Butcher Hurls Eagles to 24-12 Win Over L A
Butcher led the undefeated Tagiss' hall team to a 24-12 victory over the Los Angeles Redcaps Sunday afternoon. The Eagles built an early lead, scoring eleven runs before LA answered, with Tommie Williams' seventh inning homer highlighted. Vogel starred on the mound as the Eagles dominated, setting up a next showdown with the San Bernardino Gurr Smith squad.
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Uzeudum May Get Crack At Heavy Title
A discussive piece on heavyweights Pauline Uzeudum and Max Schmeling, noting Uzeudum’s possible shot at Tunney’s crown, the June 7 Yankee Stadium bout atmosphere, and the looming impact on future earnings for the young boxers in a training camp setting with Schmeling’s German squad and promoter activity.
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Pauls
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Sehmeling
Yankee Stadium
Jurist Notes Athletes Rarely Face Criminal Charges
Cincinnati judge Edward Hurley cites athletes unlikely to enter crime docket. He says athletes seldom turn criminals, noting no clear link between physical fitness and criminal behavior. The jurist emphasizes discipline and integrity as core athlete traits.
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UPI
Eaward Hurley
Hurley
Columbia Wins Regatta Amid Rough Waters and Sinking Crews
In Poughkeepsie on June 2, Columbia swept the regatta by three lengths in rough water. Boats from Massachusetts Tech Syracuse California and Cornell sank before finish. several crews took on water. Cornell won the junior three mile.
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Acuse
McLaren Crowned Champion Woodchopper in New York Exhibition
Corning New York saw a new world woodchopping champion as Australian McLaren matched Jess Willard in style. He chopped through a 16 inch log in 1 minute 20 seconds, producing a ten by five inch chunk. He then planned to travel to Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake seeking a new challenger.
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Mexicans Pray for Peace After Papal Accord
June 24 report from Mexico City notes a prayer for religious peace as a settlement between the Mexican government and Papal emissaries nears completion. A message of Vatican acquiescence was anticipated but did not arrive, leaving the final settlement unresolved. The dispute over church laws lingers, with high hopes tied to Pope Pius.
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Transcontinental Hoy Record TVotal New York
Ten said president of the rubber company announced a Los Angeles flyer would depart early Sunday to reach New York in about fifteen hours flying solo. The current non-stop record stands at 15 hours 21 minutes.
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B. F. Eerich Rubber Company
Ahoenhair
Los Angeles
Yuma Elk Killed In Auto Accident
A Yuma Elk was killed in an automobile accident on the way to a fraternal meeting in El Centro California. The incident occurred June 21 and was reported by U P. Further details were not provided in the available text.
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EL Centro
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Kisted
Death Stops Clock in Arizona Ancient Clock Stopped
In Arizona a clock once kept by Mrs. Lucreti’s family ran for years until her death on June 1. The relic ceased after her passing and has not run since, marking the end of its long, continuous operation.
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Ariz
Lucreti
Milford Scores Two Knockouts in Two Battles
Milford, a Georgian former resident of Las Vegas, scored KO wins in back to back bouts. He defeated RB in Wyoming and previously won by knockout in Lake, leaving a wake of fans and contenders in his path while Billie Defoe stayed out of reach.
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Peach
Explosion Kills 100 in Canton China Hospital Fire
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Bong Keog reports a hospital blast at East Bund hospital in Canton China killing about 100 people and trapping more than 490 patients. Fire followed and Red Cross police and military assisted in rescue efforts as the main hospital building was destroyed.
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Mae
Red Cross
Greek Wrestler Kotsonaros Clinches World Greek Title
George Kotsonaros, now world Greek light heavyweight champion, will defend against Leo Papionas of Los Angeles on July 5. The teaser recalls Kotsonaros’s November 3, 1928 victory over Ira Dern in Salt Lake City, where Dern’s gashed airway and influenza led to Kotsonaros’s claim. Papionas seeks to avenge prior bouts with Dern and Kotsonaros, framing a high stakes Greek title matchup on the Las Vegas card headlined by Batalis vs Beihler.
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Los Angeles
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A. B. Mortenson
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Deseret News
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de Luxe
George Batalis
Las Vegas
Carl Beihler
Ohio
Slayer of Wife Dies of Wounds
Keller aged 57 who shot his wife and wounded a man, and later wounded a police officer during arrest resistance. He died today from wounds after hiding in a room, then crawling through a window. Officer J M Bullard and the wounded man Fink were hospitalized with varying recoveries.
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J. M. Bullard
Fink
Keiler
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Black youths executed in Cook County jail for robbery
CHICAGO June 24 UP Two young Black men Charles Swan and Napoleon Glover were executed in the electric chair at Cook County jail for the robbery killing of Charles Metlock in a drug store last year. They confessed to additional banditry against Peter Lucas when he confronted them. They had admitted nearly 90 holdups. Judge Marcus Kavanaugh had urged the parole board for commutation, noting their prior suffering. Swan died at 1:12 after being chair-electrocuted at 1:02. Glover followed at 1:15, body removed at 1:23.
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Napoleon Glover
Cook County
Charles Metlock
Peter Lucas
Marcus Kavanaugh
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
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Glover
Building of New Dog Race Stadium Begins
Cement is being set lumber delivered dogs are arriving and owners from different parts of the country are taking notice at Las Vegas new dog racing plant at Lorenzi Lake park under way yesterday. Dr. Cox promises something sensational and thrilling for the public. W L Kincaid from Denver has been in town and will leave Sunday via Reno and Sacramento. On his return the official opening date will be announced. Chas J Williams, who installed the Gallup New Mexico power plant for the Santa Fe railroad, will lead construction of the new stadium.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Kiwanis Zero Hour Observance Marked by Music
Kiwanis club hosts annual Zero Hour observance at Lorenzi Lake with President Art Harrington sending best wishes from Milwaukee for the convention. Harve Perry presided in absence of officers. Geo Hardman spoke and a varied musical program followed. Fifty-six attendees enjoyed harp, vocal and piano solos plus a string quartet.
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Gene Ward
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Lorendis
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Esther Maude
John Beville
Frances Martin
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