Britton and Lewis Eye Twentyeth Meeting For World Welter Title
The New York eyes turn to a likely world welterweight title bout between Jack Britton and Ted Kid Lewis as the aging champion and the English challenger prepare for a fifteenth round decision under a new boxing law. Lewis seeks to reclaim the crown Canton 1919. Britton, 36, remains active and formidable. Their twenty second meeting looms as Britton defends against Lewis with both ages and history shaping the outcome.
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Jack Velock
New York
Jack Britton
Ted Kid Lewis
England
Welters
Britton
Canton
Ohio
Lewis
Jersey City
Johnny Basham
Johnny Griffiths
Akron
Griffiths
Jack
Curly
Jack Perry
Pittsburgh
Ted Kid
Will Rogers Stars In The Strange Boarder At Dome
New Castle patrons flocked to the Dome to see Will Rogers in The Strange Boarder a wholesome comedy drama. A Snub Pollard comedy followed with the diminutive colored boy providing zest and laughter. The engagement ends tomorrow night with strong crowds urged to arrive early for seating.
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Dome
Will Rogers
Winer
France’s Labor Leader Jouhaux Faces Crisis Decision
France hovers over a labor crisis threatening the nation as M. Jouhaux, head of the Amalgamated Unions of France, weighs pivotal choices. Known as the Samuel Gompers of France, his pacifist stance is widely admired amid mounting tensions.
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France
M. Jouhaux
Amalgamated Unions of
Jouhaux
Samuel Gompers
M. A. C. Star Hitters Highlight Seventh Ward News
The M. A. C. lineup features Joe Ross first baseman with four home runs in six games and Sam Domenick with two homers in three games. They seek amateur teams for games and can be reached via 2119-M Bell for Paul Doemenick, manager.
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Joe Ross
Sam Domenick
Paul Doemenick
N. C. Independents
Local Man Arrested on Suspicion With Concealed Camera
Officer Lynch detained Clarence Pearson of Drafton West Virginia on Thursday afternoon on a charge of suspicion. Pearson wore a camera under his coat, claimed purchase two years ago, but offered no good reason for concealment. He was held over and given a hearing this morning.
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Lynch
Clarence Pearson
Drafton
W. Va
Pearson
Miss Sylvia Barnes Heads to Edinboro Teachers Institute
Miss Sylvia Barnes of North Cedar Street will depart early next week for Edinboro Pennsylvania to attend the teachers institute there.
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Sylvia Barnes
North Cedar Street
Edinboro
Teachers Institute
Social Move to Church Basement Due to Weather
The Madison Ave Christian church social moved from the lawn to the church basement because of weather. The event was well attended and proceeds will be added to the church fund.
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Madison Ave. Christian Church
Local Notes On Residents And Visitors
Herman Alexander of West Cherry Street is improving after illness. Miss Helen Dungan of Newell Avenue also shows improvement. Stewart Sheldon on East Clayton Street has his house painted light gray. Martha M. Wells on Newell Avenue is painting her home. Ralph Wettich of West Clayton Street bought a new sedan. Tiberio Pelusia of New York City was a business visitor in the ward Thursday. Mrs. Frank Thompson of Fredonia, Pa. is visiting friends and relatives in the ward. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Kingsley of East Clayton Street left for a visit with the latter's parents in Renfrew, Pa. Mrs. James L. Downing of Washington, Pa. is spending the weekend with Mrs. George J. Jones on West Madison Avenue.
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Herman Alexander
West Cherry Street
Helen Dungan
Newell Avenue
Stewart Sheldon
East Clayton Street
Martha M. Wells
Ralph Wettich
West Clayton Street
Tiberio Pelusia
New York City
Frank Thompson
Fredonia
E. L. Kingsley
A. R. Watson
Renfrew
James L. Downing
Washington, Pa
George J. Jones
West Madison Avenue
Star for a day Ruth hits 19th homer longest at Comiskey
Ruth slams his 19th homer the longest ever at Comiskey Park with Ward and Pipp aboard as the Yankees win. McHenry hits a homer to keep the Cardinals winning streak alive while Haines limits the Phils to three hits. Joe Bush’s pitching sparks Boston’s Detroit win as the Browns surge past the Athletics in a slugfest amid weather delays.
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Ruth
Comiskey Park
Ward
Pipp
Yanks
McHenry
St. Louis Cardinals
Haines
Phils
Maitland Returns From Taylor University Commencement
Sam Maitland has just returned from Uplands Indiana where he attended the annual commencement exercises. Maitland heads the university finance committee and has successfully ended a campaign to add $100,000 to the endowment. The campaign will be extended to reach a new goal of $200,000.
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Sam Maitland
Uplands
Ind
Maitland
Teaches 50 Years, Will Now Retire
Columbia PA June 18 A longtime Columbia school district educator Mary Y Walsh after fifty years in service and more than thirty as high school principal has notified the board she will retire and not seek reelection She is a daughter of Brigadier General Thomas Walsh who served in the Civil War.
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Columbia
Mary Y. Walsh
Miss Walsh
Thomas Walsh
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