Riverside Park opens as Dallas bases perfect new Giants squad
World of Sport reports Dallas opening day at Riverside Park to launch the 1920 baseball season. Grand Chancellor A. S. Willis throws the first ball with Dr. R. T. Hamilton catching as the Dallas Black Giants face the Panthers in a crowded, gala event. Manager Sloan and Captain Jerry Williams praise the club's prospects for a strong season.
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Dallas
Riverside Park
Willis
Grand Lodge Colored Knights of Pythias
R. T. Hamilton
Dallas Black Core
Panthers
Miller Avenue
Trinity Height
Kinsp
Black Giants
Teanager Sloan
Jerry Williams
New York City
St. Christopher Club
St. Philip's
Quinn Boys Triumphant Over Waco Black Navigators
Paul Quinn's Anderson pitched shutout innings and hitters Kelley and Sheppard led a 10 to 2 win over the Waco Black Navigators in Waco Texas. The game featured a homer by Kelley and solid defense as Quinn improves with a large home crowd expected Friday.
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Waco
Texas
Anderson
Paul Quinn
Bo” Kelley
Garrison Street
Samuel Huston College
Long
Austiners
Seunean
Sedberry
Sanders
Hayes
Fields
Miner
Gonger
As Deve
Williams
Holliday
Clark
Manning
Ginn
Harria
Scott
Waco Naviga
Kelley
Navigators
Maney
Sheppard
Congetter
Arms
Hase
Kirk
Der son Nine Defeats Carys Outlaws 9 to 3 in Henderson Texas
Local softball results show Henderson, Texas, on May 4 with Ders on Nine defeating Carys Outlaws by 9 to 3. Manager John Beal touts the club as East Texas top team as plans for a strong season unfold amid regional athletic chatter.
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Henderson
Texas
Cary’s Outlaws
John Beal
East
Texas Colored League Meeting Sets Dallas Session
The Texas Colored League called a meeting in Dallas on Monday May 8 1922 to transact league business. Dallas and San Antonio form a corporation to build baseball plants while Fort Worth Beaumont and Houston bolster their parks amid a shift toward a prosperous season. Lineups include Galveston Black Sand Crabs and San Antonio Black Branchs with players named Sims Pope and Furnis among others.
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Texas Colored League
Dallas
Texas
Wells
San Antonio
H. E McCoy
West End
Galveston
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Mexia
Houston
Sims
Smith
Jenking
Davis
Pope
Herdon
Fair
Bell
Giles
Frazier
Edwards
Elilvin
Don
Son Goodrich
Furnis
Person
Pardee
Raymond
Reed
Welch
Hazel
Has
New Orleans bids for Texas Colored league berth
President Wells announced on Tuesday that New Orleans is bidding strongly for a place in the Texas Colored league aided by a $40,000 syndicate from Cressent City. The chances look favorable for admission as games set for Riverside Park draw hungry fans and veteran players prepare for a fierce clash with Umpire Taylor officiating.
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Wells
New Orleans
Texas Colored League
Cressent City
Riverside Park
Taylor
British promoters plan Dempsey Wills title bout
London May 4 report from Preston News Service says English promoter George MacDonall and Dia Dollings aim to lure Jack Dempsey to London to box Harry Wills this summer. Dempsey has not signed for a European bout but would meet Carpentier or other European challengers. whispers claim Dempsey fears Wills or draws color lines.
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Preston News Service
London
Harry Wilsons
Jack Dempsey
New York City
George MacDonall
Dia Dollings
New York
Dempsey
Europe
Carpentier
Wills
Priscilla Art Club Holds Profitable April Meeting
The Priscilla Art Club met at Mrs. L. J. Jones’s home on Loumna street Friday April 6 with a large turnout. Members answered roll call with vacations and yard fares then conducted a busy art session. Two new members joined, Mrs. Irene Wright and Mrs. P Walton. Hostess served a tea course. Next meeting planned at Mrs Green’s home on Betterton Circle. Mrs E B Williams president. Mrs B E Travenio reporter.
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L. J. Jones
Loumna Street
Ager Rice Intiaet
Irene Wright
P. Walton
Green
Horth ‘Betterton Circle
E. B. Williams
B. E. Travenio
D. H. Harper
Hallsville Street
Anita Noble
O. H. Harper
Elmira Noble
Married Ladies Pharley Club Meeting Highlights Distress Aid
The Married Ladies Pharley Club No 1 formed in 1900 met on Friday April 21 1922 with president Worthington on San Jacinto Street. Members aided distress cases and enjoyed the evening. Carnation Charity Club gathered at Mrs Caddell 3020 Flora Street with 21 present and donated 9.50 to Needy. Next meeting May 19 at Mrs Clemmons Washington Avenue.
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Pharley
Worthington
San Jacinto Street
Carnation Charity Club
Local Woman Club Meetings Highlight April To May Events
The article lists several women’s clubs meeting in April and May including the Saturday Morning Progressive Club and L. L. 8 Club. Members at homes on Meyers street and Fags street discuss sewing art work and social gatherings with planned events such as a Poverty Ball at the Roller Rink and a future May meeting at Mrs. Vance’s home.
Queen City Neil Rose Social Club Meeting Report
The Queen City Neil Rose Social Club met Friday evening April 28 with Mrs Laura Larkins. Attendees shared Bible quotations and prayers as minutes were read. A by laws committee was formed with Mrs Thompson Mrs Laura Larkins and Mrs M B Hayden. A program for May 26 was planned. Visitors Mrs Aram Banks and Mrs Josephine Mitchell attended. The next meeting is May 12 with Mrs L C Odam.
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Queen City
Neil Rose Social Club
Laura Larkins
Atlanta
Thompson
M. B. Hayden
Royal Art Club and Diamond Charity notes
The Royal Art Club met with Miss B A Jorden on a Thursday in late April for a social afternoon closing the sewing season with an exhibit. Next meeting with Miss Sammie Jones. The Diamond Charity Club met at 422 Caddo Street with Mrs B L Lane as hostess. Members discussed Psalm lessons and announced prize results from an April 21 style show. New members Ms L B Rice and Mrs R Bolden attended. Donations totaled $5.09. receipts were $37.25. Next gathering with Mrs L Stewart Holland at 2416 Colby Street.
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Royal Art Club
B. A. Jorden
Sammie Jones
Tena Jorden
G. Neal
Diamond Charity Club
Caddo Street
B. L. Lane
L. B. Rice
R. Bolden
L. Stewart Holland
Colby Street
L. B. Watson
A. D. Verchers
Flood Losses Hit West Dallas Residents
The West Dallas flood caused extensive losses among Colored families in Oak Cliff and West Dallas. Hundreds fled for safety leaving homes and belongings behind as waters ravaged property, with prior reports noting broader calamities.
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Oak Cliff
Dallas
Atton
Dallas flood victims told relief channels failed
The piece describes Black Dallas residents seeking aid after flood damage, noting many charities would help if informed. Churches and lay leaders stood ready, but victims were not reported to authorities. relief efforts eventually reached some, with calls for information and health remedies included. Mes Annee B. Wright, Box 672, Lview, Texan.
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Lin
Dallas
B. Wright
L View
Texan
Dallas Delegation Heads to M E General Conference
A large group of Dallas women from the Colored M E church left Monday evening by the Texas and Pacific for St Louis to attend the General Conference. The Dallas special carried E N Wyatt Laura Johns William Tinsley A B Daugherty Mittle Howard and Rev A F Johnson among others as the conference opened on Wednesday and is expected to last eight days or more.
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Dallas
Diet Episcopal Church
Texas and Pacific Railroad
St.Louis
M. E. Church
E. N. Wyatt
Caddo
Laura Johns
Jullett
William
Cochran
Henry Tinsley
Bolbre
A. B. Daugherty
Hugo
Mit
Local Skin Care Ad Sparks Confusing Product Claims
An OCR fragment advertises skin and scalp remedies including Mine, Garrett's Wondert TM 1 Face Cream, Vanishing Cream, Massage and Powder. It mentions live agents, air goods, and a contact line in 2012 Wattse Dalles Texas with unclear claims about halr growth and silky fluffy effects.
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Garrett's Wondert
Forman
Watt
Dalles
Texas
Howard University School of Medicine Expands Preventive Training
A university physician stressed that modern medical education favors preventive care over curative treatment. He noted Howard University School of Medicine makes public health a major focus in current and future medical training.
Man recalls ear-cutting mob attack no force to eat ear
In a letter to Roscoe Dunjee J Smither Man denies being forced to eat his ear after it was cut off by Klux mobsters saying he would have died rather than submit to such acts He thanks Dunjee for denouncing the mob and vows to uphold his race and faith amid threats and hostility in Oklahoma City Tulsa and surrounding areas.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Roscoe Dunjee
The
Black Dispatch
J. Smither- Man
Saya
Tulsa
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Royal Giants
Brooklyn
Nat. C. Strong
Richmond Hill Hill Grounds
Basketbal
Newark N. J
Dunbar Physical Culture Club
Titan Atheletic Club
Wheatland
Lincoln University
Simm‘s
Fomer Howard University
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New York Tennis Association
Colored League Meeting
Outlook
Uy Priscilla
Cluh
Hugh Banka
Meyers Street
Clarena Young
I. B. Runnells
Secy
Ss. W. W. Sewing Club
Star Willing Workers Sewing
Www
ART Club
Miss Rainey
Moten
Pinkard
Miss Broomfield
Vance
Kyles
the Lovelight Social Club
Lucile Bivens
Fags Street
Mra
Bernice Brown
Blanche Grissom
Clard Street
Patrick McGilton
Priscilla Art Club
Lewis
J. H. Dodd
A. B. Thomas
TRE Royal Art Club
West Dallas
United States
Bennoy Motion Pictures Corporation
About & Pictures
Wyg
Brenkoy Motio
Che Corporation
Main Street
Exas
Chares
Celpt
Yn Mall
Hair Growe
Overton Hygienic CO Sy TT
Tra Rees
Neale Hygien Kota
Tion
DR. Link
Ervay St
Dallas, Texne
Cae
Cea
Agionic Fashion Institute
Instantaneo
AONE
Laing
Mmne
Viola Locket
Fairmount Alley
R. E. Gilton
A. m
Res
Gilvton
Th and Calhoun Sts
Ft. Worth
Miss Thomas
Dallasites
M. BE
General Conferen
Garrett
Hal
Mamie Smith
Okeh Records
ST. Louis Music CO
Arkansas
St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo
KLAR
Winterman
Mme. A. M. Smyth
N. Geary
Oklahoma
Ty, Otte
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