Legs Diamond Slaying Still Baffles Police
Albany investigators probe the murder of Jack Legs Diamond amid mystery over his last companion Marion Kiki Roberts and the Gorilla gang. District Attorney Delaney seeks Roberts in Boston while police examine a pearl pistol and flashlight for fingerprints.
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Albany
N. Y
Jack Diamond
Kiki Roberts
Kiki
Martion Stransnick
Boston
New York
Diamond
John T. Delaney
Mrs Roberts
Dove Street
Hudson River
Catskill Mountain
Manhattan
Delaney
Kiki" Roberts
Marion
Jack “Legs
Boston Evening American
State House
Green County
Albany, N. Y
Legs Diamond Era Tale Haunts City Streets
A dramatized account follows the notorious figure Legs Diamond as investigators from the district attorney’s office pursue a former showgirl named Miss Roberts through shadowy streets and elusive leads. The piece paints a noir hunt across downtown venues and late night encounters.
Baseball payroll readjustment eyed by National League
The National League aims to cut payrolls in 1932 with exceptions for younger stars like Pepper Martin who earned a raise. Cardinals president Sam Breadon expects no trouble signing Martin or the rest of the team, and mentions interest in Hack Wilson but notes no deals. Brewers see shifts as teams favor younger players. others explore trades as salaries trend downward overall.
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New York
Pepper Martin
National League Baseball
John A. Heydler
Heydler
Martin
St. Louis
Sam Breadon
Bahamas
Breadon
Cardinals
Hack Wilson
Chicago Cub
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Wilson
Dizzy Dean
Ray Skarr
Tex Carleton
Burleigh Grimes
Chicago
Victim of Accident Is Laid To Last Rest
Funeral services for J. Ivey Rodgers a 19 year old youth were held from his home on Redding street west after fatal injuries suffered at the Grimes street crossing Thursday night.
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Rodgers
Grimes Street
Redding Street
Furman to Meet Army on 1932 Schedule
Furman's 1932 football schedule announces a tentative lineup with several date placeholders. The Citadel game may move to the Orangeburg County Fair, and Army will visit West Point on October 1. Other named games include Newberry, Erskine, David Elkins, Mercer, Wofford, South Carolina, and Clemson.
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Greenville
8. C
Furman
Citadel Furman
Orangeburg County Fair
Newberry
Army
West Point
Erekine
David Elkins
Mercer
Macon
Citadel
Orangeburg
Wofford
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Clemson
Randleman Tragedy: Youth Struck at Grimes Street Crossing
The youth identified as Young Rodgers died after being found critically injured at the Grimes Street grade crossing late Thursday night. He reportedly was struck by a train and died a few hours later at a local hospital. Interment for an unrelated funeral was at Mount Ledwell cemetery with pallbearers listed.
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Hoyle L. Love
West End Baptist Church
Mount Ledwell
Randleman
D. L.stanley
R. L. Newton
A. R. Bunday
W. C. Robinson
R. R. Plummer
KD. A. Cox
Young Rodgers
Grimes Street
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Kiki’’ Roberts
Troy
Capitol District
Moore's Book Store
N. Main St
Miss Roberts
Burtner’s
Scooters
F. A. Whitney Doll Carriages
Bartner Furniture Co
East Green
High Point
Alan Gould
Texas A. and
The
John Boles
Linda Watkins
Broadhurst
J. Ivey
South Main St
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