High Point to Open Season at Danville in Piedmont League
Drafts for the Piedmont league schedule show High Point set to open with a three game series at Danville around April 27. Raleigh officials oppose July 4 afternoon game at Durham and a string of Raleigh home dates, while High Point also receives morning games on July 4 and Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Bramham
Raleigh
Durham
High Point
Col
Albert Cox
Danville
Boxing Bouts Highlight July Fourth and Labor Day Cards
A sport page lists boxing and racing cards with bouts in Kalamazoo Portland Savannah Johnson City West Hoboken and Philadelphia venues. Boxing matchups include Madden vs Harry Greb and Coogan vs Murphy among others as fans await holiday action.
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Battiery Madden
Harry Greb
Kalamazoo
Mich
Open sale of unrationed foods in Vienna market
In Vienna on February 6 an open sale of several thousand pounds of unrationed foods including American and Italian smoked meats drew thousands to the market in snow and cold. Doors opened at eight, and within 15 minutes the supply ran out with only a small portion served.
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Vienna
Habitual failure to work will cease to be a disqualification
A proposed change asserts that repeated failure to work should no longer count as a disqualifying factor. The discussion focuses on eligibility rules and potential impacts on benefits and participation. Analysts note differing views on fairness and labor incentives.
Russians Report Trotzky Arrives in Omsk Amid Scarcity
The Russian press bureau cites Omsk refugees claiming Leon Trotzky arrived soon after Bolsheviks seized the city. The population disappeared, trade halted, bread rationed at half a pound daily, and robberies rise as authorities tighten control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Omsk
Leon Trotzky
Paris Confirms Flying Reserve To Train Student Fliers
Paris reports the French government will keep a reserve of airplane pilots. Several flying schools have been approved and will annually receive a large number of student fliers for training.
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Paris
Lombardier Wells Retires After Long Boxing Career
A fan letter from London reports Lombardier Wells has decided to retire after many years in the ring. The note likens him to Sydney Carton from The Tale of Two Cities, noting the departure as a far better rest than any prior effort.
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Choynski
Fitzsimmons
Boston
Fitz
Jack Johnson
Galveston
Texas
Johnson
Covlinski
Lombardier Wells
London
Wells
Sydney Carton
Armchair tribute to Jim Corbett’s punching power
Bob Armstrong recalls Corbett’s striking prowess saying he trained Corbett and noting his killer record. He lists opponents Choynski Sullivan Mitchell and McCoy and quotes headlines about Corbett’s ability to hit. He jokes about spending money on headache powders and boasts Corbett’s knockouts.
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Bob Armstrong
Jim Corbett
Choynski
John L. Sullivan
Charley Mitchell
Kid McCoy
Valuable Realty Sale Set For Saturday Auction
The auction of city real estate postponed by rain will occur tomorrow at 2 o clock. The S Ausband estate at South Main and Mallory streets leads the sale, followed by the Green Drug company site on South Main, then the Bellevue hotel property at West High and Willowbrook. Conducted by the Thomas brothers of Greensboro.
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S. Ausband
South Main
Mallory Streets
Green Drug Company
South Main Street
Bellevue Hotel
West High
Willowbrook
Ausband
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Business Men’s Racing Association
New Orleans
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
New York
International Bowling Association
St. Paul
Joe Benjamin
Freddie Anderson
Portland
Mel Coogan
al Murphy
Savarnnah
Joe Daly
Young Ahern
Johnston
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Benny Coster Y
Johnny Daly
West Hoboken
Silent Martin
Tommy Murphy
Johnson City
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Harry Brown
Philadelphia
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Mike Doherty
Brockton
Mass
Yvemnme Bourne
Pennsylvania
Heine Bourne
Pennsy
Heine
Trotzky
Tad
Joe Chynski
Joe
Tom Sharkey
San Francisco
Jim Jeffries
Jeff
Billy Delaney
Aurelia Herrera
McGovern
Frisco
Terry
Herrera
Bat Nelson
Bat
Mike
Thomas Brothers
Tom
Jerry
Welborn Furniture Company
Brussels
Welborn’s
Emerson Records
Emerson Agency
Vitanola
Watrola
Liberty
Independent
Columbia Machines
Welborn Furniture Co
James H. Farley
Farley
S. Main Street
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