Edmonton CIB Nationals cancel key football match
Edmonton June 4 The Canadian Nationals face Clover Bar Football elevens in Renfrew but the game was not played after manager J B Griffiths reported the Nationals would not travel due to six regulars’ injuries. The Edmonton and District Football Association council refused a postponement, saying there are many replayed games to finish the Shield. Griffiths called the council unfair, saying only eight players were fit to play and the team would be forfeited if forced to compete.
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Renault and Godfrey Favored in Saturday Heavyweight Bout
In San Francisco on Saturday afternoon Jack Renault a former Royal Northwest Mounted Police member and George Godfrey the Philadelphia heavyweight express confidence of victory. Betting on Renault at 10 to 8 favors the promoter Fitzsimmons aims for a winner to meet Firpo or Wills with San Francisco as preferred venue.
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International medley relay planned for Yankee Stadium
New York June reports a tentative program for an outdoor track meet at Yankee Stadium on July 22 featuring an international medley relay. Invading team includes Hobson of Germany Liddell of Scotland Wide of Sweden and Lowe of England. United States team lists Jackson Scholz Joe Tierney Allen Hellfrich and Joie Ray.
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Jack Johnson Recovering After Appendicitis Operation
Former world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson underwent an appendicitis operation in Chicago. Physicians say he will be out of the hospital within two weeks.
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Tunney Stands Heavier Than Gibbons in Heavyweight Clash
New York June 5 Two pounds and a half separates Gene Tunney and Tommy Gibbons before their planned 15 round bout at the Polo Grounds. Weigh ins at the State Boxing Commission show Tunney at 1814 pounds and Gibbons at 2179 pounds with the bout set for tonight.
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Winalot Wins Manchester Cup Narrowly Over Dumas
London June 5. Winalot won the Manchester Cup today by five lengths from Dumas in a field of nine starters. Odds were 0 to 1 against for Winalot and 5 to 1 against for Dumas.
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Greb Chased and Arrested After City Automobile Chase
Pittsburgh police chased and arrested middleweight boxing champion Harry Greb after a street corner incident on a north side street. An officer fired several shots as Greb stepped into a taxicab and drove off, halting later. Five other occupants, including two women, were also arrested and posted $30 forfeit. none appeared for a hearing.
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Byngville Bulletin reports injuries and team moves
Walter Gerber of the St Louis Browns will miss a game and possibly longer due to a fractured right foot. John Collins, veteran outfielder and pinch hitter, leaves the White Sox and Red Sox for management of the Pittsfield Eastern League club. Notes cover Magrath and Tuflland’s pitching, Raymond’s win in a Southern League game, Cubs’ loss tempered by a late win, Brewery Cup trip changes, Jack Pennington’s arm injury, Hendricks’ triple in Cleveland, Hornsby’s home run lead and his new role with the Cardinals after a birth in his family.
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Shanzo) Collins
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Bruce Ridpath Dies in Toronto Famed Canadian Athlete
Lethbridge reports the death of Bruce Ridpath aged 41 a noted canoeist amateur hockey player and all round athlete. He was a brother to Tom Ridpath and Mrs C G Podger formerly of Lethbridge now in Vancouver. Ridpath survived a serious Toronto brain injury years ago and recently visited Lethbridge as a Lucky Dog Sporting Goods representative.
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Lenglen Loses First Set in 129 Trench Open
Suzanne Lenglen drops the opening set before falling to Evelyn Colyer of England 6 0, 1 in the 129 Trench Open. Jean Washer of Belgium defeats Henri Cochet of France 8 7, 8 6, 6 4 as play advances to the semi finals.
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Classified Ads Prove Quick Salesmen in The Newa
Short ad copy extols classifieds as fast sales tools and urges readers to advertise in The Newa newspaper for rapid results.
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Soccer Trophy Considered at London Foothill Meeting
The council of the Ingish Foothill Association will discuss the trophy presented by the former body at the meeting. The competition form will be decided there and a copy of the rules will be drafted.
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Swimming Pool Opening Delayed Two Weeks Amid Weather
At last night's Athletic Association meeting organizers postponed the official pool opening due to uncertain weather. A follow up meeting is planned for next Thursday to finalize arrangements.
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Australian Davis Cup stars sail to Canada clash
Sydney June 6 Gerald L Patterson and J B Hawkes two Australian Davis Cup players set to meet Canada in elimination play in the American zone on the steamship Niagara en route to the match.
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Jack Dempsey Signals for Championship Bout
New York June 5 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion cabled manager Bill Gibson that he would meet the winner of the Tunney Gibbons match with city inducements offered Berlin Germany is noted in the dispatch
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Would you like a bicycle and why
Paragraph invites Lorraine's Bicycle Shop opposite LePage's to visit tomorrow morning and submit the best answers to a question. A matinee at the Monarch offers twenty-five passes for those providing complete responses.
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Montreal grain merchant Carruthers dies leaving estate
The late Jas. Carruthers of Montreal, a grain merchant, left an estate of 3,500,000. Many legacies were made to Montreal charities.
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