Sports Roundup and Notes on American Athletics in Paris
Results from yesterday include Washington 7 over Chicago 2 and New York 7 over St. Louis 2 with Brooklyn at Chicago and Philadelphia at St. Louis on today’s schedule. Americans in Paris fear betting on Carpentier while Jack McAuliffe reports Carpentier improving in condition and Dempsey trains with sparring partners to stay ready.
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Baseballs blamed for modern hard hitting by Heydler
National League president Heydler argues Ruth sparked this year's sluggers by setting a home run record last year and forcing players to swing harder. He says ball makers maintain the balls are unchanged despite rumors of livelier cores.
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Ruth
More Students Accept Teaching Positions From Local Graduates
The recent list of Normal School graduates shows additional hires for next year. New contracts include Leona Allgeyer Alexis Rural School and Mary Brown Fifth Grade Jacksonville among others serving districts in Hindii and various states.
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Jacksonville
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Fairbury
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Vermont
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Moline
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Canton High School
Adams Street Parking Rules Tightened on Square
City police warn motorists on Adams Street to park with right wheels to curb and not turn around in blocks. Two rows of cars allowed only when inside designated area and no stop within forty feet of an island light. Cemetery driving at night has fallen since the warning was issued. Local officers keep vigilant watch on West Adams Street and surrounding square.
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Puridum
Gifts Stolen Then Found by Graduation Receiver
Howard Logan, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Logan of South McArthur street, reported missing graduation gifts including a silk shirt and jewelry. The boy later returned and explained he had hidden the presents and had not been robbed, echoing recent local theft fears in Macomb.
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Frank Logan
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Logan
Bushnell Concert by The Bushnell Band This Saturday
The Bushnell band will give a concert in that city on Saturday afternoon and night. The event promises a double performance with a full program and local attendance.
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Bushnell Band
Bushnell Man Offers Site for Hospital
A Bushnell resident offered free to the city a site for a hospital on either side of town. A three doctor committee met with the resident who withheld his name for publication and he said the site is ready when the people approve building the institution. Election ballots and supplies are being prepared by County Clerk J G Norton for next Monday’s election with distribution to precincts and judges due by tomorrow.
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United States
George Washington
Spain
Washington
Bushnell
J. G. Norton
Reverend Caton Back in Macomb After Carthage and Blandinsville Swing
Reverend Charles H. Caton returned to Macomb after visiting Carthage and Blandinsville where he met many old friends. He will stay a week or two longer in Macomb. He praised McDonough County noting fine prospects for corn and wheat crops.
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Macomb
Carthage
Blandinsville
McDonough County
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Pranksters Trigger Fog Horn Alarm on Main Street
A fog horn on a street oiling truck blared for about half an hour after local youths tied it down and fled. Onlookers mistook the sound for a burglar alarm from the Houston Bank, prompting residents to wonder who caused the disturbance.
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B'ville Star Gazette
Huston Bank
Judge Grier Ends Long Term on Bench
Judge R J Grier retires after eighteen years on the Warren County circuit bench at noon. Court adjourns to June 25 for newly elected Fourth District judges to qualify. Grier plans an extended vacation possibly including travel. since Judge Thompson’s death, he and Judge Waggoner have handled most circuit work.
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Sheriff
George W. Thompson
Galesbure
Waggoner
Teachers to Graduate From State Normal Schools
Reports from three of the five normal schools in the state show the number of graduates: Carbondale 124, Normal 147, Macomb 31. Springfield context noted.
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Tune
Carbondalle
Normal
Macomb
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