Speed records tumble in 100 mile dirt track meet
In Syracuse, New York, Billy Winn set a new dirt track record for 150 miles with 75 laps in 4 minutes 47.49 seconds, finishing ahead of Bill Cummings who had held the prior mark. Cummings regained pace for the overall title race, earning 100 points to Petillo’s 120 despite Winn also challenging the year’s championship in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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Syragdle
Billy Win
Kanaan Glty
Bill Cummings
Cummings
Syracuse
Heditard
Winn
Kelly Petilic
Officials Set Uniforms For Southwest Conference Football
Sportscaster notes a Houston meeting deciding officials will wear black hose, black and white silk shirts, and knickers. Extra pay may be offset by a required conference committee attendance and ahead-of-game presence. Also discusses local baseball scores and racing events with colorful, humorous commentary.
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Harold Scheewite
Houston
Andie
Prac
Amazing Advancement in Mechanical Rat Memory
A mechanical rat built by Dr Stevenson Smith of the University of Washington demonstrates memory beyond a real rat and surpassing human recall in maze experiments. The device, described by the convetor, shows enhanced learning and navigation abilities.
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Stevenson Smith
University of Washington
T Thomas Ross
Washington
Dr. Smith
International News Service
El Pasoan Wins State Chess Title in 1935 Championship
C. W. Mines of El Paso claims the Texas state chess championship for 1935 after defeating fellow citizen C. P. Gray in the final round. Final standings show Manney and Grap tied for second with six wins and two losses, while J G Thompson of Elias finished near the top. Fort Worth’s J A Anderson did not compete. Clemente Villarsal of San Antonio tied for seventh with two and a half wins.
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el Pace
Pucsay
Sig
Texas Chess Associador
Tie
C. P. Gray
MG. A
J. G. Thompson
Elias
Manney
J. A. Anderson
Fort Wortis
Clemente Villarsal
San Antonio
le J. Splae
Houston
BM. McKye
Ge Bowman
Brownsville
G. A. Andersom
Fort Worth
Death Reward For Rescue
SHUTILE Sept. - George Seguley 35 was fatally shot on Renton as coroner G H Mitfelstadt confirmed. Seguin was attempting to disarm a woman who tried to shoot herself when he was killed. Billie Campbell 37, hysterical over her son’s crowning, was reported missing off the Munting along Westport last Wednesday.
Open Forum on City Traffic Safety and Enforcement
Signed letter urges police enforcement of traffic rules to curb double parking, sidewalk parking, and blocking streets. Criticizes current regulations, calls for fines and steady street patrols in downtown to prevent hazards and protect pedestrians. George B Fallon signs the message.
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Bator
Holston
Dalles
Siiwan
Alnino
Sir Mary
Uhe
Myes
Gorge B
Fallon
Texans Win Rodeo Contest Honors
PONGA CITY Okla Bert 3A Oklahoma barkaroos today held most of the honors and prize money of the 101 Ranch rodeos revived by Young Jack Webs part of the historic old property Joint prize winners Included Ted Harmen Guthrie and La Husky Graybill Texas tied for fleet bronc riding and Roy Mathews Fort Worth calf ride derby won by entry FC B Price of Ponce City
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Ponga City
Okla
Bert
Oklahoma Barkaroos
Young Jack Webs
Ted Harmen
Guthrie
la Husky
Graybill
Texas
Fleet
Roy Mathews
Fort Worth
Price of
New Island Found Near Franz Josef Land
Soviet Badka ice breaker reports sending dog teams to explore a new island east of Franz Josef Land. Polar explorers believe it may be part of an undersea mountain range stretching from the Rualan coast to Saltide Island, lying between Franz Josef group and Nicholas Island. George Ushakol of the Sadko expedition notes the island lies southwest to northeast across a large horizon segment while searching a warm water passage northward.
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Moscow
Witless
Frang Joset Lane
Rualan
Saltide Island
Franz Josef Group
Islands
Nicholas 1Land
George Ushakol
Sadko
Saks
Range prices rise as rains boost Texas sales
San Angelo reports stiff range prices on all range products after widespread rains. Lambs sold at 7 1/4 cents per pound, an increase of a penny in two weeks, with about half the crop contracted. Ewes and yearlings commanded higher figures, while wool prices neared 30 cents per pound as total weekly sales approached 900,000 pounds.
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San Angelo
Sonora Woot and
Biohair ‘Company
Vbachion
Mie Lair
Wounded Soldiers Rallying After Port Sam Houston Incident
Private Howard D. Paulkner of Company G Twenty third Infantry was shot in the face with a 2030 rifle Monday at Port Sam Houston. He is reported to be recovering at Staton Hospital Tuesday. Private Archie Coalikle is being held by military police in connection with the case.
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Howard D. Paulkner
Twenty-third Infantry
Port Sam Houston
Staton Hospital
Archie Coalikle
Coneern
Airmail Delayed by Storm to North
Airmail from the north east and west due there at 6 am was delayed four hours Tuesday by a heavy storm that affected Fort Worth and Dallas. The Fort Worth plane was delayed further as it struggled through the weather.
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Fort Worth
Dallas
Man Held for Death of Girl 19 Years Ago
Greenberg Pennsylvania report states John Barney 67 a former hostler is held on a murder charge for the 1918 slaying of his daughter Florence Mae Bishop 22. He was 43 when she was killed and fled as a fugitive before officers arrested him at a friend’s farm in Dearborn.
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Greenberg
John Barney
Florence Mae Bares Bishop
Barnes
Friend's
jDearby- Pans
Tribute Paid to Brig Gen Hulen in Dallas Farewell
In Dallas on September 3 4 a ceremony honored Brig. Gen. John Hulen of Fort Worth as he nears retirement after forty years of service with the Thirty sixth Division Texas National Guard Attorney General William McCraw led speakers praising His career calling him a typical American and a soldier of Texas Brig Gen Sach F Wolters of Houston former adjutant general also saluted the honoree noting his long service and loyalty
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Dallas
John Aates
Fort Worth
Texax National Guard
William McCraw
Hongiet
Rulon
Apierica
Sach F. Wolters
Houston
Texas
Hulen Igh Bebita
Ealing
Texna
Police officers placed on probation after exams
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright announced Tuesday that four thief suspects aged to tin will be placed on probation and may be assigned permanently after proving themselves. The appointments listed include John A. Strickland A. Hi and P. W. Bleden, with Wright noting two additional appointments following recent civil service examinations.
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Tin Police Department
Ny Fire and Police
Phil Wright
Olfteera
John A. Strickland
A. Hi, Pating
P. W. Bleden
Wright
Tite and
Police Civil Service Board
Fire Captain Schiren resigns from office
Fire Chief Phil Wright announced Tuesday that Willan J. Schiren has accepted resignation as captain at Ure Station No. 2. Schiren, of 623 West Crale Place, will be succeeded by B. A. Kitsch, promoted from Station No. 8. Hocke berg, Inidirmay, has been promoted to act Beech.
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Schiren
Pire
Wright
Willan
J. Schiren
Ure
West Crale Place
B. A. Kitsch
Weiebt
Hockeberg
Kidney Trouble Report Leaves Readers Guessing
An unclear OCR fragment mentions kidney trouble and names Packie Era MpEBUEy, with garbled phrases about another person and health concerns. The readable bits suggest a notice or brief about medical issues affecting individuals, but concrete details are unreadable.
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Sylvan
Ter- Tazo
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Topeka
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