Wilde and Villa Face 15 Round World Flyweight Clash at Polo Grounds
In New York the Welsh challenger Wilde and Filipino champion Villa arrived from New Jersey to contest the world flyweight title at the Polo Grounds tonight in a 15 round bout. Wilde tipped 110 pounds and Villa 107 with 60,000 spectators forecast by promoter Tom O’Rourke. Villa money favored 6 to 5.
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Villa
Wilde
International News Service
New York
Jimmy Wilde
Mauler
Wales
Pancho Villa
New Jersey
K O K A Wallops Edenburg 13 to 2 in opener
The K O K A team belted Edenburg 13 to 2 on Saturday afternoon at Edenburg, their first win of the season. Paul Ryan hit a homer to highlight the attack, with the Indies scoring only in the first inning while the K O K A team tallied in the first fifth and sixth frames. Umpire Thomas officiated. pitchers Helstein Unagst and Buehler worked, with Helstein issuing 2 walks and Unagst 4, Helstern striking out 5, Unagst 6, and Buehler 1.
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P. Ryan
Coblentz
Unagst
Hearn
Helstein
Helstern
Buehler
Thomas
Man shoots wife then turns gun on self in Farrell
John Zagar aged 44 in Farrell Pennsylvania shot his wife when she obtained separation papers. He then shot at her sister in law Mrs Sandal and shot himself in the head. He was not expected to recover.
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Farrell, Pa
John Zagar
Unions Shut Out Hillsville Indies In Tight Game
In a well played contest the Union Store beat the Hillsville Independents 1 to 0 at Hillsville grounds. Norris pitched four hits allowed while Gwin fanned 12. A ninth inning error by Hillsville shortstop Shaves and a single by Morris produced the deciding run. Lombarto was the umpire.
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Norris
Gwin
Union Store
Hillsville Independents
Hillsville Grounds
Shaves
Slillsville
Morris
Ed Norris
Unions
Bee Swarm Drives Family From Home in Lancaster
Irvin Weaver and his Brownstown family were forced to flee their home as a bee swarm settled on the side of the house after the queen entered a weatherboard crack. The insects entered rooms through a small hole, and efforts to remove them by Fred Duck, a local bee expert, failed despite gasoline and sulphur.
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Lancaster
Irvin Weaver
Brownstown
Fred Duck
Spencer Game Ends with Hamilton Suffering Fractured Skull
Richard Hamilton, son of former Congressman John Hamilton andWVU student, was struck on the head by a pitched ball during a Spencer Grantsville game. He lost consciousness, doctors reported no brain pressure, and he was hospitalized with a fractured skull as Spencer won 8 to 1. Pitcher Hickle of Grantsville was the culprit.
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Spencer
W. Va
Richard Hamilton
John Hamilton
West Virginia University
Grantsville
Hamilton
Hickle
Tigers Ripple Past W. S. Midgets 12 to 8 on Saturday
The West Side Midgets fell to the Tigers 12 8 at Strumater's field. Lucas allowed 18 hits for the Midgets while Kelley held West Siders to six singles. Dix and Hannon doubled for the Midgets.
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Young Tigers
West Side Midgets
Strumater’s Field
Lucas
R. Kelley
West Siders
Dix
Hannon
Y. Tigers
Miller
Tigers
R. Hannon
Internacionals Lose To Brownies In Saturday Game
International Juniors were routed 15 to 5 by the Brownies at Elders Field on a Saturday afternoon. Burke took the mound for International, allowing 11 hits as loose defense aided Brownie bats led by a four for four performer named Brown. Batteries listed were Brownie's Love and Johnson against International's Fatho Cooper and Burke.
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Brownie
Elders’ Field
Burke
Brown
R. H. E. Brownie
Love
Johnson
Fatho
Cooper
Evans Couple Arrive from Los Angeles for Visit
Mr and Mrs John Evans of Los Angeles California former residents arrive for a visit with friends and relatives in this city.
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John Evans
Los Angeles
Cal
Man Sings His DVD Praises in Solo Spotlight
A man delivers a solo performance praising his own DVD, turning the moment into a personal showcase. The odd self-endorsement draws attention as he extols features and value, broadcasting to a small audience.
New Shelby Fight Manager Orders Auditing of Promoters
Dan Tracy, the new manager in Shelby,Mont, has hired an expert accountant to audit the promoters books as part of reorganizing the Dempsey Gipbon heavyweight title campaign. Tracy will travel with Jack Kearns to Shelby to address chaotic affairs and oversee promotion office duties with Frank Fogerty as assistant manager.
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Dan Tracey
Shelby Fight
Great Falls
Mont
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gipbon
Shelby
Dan Tracy
Tracy
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Kearns
Frank G. Fogerty
Fogarty
Alliance takes tough win over I. A. A. 3 to 1 in Ohio
In Alliance Ohio on a Sunday, Alliance beat the I. A. A. 3 to 1. The local team scored twice in the first inning and held the visitors scoreless until the ninth. Italian hitters collected four hits while Alliance outfielders posted 13 putouts. Rodenbaugh pitched well for I. A. A. with eight hits allowed and eight strikeouts. The box score follows.
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Alliance
Ohio
Altho
Rodenbaugh
Slippery Rock Girl Struck By Auto
Miss Maude Bingham of Slippery Rock was struck by a car on the Slippery Rock road near Unionville. She suffered a badly injured back and numerous bruises but is not believed to be fatally harmed. The driver, a New Castle lawyer, said he believed it was safe to proceed as she stepped into the road.
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Slippery Rock
Maude Bingham
Butler County General Hospital
Slippery Rock Road
Unionville
Miss Bingham
Butler
The Waiter’s Tip
A family in California enjoys sunny days and good hotel meals. On their last day a waiter decorates their table with flowers. The father notes the flowers are Forget me nots and comments on the possible motive behind the gesture.
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California
Boston Transcript
Nothing succeeds like success with solid backing
A quotation frames success as a front that must have substance behind it, noting that appearances matter only when backed by real achievement. The saying contrasts flashy fronts with genuine results.
Firpo Knocks Out Hibbard in Exhibition Bout
Luis Angel Firpo defeated Jim Hibbard in the bull ring in Mexico City, finishing him in the second round after a rain-dampened start. Promoters called the bout an exhibition amid crowd protests and heavy policing to prevent trouble.
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Mexico City
Luis Angel Firpo
Jim Hibbard
Hibbard
Firpo
Woman Appointed Contract Physician For Coast Guards
Blanch N. Epler of Hatteras NC has been named contract physician for U S Coast Guard stations in North Carolina. She is the first woman in such a post. She must respond to accidents day or night and will conduct visual and physical exams for Coast Guard applicants.
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International News Service
Washington
Coast Guard
North Carolina
United States Public Health Service
Blanch N. Epler
Hatteras
N. C
The
Public Health Service
Coast Guard Service
Slight Increase Shown In Cost Of Living
The Department of Labor reports a small rise in the cost of living for the past month with staple food items up 1 to 20 percent and some goods down 1 to 9 percent. The overall monthly increase is two tenths of one percent, with yearly rise at three percent and ten year rise at 48 percent.
Near Casualties At Pittsburgh Beachs Prompt Lifeguard Action
Lifeguards on Pittsburgh bathing beaches rescued six men and women from the water as they neared drowning on Sunday. Upset canoes and going beyond their depths were the main causes of the near casualties observed.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Where Are You In A Smashup On Plane Or Bus
A bus driver and conductor debate travel safety as they note accidents on roads. The driver likens a plane crash to bus accidents and ponders where an air crash would occur. The exchange contrasts perceived risks between road travel and air travel.
Man Proposes Island Beyond Three-Mile Limit
A proposal to build an island beyond the three mile limit faces potential legal and diplomatic trouble as authorities weigh sovereignty and maritime implications. Officials warn of possible international dispute and enforcement challenges if the plan proceeds.
Colored Giants Defeat Reds 8 to 3 at Reds Grounds
The Colored Giants beat the New Castle Reds 8 to 3 in the season opener. BP Brown pitched effectively for the Giants, limiting the Reds to six singles, while Gilmore W. Pennell and Frengel added doubles.
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New Castle Reds
Colored Giants
Reds
BP. Brown
Giants
Gilmore
W. Pennell
Frengel
R. H Gilmore
W. Pannell
C. Brown
Ross
Bragg
Buckner
Mahon
Ewe
E. Brown
Orr
Jordon
Ane
H. E C. Miller Mk Ae Ake Os
Newswander
C. Frengel
Gypsy fortune teller fined in mayor's court
Police found gypsies operating in the South Side after a robbery where a colored man paid two five dollar bills for a head reading at Rosen Tennis. The gypsy woman was arrested and paid a $25 fine on Sunday morning.
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South Side
Rosen Tennis
Campbell
Flinner
Haberdashery Shops At State College Adapting for Women
State College Pa June 18 mens haberdashers shift to feminine trade for summer. With five or six women teachers for every man student, shops stock sports sweaters knickers shirts belts bathing suits golf hose and low-heeled sport shoes to meet demand during the short term session.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
Haberdishers
Radio Programs Tonight on WGY KDEA and WWOC
Radio listings for WGY and KDEA outline 5:00 p m to 9:55 p m programs including baseball scores, stock market reports, musical selections and concerts. WWOC in Davenport airs a 6 45 p m chimes concert and 6 50 p m weather with baseball scores.
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WGY
Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Mildred Schilling
Lloyd Oothout
Charles Wold
KDEA
Westinghouse Electric
Pittsburgh
Kdka Title Symphony Orchestra
Victor Saudek
Elinor Berton
Carnegie Library
Palestine
G. G. Hunter
Church of Ascension
New York City
Kdka Symphony Orchestra
Anthony Jones
Alton B. Zerby
Ellie Davis
National Stockman
Farmer Market Report
Arlington
Wwoc
Davenport
Iowa
Sandman
Government to Seek Deep Budget Cuts at Semi Annual Meeting
Washington reports a new economy drive under President Harding as budget officers and department heads gather to outline sweeping spending cuts next year. The Treasury notes actual operations cut more than 250 million dollars last year, with higher customs and business revenues expected to boost the year’s surplus.
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International News Service
Washington
Harding
H. M. Lord
Treasury
Combination Truck And Tank Sought For Army Use
Ord nance experts and automobile engineers will meet at Spring Lake New Jersey to develop a cross country cargo carrier of a single type for all army branches in war time. A hybrid carrier between a war tank and a caterpillar truck is planned to move quickly on good ground and handle rough terrain. The conference aims to spark manufacturer interest in commercial possibilities with many renowned engineers from major auto firms attending.
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International News Service
Washington
Ordnance
Spring Lake
N. J
Ordnance Department of the Army
Industrial Accidents Rise in Pa Through May 1923
Harrisburg reports May 1923 saw 17,610 industrial accidents in Pennsylvania, bringing the five month total to 82,800. Fatalities for the year reach 1,088 with May at 226, the highest monthly figure so far.
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Harrisburg
Bureau of Workmen's Compensation
Attenuated Birthright in US Presidential Race
The piece notes that while any American boy may become president one day, there are few eligible candidates when convention time arrives. It reflects on the slim field of viable contenders amid political constraints.
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United States
Wondrous Array Of Swimming Garbs Is Revealed On Beach
Pittsburgh engages in summer revelry as bathing beaches open with a striking parade of swimsuits. Flappers transform into mermaids showing chic styles, some sans stockings while others roll down stockings. Report notes unprecedented turnout and a contrast to Atlantic City.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Japanese talk on wireless policy in Tokyo conference
In Tokyo June meetings will discuss world wireless services and Japan's aim to oust the American Federal Wireless company from the Chinese field. Premier Kato will lead a conference with Viscount Shibusawa Baron Togo and other officials long involved in communications with other nations.
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International News Service
Tokio
World Wireless Services
Kato
Viscount Shibusawa
Baron Togo
Japan
American Federal Wireless Company
Police Battle East Side Calls Seek Firebug Man
Police spent Saturday night and Sunday morning responding to East Side and North Side reports of a firebug active near homes. Officers searched without success, including checks at 203 Pine Street and near East Main and Walnut streets. Detectives investigated a burned shoe found on F E Wier’s porch at 692 County Line Street and urged residents to report suspicious loiterers promptly.
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Steiner
203
Pine Street
Latera and
Horner
East Main
Walnut Streets
Lynch
F. E. Wier
County Line Street
Wier
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