Rickard Stories Show Aides And Misidnections In Boxing History
A pastiche of anecdotes about Tex Rickard, promoter tales, and boxing lore recounts his memory lapses and knack for hiring experts. It recalls Bud Taylor and Frankie Jerome incidents, the Dempsey signing, and ricocheting rumors about baseball interests at the Polo Grounds.
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Rickard
Tex
Bud Taylor
Frankie Jerome
Taylor
New York
St. Louis
Jack Dempsey
Mr. Rickard
Richard
Tom
Harry
Polo Grounds
Giants
New York Giants
Beeeball
Yankee Stadium
Yankers
Famous rupture truss offers claimed permanent relief
Dr Tinston of Huston Co New York advertises a universally endorsed rupture truss for permanent repair. The device supposedly prevents slippage and does not chafe or stretch, with quick ease of on and off use. Each truss is customized by a physician and sold only through the maker’s offices. Remember the date and ask for Dr Breton.
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Tinston
Huston Co
New York
Patt Jn
Husinn
Werar & Austow
Breton
Hantom Tress
Bass
Criminal cases wind down as civil trials resume next week
The term will shift from criminal to civil dockets as trials resume today. Thirty indicted cases have all resulted in convictions, while Pare Webber and co defendants face renewed jury action after a hung verdict for Tatsons of chickens. Webber will be retried Tuesday morning.
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Pare Webber
Frank Faubel
Fred Fisher
Sam Giles
Conviction in Gem Service Station Robbery Trial
States Attorney William M. Storm and A M Wood defended James Dalley and Richard Rogers, convicted of robbing the Gem Service Station at the junction of Georgetown and Buckeye Town pikes south of Frederick. The jury verdict came after a trial with defense by AS Winehrennen and Walter Sinn. Remaining criminal cases are minor and a later jury will hear Webber's case again.
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William M. Storm
Webber
A. M. Wood
Austin Aes
James Dalley
Hichard Rogers
Gem
Georgetown
Buckeystown Pikes
Frederick
Winehrennen, Sd
Walter
Sinn
New trial granted in cases of Dally and Rogers
A new trial is granted in the cases of Dally and Rogers with duties likely enlisted in service.
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Dally and Rogers
Public Sales Offer Real and Personal Property in Frederick County
Executors Edward G Valentine and Thomas H Valentine announce a public sale on March 14 1928 at 19 oclock featuring a 15 acre tract near Liberty and a 37 acre tract near Yellow Springs plus adjacent parcels. Real estate includes an 8 room two story dwelling and timber land with water rights. personal property lists a large mill, farm equipment and household goods. Terms require cash with a $400 deposit and possession April 1 1928. sale conducted by auctioneer Charles W Kintz.
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Liberty Town
Walkersvilly-Libertytown
Prederick-Weatminster
Reuben Low
Falto
Frederick County
Walkeraville Water Company
Mitton
Valentine
Folin
G Valentine
Thomas
Farquhar
Edward G. Valentine
Thomas H. Valuntint
Charles W. Kintz
J. ii
Stauffer
Frustee
Dennis F. Staley
Farmers & Mechanics’ National Bank
Yellow Springs
Maryland
Furst
Dand
Luaumsburz
Dennis F. Staand
T. C
Lewis
Staley
Liber
W. L P
Fredertel County
Fredertels County
Mary-land
Samuel T. Hiattner
Dennis I. Staley
Jose
Adam Linton
John L. Zimmerman
C. SL
Zim
Teeman
Dennis FL Staley
Irene
Messie
Albauch
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Mieton
Frederick Courien
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E. Patrick St
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Fiabecdashecy
Falexa
Rae
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Guernsey
Dr. Hamrick
Baltimore St
Gayety Theatre
Baltimore
WA Mtoi Tm
Corbin
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