Great Catch by Slocum Saves Woman in Street Crash
Philadelphia April 17 Mrs Mary Boger of Oaklyn near Camden says she owes her life to Frank Slocum a Magaroll Ned catchers. Slocum rushed into the street as Berger was struck by an auto and hurled toward an oncoming truck, catching her mid air and shielding her from the impact. He bore the weight as the pair fell, saving her from worse injuries though Bruises were suffered.
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Boxing results from several city bouts listed
In McKeesport Willie Davies beat Izzy Schwartz in 10 rounds while Young Panna stopped Joseph Moore in 6. Joe Zink outpointed George Kreston in 6. Benton KO'd Joe Sowa in 1. Al Meadville Johnny Risko stopped dack Nolan in 6. Al Cincinnati Bovo Guest defeated Kid Riehle in 10. Williamsport saw Andy Charlton and Alex Toverski draw in 10. Lowell MA had Johnny Sheppard beat Mike Castle in 10.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games in the sports brief
The National League results include Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 3 and New York 8 Boston 1 with other scores. American League games note Chicago 4 Detroit 2 and Philadelphia 7 Boston 3. AMES TODAY lists Pittsburgh at Chicago and St. Louis at Cincinnati with other matchups. a humor line closes the note.
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Ruth to Undergo Painful Intestinal Abscess Operation
Babe Ruth will have a minor operation at St. Vincent's Hospital for intestinal abscesses. Doctors say the procedure will be painful but not seriously dangerous, with Ruth missing the Yankees for over a month. Huggins calls the news tough and urges the team to push on without him.
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British golf experts go after Gup in new york open
In New York on April 17 British golf experts vow a fierce defense of the open title. They cite American wins in recent years and point to Roehampton as a proving ground where Abel Mitchell Arthur Havers Aubrey Boomer and James Ockenden posted low scores, signaling a return of Britain to golf eminence after wartime disruption.
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Mountain Sculptor Named to Carve Confederate Memorial
Atlanta April 17. The Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Association announces Augustus Lukeman of New York will replace Gutzon Borglum to carve the large Confederate memorial on Stone Mountain near Atlanta. The executive committee ratified the contract and the board of directors approved it. In Memoriam notes the death of William D. Askey of Indiana Co Pennsylvania, killed April 17, 1984, at age ...
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Baseball Roundup: Senators Rally Past Yankees 7 5
Washington overcame a five run lead in the last three innings to beat the Yankees 7 to 5. Goslin hit his second homer of the day as insurance in the ninth while Judge added another for New York. White Sox edge Tigers 4 2 as Rip Collins steadies, Cubs down Pirates 8 3 on Hartnett’s two homers, Reds top Cardinals 7 3 on early hits, and Athletics sweep Red Sox 3 2. Indians win 2 1 over Browns on Myatt’s late homer, Giants beat Braves 8 1 after six in the ninth, with several players named in yesterday’s home runs.
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Peggy barred from the movies in Hollywood clash
Los Angeles April 17. Will Hays plans to block Peggy Hoo king Joyce from returning to the screen. He intends to prevent the blonde actress from ever appearing in pictures. Neilan says the matter will be placed before Hays in New York for a final decision.
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Punxsutawney On Air With First Broadcast
Punxsutawney WHBX launched its regular station programming on a Wednesday evening. The Fairyland Serenaders played 8:30 to 9 and Kenneth Carr with the Punxsutawney Ladies Quartette performed 9 to 10:30, drawing listeners across a wide radius and reports from New England, South Carolina, and the West praising the broadcast. The station will air weekly on Wednesdays.
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Fairyland Serenaders
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World heavyweight title bout ends amid illness reports
In Philadelphia Wayne Munn withdrew from a world heavyweight title fight after a fever and high temperature kept him from competing against Zbyszko. Doctor Bar on advised rest. promoter and athletic officials allowed Munn to bow out, while Zbyszko basked in the spotlight of the bout.
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