Welsh White title clash looms as betting heats up
In Colorado Springs Aug 19, promoters push Freddie Welsh vs Harley White for the world lightweight crown with plans for deluxe travel packages from New York and a host of sports writers invited. Vernon promotes the bout, signaling its status as the era’s biggest event and a packed arena anticipated in the battleground.
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Red Sox Set Pace With Deep Pitching Staff
New York reports the Boston Red Sox lead the American League with a strong pitching corps. Manager Carrigan can rely on five or six dependable hurlers, boosting the team’s confidence as they swept two from the White Sox and kept the Browns in pursuit. The pace may be challenged by future performers as the season unfolds.
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Benny Kauff May Leave New York
A rumor says Bennie Kauff, tied to the federal league contract with the New York Giants for 25000, seeks a trade, preferably to Chicago. He has not hit up to expectations with McGraw and blames the manager for his slump. Cate owner Weeghman may pursue Kauff with similar purchase terms. Douglas Baird, Pirates third baseman, has a notable error free streak of over 20 games with around 100 chances handled.
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Welsh Poised for Comeback After Weight Challenge
The commissioners of weights and measures of Denver report a misread weighing 129 pounds in the eighth wonder of the sporting world. Critics labeled him welterweight as he faces a bout morning weigh in at 19h pounds, while Welsh plans a steady build up to fight at nine o clock.
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National League Baseball Scores and Batter Pairings
Baseball results from multiple NL games across Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St Louis New York and Philadelphia with details of batteries and scorers. Notable matchups include Marquard Meyers and Kantlehner Selmidt for Brooklyn and rival lineups across major clubs with final tallies and innings noted.
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Brand New Game Warden Tracks Grafter Duo
A fresh game warden, untouched by politics, pursues two men near a lonely hill after hearing shotgun reports. He stealthily tracks them to an automobile, observes the gunner fire at a black object, and learns of a potential lawbreaking plot without revealing his identity.
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The Rail Rider and The Ball Rider in a light moment
A 1900s review notes The Rail Rider as a turning point tale where fortune smiles on an engineer, and The Ball Rider as a light comedy with melodramatic touches. It cites Jim Lewis in a dismissals turning point and mentions players Tourneur and House Peters in performances.
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Nearly 750 Men Enroll for Utah Citizen Army Camp
Salt Lake City August 19 Nearly 750 men have enrolled for the citizens military training camp opening at Fort Douglas August 21 and closing September 18. Coast artillery troops from Fort Winfield Scott and Fort Worden will model the training under Major Johnston Hagood with Captain George Marshall as aide. Amusements are planned for civilian attendants, and enrollment remains open through Sunday. Transportation uniforms and rations will be paid by appropriation. attendants pay 15 dollars with 6 dollars refundable for property damage.
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Watery pimples on my face heal with Cureora treatment
The writer describes watery pimples turning into hard eruptions on the face that leave marks. They report using Cuticura Soap and Ointment trial ads and claim improvement over about a week.
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Cost of Cleanliness In Mexico Is Rising
In El Paso Mexico the price of soap will rise by one cent a pound tomorrow. Deputy collector Julio Carranza in Juarez announced orders from Luis Mesa Gutierrez Mexican director general of customs in Mexico City. The order imposes a 2 cent per kilo import tax on soap previously duty free. Government stats show 90 percent of the soap imported into Mexico comes from the United States.
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Prohibition Debate Rages as Liquor Interests Mobilize
The New York Tribune notes liquor interests fear the prohibition wave. Six states plan votes in November while pro-booze arguments flood the scene. Wary distillers worry the campaign appeals to sentiment over reason and urge serious consideration of the issue.
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Baseball Notes on Hendrix Schupp and Youthful Outfield Debuts
The column notes Claude Hendrix's improved form after waivers, praises FPerdie Schupp for payoff to McGraw, and reports Connie Mack using Maine recruit Lawry in the outfield with positive results. It also mentions Jack Graney warming at the plate and stirring the Indians pitchers, while alluding to the Sherman Co house painting ad in closing.
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Maine University
Sloan for Commissioner A Republican Nomination Ad
Political ad from John B Sloan announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county commissioner in Laramie County for a four year term subject to the August 22 1916 primary. He pledges familiarity with all classes and asks for support. Adv 22 pd.
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Hiram D. Smith Seeks Republican Nomination for Commissioner
Hiram D. Smith announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for county commissioner in Laramie County. The four year term would begin after the August 22, 1916 primary. Smith lists his home as three miles south of Hillsdale.
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Federal Land Company Fire Insurance Sale of City Property
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