Fisa Memorial and Walter Camp notes in today sport section
Warne, eight wrestling champion Stanis Zbysuko to wrestle in Philadelphia in April to settle affairs. Olympic walker Ugo Prigério and runner Willie Plant join Paavo Nurmi in Boston before tours in Canada. Lew Punseen, ex Reds infielder, signed by Phillies. Walter Camp memorial plans launched by Walter Powell to honor the football pioneer. Ralph Greenleaf returns to form in billiards as Taberski fights to defend title. Meadvills High School and Uniontown entries feature in scholastic events with coaches eyeing 1929-20 season.
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Ugo Prigério
Willie Plant
Walter Camp
Walter Powel
Football Ceach
Powell
Football Rules Committee
National Rallegiate Association
Collapse of Weser Pontoon Boat Causes Drownings
Report from Berlin states a pontoon bridge on the Weser River in Westalia collapsed under a crowded crowd including women and children. Rescue efforts saved several, but at least fourteen believed dead with hopes fading for more casualties as authorities assess the scene.
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United Prest Berlin
Weser
Westalia
Giil
Owen
Big fishing contest prizes offered by Downey's Drug Store
Downey's Drug Store in New York promotes a major trout and bass fishing contest with total awards of 183.00 dollars. Winners include Brook trout and Brown trout categories with Shakespeare gear as prizes, plus rules covering eligibility, entry, and weigh in at the store.
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Downey Drug Store
Aviag
New York
Downey's
Shakespeare
Slattery Wins Technical Knockout in Boston Bout
Buffalo middleweight Jimmy Slattery scored a technical knockout over Augie Ratner of New York early in the second round of a ten round bout in Boston. Slattery forced Ratner to cover in round one and opened a sustained attack in round two, sending Ratner down after a flurry of blows. Ratner's corner threw in the towel as Slattery carried him to his corner for revival. Slattery weighed 14 1/2 and Ratner 16 2.
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Boston
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Augie Ratner
New York
Ratner
Slattery
Blattery
Glattery
Keystones Booster Game Promises Strong Crowd in Corry
A large crowd is expected at Wednesday night’s booster game featuring the Keystones and Mohicans in Corry. The Keys, improved by two weeks of hard workouts, will face the Mohicans and St Edward’s Cadets in a double bill at the State Armory, with proceeds helping to offset a deficit. Regular admission is fifty cents, and local fans are urged to support the team while watching an enhanced Keystones lineup. Frank Gilson has purchased land on West Pleasant Street to construct an auto body shop with future garage apartments.
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State Armory
Canny
Oil City
Keystones
Mohcans
St Edward's
Mohicans
Corry
Keys
Exie County Electric
Oilers
Ffs Ste
Smoot
Gibbons Tunney Fight Set Early June In New York
United Press reports talks for a Gibbons versus Tunney heavyweight title bout in June at a Polo Grounds venue, with promoter DeForest and Addie Kane negotiating weight and date. Wills negotiations collapsed over money, while Gibbons seeks high gate share and three percent of receipts.
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Kane
Gibbons
Polo Grounds
New York
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
Gene ‘Tunney
Polo Granumery Athletic Club
Jimmy Deftorest
Addie Kane Woll
Tlay
Mose
Turikey
Gibbins
New York Giants
Giants
Yankees
Hary Wills
Dempsey
Wills
Paddy Mullins
Milk Fund
DeForest
Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief Says Local Farmer
A Spoon resident, B Li Spoon, reports backache and night urination due to weak kidneys. After using Doan's Pills, he says his condition improved and his life returned to normal. The ad urges readers to buy Doan's Pills, priced five cents, from local dealers.
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Bright
B. Li
Spoon
Spring Creek
Doan
Dean
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Nikadya
Deranged woman shoots family in Somerville New Jersey
Mrs Catherine Sheridan killed her 17 year old daughter Helen and mortally wounds her 11 year old son James before seriously injuring herself in a failed suicide attempt in Somerville New Jersey. Two officers and a physician were slightly injured when their overturned car skidded on a slick roadway while responding to the scene.
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Somerville
N. J
Catherine Sheridan
Helen
James
Sheridan Home
Keystones Set To Face Erie County Electrics In Big Pr imary
The Keystones, defending champions, travel to Erie on April 6 to clash with the Erie County Electrics for the primary title. Managers Smith and Young concluded arrangements yesterday. The Keys hope to learn from a recent Cambridge defeat as they prepare with improved teamwork and fast breaks. An expected large crowd will travel from Cambridge to support the Keys in the deciding game.
One Killed in New York Narcotic Raid
In New York a man was shot and killed during a narcotics raid at Morningside Park. Eight alleged drug offenders were arrested after officers encountered resistance as Salvatore Gort allegedly attempted to stab them with a knife. An officer fired during the confrontation as narcotics were recovered nearby.
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United Press
Qnea
Marcode
Morningside Park
Salvatore Gort
Conti
Fou Ak
Vic Aldridge Still Hold Out From Pirates
Los Angeles report says Vic Aldridge, star pitcher for the Pirates, has not signed and remains dissatisfied with terms. The story notes lingering friction with manager and club, with others in the league reacting to the holdout as teams prepare for spring training.
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Pirates
Los Angeles
Ring
Mason
Vic ‘Aldrida
Stila
Ove
Mugager
Ste Pitt
Tie Et Moncel
Hs Tempermental Star
the Phaver
Los Angeles Cin
Birmingham
AlaBurly
Grimes
Brookdury
Wenning
Gowily Huld
Hayle Géwals
New York Giants
Mijor Logue
Enligt
Tate
Waa
Baduy
Gelants
Winbisere Senators
Bradenton
Flathyy Phillies
Tay
Scranton Welter Willie Harman Stops Padgett in Shamokin
Scranton welter Willie Harman defeated Cowboy Padgett in Shamokin, Pa. A later card in Shamokin featured Shamokin bout results and a tight draw near Williamsport. Duane Beanery of Philadelphia won a second decision over Tammy Noble Englund.
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Scranton
Willie
Harman
York
Cowboy Padgett
Shamokin
Avi
Fate Sirmél
Ory
Willinesport
Fenigraw
Duane Beanery
Philadelphia
Tammy Noble Englund
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Ewig
Lew Punseen
Incinnat Reds
Philadelphia National Llague
Etter
Tonseca
Walter Kimmick
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Oi City
Venango County ‘Baseball League
Oi Well Supply Company
Ralph Greenleaf
Becaue
Chicago
Rudolph
Frank Taberski
Meadvills High
Gisewhite
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Avil
Teachers’ College
Ebgh School of
Walter Pawst
House of David
Jt Smith Western Association
Cil
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Wone
Art Swarts
Far Sport
Cally 5
Swartz Auto Products Company
Falo. Express
K. O
Frank Gilson Tias
West Pleasant Street
Gerry
Scott
Bottestowne
Bloomfield
Erie
Loegel
Erie County Electrics
Primory Court
Nestor
Smith
Tee Trice
Young
Regatines
Kees
Cambridge’ Court
Electrics
Keystines
Mit
Eric Hie
Cambridge Spruge
Jin
Rie Tate
Starr Granite & Marble Works
East
Washington Treet
Oorry, PA
Peptona
Condra Pharmacy
Tras
Penn'a
Gowdy
Senators
Fort Benning
Fonseca
Phillies
United Predh
Yanlerey
Sanford
Superior Dry Cig. Co
Cohen Block Bell
Tic City Market
J. C. Phelps
Prop. Bell
Oil City Trust Company
Oi City, Px
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Sherwin Williams
Clymer Lumber Company
Clymer
Clymer, N.Y
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