Today in Sport highlights from local and national events
A jumbled set of sports notes covers tennis with American and Chinese players eyeing the U S title chase, hockey with the U S team triumphing 7 3 over France in an exhibition, and boxing in Buffalo. Also reported are Merchants vs Jiggs O'Dell praise, preparations for Red Sox camp, and college basketball results from Oil City to Meadville, plus billiards and a Ford game recap.
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Prise
Merchants
Jiggs O'Dell
Robert Thorne
Gonshy
Grove City College
Butler
Horne
Grave City
O'Dell
George Steck
Oil City
Blix
PLANNEW DAY ORGANIZATION PLANNEW DAY ORGANIZATION
A new organization to replace the AntiSatoon Dengue is planned, with morale boosted by imprisonment of former Superintendent William H. Anfe cited by Rey Dir Finks. Tdleman and Dietrich, figures in prohibition circles, say 70 percent support forming the group to carry on anti-gambling work amid a looming political shift.
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United Pros
New York
William H. An Fe
Rey Dir Finks
Tdleman
Yosmaynew
Public slow in extending aid to Olympic team
United Press report from New York on February 11 states the American committee struggles to raise 350000 for Paris Games. Funds cover travel and accommodations, with current contributions far short of needed. General Allen says Washington showed interest but requires immediate private donations and subcommittee efforts nationwide to meet the shipping deadline for the S S America.
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United Prom
New York
Congress
Paris
Washington
War Department
Allen
Shipping Board
S. S. America
Tony
Reinstatement of Paddock Seen After AAU Talk
United Press reports Boston on February 11 that lifting Charley Paddock's AAU suspension seems certain after talks between Paddock and AAU president William Prout. Prout entertained Paddock at his home, and they discussed arranging a settlement. A public statement was expected soon.
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Boston
Mass
Charley Paddock
Paddock
William = Prot
AA. U
Proust
Prout
Nameless Five May Quit Game Warne
Warren Feb 11 The second game of the Nameless Five Sheffield basketball series will be played on the M C A court Wednesday night as they seek revenge for a defeat by the Sheffielders. Attendance at Nameless Five games has been well below expectations. Doc Richards warned that if crowds do not improve he may be forced to curtail or drop remaining games.
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Warren
Focalyill
Sheffielders
Jess
Doc’ Richards
Girl in Erie County Jail Attempts Self Harm
Erie county reports Florence Chespots attempted suicide by iodine at county prison. Three other inmates heard her scream as she drank poison, revival followed, authorities note the incident amid confinement in the women’s ward.
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Self
Erie CO
Erie
Florence
Buffalo
Dulce
Guardsmen Meet Tanners In Volleyball Tonight
Guardsmen prepare for a volleyball doubleheader against the league leading Taxinety squad with seven o'clock start. The evening also features Armory boxing bouts and earlier matches include Gorey Jamestown and Railing teams, with Guignon Ajax contests closing the night.
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Cortspany
Susan
Gorey-Jamestown Nd
Kurtz
Ajax
Ing
New Clues Probed in Movie Star Slaying Case
New York detectives pursue three or more conspirators in the murder of socialite and pianist Lawson. A prior entry attempt used fake deliveries of liquor. visitors disrupted the scene, and an unknown man warned of worse liquor. Police traced visitors to Lawson’s apartment and noted her rides in an olive tinted Pierce Arrow with a liveried chauffeur.
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Giyt Irland
J Lawson
Expressien
Derwetver
Jin
Works
Lawson
Arrow
International League meets fashion gossip spring of 1924
New York February 11 clubs owners of the International League meet to set the 1924 schedule and discuss routine matters. A draft talk surfaces as possible future policy allowing players from minor leagues to join if subject to draft. Some clubs tie their stance to acquiring major league players now sent to the American Association and other leagues.
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International League
United Prose
New York
Johnny Conway Toole
Jeaptic
Auveiation
Pas Sabe Gearee
Sheffield 5 Trims Legion in hard fought clash
Sheffield Big Five defeated the Jamestown American Legion basketball team 30 to 21 on a Saturday night. Cederlof starred with lockdown defense and four field goals while Sackett led the visitors with four baskets. Also an underlined sale and help wanted notice appear in the page.
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Sheffield
Sheffield Big Bive
American Legion
Jamestown
Cederlof
Sackett
Eye wash claims and lumber ad mix reads oddly
An odd OCR fragment touts camphor and herbal eye wash benefits for strained eyes and advertises lumber for hardwood blocks, oak timbers and white pine from SHREINER LUMBER CO in Pittsburgh. The text shows mispunctuated phrases and misread trademarks, mixing medical remedy with a separate timber trade offer.
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Hy Shreiner Lumberco
Pittsburgh
Fashion Advice on Figure Flattery and Hem Lines
A fashion expert lectures on tailoring and dress length, noting height from ground and hem to flatter different figures. The audience discusses fabrics, vertical stripes, and the balance between trend and personal type as they consider gowns and wardrobe choices.
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