Dempsey Enters Four Thoroughbreds For Racing Stable
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey announces four Thoroughbreds entered with the Jockey Club registrar. Estelle Taylor will baptize the colts as they mature. Johnny Coburn will train them. Dempsey aims for a twenty-horse stable by season end, with the pink and purple polka dot colors.
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Ay International News Service
Otis Tuana
Calif
Jack Demp
Dempsey
Jockey Club
Estelle Taylor
J. Dempsey
Hamburg Place
Kentucky
Fair Play
St. Rock
Danger Rock
Dozier
Johnny Coburn
New York
Will Triin
Lenglen collapses after tough match in Portland
Suzanne Lenglen world tennis champion collapsed in her dressing room after a 20 game professional match in Portland against Miss Mary Browne. The manager said she suffered a severe cold as the second match remained unfinished with a score of 11 to 9.
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Portland
Ore
Mary SK. Browne
Suzanne Lenglen
Prosecutor Raps Justice in Jersey
Jersey City sentence details a prosecutor accusing state justice of leniency toward the Hall-Mills murder case. Senator Alexander Simpson resigns as assistant in a letter to Governor A Harry Moore.
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Jersey City
N. J
Dee G
Jersey
British Museum
Hall-Mills
Caises
Alexander Simpson
A. Harry Moore
Captain Kidd and Successor Attorney General
The article notes Captain Kidd and his successor as attorney general and that soon after the announcement he contemplated pushing for a legislative investigation.
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Kidd
Torney General
Sox Manager Change Shocks Ball Fans in Fort Worth
Ray Schalk named to succeed Eddie Collins as manager of the White Sox by President Comiskey in a surprise move. The piece recalls the 1917 to 1919 Sox era and the 1918 scandal, listing faded stars and the team’s descent from champions to a lean roster.
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SOX
T. di
Oconnele
International News Service
Fort Worth
Tex
Ray “Cracker” Schalk
White Sox
Enatcher
Chaoeler Comiskey
Ddie Collins
Ale Hose
Chicaogoe
Sehalk
Urbalin
Hed’. Paber
Cascade
Iowa
Cincinnati Reds
Comiskey
Joe Joackson
Joe
Eddie Cicatte
Pale Hose
Claude “Letty” Williams
Cleatte Rm
McMal- Jen
Auhalk
Waber
Teddie’ Callins
Sis
Shana Colling
Nemo -Seibold
Dickie Kerr
Omiskey
Shane Collins
Seibold Sdon
Dick Kerr
Uute
Folklore of Nine Holly Leaves Under Pillow
The old superstition says tying nine holly leaves with a handkerchief and placing it under the pillow on Christmas night will make the sleeper dream of their future spouse or partner. This belief reflects traditional customs associated with luck and love in festive season.
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Caine
All Star Lineup Draws Mixed Reviews in National League
The National League announces its all star team for 1926 with Herman at first base and Lester Bell in the outfield drawing criticism. Key selections include O Farrel Kremer Waner Wilson Thevenow and Jackson faced competition from Glenn Wright and Ple Traynor who missed the mark due to injuries and off years.
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International
News Serviced
New York
iIn
Iest
National League Today
Bame
Herman Brooklyn
Hughey Cris
Cincinnati
TL. Bell
St. Louis
Tommy Thevenow
Mack Wilson
Chicago
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh
Tiddie Brown
Boston
O'Farrell
Ray Kremer
Jolint Rhem
Swede Carlson
Philadelphia
O'Farrel
Crit Kremer
Waner Wilson
Thavenow
Travis Jackson
Giants
Thevenow
Duke
Baselall
Glenn Wright
Ple Traynor
Habe Herman
Lester Bell
Herman
Lke
Wie
Bilipeman
Jomn Bottomley
George Kelly
Hunwei
Hermans Iis
Blizzard Halts Walking Camp in Manhattan Record Attempt
New York December 6 The world champion walker Willie Reinhold collapsed after two and a half miles into a blizzard while chasing a 35 mile world record around Manhattan Island. He withstood wind and cold in wet track clothes before failing to continue as rivals failed to appear.
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New York
Willie Reinhold
Manhattan Island
Drop Contest Suit On Incorporation
A suit to contest the incorporation election held in Ileh bronville Jim Hogg county was withdrawn after the vote carried by a good majority. A special election December 11 will choose a mayor city marshal and five aldermen with Henry Tidds expected to win mayor with no opposition.
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Ilehbronville
Jim Hogg County
Henry Tidds
Buenos Aires skating rink cuts price for school children
The Times Wantads report a price reduction at a Buenos Aires skating rink from 2he to 1ce per hour for all school children. The notice appears in a late 1964 wantad listing.
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Buenos Aires
Laredo Baseball Plans Tonight At Chamber Meeting
A Laredo Chamber of Commerce meeting will discuss forming a pennant hopeful Oilers baseball team for 1927. President S. 2, Coblentz, Manager Nate Smith and others will outline plans for a new ball park and spring training, seeking public support.
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Laredo
Highways Profit Judgment Awarded in Texas
Judge George Calhoun ruled for J. K. Dexter of Dallas, subcontractor for Hoffman Construction, in the state suit over alleged excessive profits on highway contracts. The court awarded Dexter 20 454.04 dollars as judgment in the intervenor case, while the state’s claim against the defendant totaled about 412 000 dollars in damages.
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Austin
Dec
George Calhoun
Hard ‘District Court
J. K. Dexter
Dallas
Hoffman Construction Company
Reading the Library's Good Books Invitation
The note urges exploring the library’s good books with a friendly nudge to read them. It mentions a date style 11-2-14 and invites friends to join in reading. The message preserves a playful, informal tone.
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