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Newspaper
Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1938
Page
9
Parochial League contestants prepare for a major meet facing the defending champion in a field of strong foes. Entries for the showcase event are requested by March 4 from schools entering the American Sports department.
Freeman signs to face De Jean in an eight round bout at the arena. North Side boxer Jess Devon trains for a hometown return after a string of Buffalo wins. Freeman, a veteran with world-wide experience, faces Syracuse rival Ralph DeJean in a high stakes matchup billed by Olympic Boxing Club.
The Shamrocks beat the Fulton Eagles 47 to 39 on Tuesday evening. Fulton scored 25 in the first half but Shamrocks applied late pressure to seal the win. The report reflects a competitive game with Irish forward efforts leading to the victory.
In a tight sequence Amermans top the Bridge Loop standings with a total of 10 ETs and strong showings from Gros and Weekes teams. Keedsvells and Gifheris trail in the varies of percentage as the race tightens with multiple players posting notable scores and performances.
In Philadelphia, the Four Aces reach a winning contract after East wins with the Jack, declarer cashes spades then diamonds, and dummy's Jack diamonds are cashed. East and West discard, leading a heart from dummy, the play centers on card positioning and finesses as declarer secures the contract. The article mimics a bridge contest report from a Syracuse Journal style.
The page details hockey and baseball figures from Providence Reds and Barons, noting coach Bill Cook and players Hank Scherr Ollie Bowerman and Harry Davis, plus a Syracuse five man tournament with a 424 team entry record. It urges rapid five man team entries to Bailey at the Recreation alleys for a chance at a $2,569 prize.
Radio listings show WEAF WSYR WHAM WHAZ WFBL and others airing programs from 3:00 to midnight. Including Hollywood Parade, Palmer's Orchestra, Jack Benny, Eddie Cantor style shows, sports scores and a church and public affairs block. Train of shows features German Uptr, Remember and Vic and Sade, Top of the Morning, Kitchen Cavalcade and a Weather Report.
Ted Gerdside selects three Ye two man combos for a recreation match at Centsee Recreation Sat. Ylly Miettens Heer Schreyer Fond Lesgee to oppose Varipapa Foote. Perkins and Jacobs of the Telephone Company back the teams. Final six bows await the next few days to complete the lineup.
Unclear fragmentary report notes Markle and Convey maintaining lead in an ice sport context. Ambiguous names and phrases appear misread. Pairings, dates, and exact results are not discernible from the OCR.
Foba Lemp meets Procita in a billiards match at the Citizens Club. A second 2 three-cushion event reportedly totals 235 points, with plans for El and Roomsn activities surrounding the session.
Syracuse business news fragment mentions a new game style with excitement and social scene. Partial lines reference Ghose, Pouce, and local names, hinting at a product or event launch. The readable text is garbled but implies a local business or entertainment item gaining attention.
A fragmented item notes fashionable footwear offering relief to wearers of painful conditions. It mentions a theater building and support devices, with unclear details about the origin and specific uses. Named entities are sparse due to legibility issues.
The notice praises diamond quality and diamond mounting by expert Roth craftsmen. It mentions a store offering terms to buyers of watches and jewelry and cites Wanamaker as a reference point. The piece uses whimsical want ad language to promote sales and advertise estate-like bargains.
A lab produced hearing aid claims to reduce noise and improve sound clarity, with cautious notes on distortion risk. Officials at Revere Bausch offer consultations at 209 E Genesee State Tower to evaluate results with no obligation.
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