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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
2
In Pendrick room battles and arrests unfold as Luck Cullison pursues a feud with Pendrick and O Connor. Buck, Pendrick, and Cullison clash over a W S Express robbery linked to a masked robber. Pendrick slips a sealed envelope to O Connor, promising a future reveal.
A laboring, garbled report describes an arrest tied to a court scene with Lieutenant Becky of the Arizona police and a suspect. The narrative includes references to forged signatures, a claim filing, and a hurried technical discussion about relinquishment. The account mentions Curly and Mr Thomas and a hotel visit in El Molino Street.
Between Syracuse and Rochester New York lies the heart of the American drumlins formed by glacial action. These low rolling hills rise about 200 feet with smooth slopes suitable for cultivation and provide sun lakes and good fishing. They attract local recreationists yet remain little known beyond their counties.
The article explains the historical shift to mechanized needle production. Wire is cut into eight foot lengths by forming a sixteen foot circumference coil and dividing the coil into exact halves with large shears, yielding about 100 pieces per half after coiling is fixed.
A quip from the Birmingham Age Herald notes a tongue in cheek case where a husband prioritizes a lover over smoking, suggesting that devotion can trump tobacco even in fragile domestic harmony. The remark implies social habits and marriage norms echoed in historical chatter.
A brief line from the Boston Tran script shows a reaction to a photograph where a speaker remarks on a husband’s looks and his children, indicating a personal or domestic moment captured in dialogue.
Branch Rickey states Rogers Hornsby is not for sale amid persistent rumors of a trade. He notes St Louis met obligations to Mrs Britton and rejects offers including 200000 cash and two players, saying the price would not change the stance.
Tris Speaker predicts a tight season as pitching becomes key. He notes Western clubs, including Detroit, look stronger and expects the Tigers to break through. He foresees a tougher race with no heavy eliminations midway through the schedule.
Branch Rickey in Pittsburgh signs a young pitcher named Tadda Gheb for the St. Louis Cardinals. Gheb, a native American who pitched for an independent Pittsburgh team, is described as a promising prospect despite his unusual name.
The prize recruit hurler of the American league this year is Hank Iarris, the slender Athletic pitcher. Harris is six feet six inches tall and has wonderful speed, curves, change of pace and courage. We hurled for the Houston Texans league club last year. Myatt, also with the Macks, was his battery pal.
Boston Americans manager Ed Barrow announces trades releasing catcher Joe Devine to Toronto and outfielder Robert Hunter to Indianapolis. He also signs Paul Krichell to coach the pitchers.
The Pacific Coast International league appears well run with growing attendance and fan enthusiasm. Teams display class and towns rally as boosters, signaling a healthy regional baseball circuit.
A man who held a $25,000 winning ticket sold it for $5 just before the derby. H. A. Clark, an exchange member, bought five tickets and sold three, with one of his sold tickets backing Spion Kop, the winning horse.
Shamrock IV racing suit costs 385000. Jimmy Clabby opens a Napier hotel. Jim Thorpe may coach Canton eleven. Jack Sharkey plans a trip. Matt McGrath still skilled, threw 167 feet 55 inches. Antwerp fund drive aims for 8000. Service tournament in Cornwall on Hudson this September. Joe Symonds to fight bantam in US. Scrap Iron Gedeon pleases fans in San Francisco. Gedeon debuted with Seals in 1912. Harlem Eddie Kelley seeks Britton bout. Fred Jacks eyeing Burns rematch. Lew Tendler’s Milwaukee fights gross 58000. Pinky gate 22000, Richie receipts 36000. Jack Kelly sets navy regatta quarter mile record. Benny Leonard insured for 22000 accident and 185000 life. premium 24000. Resolute crew largely Norwegian born but naturalized Americans, many Navy veterans.
The notes survey Artie Nehfts improvement with the Giants and Phoenix of hitting teams like the Indians and Yankees. It highlights John McCloskey and his Memphis team, Syracuse and York Staters rebound, Jack Daubert’s value, Ping Bodie’s popularity, and Batting leaders behind Rogers Hornsby. It mentions Brooklyn pennant talk, Bobby O’Farrell, Babe Ruth, and the Cincinnati club’s moves. It also notes Stengel Williams for the Phillies and Zeb Terry’s impact on the Cubs, with Clark Griffith praising the Indians and Grover Cleveland Alexander’s erratic days.
A close Lipton associate reports the fourth attempt to win the America's Cup will cost Shamrock's owner over 1 million dollars. Sir Thomas will view this as his last cup effort, whether victorious or defeated, and his reputation as a sportsman remains noted.
In the twelfth inning of a Pirates vs. Yankees game Burns was on third and Fletcher on first with two outs. A double steal prompted a rundown with Schmidt chasing Burns as he tried for home. Carter fielded and Burns was tagged out at the plate, umpire Klem calling him out after Cutshaw touched home.
Bill Essick of Vernon was fined twice and Charlie Grahamn once as penalties for challenging umpire decisions during Coast league games. Bill McCarthy enforces strict rules with the league accounting for the fines.
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