New York Club Hosts Carpentier Reception and Exhibition
Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight champion, was guest of honor at a midnight supper by the International Sporting Club celebrating its 1000th member. A temporary ring hosted an exhibition bout between Carpentier and Anthony J. Drexel Biddle after preliminary two minute rounds. Earlier, Carpentier was welcomed at New York University by 200 disabled war veterans.
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Exhibition Games Cardinals Triumph In Texas
In San Benito Texas on March 26 the Cardinals defeated the Athletics 6 to 4. The St Louis Nationals 6190 and Philadelphia Americans 492 figures appear in the score notes alongside players Hatteries Haines Clemson Perry Hommell Schulz and Perkins.
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Penn Team Beats Chicago In Second College Basketball Game
The University of Pennsylvania defeated the University of Chicago 9 to 1 in the second game of a three game series for the national college basketball championship. The deciding game will be at Princeton Saturday night. Chicago won the opening game 28 to 24.
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Chicago Bowler Now Leading All Events Column In Peoria
Chicago bowler J Hradek surged to first place in the all events at the American Bowling Congress in Peoria by scoring 1886 pins across nine games, edging out R Meyer of St Louis. Teammates M Leucker and B Bruske also posted strong marks while doubles leaders Karlicek and McGlone faltered in their third game. Teams from Akron Denver St Paul Newark Chicago Milwaukee Huntington W Va Madison Wis and Hamilton Ohio competed on late shifts.
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Buck Weaver Deserts White Sox At Waco
Buck Weaver, holdout third baseman of the Chicago Americans, left Thursday for Chicago. Harry Grabiner said Weaver had his two year contract and would not negotiate. the White Sox can get along without him if he refuses to play.
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Baseball Dope Book Announces 1920 Rule Changes
The Dope Book from Spink & Son previews 1920 baseball changes and season signs with Ruth’s home run record and Lanigan’s statistics, plus how to score, biographies of stars, league schedules, and Joe Wilhert’s hitting streak. Five cents buys a pocket edition mailed to readers.
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Umpire Fred Hunter quits Athletics Cardinals series
March 26 Fred Hunter a former major and minor league umpire selected by Connie Mack and Branch Rickey to umpire the series between the Cardinals and Athletics has quit the job after verbal attacks from Philadelphia players. Attempts to persuade the former American Association arbiter to handle the remaining seven games failed.
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Police Barracks Blown Up In County Kerry Ireland
Cork Ireland March 25 police barracks at Gortatlea seven miles southeast of Tralee in County Kerry were blown up and destroyed by fire. Three policemen were seriously injured.
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Essen Maintains Order as City Square Quiet
Essen March 24. The city remained orderly with the town square in front of the central area drawing the most attention as people moved about town.
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Frontline Formations Reported by Drepali to Times
A drepali tells the London Times that communist troops are continually forming into platoons for marching to the front, indicating persistent mobilization and buildup amid ongoing conflict.
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Texas Wonder ad promises cure for kidney bladder ailments
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel back rheumatism and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder. Claims regulate bladder issues in children and offers mail order at $1.25 for a small bottle with sworn testimonials. Sold by druggists.
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Bowie Race Track Bill Passes Third Reading in Senate
PASS RACE TRACK TL ANNAPOLIS Md March 26 The Bowie race track bill providing for a racing commission for Prince George s county has passed its third reading In the senate amended by the addition of an emergency clause which would allow a spring meeting.
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