European boxers flood U S ring with mercenary focus
A June dispatch argues American promoters should favor home fighters, citing Mike McTigue’s rise after European success and criticizing Georges Carpentier and other Europeans for boxing in the United States without proving merit. The piece concludes European brawn is mostly air.
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Europe
New York
Mike McTigue
Mike
McTigue
Carpentier
Georges
America
Boxing Commission
Eugene Criqui
Johnny Kilbane
Kilbane
Jimmy Wilde
England
Pancho Villa
Frankie Genaro
Villa
Benny Leonard
Joe Beckett
Western Major Teams Show Their Weakness
The article notes the first quarter of the season exposing weaknesses in Western clubs. It highlights the Pittsburgh Pirates as the sole bright spot among Western teams, while the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns faltered. It contrasts Yankee manager Miller Huggins, who stresses pitching, with John McGraw of the Giants who favors a fast, hard hitting lineup, noting the divergent approaches as the pennant races unfold.
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New York
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
New York Yanks
Sissler
Browns
Ruth
Meusel
Yanks
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Cobb
John McGraw
Giants
County Commissioners Board Sits as Equalization Panel
The board of county commissioners will meet Saturday as a board of equalization. This is the last session this year for tax adjustment matters and those with business should attend to present their cases.
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Board of County Commissoners
Board of Equalization
College sprinters project Olympic team for Paris
In June 1923 report, top college runners and field athletes are named as likely 1924 Olympic contenders. Paddock LeConey Lever Lovejoy McAllister and Irwin head sprint prospects. Woodring Koppisch Saxby Taylor standouts for quarter mile. many others from Penn State Yale Princeton California and more top colleges are listed as likely or probable team members. veterans from Antwerp 1920 may accompany newcomers to Paris.
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Hee New
York
Paris
Charley Paddock
Alfred LeConey
Boots” Lever
Fred Lovejoy
Bob McAllister
Irwin
Woodring
Syracuse
Koppisch
Columbia
Saxby
California
Taylor
Princeton
Helffrich
Enoch
Penn State
Campbell
Yale
Marsters
Connolly
Georgetown
Neuveld
Leroy Brown
Dartmouth
Poor
Kansas
Needs
Pennsylvania
Gourdin
Hubbard
Michigan
Coring
Rose
Norris
Owens
Deliscus
Neufeld
Weatherden
New York University
Plat
Denver
McMahon
Mar Mette
Antwerp
Double Header Planned Between Roswell and Lubbock Today
After a twelve inning Roswell vs Lubbock game yesterday no double header was played. Two games are now scheduled between Roswell and Lubbock today.
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Roswell
Lubbock
Veedol Fordel Oil Ad at Roswell Auto Company
Roswell Auto Company promotes Veedol Fordel Oil claiming perfect running motors and elimination of chatter for Ford cars. Ad urges oil changes every 6500 miles and offers S. H. Green Trading Stamps with purchase.
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Ford
Roswell Auto Company
Rearden Buys Buick Sedan in Roswell Purchase
C. C. Rearden purchases a new six cylinder Buick sedan from Roswell Buick Company, adding a fresh addition to his motor fleet.
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Buick
C. C. Rearden
Roswell
Buick Company
Lubbock Wins First Contest In Long 12 Inning Game
Lubbock defeated Roswell 3 to 2 in 12 innings to move into second place in the Panhandle Pecos Valley League. Mickey started for Roswell, yielding 12 hits, Saunders allowed 11. In the day’s standings, Amarillo led with 40 wins and 14 losses, Lubbock 39 and 19, Roswell 41 and 27, Clovis 42 and 21. In Tuesday results, Lubbock beat Roswell 3 to 2 in extra innings, Amarillo swept Clovis 6 0 and 10 6.
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Lubbock
Roswell
Hubbers
Roswell Giants
Mckey
Saunders
Mickey
Edwards
Battle
Amarillo
Clovis
Ppkin
Clovis Cubs
PWL
Million Dollar Farm and Business Property Loan Ad
Roswell based Missouri State Life Insurance Company advertises a loan offer of one million dollars on first class well located farms ranches and city business property through J R Daughtry general agent.
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J. R. Daughtry
Roswell, N. WM
Missouri State Life Insurance Company of
St. Louis
Advertisement. Life
Glaring Highway Lights Frowned On In Roswell Traffic
The piece cites New Mexico law from 1921 regulating headlamps and glare on public highways. It urges motorists to use dimmers or focus beams groundward within 500 feet, notes car dealers will help adjust lights, and warns against spotlights as city ordinance bans them.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Notice W O W Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall
Woodmen lodge notice for Friday evening meeting at Odd Fellows Hall at 8 o'clock sharp. Members urged to attend and visiting Woodmen invited. Refreshments and other entertainment promised for a delightful evening. Advertisement. 1412e
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Odd Fellows Hall
Fireworks Galore At Cobean Stationery Shop
Advert reads fireworks galore with complete stock now at Cobean Stationery Shop. Listed as a promotional advertisement with price 1412¢.
Return to Ruidoso After Short Visit
Mrs. Ernest Malone and her children along with Jimmie Cooper returned this morning to the Malone cabin in Ruidoso after spending a few days here.
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Ruidoso
Ernest Malone
Jimmie Cooper
Malone
Fireworks Galore at Cobéan’s Store Ad
Fireworks galore advertised as everything in fireworks now ready at Cobean's. Advertisement implies ready stock and wide selection for potential buyers.
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Cobean’s
Hanes Purchases Star Touring Car in City Deal
C. D. Hanes of this city has purchased from the D. & S. Motor Co. a new Star touring car.
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Star Touring
C. D. Hanes
D. &_.S. Motor Co
Harry Thorne Arrives From Ranch for City Visit
Harry Thorne came in last night from his ranch southwest of the city and will stay several days to attend to business matters.
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Harry Thorne
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Gladys J. Trammell
Emmett Patten
Grace S, Massie
J. S. Massie
Gehan
Fred Harvey
Gallaher
Amarillo, Texas
TI Trafic
Roswell.Undertaking Co
Osta
Frank Talmage
Frank LE Pell
Roswell, N. Mex
Mee
Roswell Milling Co
Gose
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