Terris Beats Dundee in Last Madison Square Garden Fight
Sid Terris, New York lightweight, defeats Johnny Dundee in a 12 round decision at the final Madison Square Garden bout. The arena prepares to raze the old theater as 12,000 spectators witness Terris’ tactical speed and Dundee’s aggressive counterattacks. Joe Humphreys delivers a eulogy and demolition crews move in after the bout.
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Zbyscko Seeks Truth On Age Amid Wrestling Fame
In Chicago May 5 the wrestler Zbyscko Zbyxeko claims he is 45, while reports have varied from 32 to 58. Fans and reporters question his true age as he gains national fame, with some veterans declaring him older than he seems. Alaska gold yield reported at 328 million dollars.
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Big) Munn
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Ward Wins Close A Game From Dunbar
Ward edged Dunbar 2 to 1 in a sharp baseball matchup. Ward scored in the fifth and sixth innings, Conley limited Ward to two runs while Pallard allowed only one, as both teams played errorless ball. Dunbar’s lone run came in the eighth inning.
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Cornerstone of High School to Be Laid May 22
Plans are set for the cornerstone ceremony of the new Bird High School on Lee Street, to begin Friday afternoon May 22 at 2. The program, led by S R Weber, includes a band, prayers, orations, and addresses by Mayor Wertz and Superintendent HM Weber, with Masons conducting the cornerstone laying.
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Soman
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Senators Face Greenbrier In Annual Baseball Battle
Watt Powell and the Charleston Senators head to Lewisburg to meet the Greenbrier Military School cadets in a long awaited spring clash. Expects heavy hitting from Kenny and Heatwale as Lewisburg braces for a big turnout and the event is described as a historic annual contest. The Senators plan a quick return to prepare for Sunday’s game with Gay-Monitor. A Japanese invention creates earthquake like motions to test construction.
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Gay-Monitor
Fragmented 1910s sports musings and boxing lament
A garbled historical sports column mixes reminiscences of baseball legends, boxing matchups, and team loyalties. It references Paul Berlinbach, Michael McTigue, Stribling, Delaney, and Dolin, with stray notes on Red Sox, Braves, and university football prospects.
Red Men and Pocahontas Society Convene in Huntington May
Members of the Improved Order of Red Men and the Degree of Pocahontas of West Virginia will meet in Huntington on May 12 for the annual convention of the joint councils of the five orders. The great council of the United States will install officers in the West Virginia council at the convention.
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Order of Red Men
Pocahontas
Order of West Virginia
Murvey v. Burtueli
Great Council
United States
Nurmi suspension debated amid protracted probe
Milwaukee report cites a U S A O Y executive stating Paavo Nurmi and Hugo Quist were paid $255.35 for recent expenses, while conflicting claims of a $1700 appearance fee surface. The note says Nurmi may be barred from competition if advance demands are not fulfilled before an upcoming Drake meet in Boston.
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Maranville Leaves Crutches At Home
Chicago May Walter reports Maranville, star Cubs second baseman, left crutches behind due to ankle injury from an exhibition game in Los Angeles. He hopes to join the team east in uniform, but officials plan another examination before departure.
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Coach Declared Suicide in Tech Coach Death Case
May 6. A verdict of death by own action was returned by the savers jury investigating Fay W Wood of Georgia Tech. The coach was found dead and arrangements for burial will be made in Syracuse. International League results include Buffalo Newark 4 1, Toronto 1, Baltimore Rochester 0. City Syracuse, wet grounds.
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Fred Staunton Buys Famous Baby June Speed Boat
Fred Staunton returns from Buffalo with the Baby June, a famed speed boat. The 27 by 0.9 foot craft carries a 200 horsepower Peerless engine aiming for 43 mph and is bound for Charleston in two weeks. The boat, raced against Gar Wood last year, proves a top class performance.
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Charleston
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