Chapter Continued Mystery Tales of Papago County
In Papago County tensions rise as sheriff Mackenzie investigates a bold express robbery and a missing gunman. Luck Cullison faces suspicions while Cash and Fendrick clues tie to a tense, shifting power struggle amid bank pressures and a looming cattleman showdown.
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Yeu
Billie
Nick
Bart
Mac
Luck Cullison
San Miguel Street
Cass Fendrick
L. C
Bolt
Pm Sherif
Papago County
Cullison
Alec Kiandrou
Billie Drew
Express Company Heist Shocks Sugunche Citizens
In Sugunche a masked bandit robbed the Western & Southern Express depot of twenty thousand dollars from Perry Hawley and guard Len Rogers. The thief disarmed the pair, locked the door, warned of a ten minute cover, and vanished silently as alarms were raised. Hawley and Rogers survived the incident.
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Western & Southern Express Company
Perry Hawley
Len Rogers
Hawley
Rogers
Life Among African Natives Shows Complex Rules and Beliefs
A British traveler describes how natives live under rigid prohibitions that dictate daily acts and travel rituals. He notes ceremonies before journeys, omens like a hyena or woodpecker altering routes, and unique customs such as bow ends being washed in a stream and spitting the last sip after crossing.
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Tit
Eliminate Cheating Pitchers From Baseball Says Jesse Tannehill
Former Red Sox star Jesse Tannehill, now a Phillies coach, urges banning freak deliveries and cheating methods from the game. He argues pitchers must rely on skill, not resins or powders, and says such reforms would improve baseball and help Gavvy Cravath's pitching staff.
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Jesse Tannehill
Red Sox
Jess Tannehill
Phillies
Tom
Tannehill
Boston
Jimmy Collins
Southpaw
Gavvy Cravath
National League Has Most Star Twirlers
The National League shows five to six clubs with four or more first class pitchers. Teams such as New York Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati and possibly Pittsburgh boast staffs able to lead a top club, while the American League has fewer four dependable arms.
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New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee Signs New Catcher Ufivich From Independent North
Milwaukee adds catcher Frank Ufivich who has been playing with an independent team in northern Wisconsin and hitting with power akin to a blazing old house.
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Milwaukee
Frank Ufivich
Wisconsin
Nightmares Seen as Ills of Digestion and Nerves
Article discusses nightmares as caused by disordered digestion and nervous troubles, urging treatment by addressing the underlying ailment. It notes the French term cauchemar and describes nightmares as a frightful guest that appears when the body sleeps.
Hugo Bezdek Signs Three Year Penn State Contract
Hugo Bezdek signs a three year contract to direct physical education and athletics at Pennsylvania State College. He is a professor with the college faculty.
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Hugo Bezdek
Pennsylvania State College
Biddy Bishop Sits Pretty In Moran’s Town
Biddy Bishop is confident as promoter Pat Moran plans a bout in a boxing arena capable of seating 20 000 spectators.
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Biddy
Biddy Bishop
Pat Moran
Pirates Do Family Wash Among the Riffan Pirates Moroco
Report notes gender roles among the Riffan pirates of Moroco with women performing farming and hard labor while men at home handle cooking and mending clothes.
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Morocco
Johnny Wilson Breaks Ax Handles in Training
Johnny Wilson, newly crowned champ, trains by swinging an ax. He broke three handles during practice, aiming to stay sharp for his next bout against O'Dowd.
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Johnny Wilson
O'Dowd
Viox Changes Clubs to Portsmouth
Johnny Viox, formerly with the Pirates, refused to report to Kansas City A. A. club and has been sold to Portsmouth of the Virginia league.
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Viox
Portsmouth
Johnny Viox
Pirate
Kansas City
Evans to compete in national open at Toledo in August
Chick Evans plans to contest the national open at Toledo from August 10 to 13, lodging at the Inverness club. He aims to reclaim the title he won in 1916 as top golfers from across the country, including Harry Vardon and Ted Ray, gather for the event. Hotel and club reservations are in steady demand as fans and entrants prepare for the tournament.
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Chick Evans
Toledo
Harry Varden
Ted Ray
England
Chielk
Six from India in Olympic team for Antwerp Games
The Indian delegation will include at least six athletes for Antwerp, with three marathon runners one gymnast and two wrestlers. The British Olympic Association announced the selection. The Indian Olympic Association will bring the team to England for training.
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India
British Olympic Association
Indian Olympic Association
England
Sporting Notes and Local Sports Snippets
Tommy Burns opens a London gymnasium while boxing circles feel dull. Colgate adds soccer and lacrosse to its program. Massachusetts Golf Association lists 6 459 handicap players. New York fairs last year paid out 1 335 000, a record 400 000 more than before. Victoria bonds for a 20000 municipal golf course are sought. Miss Detroit V sails from Algonac to New York for Harmsworth trophy race. Louisville fans want Wi Bit Tatum to start for the Colo nels. NRA in London remains out of the Olympics due to lack of funds. A team heads to Australia this fall. Jim Coffroth plans a second 108 day racing season starting November 23 at Tia Juana.
Toledo Sets Sights on American Association Pennant
The town grows confident as Roger Bresnahan backs his pitching staff. The Duke praises Stryker for raw stuff though cautions his control and motion. Dubue and Middleton cited as Toledo’s top two pivots with control and game sense.
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Toledo
Roger Bresnahan
Duke
Stryker
Dubue
Middleton Toledo
Opening of 1924 Futurity for four-year-old trotters
The American Trotting Association announces a 1924 futurity for four-year-old trotters. Two divisions will run over a mile and a half-mile track respectively. All monetary payins go to the stake with 2000 dollars added by the association.
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American Trotting Association
Baseball Notes Roundup From The Early Season
Nick Altrock returns to midseason form while Shaune Collins shines for the Sox. Cy Williams leads the National League in homers as Cyril Slapnicka stars in Cedar Rapids. Yankee attendance hits a record 108200 in five days. Various players and trades shift teams from New Orleans to Chattanooga and Brenham to Columbus as early season movements unfold.
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