Bowlers Ready for Corry Sweepstakes at Recreation Alleys
Manager Pappas plans a major Corry bowling sweepstakes at East Main street Recreation Alleys. Entrants pay 1 dollar for a chance at first and second prizes with six alleys rotating play. Entries due by Saturday night to secure scheduling and early next week games. Further details to follow as plans are finalized.
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Corry
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Baseball Pioneer Comiskey Shapes Early Game Styles
A retrospective on Charles Comiskey’s influence in early baseball, detailing his versatile playing and managerial career with Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Chicago, and his role in building the White Sox era. It notes his long tenure, the Comiskey Park era, and fan predictions for fall pennant races including strategic views on the Pirates and Yankees.
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Jack Lords
Charles Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
Milwaukee
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St. Louis Browns
American Association
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Cincinnati
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Capital Game Postponed by Rain in Washington
Walter Johnson's debates and team manager delayed a day as the Senators and the Athletics postponed a game here due to 20 hours of rain. President Hoover and cabinet members were expected to attend the belated opener tomorrow.
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Walter Johnson
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New Records At Montreal World Dash Marks
In Montreal on April 16 Myrtle Cook captained the Canadian women to a new world record in the dash with six seconds, beating the old mark by 1.5 seconds. Percy Williams matched the men’s 60-yard sprint world record in five seconds five fifths. Phil Bawards of New York University won the 600-yard run in 1725 3-5, while Jimmy Ball of Winnipeg won the 300-yard dash in 24.2.
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Amsterdam
Hudkins Wins Open Air Boxing Bout at Wrigley Field
In Los Angeles on April 16 Ace Huckins of Nebraska defeated Armand Emanuel, a San Francisco law student, in a ten round heavyweight match. Hudlkins weighed 188 pounds to Emanuel’s 176, dominating the last nine rounds with a fast power attack. Over 15,000 fans attended the first open air boxing event of the season, with receipts around 157,000.
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Los Angeles
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Nebraska
Armand Emanuel
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Wrigley Field
Emanuel
Hugkins
Hudlkins
Pirates Seek Vail Picinich in Cincinnati Open
Cincinnati April 16 Governor Jooper opens the day’s action as the St Louis Cardinals visit the Reds. Cincinnati reports a healthy squad with few early season injuries. Pirates president Dreyfuss chased Reds catcher Val Picinich but failed to land him before game time.
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Ohio
Alceady
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Cincinnati Reds
Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Pirates
Val Pieinich
Reds
Huldens
Rain Threatens to Mar Major League Openers Today
Rain threatened in four of eight openings and could force postponements across the major leagues. Yankees were set to raise pennants in New York as Ruth and Koenig drew attention, while Hoover planned to throw the first ball. Giants faced the Phillies in Philadelphia. Cubs hosted the Pirates as Hornsby joined Chicago.
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Marke Koenie
Leo Byioetier
Babe Ruth
Claire Hodg
Washington
Hoover
Athletics
Washington Senatorrs
Detroit Pipers
Cleveland Indians
Babe Ruth Engagement Fails. Ruth and Mrs Ruth Denied
In New York at Yankee Stadium Babe Ruth and Ruth’s fiancée Ruth’s blonde appearance stirred crowds as clerks closed licenses. Ruth, 28, and the former Char Morrill, daughter of an Athens lawyer, were near marriage when proceedings stalled.
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Favored Over U S Flyweight at Paris Velodrome Meet
Spidier Pladaer of Wimme is listed as a favorite over the U S flyweight competitor in a Paris Velodrome event. Both riders show form in endurance trials as tactical pace tests unfold.
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Ube Jocutt
Li Rounels
Loughran May Fight for Jack Dempsey Promotion
Sy United Press reports in New York on April 16 that Joe Smith, manager of light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia, met with Jack Dempsey who is engaged in fight promotion with Humbert J. Fugazy as a partner.
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New York
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Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
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New Yorke
Today 0
Jack Dempsey
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Ban Cura Ointment touted for skin relief and cleansing
An aggressive advertisement promotes Ban Cura Ointment for burns, scalds, cuts, itching, and various skin ailments. It claims rapid relief, a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied from one jar, and suggests purchasing other Thompson Medical Co products for shampooing and purities. The copy mixes promises of medical benefits with enrollment of a political buyout remark.
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Opening games postponed in Philadelphia and New York
Opening National League game between Phillies and Giants postponed due to rain in Philadelphia. A separate Yankees versus Red Sox opener was also postponed by rain in New York, delaying start of the season.
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High Nine to Invade Warren on Wednesday
Weather delays push Warren baseball schedule with Leidig's Warren squad visiting for a midweek game. If conditions permit, a Thursday makeup will add two contests against Sugar Grove and others, as Warren aims for a strong week of play and improved lineups.
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Lakewoot High
Unclear text fragment hints at wedding or anniversary payment plan
Fragmentary note suggests a young couple must buy something in installments and settle payments before a golden wedding anniversary. Names and precise details are garbled.
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Tillas Weis
Gavazzi Leads 50 000 as Bruins Battle Pirates Today
In Springfield Ohio, Gavazzi holds a narrow lead in the Bunion Derby as Pyle’s Bruins face the Pirates with 50,000 onlookers expected. Gardner and Salo follow in second and third, as Richmond hosts today’s tentative stage while a sheriff’s attachment halts action in Columbus.
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Sale
Quake Shakes Bulgarian Towns Across Regions
A strong earthquake rattled Bulgarian towns including Teetinpan, Marer, Zagot, and Skobelowo, forcing residents from homes. Shocks were felt widely, with reports of damaged houses and frightened inhabitants. Authorities assess injuries, structural damage, and emergency needs.
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United Press
SOTA
Savere
All Wrong to Him A Modern Trit intellectual
A fragmented note from a columnist mocks a modern thinker who claims expertise while isolating from others. It rails against lone theorists and pretentious self-proclaimed authorities without clear backing or explanation.
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Casile News
Fix Up Your Model T Ford Now
Local note urges car owners to repair and restore Model T Fords promptly. The brief stresses timely maintenance for old vehicles and preservation of classic autos, appealing to enthusiasts and owners alike.
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