Hornsby Struggles In Fairly Lame Browns Run
The Browns under Hornsby suffered a poor season run with 3 wins in 21 games. Yankees beat Detroit and Boston’s Foxx hit two homers while Dimaggio showed a flawless throw to double Pete Fox, aiding the Yankees in a tight schedule. Indians win sixth straight as White Sox topple Senators 11-6. Pirates beat Giants 6-2. Cubs outslug Bees 9-8. Cardinals beat Phillies 3-2. Dodgers win 7-4 over Reds.
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Tony Lazzeri
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Bill Dickey
Pete Fox
Earl Gilbert Held Not Guilty by Squire Lucas
Earl Gilbert, former Grafton High School and Fairmont College football star, was found not guilty of assault and battery in a case brought by his wife Genevieve Reese Gilbert. Magistrate C P Lucas ruled the evidence did not show he molested her. Genevieve has filed for divorce in Taylor County circuit court.
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Grafton High School
Fairmont College
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Ote
Taylor County
Son Confers Degree In Masonry On His Father
Martinsburg May 8 A son confers the master Mason s degree upon his father in a ceremony officials say is unusual Alston W Speck presided while his father C Speck received the degree in a fraternal lodge proceeding marked by ceremony and tradition
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C. Speck
Wrestlers from Germany and Poland Triumph in Falls Match
In New Brunswick, Hans Schacht 210 of Germany beat Max Martin 215 of Ohio two falls to one. In Jersey City Ernest von Hefner 225 of Germany defeated Stanley Lee 201 of Poland two falls to one. In Washington Yvon Robert 226 of Montreal defeated Charley Strack 232 of Stillwater Oklahoma in a 28 minute bout. In Toronto Danno O Mahoney 225 of Ireland drew with Ras Steele 216 of Glendale California on an hour limit match.
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Germany
Max Martin
Ohio
Jersey City
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Stanley Lee
Poland
Washington
Yvon Robert
Montreal
Charley Strack
Stillwater
Okla
Toronto
Danno O’mahoney
Ireland
Ras Steele
Glendale
Calif
64 Remain In MIT Tourney For Olympic Boxers
In Chicago on May 8 64 boxers advance to the Olympic trial semi finals with 16 to reach Berlin. Jewish Irish American Lou Gevinson a 20 year old Treasury clerk from Washington DC dominates the opening round with two Kos decisive knockouts and 12 rounds of boxing. Detroitist Milton Shivers a Joe Louis protege knocks out Al Mann in two rounds to stay in the hunt along with Western Maryland Colleges Wom Pontecorvo who defeats Allen Walz as a National Collegiate heavyweight titleholder advances.
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Loyola University
New Orleans
American Polo Players Wary Over Cup Games
Westonbirt England May 8 America fears for Westchester Cup defense as Gerald Balding nine goals joins Britain replacing Captain H Guinness Balding longtime Rumson New Jersey resident helped Greentree win the American open and Monty Waterbury Cup last year threatening the US chances led by Tommy Hitchcock Jr who is not on this year's squad.
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America
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Tommy Hitchcock, Jr
Greentree
Canzoneri Faces McLarnin In Ten Pound Weight Clash
Tony Canzoneri and Jimmy McLarnin prepare for a high profile lightweight title bout at Madison Square Garden with Canzoneri conceding ten extra pounds to McLarnin. Crowd estimates top $80,000 as both fighters weigh in near 145 and 135 pounds respectively.
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Tony Cangoneri
Jimmy McLarnin
Madison Square
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Jimmy
Tony
Canzoneri
Barney Ross
Glover Meets Alabama Kid in Rough House Bout
Rough House Glover, colored middleweight champion, faces Alabama Kid tonight at the Fairmont Armory in a ten round main event. Glover is a 5 to 4 betting favorite. Rough House has edged Reed in four of five prior meetings and drew in the last Dayton bout. Alabama Kid is favored by local fans in the area.
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Cincinnati’s Nebolsky to Meet Smith in Semi-Final Card
Nebolsky, debuting in the neighbor city, faces Stanley Smith in six rounds after trimming Carl Turner and Jimmy Brown earlier. The undercard features Duke Huffman vs Tuffy Jones, Dolan vs Oldaker, Bilotta vs Ris Covitech, Burnsworth vs Morris, with Rex Harper refereeing and Ed Miller as third man in the main bout.
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Simon Nebolsky
Cincinnati
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Nebolsky
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Kid Lewis
Paul Oger
Bilotta
Duke Huffman
Columbus
Tuffy Jones
Portsmouth
Andy Dolan
Rivesville Flash
Young Oldaker
Tony Bilotta
Fairmont
Johnny Riscoviteh
Grant Town
Danny Burnsworth
Bobby Morris
Rex Harper
Ed Miller
Eassais Xs
Mike Jacobs to Take Hippodrome in New York City
The article reports Mike Jacobs plans to bring boxing, tennis, track meets and wrestling to the Hippodrome next winter in New York City. He aims to promote pro boxing talent and stage events while possibly attending the Berlin Olympics in disguise. It notes ongoing sports buzz and other boxing news, including Ernie Strangier Lewis and refugee mentions of McLarnin Canzoneri.
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Associated Press
New York
Mike Jacobs
Hippodrome
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Berlin
Lewis
Wrestling Trust
Ed Strangier
Ali Baba
Wieliam McG
Keefe
N. Q. Times Picayune
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Rockingham
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Frank (Whattaman) Packard
Charlotte Hornets
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Browns
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Bucky, Harris
Senators
Sammy Goldman
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Fights Last Night in Stamford Narrowly Wins Bout
Ernie Ratner of New York at 137 outpointed Phi Baker from Norwalk, Conn 135 1-2 in a Stamford card. Ratner won on points delivering clear decision for the match.
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Stamford
City Council Considers Airport Purchase Plans
Princeton May 8 The city council met to consider buying land for an airport. WPA engineer Arthur Booth said weeks would be needed to obtain project approval.
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Princeton
Arthur Booth
WPA
Baseball scores and today’s MLB schedule notes
Yesterday's results show Boston beat St Louis 9 to 6 New York 6 Detroit 5 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 3 Chicago 11 Washington 6. Today's games include Cincinnati at Pittsburgh St Louis at Chicago Philadelphia at New York Boston at Washington Others not scheduled.
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Dayton and Zanesville Triumph in Early League Action
Dayton Ducks defeated Portsmouth 13 to 7 while Zanesville Greys thrashed Johnstown 16 to 2. Reis pitched four hits and a solo homer for the Greys as Charleston beat Huntington 14 to 6. Akron beat Canton 13 to 1 as Canton used three pitchers in the second game. Tonight’s schedule lists Huntington at Charleston, Akron at Canton, Portsmouth at Dayton, Johnstown at Zanesville.
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Associated Press
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Zanesville
Ducks
Portsmouth
Greys
Johnstown
Reis
Senators
Birds
Charleston
Huntington
Redbirds
Redbird
Akron
Canton
Terriers
Carleston
Risko to Meet Hometown Rival in Non title Bout
In San Francisco Eddie Babe Risko, middleweight champion, fights Fred Apostol in a 10 round non title bout weighing in above 160 pounds. Risko, on a coast tour, aims to defend prestige without the title, following a recent defeat to Freddie Steele in Seattle while Apostoli’s backers list him the favorite with odds from 10 to 8 to 2 to 1.
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Babe) Risko
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Seattle
Apostoli
Preacher to Deliver Baccalaureate Sermon at High School
Rev. Robert Orion Phillips of St. Paul’s Methodist will give the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday May 31 in the high school auditorium. In other news, the Barker-Karpis case advances with Karpis held on bail of 500000 in New Orleans transfer to St. Paul, while Campbell faces kidnapping charges. Hoover cites prior Cleveland tip-offs and vows action against those who aided the gang. Holt rebuts Neely opposition and denies a 1599 donation from Van A. Bittner, noting political support from Bittner for Neely.
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St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Campbell
Karpis
New Orleans
J. Edgar Hoover
Justice Department
Cleveland
Hoover
St. Paul
William Hamm, Jr
Brewer
Edward G. Bremer
Bremer
County board buys land for all year park in Mineral county
The county board of education purchased more than 19 acres from the Mineral County Recreation Park for development as an all year park.
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Kewler
County Board of Education
Mineral County Recreation Park
Classified Rates And Insertion Rules Are Stated
The notice outlines advertising rates at two cents a word for the first insertion and one cent a word for each additional. It warns errors should be reported promptly and promises no more than one incorrect insertion. It also promotes Rexall Cut Rate Drug Store offering New Ostrex Tonic Tablets at a discounted price with contact details.
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Bentinel Dessines
Sentinel
Rexall
West Main Street
Three Killed In Downtown Hotel Shooting
Police said Lacamera carried a pistol and had threatened to harm people who mocked him days earlier. He opened fire near Miss Brown’s room after Miss Brown was shot first. Mrs Dudley and Mrs Limer were wounded as Lacamera fled through the hall amid the confusion.
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Hoover and Cummings Praise FBI Capture Decree
The text records Hoover and Cummings commenting on a rapid-fire arrest of Karpis Campbell and Mahan and praising the FBI. Cummings stresses the value of a mobile force, while Hoover notes that kidnapping and bank robbery remain under control yet will persist. The remarks reflect optimism about federal crime enforcement strategies.
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Berry Y. Stoll
Louisville
Hoover
Cummings
Karpis
Campbell
Mahan
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Harar Captured as Italian Troops Advance East Africa
Mogadiscio dispatch reports Italian General Granziani forces entered Harar, the Ethiopian capital’s second city, as burning and looting followed the advance. Chieftains and priests welcomed the Italian troops while Ras Nasibu remnants surrendered along the Jijiga road. About 4,000 boxes of ammunitions were discovered.
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Rome
Ethiopia
Mogadiscio
Li ‘Tevere
Rodolfo Granziani
Italy
East Africa
Brom Djibouti
Teyere
Jijiga
Ras Nasibu
Honor Society Selection Rules and Names Change
Four points guide selection Scholarship Character Leadership and Service to school Rev Phillips notes five percent of the Junior class named each spring to form the nucleus for next year Ten percent during the first semester conclude the class Only fifteen percent artes for the pong group Lost mention of repairs and a missing finder call 631 J for reward citation persists in fragmented OCR text
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Artes
Ncaa
A. \arie
Tony
Repairsmn
Eat
Taylor
Miners Strike Contract Sealed After 12 Weeks Talks
The wage conference ended after 12 weeks, with 14 members approving a new contract. Union negotiators led by Thomas L. Kennedy praised the accord, noting miners won recognition on about nine or ten of 22 demands while operators' proposals were not granted. The agreement includes check off of union dues from pay and a phased union recognition.
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Neem
Thomas L. Kennedy
International Ion
Pennsylvania
Ballot office break-in ruled an accident in Huntington
County officers ruled the glass breakage in the ballot office during the primary period an accident. Circuit Clerk M C Blake reported supplies checked showed no irregularities. J M Ross Jr of the Cabell county court said two men were questioned but nothing definite learned.
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Huntington
M. C. Blake
J. M. Ross, Jr
Cabell
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