Latonia tale of skating and betting saga told by Reynolds
In New York AP sports roundup Reynolds recalls a Latonia race where three jockeys skated in riding boots and the straps held for one rider. John W Gates allegedly placed a record bet on Sysonby at Brighton Beach in 1905, winning $82,000 while losing $12,000 elsewhere. He hints at more unfinished reminiscences from travels including the 1914 World Tour with the White Sox and Giants.
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Latonia
Ted Sloan
John W. Gales
Sysonby
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Syson
Mr. Gates
Ambrose Clark
Australia
White Sox
Giants
Johnny” McGraw
Dodgers Stop Pirates 4 1 In Idle Week
Dodgers beat Pirates 4 1 behind Fred Fitzsimmons who held Pittsburgh to seven hits. Gustine led the Bucs with four hits including a triple. Dodgers moved within a game of NL leader Cardinals as leagues stage a light “ligot” schedule amid idle clubs and scattered single games through the week.
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Associated Press Sports Worldhr
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siGani
Brocklyn Dodgers
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Pirates
Fred Fitzsimmons
Fittsburgh
Bucca Meer
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Washington
Stahldreher to Coach All Stars for Tilt With Pros
Chicago reporting Charles Chamberlain states Harry Stahldreher will lead All-Stars against professionals in a charity game at Dyche Stadium Evanston on Aug 25. Northwestern and Wisconsin figures help assemble a strong collegiate group to face a robust pro squad, with proceeds supporting the Chicago Service Men's Center.
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Office On Defense Transportation
Chicago Service Men's Center
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Villanova
Wisconsin
Badger
Ames
Reynolds Recalls a Skater's Long, Varied Life on Ice
Reynolds watches ice skaters and recalls Evelyn Chand Le a 75 year old skater with gray hair who tutored circus troupes and held roles from jockey to speed skater, hockey player, and even personal betting commissioner for John W. Gates. He praises the skater's memory and scrapbook collection, noting a career spanning 1905 to present.
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Iceland Ik
Evelyn Chandle
John W. Bete-Million
Anna
Bivins Favored In Bout With Marshall
Cleveland AP Jimmy Bivins defends his duration light heavyweight title in a 1st era bout with Lloyd Marshall at Lakefront Stadium. 20 000 fans pay 72 000 dollars to witness the outdoor clash. Bivins is rated a top contender for Gus Lesnevich 175 pound title and hasn t lost since 1942. Marshall, a Cleveland native like Bivins, has fought mainly on the West Coast and is projected as the underdog.
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Jimmy Bivins
Lloyd Marshall
California
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Lakefront
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Atkins
National Boxing Association
Coast
Gus Lesnevich
Billy Score
Joe Muscato
Dusky
Marshall
Bus Of Selectees Upsets Three Hurt
A bus carrying 29 Clay County selectees to Fort McClean left a 12 foot embankment southeast of Anniston Alabama injuring three occupants. Rob ert Gravett Lon Dick and Newman Davidson were treated at Garner Hospital. The remaining 28 proceeded to Fort McClean for induction. Patrolmen cited a left front wheel detachment as cause.
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Clay County
Alabama
Fort McClean
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Garner Hospital
Robert Gravett
Lon Dick
Newman Davidson
Looping Volf Faces Cripples as Lookouts Lead
Engels Chattanooga tall has two spark plugs missing and a third failing as Lookouts surge to second place in the Southern Association. Gilberto Torres, a Cuban slugger, breaks a finger while fielding in the nightcap, a blow ahead of a key series with the Birmingham Barons. Multiple Chattanooga pitchers hurt this week, including Hardin Cathey and Buck Jacobs. Nashville Vols ride a six game win streak into a four game lead over Carrolton? era standings.
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Ine Engel
Chattanooga
Southern Association
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Ehunker
Engel
New Orleans
Torres
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Birmingham Barons
Hardin Cathey
Bucky Jacobs
Memphis
Crurenes
BRE Nation
Nashville
Vols
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Florence Plans Rat Control Meeting Next Tuesday
Florence will host an intensive rat-control program meeting next Tuesday after two typhus fever cases and one death were reported. The State Health Department announced the event, with support from the Chamber of Commerce and civic leaders. Dr J A Keller and Dr A J Perolio will join as speakers, along with the state typhus control director. The Kanant note appears in the report as an unrelated detail.
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Trill
Nm Mann
Florence
State Health Department
Chamber of Commerce and
J. A. Keller
Florence State Teachers College
A. J. Perolio
Health Department
Sympathy and Accuracy Key Words In Casualty Branch
The casualty branch handles death and injury notices for soldiers. Workers verify reports from front lines and forward them to the War Department in Washington. The process emphasizes personal attention to each case with careful verification and documentation.
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Cherkied
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Aoxantivr Ulio
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Standings and schedule notes from Southern Association update
Fragmentary standings show Westerding and Rewalin tied, with Bracite and Ganien trailing. Upcoming games list Atlanta at Silyhry Hack and Memphis at Wowie, with teams and venues partially readable.
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Count Fleet May Race At Arlington
Count Fleet, a three year old colt, is set for a potential Arlington race after sustaining an injury at Belmont Park. Trainers and officials assess the severity, with hopes for a swift recovery and return to racing.
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Arlington
Pep Tangled Title Bout At Boston Stirs Debates
The dispute over the Pep Bartolo title fight in Boston heats as Mastry and others push for official recognition of the 124 pound champion. Negotiations surface over purses and challenger options, with potential delays due to weather and draft considerations.
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