Italian Tony Bernardi Prevails In Monroe Wrestling Bout
Tony Bernardi known as Rough House Wop won two straight falls over George Barnes at the Monroe pavilion. Barnes led early, winning the first fall in 36 minutes with a crab hold, but Bernardi used his chin-lock to take the next two in 16 and 12 minutes. Bernardi praised for a clean, gentlemanly win as promoter Bobby Manziel notes future light heavyweight eliminations in Monroe.
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George Barnes
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Tom
Bernardi
Tony
Arge
Talian
Monroe
Bobby Manziel
Barney Oakland
Hugh Lennon
Club standings and today’s matches reported with odd lines
Standings show Meridian leading with 14 and Baton Rouge Monroe 5, Vicksburg 3, Alexandria 5, Eldorado 3, Laurel 0 to 4, Jackson 0 to 1. Today Wicksburg travels to Monroe, Eldorado to Alexandria, is at Baton Rouge, Laurel at Jackson. OZONE WATER ad lists 5 gallons price and a phone number 4230.
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Meridian
Baton Rouge
Monroe
Vicksburg
Alesandria
Eldorado
Laurel
Jackson
Wicksburg
el Dorado
Alexandria
Purdue Charged With Subsidizing Athletes
The Big Ten faces fresh turmoil as Coach Everett Case accuses Purdue of subsidizing athletes and hints at recruiting by Iowa. Case plans to present evidence to Commissioner Griffith, while Purdue officials deny wrongdoing and seek a full investigation. Iowa officials say no charges against athletes but will review potential evidence.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Big Ten
Purdue University
Everett Case
Frankfort
Ind
LaFayette
University of Iowa
John L. Griffith
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Purdue
Indiana
Bob Spradling
Doyle Plunkett
Iowa Five
Iowa
Ward Lambert
Spradling
Plunkett
Iowa City
Edward C. Elliott
Nelson A. Kellogg
Lambert
Pullman
Wash
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Griffith
Spradling Recounts Purdue Proselytizing Offer to Iowa Star
Des Moines reports Iowa basketball star Robert Spradling says a Purdue friend offered to cover all expenses if he joined Purdue and played, a claim tied to coach Ward Lambert. Spradling chose a job at an Iowa fraternity instead, amid assertions Purdue subsidized athletes and pressured a decision before a Big Ten hearing in Chicago.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Robert Spradling
Iowa
Purdue
Spradling
Frankfort
Indiana
Big Ten
Everett Case
Lambert
Case
John L. Griffith
Chicago
Women Decide Stockings at Wimbledon Opened
Wimbledon authorities defer to players on wearing stockings in the all England championships. After a private meeting the governing committee released a note saying they will not intervene in clothing choices and urge players to rely on good taste, inviting them as guests.
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Wimbledon
England
Ishbel MacDonald to interrupt studies for PM role
London reports Ishbel MacDonald will interrupt her university studies to serve as Mistress of 10 Downing Street. The move places her in the prime minister's residence as part of state duties.
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London
Ishbel MacDonald
Downing Street
Yankee Spotlight Bill Dickey Emerges as Left-Handed Catcher
The Yankees search ends with Bill Dickey from Little Rock Ark stepping into the lineup as a promising left handed catcher. Manager Miller Huggins has aimed to find a durable backstop who can throw to bases and handle tall targets, and Dickey’s early season role suggests a permanent spot with potential star rise in the mighty Yankee lineup.
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Wally Schang
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
Huggins
Bill Dickey
Rabbit Maranville
Dickey
Little Rock
Ark
Ozarks
Smith
Bill
Yankee
Yanks
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Yankees
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Giants and Yankees Groom Their Future Greats and One-Armed Star
The piece notes Giants and Yankees develop homegrown stars rather than buying success. It highlights John McGraw’s farmed phenoms Cohen Fitzsimmons Hubbell Jackson Lindstrom Ott and Terry as current pillars, contrasts with past big-spender era, and recalls Hugh Dailey the one armed pitcher whose career spanned majors and unions.
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John McGraw
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Yanks
Babe Ruth
Herb Pennock
Carl Mays
Cohen
Fitzsimmons
Hubbell
Jackson
Lindstrom
Ott
Terry
McGraw
Gehrig
Lazzeri
Koenig
Coombs
Pipgras
Johnson
Moore
Bengough
Durocher
Miller Huggins
Evolution of base stealing and the lively ball era in baseball
The piece traces base stealing as a fading art after the lively ball’s introduction and notes a shift in play from 1911 to 1921. It calls 1921 the year the ball traveled farther, changing how burglars—base stealers—operated, with a humorous aside about blood hounds on bicycles unable to locate far-hit balls.
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Lindbergh
Kid Chocolate Wins Narrow Bantam Bout in Philadelphia
In a ten round fight at Philadelphia 20 000 spectators saw Cuba's Kid Chocolate defeat Spaniard Vidal Gregorio on points despite loud protests from the crowd. The referee's vote matched Gregorio, who displayed bold, attacking vigor. Chocolate later announced thumb injuries from the fourth round forcing show cancellations. Weigh-ins: Chocolate 119 3 4 pounds, Gregorio 117 1 4.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Kid Chocolate
Cuba
Vidal Gregorio
Chocolate
Gregorio
Louis Gutieniz
Flying Cop Leads Pyle Bunion Derby in Arizona
In Mesa Arizona June 6 the flying cop from Passaic New Jersey Johnny Salo led the Pyle bunion derby with a 433 29 39 elapsed time and a lead over rival Buckeye Arizona next leg of 35 miles ahead. Other leaders include Pete Gavuzzi Giusto Umeri and Sam Richman with times shown. Kenneth Johnson of Chicago won the Prix De Rome architecture award at $8000 with annual $1500 for three years plus Rome residence and studio.
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Ariz
Johnny Salo
Flying Cop
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Buckeye
New York
Kenneth Johnson
Chicago
University of Illinois
Rome
Peak of the league in 1911 and American base-stealing decline
The league reached its peak in 1911 and then slid for most of the period. Americans hit their high in 1912 and then, with one exception, decreased steadily in base stealing records.
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League
New Monroe Motor Boat Club Attracts Attention
Interest grows in Monroe as residents plan to form a motor boat club. A meeting is set for Monday at 8 PM in the city hall council chamber to discuss organization, racing on the river, local boat building, and the club’s future.
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Monroe Motor Boat Club
City Hall
Monroe
Congress Action Updates on Census Reapportionment and Origins Debates
Thursday reports show the House resuming census reapportionment bill consideration while the Senate continues debate on National origins. Farm relief conference agreement moves to both chambers eliminating the debenture plan. House adjourned amid controversy over amendments, with the steering committee failing to resolve alien exclusion and force bill moves. Senate confirmed Joseph P. Cotton for under secretary of state then withdrew action under Senator Wheeler. Finance committee completes subcommittee organization.
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House
Senate
House Republican
Joseph P. Cotton
Wheeler
Montana
Lamprecht Leads State Golf Meet In Rainy Start
Shreveport June 6 The Louisiana golf tournament opened on a rain swept course with many players drenched. Fred Lamprecht New Orleans led after yesterday with 73 from 36 37 while George Bush trailed closely. LeRoy Ward Jake LeBourgouis Jesse Rainwater and the McClure brothers and Ross McDade of Shreveport were among the early chasers.
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Shreveport
Fred Lamprecht
New Coceall
George Bush
Tow
Lamprecht
LeRoy Ward
Bush
Jake LeBourgeois
Jesse Rainwater
New Orleans
McClure Brothers
Ross McDade
Mayor backs municipal beauty bureau for children
Philadelphia mayor favors a city beauty bureau aimed at coordinating cultural activities for children. He stresses beauty in music art literature and outdoor life to nurture appreciation and growth among youngsters.
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Philadelphia
Senators Propose Hearings and Reforms on Congress
Senators Norris Phills and Glass propose actions to curb lame duck sessions and require real ownership disclosures for newspapers. Norris calls for open hearings on tariff bill schedules while Phills seeks post office statements on real newspaper ownership. Glass clarifies he did not reference President Hoover when discussing an executive who leaped into the stock pit.
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Norris
Nebraska
Congress
Senator Phills
Colorado
Post Office
Glass
Virginia
President Hoover
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