Carpentier and Dempsey Set for Big Prospect Fight in Jersey City
A murky reminiscence of plans for a Dempsey versus Carpentier bout as promoter notes a possible second Jersey City match. The piece mentions Lew Lewis, Henny Leonard, and potential challengers while hinting at heavy public interest and large ticket prices.
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Avermen
Carpentier
York
Fur Amboltier
Dempsey Curries
Feck
Herause
Ted Lewis
Jersey City
Agen
Dampsey
Servier Hays
Britt
Patna
Lewis
Pever
Henny Leonard
Willlirge
Tony
Howser
Henny
Lawie
Watsonal League Result Brief Highlight
In yesterday's headlines from the Watsonal League, notable shifts include Reston beating Cincinnati and Philadelphia taking a close loss to Upscapa. Across the American League, St Louis edged Washington while New York West trailed late.
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National League
Hinder
Wink
St. Louis
Washington
Broad Street ad offers seduction scheme and estate notice
An antique notice appears offering misprinted recruitment for a seduction scheme with payments and terms, followed by a probate notice stating Letters Testamentary granted for the estate of a deceased person. Creditors are urged to present claims promptly. The fragment references Corry Pennsylvania and a person named Willbney.
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Erin County
Pennsylvania
Corry
Baseball notes from a lively midweek card
Scranton reports cover a chaotic baseball wrap with multiple games. The Yankees clinched a four to one win over the White Sox as Hill and Doak shared duties on the mound. The Browns upset the Wyperes, the Cubs fell to the Phillies, and Detroit stretched its lead with a big win. Also boxing notes describe Sam Benny beating Tierney and Danny Boxers scoring a knockout in the fourth.
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Cude Dowe
Ketan
Brysitya
Browns
Serittota
Detroit
Red Sox
Cubs
Phils
Hotke
Braves
Reds
Joe Sewell
ABC
Cory team opens season at Irvineton
The Cory Baseball nine prepares to start the season Sunday as Snead travels to Irvineton for a game with Cory’s five-town squad. Manager Downey assigns players for final practice tonight and tomorrow afternoon, announces gate plans, and notes a trip by auto with many city residents expected to accompany the team.
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Cory
Snead
Irvineton
Burts
New York City
Gavnies
Ing
Reneon Marsger Downey Torliy
Irevnen Pares Fe
Wilcom
Ireinetnny
Frank Delairy
Grogp
Raymond
Kennedy
Lewie Defeats Carper in Fair Bout at May Fair
May 12 at Lordon, United Press reports a boxing match where Lewie earned a victory over Carper after a toe injury halted the fight momentarily. Referee Jax Bempey deemed the final rounds largely fair though several exchanges favored Lewie, and writers noted Lewie’s late momentum while Carper pressed for opportunities.
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Lordon
Tod Lewie
Jax Bempey
Jimmy We
Joe Pliner
United
United Pressad
Chiang
Hasnie
London
Comiskey Linked In New Ball Scandal
Milwaukee May 12 A legal ad alleges Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey and players conspired with deterring rivals in 1917 1919 to throw games for money. Attorney Cannon seeks records on Wisconsin club finances and 1919 world series betting, with examination of Comiskey planned May 3.
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Comiskey
Hap Felech
Milwaukee
United Pract
Sneawer
Chicago White Sox
Hani” Felt
VON
Dy x Jury
Veght
Frank
Charles Comitey
Wiles Sox Informatin
Boethefwr
Ko’ Maanon
EU Aliidsvite
McIver
Sayine
Torbey
Conley
White Sox
Detroit Tigers
Sox
Detroit
Carman
Cannon
Clu
Wisconsin
Sony
Cominkey
Housewives Celebrate Recovery With Mayr Remedy Claim
A local housewife credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with restoring her health after 16 weeks bedridden. She says the preparation clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments. The ad promises one dose proves results and offers a money refund.
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T. C. Condra
Sunday School rally and public sale notice from 1910s era
The item describes a Sunday School rally at Methodist Church with Rev A W Wilton of Union City as principal speaker. It also advertises a public sale near Spartansbarre on May 19 with a long list of animals, farming equipment, household goods, and terms of sale requiring cash or notes backed by security.
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A.W. Wilton
Union City
Ee Evwnty Sxbibarity School
Spartansbarye
Giao Felon Cabvin
Andy
Irbeas
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Claude Memeriger
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Exorlnt
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Broad Street
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Miliee
Willbney
Pasar
Poxia Waxsraxo
Scranton
Samimy Berne
Beranton
Sidney Tiernet
Syracuse
Danny Boxers
Philadelphis
Breke” Pidher
Reading
Cith
Tomor
Carp’sk
Jack Dempsey
Santa
Frenett
Grotetson
Homer
EAGLE
Erie
Warren National Bank
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Second Streets
Warren, Pa
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Harrow
Turner
Turners
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Earl Waver
Arthur Ssten
Merit
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Oil City Trust Company
Bint
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