Mixing Sports and Politics in Election Night
A collage of brief, disjoint items from New York and across the country notes politicians voting, boxing settles, and baseball figures commenting on the election mood. Highlights include Senator Wild Bill Lyons voting at a precinct, Jack Sharkey crowned heavyweight champion, Walter Johnson celebrating his birthday, and other assorted untidy reports from Chicago and Northampton.
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Bill Corum
New York
Wild Bill
Haverstraw
Jamex A. Farley
New York Slave Boxing Commission
Ladey
Jack Sharkey
Washington
Walter Johnson
Tim
Johnson
Hoover
Playgrounds and Baseball Clash End in Close 5 4 Result
A chaotic report with numerous OCR errors describes a baseball game where Millers edged Dalry 5 to 4 after a tense series of plays. Players like Heetonck, Brieker, and Hohner feature in batters and pitches, with names and actions interwoven amid a dense, error-laden recap.
Johnston to Back Fight Talks With Baer Promoter Plan
New York dispatch says James J. Johnston, a jobber in ready to wear prize fighters, heads to California within a week to approach Max Baer about a potential clash with Sharkey. Johnston plans to bypass the Warner method and use direct persuasion, offering an arrangement that could make him a promoter or partner in the event.
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DY Datta J. Walsh
New York
INS
James J. Johnston
California
Max Baer
Johnston
Warner
Sherkey
Baer
Hig
Aphaalir
Dude Waarav
Noakes
Harlem Jockey Club Plans Modernist Clubhouse Expansion
The article discusses the reopening of an old plant near Chicago boosting seven race tracks within a 40 mile radius and planning a new Harlem Jockey Clubhouse with a modernistic design. It notes potential new organization dates to avoid conflicting with current seasons and hints at a prohibition era themed innovation.
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Ifree
Chicago
Basaclava
Harlem
Jockey Club House
Ash
Sthanger
John Mayes to Judge Los Angeles Race Meet
John Mays a Texas racing judge will officiate the 15 day meet starting December 3 at Exposition grounds. George Cebbell, meet manager, says Mays has judged most Beith Texas fair meets and enjoys owners' approval. Crutchfield named track superintendent. Kentucky Racing Commission rules apply with penalties for rule infringements.
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John May
L. A
John Mays
Trading Here
Texas
Exposition Grounds
George Cebbell
Fe Mays
Beith Texas Fair
Cubbell
Mm Crutchfield
Kentucky
Taeing Commission
Charges Involving Veteran Ex-Ampire and Edges of Politics
A report outlines charges against WeEray Rare and Janes Murrey over a $200 dispute with claims of a political motive. The case centers on alleged threats and a plan to “throw” fares, with involved individuals including Mickey and President Thomas 2. The proceedings reference the Black Smed context and the wire service mentions Muwegkes in connection with the case.
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WeEray Rare
Janes Murrey
Lesgee
Thomas 2
Mickey
Caer
Muwegkes
Forgotten Man Jacques Despres Named After Fifteen Years on Garter
A misused exile in Toulon during the 18th century earned a broken man the label Jacques Despres after authorities found no record of conviction. Despres spent 15 years in servitude, forgotten by time, and his story is recounted with archival digging and a note inviting questions about the Believe It or Not cartoons.
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Salnty Hishop
Toulon
France
Priscorr
Fifteen TC U Seniors Set For Friday Finale
Fort Worth reports fifteen Texas Christian University seniors, led by Captain Johnny Veught, will play their final home game against the Texas Longhorns as the Frogs host Texas Christian in the Southwest Conference clash. The senior group has powered Frog football and basketball teams in recent seasons and will depart after this home appearance.
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Acasona
Johnny Veught
Foster Howell
J. Ye
Townsend
Len Evans
Ben Boswell
Madison Pruit
Austin
Texas Christin University
University of Texas Longhorns
Frogs
Fort Worth
Armialice
Ernest Kay
Hatton Blatford
Bohn Hilliard
Gooch Glyde Littles
Ox Blunion
Texas
Pase Offerine
Pro Gridders Hold Meeting in San Antonio Roost
Former collegiate and high school players linked to San Antonio’s pro team plan to meet at Gunter hole roost 360. The gathering aims to organize practice with prospects like Joe Vance and Bones Invin to drill the backfield for the upcoming schedule opening against the Oklahoma City Chiefs on November 2 in Oklahoma City.
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Gunter Hole
Goclock
Joe Vance
Sun Major
Cosutics
Barlow
Bones
Invin
Aggie Fiaeh
Themen
Oklahoma City Chiefs
San Antonians
Oklahome City
One Football Game Enough for Dad
LOCKHART Woy notes Tad Bhomette a fiddler and Texas snuff dipper who enjoyed the frat game. He says he has enough football to last years while grandson joins a high school cheer squad. Also Kid Chocolate defends featherweight title vs Fidel Labaraba December 16 at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round bout.
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Lockhart
Bhomette
Oklahoma
Texas
Razorbacks Begin official practice under Coach Bescelt
Arkansas Razorbacks basketball opens official practice with coach Charles Bescelt guiding a full returning roster and strong freshmen. The schedule features a December start in Fayetteville against Northeast Oklahoma Teachers College, then a northern tour with Nebraska Creighton and South Dakota before Southwest Conference games start in Avalon on January 13. The 1092 roster includes Bruce Kendall and Joe Blair among 12 returnees, with ten of last year's freshmen back competing for varsity spots.
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Tilman Morgan
University of Arkansas
Razorbacks
Charles
Chuck) Bescelt
Fayetteville
Oklahoma
Teachers College
Nebraska
Creighton
South Dakota
Arkansas
Avalon
University of Teresa
Inter
Osprein
Bruce Kendall
Travia Brenfield
Ohn Jelka
Jamon Benee
Tom Murphy
Raymond Gib
Mexico forms national sports federation under Rodriguez
Mexico City reports the formation of a national sports federation under President Rodriguez Rodriguéz with General Joaquin Amaro presiding. Representatives from all government departments and athletic sectors convened to organize and enlist support, aiming to begin functioning within a fortnight to develop sports nationwide.
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Mexico
CTTY
Rbbardo ‘Rodrimez
Joaquin Amaro
Rodriguez
New York Elevens Set for Grid Iron Duel at Polo Grounds
Manhattan College eleven enters as favorite in a one afternoon clash against the College of the City of New York. A crowd of about 30,000 is expected to witness the battle at the Polo Grounds this afternoon.
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New York
New ‘York
Chick Meeham
Manhattan College
College of the City of
Ula
Polo Grounds
Bowling ATS League Scores and Player Totals Across Many Clubs
OCR readout lists multiple bowling leagues and players with scores, totals, and standings. Names include Moore, Bryant, Shepherd, Palmer, Fre, and Baker among others, with team identifiers and aggregate totals for rounds and series. The hazardous text mixes scores, lanes, and partial club references, generating a composite roll of figures, players, and venues.
Detroit Captain Fights Bench Weight Loss Claim
Detroit November reports captain of the University football team, sidelined by injury, boasts of shedding two pounds during two weeks of grueling play against Georgetown and Marquette. He says the bench work proved his effort and could show on the field.
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Detroit
Dobring Meiras
Wie
Teat
Georgetown
Marquette
Benolt
Dan
Army Leaders Wed Their Wednesday Opponents
The Twenty-third Infantry and Second Field Artillery clash in a key Army league tilt at Fork Samfield at 2 30 Wednesday evening. Kelly Field, surprise winner last week, seeks first league victory while Brooks Field faces Caledone in a strong showing at Brooks Field.
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Army League
Black Stark Beardette
Twenty-third Infantry
Artillery
Hrige de Calsidon
Fork Samfield
Neuron
Aprang
Kelly Field
Muburdey
Brooks Field
Brooks, Field
Brooks
Nugent Named New President of Phillies Club
Nugent, longtime business manager of the Philadelphia Nationals since 1925, becomes the new president of the baseball club. L. C. Ruch resigns after a decade as head, citing health. Ruch had served as president two years following Baker’s death.
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Philadelphia
A. P
Gerry") Nugent
Philadephia Nationals
L. C
Baker
Chocolate Signed To Scrap LaBarba
New York November 8. Kid Chocolate will defend his newly acquired featherweight title against Fidel LaBarba at Madison Square Garden on December. This will be their third meeting with each holding one win. LaBarba has been campaigning in Honolulu for months and seeks his second title try.
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New York
Kid Chocolate
Fidel LaBarba
Medison Square Garden
Reed
Fidel
LaBarbs
Honolulu
Southwest Wolf Hunters Pick Site for Annual Trek
SAN MARCOS Tex Nov 8 Southwest Texas wolf hunters prep another action packed hunt. Norman Martindale president of the Southwest Texas Wolf Hunters association announced the annual hunt would be held on the Bilder ranch east of Campbellton. Martindale a veteran hunter has missed two of the past hunts Sant R Kone his running mate has never missed a hunt.
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San Marcos
Tex
Southwest Texas
Texas
Norman Martindale
Southwest Texas Wolf Hunters Association
Bilder Ranch
Campbellton
Martindale
Sant R Kone
Perez Gets His Chance With Moreno Perez
For weeks, Benny Perek has disposed of box fighters at Beethoven hall in a whirlwind style. Tuesday night Pere As meets Moreno Perez, the Yocay bantamweight, in a 4 round bout that tops the card. Winner earns a shot at Kid Vorceon next week. Other bouts feature Red Hughes vs Jimmie Sparmere, plus Tony Martinez vs Jimmie Averella in 6 rounds, Frank Maliah vs Curley Adams in 4, and more. Election results will be announced between rounds by the matchmaker.
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Beethoven
Henry Moreno
Pere
Moreno
Peres
Kid Vorceon
Torreon
Jimmie Sparmere
Tony Martinez
Jimmie Averella
Corpus Chriat
Coanl
Frank Maliah
Curley Adams
Herrere
Bledaoe
Mission Furniture Team Breaks Even In Sunday Games
The Mission Furniture team split Sunday games at San Pedro Park, beating the Mexican Originals 7-3 and losing 7-6 to a Spanish-American league group. Mine had nine wins in 12 after the doubleheader, with three one-run losses. Batters included Ramos, Rodrianes, and Valdemar, and pitchers included Ramon, Valdemar, and Hernandez in a tense pair of games.
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Mission Furniture
Mission Furniture Company
San Pedro Pare
Bor
Mini Fay
Moreen
Aid i Ak
Baraun
Kelly Grid Star Forced to Retire
New York reports that John Shipwreck Kelly, once Kentucky star and member of the New York Giants, has been forced to quit football by illness. He was treated at Roosevelt Hospital after several days of poor health and a definite diagnosis was pending today, with officials denying a heart condition.
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Kelly
New York
John
University of Kentucky
Glanta
Imesa
Roosevelt Hospita
McEwan to stay as Holy Cross football coach
Worcester November 8 reports that Captain John J McEwan coach of the Holy Cross football team may leave after the season due to friction with college athletic officials Cleo A Nelson director of athletics issued a statement that as far as the Holy Cross Athletic Association is concerned he will continue to coach the Holy Cross football team
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John J. McEwan
Holy Cross Foot
Ath
Cleo A
Nel
Athiecica
Holy Cross
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