Sports Notes From The League And Ringside Inks
Wisconsin league results and standings dominated the report with Chicago and New York games noted along with American and National League matches. Boxing headlines include Kenosha fighter Frank Conley signing for an eight round bout with Jeff OConnell in Chicago and Johnny Thompson slated to fight Peter Sullivan in Hot Springs on January 29.
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Sycamore Crelone
Ogden City
Utah
Peter Sullivan
New England
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Frank Conley
Jef O'Connell
Rhpa Feu Chicago
Golf preliminaries and Olympic vault notes from era
Reports mention Chuck Larson of Kenosha and Danny Goodman of Chicago in a golf wager through Sheboygan. Dr Arthur Genter and H J Stevens in cheese circles. Vault records and Olympic trials feature Yale Dray and Gilbert. Yale and Princeton clash at Polo Grounds. Princeton Patriots edge, Yale prevails in tense intercollegiate baseball.
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Armerican Committee
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London Stadium
Belmont Sees Anti Racing Bills Threaten Sport
London June 1 Speck Correspondence Belmont, chairman of the Wockey club, says Americans await news as New York state passes anti racing bills. He notes racing avenues will run this season despite the act, but predicts prohibiting betting could wreck horse racing and ruin turf interests, costing many jobs and harming horse breeding nationwide.
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New York
August Belmont
Wockey Club
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New York State
Death in Dip the Dip at Riverview Park Ride
A man riding in the front seat of a car on Riverview park's coaster ride fell from the car near the camel's back bump and was killed instantly. His neck was broken. body found in a secluded park area and sent to hospital. Witnesses differ on whether the fall was accidental or intentional. The royal gorge cars lack front handles.
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Chicago
Riverview Park
Park Automobile Drive
Park Hospital
Royal Gorge
Racing in the Air at Hudson Fulton Celebration
The Associated Press reports a balloon and airplane race planned as a feature of New York's Hudson Fulton celebration next year. Government auspices are expected, with the army chief signal officer cooperating with the celebration commission's aeronautics section.
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Wisconsin Life Insurance Debate Divides Experts
A Wisconsin editorial discusses Graham's role as an insurance writer and expert. It notes skepticism of his impartiality after being denied by the Wisconsin investigating committee. It argues the Insurance and state laws are shaping national trends, praising the existing framework as protective of the small policyholder while criticizing perceived bias toward insurers. The piece cites Miles Dawson and L. A. Anderson as authorities and contrasts public reactions with industry interest. It references Peavey beneficiaries and the Mutual Life surplus impact in broader industry context. The author contends Graham’s romance with life insurance overlooks complexities, urging careful evaluation of upcoming legislation.
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Neenah News Budget Special to The Northwestern
Neenah Wis June 16 Several Neenah people attended a Clifton park dance Saturday hosted by Oshkosh High School. Visitors include Rufus Lchirber Roy Baker of Oshkosh en route to Clifton. Judge Jensen travels to Chicago for the Republican convention. Fort Leavenworth residents Mr and Mrs A Evans dine with local hosts. Mrs Nicholas Simon and son travel to Waukegan for an indefinite stay. Local fishing reports note good catches. a First Ward Athletic Club event drew a large crowd at Eagles Hall. Several locals and visitors from Appleton Grand Rapids Milwaukee and Michigan spent time in Neenah with social and travel notes. Public stenography plans near Hotel Neenah. huskier travel mentions and local visits from Oswego and Iron Mountain group noted.
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Keene Silent After Agnew Hurt Law Report
In New York in June 1916, after the Agnew Hurt law passage, reports circulated that financier James R. Keene planned to move his horses to Balland immediately. Keene declined to comment on the rumors.
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James R. Keene
Baeland
Rumor on racing scene and cure adverts blend in column
A fragmented report notes Keene avoiding discussion about racing rumors while readers hear that horsemen may move stables across the Atlantic. The piece shifts to consumer ads praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Fol ey’s Honey and Tar, with testimonials from rural Georgia and Ark. Readers encounter housekeeping tales, diet opinions, and medical remedies alongside old fashioned cake instincts.
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Atlantic
Wisconsin Telephone System Links 30000 Phones Across State
The Wisconsin Telephone Company connects over thirty thousand stations owned by various small lines, expanding long distance access while providing local service in towns lacking direct upgrades. The plan, seen as mutually beneficial, binds many regional providers into a unified communication network.
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Wisconsin Company
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