East Side Jews Shaped Prize Ring Stars through Time
Damon Runyon recounts Hymle Kaplan and Johnny Attell on the East Side’s Jewish prize fighters. He notes how education and changing neighborhoods altered the scene from street hustlers to organized boxing, naming figures like Al Singer, Abe Goldstein, Sid Terris, and Attell’s matchmaking influence. The piece contrasts early gritty paths with newer, more delicate generations and the decline in “cards” drawing crowds.
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Hymle Kaplan
Johnny Alten
Marshuttay Island
Hunstit
East Side
New York
Johnny Altell
Jowa
Xaplon Nas
Alice
Kaplan
al Singer
Ben" Jeby
Solly Kringer
Attell
Ole Reson
East ‘Side
Lower East Slo
Dad
Joe Bernstein
Joe Stein
Sid Terris
Abe Goldstein
Joe Tiplitz
Henry Leonard
Abe Friedman
Young Abe Brown
Franke Brown
Wille Beécher
Charley Beecher
Leach Cross
Sammy Wei
Ser
Sammy Noble
Mickey Brown
Prinkie Nutter
Xoung O'Leary
Lieberman
Wic Jackson
Tobinsky
Ruby Gobstel
Yale Okun
Abraham
Abe Altwell
Lew Tepsiler
Maxis Rosenbloom
Bathey Row
Jackie Welds
Louie Kid Kablan
Bob Olin
Joe [Ghovtusks
Kid Palmer
Battling Levinsky
Benny Valgar
King Levinesky
Charley Phil Rosenberg
jBamis Kaplan
Johnny
Hymlé Kaplan
Market Report From Texas and Nearby Regions
A dense market update covers fruits vegetables and produce with contact mentions of Texas, New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Chicago. It details lots of items like tomatoes beans peppers and cabbages, with figures on sacks and prices, and notes on market conditions, arrivals, and steady to weak demand across several regions. It names buyers, carriers, and ports while summarizing overall market tone amid variable weather and logistics.
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Exan
Texas
Wsgpi
Cleveland
GSMA
AGUS
Pilaharch
Avil Texan
New Yorks
Elowly
Anil
Pletghuveh
Teekel Flo
Tura
Ubleaga
Eaker
Mint
New York
Cincinnati
South Texas
East Texas
Aliirlith
Wonkar
Sackon Rernet
Triimphia
Mudbiaena
Warhed
Champion Wins in Women's Golf Meet
Fort Worth players led a West Texas tournament as defending champion Mrs. R. Winger defeated rivals to reach the final, with Mrs. William Powell of San Angelo and Mrs. B. J. Woodward of Brownwood advancing in semi finals. Woodward, new president of the Women's Southern Golf Association, fought back after a rough start to beat Mrs. Jesse Robertson late, while Mrs. Thompson beat Myrna LeDuc of Lubbock to reach the final.
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Mineral Wet
Gune
Winger
Fort Worth
West Texas
Ramen
William &. Powell
San Angela
Powell
Fens
G. Rochon
Be Miter
B. J. Woodward
Brownwood Opnn
Georgy ‘Rhompsot Jr
Women's Southern Gait Association
Woodward
Jesse Rogert
Dinarilla
Thompson
O. le Dena
Lubbock
Ryan Wins Senior Golf Championship at Rye
Ryan, a 67-year-old Detroit Holler, captured the United States senior crown and tied the international event by a single stroke, with two players sharing the lead before a playoff was postponed to next year's tournament. The field included Tt M Gray of Toronto and George Lyon memorial trophy contenders, with net scores around 85 for Ryans fours handicap.
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Ryan
Rye
N.Y
Allam
A. Tipnn
Detroit
Ronifing Gap
N.C
Tt. M. Gray
Toronta
George
Markets Commission Market Apples Wash Winns 92.29 box
A garbled markets listing from Washington and New Mexico shows varied produce and prices. Items include apples cited at 92.29 per box, avocados, oranges, lemons, potatoes, onions, greens, tomatoes, grapes, and poultry with scattered figures and locations like Texas California Idaho and Georgia. The fragmentary source emphasizes commodity names and unit prices but lacks complete context or readable structure.
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Agvarorna
New Mexico
Texas
Idaho
Colo
Texas hog market update at Fort Worth yards held Friday
Broad notes from the Fort Worth hog and cattle yards describe a slow end to the week with receipts lower than expected. Traders J. Dourld, John Murnnink, and others from Yancey and New Braunfels attended, while Mrs. Pula Cottwy took over yard operations. The report highlights naming difficulties and implies cautious pricing ahead.
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Union Stack Yates
Antante
Fort Worth
Gotlig
Pula Cottwy
Stockyarda Annatmeing
Yards
Betsy Huard
Ton
Youth golf tour links noted at Minnesota event
Minnesota youths tour the par 72 course with seven players, Halph Guldahl Sammy Surac and Horton Smith among those listed. The report also mentions a world middleweight champion defending the title by late July against the Goferhe Garcia winner, with several names and dates included.
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Minnesota
Fatibault
Minn
Ufi
Halph Guldahl
Sammy Surac
Horton Smith
Titry Blelet
New York
Red Apostall
San Francisna
New York State
California
Feslay
Madison Synace Gare
Goferhe Garcia
Walter Woodsbone
Garden Next Thursiay
Obituary: Thomas Hood 54 Native of Texas services at 4
Thomas Hood born in Texas and resident for 27 years in Sinattanin, died at 54. Services held at 4 p.m. at Porter Loring chapel with the Rev. Albert Shickey officiating. Survived by sister Mrs Garland Ruck, brother Jete W. Horn, and other relatives.
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Thomas Hood
Balantay
Oae Porter Loring Chapel
Albert Shickey
Texas
Sin “Attanin
Isters
Garland Ruck
Asis Christing Torn
Brodiw
Jete W. Horn
Grain MarketsSee Snapshot of Mixed Corn and Wheat Prices
Grain markets show mixed activity with various corn types and wheat futures cited. The report lists several kernels, including Yellow and White corn, with pricing notes that reflect uneven demand. Exchange activity appears limited, with midweek movement described as modest.
Rains Delay Heart of America Tennis Meet in Kansas City
Heavy rains forced postponement of the Heart of America tennis tournament in Kansas City. Players named include Mako, Parker, Sabin, Surface, and Coons, with several matches completed prior to the weather suspension.
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Kansas City
Heart of America
Parker
Coon
Knnuns Gry
Tawer Coon Wet Sabin
LG Enp
RAT
Tata
Manitoba
Fenian
Aumste Mlinn
Futliem Onal
Tawer
Mako Will Mnet Surfane
Ant
Moetoner
Denier
Yrky
Poultry and Produce Prices in New York Markets
Fragmented OCR lists poultry and produce terms with prices and regional notes. Mentions New York and various items, including colors, weights, and exchange standings, with scattered numbers and locations. The readable portions suggest a market time, regional references, and pricing data without coherent narrative.
Unclear OCR Cotton Market Report With Mixed Fragments
The readable text references cotton market activity and several entities in May and June but is heavily garbled. It mentions buyers, open prices, and market actions with partial names and dates, rendering a compact market note style.
Crescent Bend Paris Dance Event and Open Air Night
A diverse set of music and dance events listed for Crescent Bend Paris and Now Brownfee venues. From a Herr Lonte orchestral recital to modern and old time dances by Shiver and his Joy Makers, with dinners and family suppers. Evening attractions include outdoor dances under the stars and concerts at Helotes and surrounding halls.
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K. T. Hall
Sal
Herr Lonte
Eaily Fo Dalite
Crescent Bend
Paris
Sebati
tAdy
Gunit
Shiver and His Joy Makers
Adv
Landa ‘Park
Brownfee
Nazi Threat Looms as Czech Protectorate Tense
Prague reports a Nazi threat amid pressures to bolster Germany's grip on Bohemia Moravia after the slaying of a German sergeant. A Czech woman is questioned as a search for suspected slavers begins. Authorities promise strict curfews and school closures as funerals proceed and a memorial fund reaches two thousand dollars.
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Prague
Nicols Jony
Polle Amd
Haron Konstantin von Newrath
Releh
Ho hhomia-Moraylit
Brag
Willan
Io Kladno
Halest
Kladno
Judge Recovers From Narrow Escape With Charm Token
A judge in Louisville survived a close brush with death when a charm dangling from a bracelet was struck. The assailant attacked the judge at home and one shot grazed the judge. The judge’s aide later was committed to an asylum.
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Louisville
Humphrey
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