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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
13
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a maritime or nautical riddle with unfamiliar phrases. The garbled lines mention the port side and possible proper nouns, but no clear event, person, or location is discernible. Further readable content is needed to produce a precise record.
In Ohio league night play Mansfeld beat Ashland 7 to ? as Houghton drove the winning goal after fifteen minutes of overtime. Marton trailed 6 to 2 early in the third period but Mansfield surged back led by Long and Houghton. Wallace starred in goal with key stops as Mansfield held off a late push. Zanesville defeated Lancaster 9 to 8 with Korsilius directing steady play in two, three, and fourth periods. Nolan, Turner, Ostling, Reichart and Korailius provided scoring support. Attendance unspecified.
The article recalls Saginaw boxer Kid Lavigne as a fearless lightweight who fought with unmatched grit. It chronicles his early dominance, key bouts with Joe Walcott, and a famed San Francisco clash with enigmatic details, including a costly betting episode and his tragic decline amid battles and personal troubles.
In a fierce six round Philadelphia bout the battered Lavigne presses Smith with stubborn grit. Smith stays deliberate and lands decisive moments as Lavigne’s stamina fades. A brother’s ring interruption ends the fight. Lavigne’s career spirals toward reinvention after the bout.
Marion Ohio jury hears a larceny charge against Mrs Bricker in a case alleging furniture vanished from Wayne County home. The defense argues the items were not bought by the husband and that Bricker had no custodial control after leaving the residence.
An OCR read from New Orleans Times-Domorist notes a dialogue between First Small Roy and Second Small Roy about avoiding punishment and fare. The exchange hints at a family dispute and a plan to resist authority when the next circuit arrives.
Springfield, Ohio, aims to raise 2500 by Jan 18 to join the Osio baseball league. A large meeting in Mayor Burnett's office heard Holby Quinn of Columbus explain the situation and decide to wait two weeks to see if locals can fund the effort. If locals fail, outsiders are expected to step in.
A dense page lists Sunday School times and revival meetings across multiple local churches. Cor. Center St and Olney Ave host sessions led by Beckett and Bates. Brethren and Baptist congregations on Davids and Darius streets invite all, with evening sermons and youth programs. Strong mentions include Asbury, Epworth League, and Marion Presbytery events plus Lutheran and Evangelical services.
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