and improved conditions. Employers reportedly plan to move work to Cleveland and Chicago, with possible citywide strikes in response.
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Uniter Press
New York
Ladies’ Garment Workers
Committee of 45
Cleveland
Chicago
Judge Quinn fixes court start at 7 30 each day
The police court will open at 7 30 every morning starting Thursday with 8 30 notations dropping for attorneys and interested parties. A Whitman Barnes Co picnic near Mayers Lake resumes this Saturday drawing about 1 000 attendees.
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Quinn
Mayers Lake
Whitman-Barnes Company
Akron
Interesting CTs on a commercial bank growth and deposits
The report notes a large number of depositors and members praising the bank as a safe place to keep money. Officials are pleased as the bank grows showing over 250000.00 in funds and broad community support for the institution.
Nap lineup reshuffled for Wednesday clash with Chicago
Manager Jim altered the Nap lineup for the Wednesday game against Chicago. Harry Niles led the batting order with Graney in center and second at bat. Turner and Larry followed. Krueger in left. Joe Birmingham will miss a week after a badly twisted right ankle sliding into third in Detroit Tuesday.
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Nap
Chicago
Harry Niles
Graney
Turner
Larry
Krueger
Joe Birmingham
Detroit
Suspicious Work Causes Changes at Canton Driving Park Meet
Judges Ackerson Baird and East ordered driver changes after the 2:18 trot heat. Buck Athol driven by Shay won in straight heats amid rivals removed for alleged driving faults. Findlay Boy won the 2:15 Pace heats as rain shortened the program with three regular races planned for Thursday.
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Minerva
Baird
Wooster
Massillon
Canton Driving Park Association
Buck Athol
Shay
Athol
Blum
Abraims
Calhoun
Dovell
Monte Wilkes
Ralph C. Conley
Burton
Garey Walters
Allie Walters
Frank Green
Frank Stapf
Wampum
Locust Boy
W DD
Ernest
Kamms
Quake Felt Near Iceland Shakes Cleveland Area
United Press reports a large quake recorded by Father Odenbach at St. Ignatius College in Cleveland. The event began at 10 55 18 and peaked at 10 58 and ended at 11 21 Cleveland time with a vertical shock of six millimeters, likened to Iceland’s quake of the prior year.
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United Press
Cleveland
Father Odenbach
St. Ignatius College
Iceland
Atlantic
Those Pies of Boyhood and Electric Bitters Ad
An old advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a tonic for digestion and overall vigor. It claims boyhood appetite returns, urging readers to buy at C. K. Hug Drug Co.
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Dr. King
C. K. Hug Drug Co
Youngstown Yanks Edge Canton In Second Clash
Youngstown failed to sweep the series as Canton beat them 7 to 6 after a tense battle. Mansfield Akron and Youngstown won, narrowing the gap. Conway's left field catch saved a threat, and Houser exited for Meyer. The game featured rapid shifts from strong to slumping play and a crowd-pleasing exchange of scoring.
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Youngstown
Steelmen
Eustace
Erie
Mansfield
Akron
Eome
Conway
J. Dawson
Houser
Meyer
Dan Hinton
Moyer
Hampe
Stromlin
Hartwell
Bonnin
Crane
Decker
Lambrecht
Collins
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Hamper
Strom
O Brien
Tothmel
Ohio and Penn Two City Baseball Results
Wednesday results list Canton over Youngstown 7 to 6 and Erie over Mansfield 14 to 7. Akron defeated New Castle 6 to 2, McKeesport beat Akron 6 to 1, and Liverpool won 7 to 1 at Washington. Also noting Washington has never beaten Jack Quinn, the Yankee pitcher.
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Youngstown
Akron
New Cas
Mansfield
Baet
Liverpool
Erie
Meherport
McKeesport
New Castle
Washington
Jack Quinn
Yankee
Pet
East Liverpool
New Castle Eevee
Mansfield Seenee
Ton
Youngstown Ao
Cubs Use Kling Arm in Double Play Shift
The Cubs unveil a new defensive play where Johnny Kling covers home on a long fly to third base while Johnny Evers or Joe Tinker cover home, using Kling’s faster arm to deliver a quick return. The infield shifts occur instantly as the ball is hit.
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Cubs
Johnny Kling
Johnny Evers
Joe Tinker
Kling
Evers
Tinker
Negro not inferior says Prof Hamilton on race progress
Prof Hamilton of the University of California told Northwestern University summer school audiences that the negro is not inferior to whites. He cited the Jeffries Johnson fight as proof and urged that blacks are tanned Caucasians. He predicted extinction of the black race in America within 300 years due to climate and intermarriage.
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Chicago
Hamilton
University of California
Northwestern University
America
Canton Outing Club Prepares For Summer Trip To Oxford
Members vote to depart Canton Friday July 29 for three weeks under canvas in Oxford Michigan. Secretary to finalize Detroit and Oxford supply orders. pack July 17 and ship freight. Books group meet Saturday at 11 45 to catch the 12 o clock car to Wilmot for an afternoon game with Cy Henry pitching. manager seeks Sunday opponent. Call Stark M56 for games.
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Canton Outing Club
Canton
Oxford
Mich
Detroit
Wilmot
Cy Henry
Stark
Earl Liverpool Pitcher Kruger and Hin ton Suspended
Pitcher Kruger and catcher Hin ton of the Earl Liverpool team have been suspended indefinitely for separate violations during play. The suspensions halt both players from all team activities pending further disciplinary action.
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Kruger
Hinton
Earl Liverpool
Grizzly Bear Retires Jeff to Quiet Ranch Life
San Francisco July 7 James J Jeffries plans to disappear into an alfalfa ranch near Los Angeles within 24 hours and leave boxing behind. He will avoid visitors and may react violently if Reno fight is mentioned, signaling an end to his public boxing career.
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James J. Jeffries
Los Angeles
Jeffries
Dirner
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Rush Cutter’s Bay
Australia
Reno
Negro preacher predicts national reaction to Johnson fight
J Milton Waldron pastor of Shiloh Baptist warns Sunday sermon will shake the nation. He says Johnson winning may end prize fighting, criticizes press sensationalism, and opposes fight pictures in theaters citing harm to children and racial tensions. Waldron plans to protest if Johnson barred from city stages.
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United Press
Washington
J. Milton Waldron
Shiloh
Johnson
John L. Sullivan
Texas League Pennant Rails With Tight Race
The Texas league pursues a tight pennant race as Houston and Fort Worth share first at .551, just 51 games ahead of Oklahoma City in seventh at .500. Leaders trail by three wins and four losses from the bottom team, while Waco is out of contention after 18 wins in 50 losses. seven other clubs remain in the running.
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Forth
Oklahoma City
Waco
National Baseball Scores From Brooklyn Philadelphia Game
National league games reported include Brooklyn at Philadelphia with a 2 run margin, New York at Boston ending 8 to 3 for New York in the 14th inning, Chicago 2 Pittsburg 3, and Brooklyn 11 Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 1 St Louis 0 in various innings.
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Lynch
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Chicago
Pittsburg
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W. L. Pet
St Louis
Wednesday Baseball Scores From Chicago to Detroit
Wednesday results show Cleveland edge Chicago 5 to 4 while Boston defeated New York 3 to 2 in the opener. In the second game Boston won 5 to 3 over New York. Philadelphia beat Washington 8 to 2 and St. Louis defeated Detroit 7 to 4.
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New Berlin Candies Seeks 16 or 17 Year Old Canton Teams
The New Berlin Candies seek game dates with Canton based 16 or 17 year old teams. They want contact from the Lim ericks or Pirates and request replies to Harry Sells in New Berlin.
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Canton
Pirates
Harry Sells
Phillies Earn Badge as Worst NL Kickers in Umpire Eye
Umpires rate the Philadelphia Phillies as the worst kickers in the National League, citing frequent misplays and erratic deliveries that undermine team defense and fielding performance.
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Secret pact between Japan and Russia on Manchuria
Washington experts search for proof of a secret agreement between Japan and Russia to carve Manchuria, as a railroad accord hints at reduced competition. A new alignment may shake Britain and threaten U S interests while Britain’s stance shifts toward Russia and Japan in a volatile eastern diplomacy.
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Washington
Japan
Manchuria
United States
Jchuria
China
M Churia
Great Britain
Brit
Rus
Germ
France
Orient
Russia
Great Bain
Building Permits Issued For Several Dwellings In City
City Clerk B F Faust lists permits issued as laws for dwellings on Bluff street Hurford street and W field avenue. Amelia E Ream seeks a frame dwelling valued at 12 dollars Lo Glaser files a frame dwelling on Hurford street while Mary A Kreighbaum plans a frame dwelling at 2323 W field avenue valued at 2200 dollars.
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Amelia E. Ream
Louisy
Bluff Street
Glaser
Hurford St
Hurford
Str
Field Avenue
Mary A. Kreighbaum
London aviator White begins Farman flight to Bournemouth
Graham White, top rival of Paulhan in London to Manchester, starts from Crystal Palace at 2 45 pm aiming to fly 105 miles to Bournemouth without a stop. He is listed to participate in an aviation meeting at Bournemouth.
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London
Graham White
Paulhan
Mchester
Crystal Palace
Bournemouth
White
Bournemou
CASCARETS Advertisement Claims Quick Relief
An old ad praises CASCARETS as a cure for constipation and “stoppage,” claiming the product cleanses the system and restores brain action. It urges readers to try a week’s treatment, noting CASCARETS as the biggest seller in the world with a box available at all druggists.
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Cascarets
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