Fred Welsh's Tough Bout and Path to World Title
The article recalls Freddie Welsh arriving in America with manager Harry Pollock shining praise on him. It narrates Welsh's early poverty after landing in New York eight years earlier, his attempts as a bag puncher, a failed stint in a department store, and a dramatic rise to boxing fame aided by Pollock, culminating in Welsh becoming world champion. It also notes nearby items about motorized bikes aiding horticultural and postal work.
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Freddie Welsh
Fred
England
Harry Pollock
Harry
Pollock
Mat Wells
Hughie Megehan
Australia
Willie Ritchie
Welsh
Freddie Thomas
Kerreck
America
Wales
Freddie
Dan Hickey
N’yack
Fred Thomas
Fred C. Thomas
Joe Gans
Doc Johnston
Jim Baskette
Cleveland
Doc
Jim
Chattanooga
Baskette
Baseball Chatter From Majors Highlights Dodgers Figures
The piece sketches Steve McKeever’s status as a Dodgers magnate and his ire over Brooklyn losses blamed on Benny Meyer’s sunfield misplays. It also mentions manager Topsy Hartsel’s unusual discipline method and other club quirks, plus notes on Hughie Jennings, Joe Birmingham, and a Columbus utility firm buying motorcycles for meter readers.
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Steve McKeever
Brooklyn Contractors
Dodgers
Brooklyn
McKeever
Benny Meyer
Brooklyn Park
McKeever Brothers
Baseball Writers’ Association
Steve
Meyer
Benny
Philadelphias
Jake Daubert
Moon
Callahan
Mr. McKeever
Hughie Jennings
Hughie
Frank Selee
Selee
Bebe
Tinker
Evers
Schulte
Hofman
Kling
Trucks in Dayton Relief Work Highlighted by Army
United States army officers praised motor trucks for relief efforts after Dayton disaster. Adjt. Gen. Cyrus Mead noted Packard trucks sped supplies, with calls to deploy fleets at stations for rapid future relief. Mortons urged modern hauling in catastrophes as debris and traffic hindered recovery. Dayton's 125 000 residents received daily food from relief stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Dayton
Adjt
Cyrus Mead
Packards
Cc. E. Morton
Packard Motor Car Company
Evansville riders plan 150 mile ride to Speedway races
About 75 motocyclists from Evansville Indiana plan a 150 mile ride to Indianapolis for the Speedway races on May 30. The group prepares routes and safety checks for the event, inviting others to join.
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Evansville
Ind
Indianapolis
Motocycle upkeep judged cheap by Kansas City carrier
C B Robinson a rural carrier in Kansas City Missouri says maintenance is minimal and notes that one half gallon of gasoline will cover about 25 miles highlighting fuel efficiency.
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C. B. Robinson
Kansas City
Enthusiastic Motocycle Fan in Middleboro at 84
Edwin Wrightington, 84, among the town's most eager motorcyclists, says riding brings more fun than owning an automobile in Middleboro Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Writington
Middleboro
Mass
Wrightington
Wire Wheels Return to Popular Favor Says Campbell
B G Campbell manager of the Oakland Motor Company notes the wire wheel makes a comeback after twenty years. He recalls early cars used the wire wheel and explains its heat distribution helps prolong tire life, comparing spokes to metal cylinder flanges in air cooled motors. He cites Motor Age for support.
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B. G. Campbell
Oakland Motor Company
Mr. Campbell
Bernard Shaw Converts on First Trip Journey
Playwright Bernard Shaw becomes a convert on his first trip. He rode seven miles in three hours, marking a notable early experience during the journey.
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Bernard Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Davenport Linemen Swap Cars for Motorcycles on Wire Repairs
Davenport telephone company linemen now ride motorcycles to reach repair sites quickly, replacing traditional vehicles. The change speeds service and highlights a shift in field operations as crews cover extensive routes to maintain lines.
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Davenport
Iowa
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Fred Welsh
Obrap
Philadelphia
Lana
Philly
Minnie
Hood River
Oregon
Postoffice
Alva
Okla
Topsy Hartsel
Topsy
Fred Clarke
Pittsburg
Josh Devore
New York Giant
Red Murray
Knoxville
Josh
McGraw
Devore
Birmingham
Naps
Birmy
Joe
St. Louis
Bill Forman
Johnston
Cy Falkenberg
Falkenberg
Joe Tinker
John Evers
Reds
Cubs
McIntyre
Mac
Columbus
Ohio
Bobby M’watt
Country Club
Greens
Hagerstown
Maryland
Mission Motor CarCo
South Alamo Street
Army Tuking
Mead
Luther Taylor
Campbell
Hindre‘marks
Flint
Michigan
Alamo ’Auto Sales Company
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