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Newspaper

Orono Weekly Times

Location

Orono, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

15

Pittsburg Boxer Loses World Middleweight Title in Seconds

In 1914 George Chip from Pittsburg held the world middleweight title before facing Al McCoy, a lesser fighter. Chip reportedly walked to the center and ten seconds later lost the championship in a swift upset.

Pittsburg George Chip al McCoy McCoy Chip

Glamorous stars tied to sports legends and handicaps

The piece profiles Judy Canova and a host of performers linked to sports, from Canada Lee the jockey turned fighter to Grace Moore and Alice Marble. It highlights how figures like Carol Lombard, Grace Moore, and Lillian Russell intersected entertainment with athletic performance and resilience.

Canada Belmont Pimlico Saratoga New Orleans Canada Lee Carol Lombard Europe America Hollywood Alice Marble Saratoga Race Track Lillian Russell

No Cash-and-Carry Pown in Assam

An excerpt from The Hidden Land shows Apa Tani barter economy in Assam where textiles fetch high value while money is scarce. The narrator notes the women traders and Temi driving a market for a jacket of Apa Tani tapestry traded for wool and salt, while other goods wait.

Tenyo Bida Rika Kop Temi Temi Ursula Graham Bower

Farm supply ads urge efficient egg production and various farm goods

Classified page promotes three egg breeds delivering a dozen eggs with 5 lbs feed or less, day-old chicks and pullets from Bray Hatchery Ontario, Arbor Acres Whites for broilers, and Lakeview Poultry Farm in Exeter. Also lists pasteurizers, power saws, garden cultivators, general store for sale, and various farming supplies with prices and contact details.

Fergus Ontario U.S Arbor Acres White Rocks Lakeview Poutry Farm & Hatchery Ltd Exeter Ont

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