Evans Loses to Mullen on Foul and Uneven Ring Fight
Barney Mullen defended his light heavy title by a seventh round foul decision over Dudley Evans at the Oregon theater. The bout ended in a rough, wrestling-like exchange as referees separated the principals. Evans showed the better punching late but was penalized for pinning Mullen’s head and a strangling hold, securing Mullen the victory amid protests from the crowd.
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Muullen
Barney Mullen
Northwest
Dudley Evans
Oregon Theater
A. J. Best
Principela
Best
Mullen
Evans de
Mullen Evans
Evans
Evans Mullen
Todhunter
Kid Williams
Ed Myers
Young Owens
Frank Frazier
Tub Wilson
Calgary
ZEMO Trial Offer for Skin Care Product
A local ad promotes ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP with a trial bundle including a bottle, a cake, and a 422 page booklet How to Preserve the Skin for 25c. It claims rapid relief and cure of pimples blotches and facial blemishes for both infants and adults, urging community use.
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Zemo
Challenge to the Main Event Winner
A rival fighter issues a challenge to the winner of the main event aiming for a high profile title clash. The taunt signals intent to force a bout that could redefine the division and boost payday for both competitors. Negotiations are expected to begin soon.
Yes Letter Arrives Six Years Late In Mail
Morgantown West Virginia reports a postal mishap where a woman’s marriage proposal acceptance dated 1906 arrived too late. Cecil G Morris, living in Riverville, had since married another after believing the rejection. The woman, Mrs James Warmeer, had expected his reply from Webster Springs. The letter’s two day late arrival ended in a double tragedy of missed nuptials.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Uncle Sam
James Warmeer
Cecil G. Morris
Wormser
Webster Springs
Morris
Riverville
Woiverville
Distressed Doctor Found Eating Corn After Four Day Wander
Emaciated Missouri physician Dr. D W Belshe, missing four days, was found in a corn field near Tindall eating corn. He could not recall events, recognized no one, and required hospital care. An inquest was postponed until recovery. A separate report notes an arm injury from a drunken accident.
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Missouri
Trenton
D. W. Belshe
Tindall
Marvin Legg
Legg
Dr. Belshe
Dillon
Claude Belshe
Tindell
Dr. Belche
Belshe
Man Loses Arm in Yard Accident at Nineteenth Street
John Portell arrived at a Denver hospital with his right arm severed under a switch engine in the B and M yards at Nineteenth and Bassett streets. The extent of the injury was not realized until he was placed on the operating table.
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Portell
Portella
Lipan Street
Porter
Ben
Denver
Colo
John Portell
Nineteenth
Bassett
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