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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
8
Georges Carpentier expressed relief over Jack Dempsey's acquittal and said it removes the last obstacle to a championship fight. He plans to sail for France July 10 and hopes for a next year meeting, confirming the Levinsky bout postponement.
Robert H Allison of Blackburn College Carlinville is elected team captain and outfielder despite losing an arm in a mine explosion. He shows quick throws from the glove and powerful hitting with multiple triples and two home runs last season. He plays guard in football in the fall and saves $2000 to fund his education.
Urges readers to abandon surface lotions and seek S. S. S. blood medicine. Claims germs in the blood cause dermatitis, boils, tetter, and itching, and that the vegetable remedy cleanses the blood to eliminate the disease. Emphasizes permanent relief over temporary cures.
S S S claims to relieve skin ailments by searching out impurities in the blood and offering a remedy. The terse note presents a promotional claim without details on ingredients, efficacy, or sourcing. The language reflects period advertising style focusing on bodily purification through blood cleansing claims.
An advertisement touts a "fine old remedy" as a sane treatment for skin disease. It offers free expert advice from the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia, with instructions to write for guidance.
The Railway Light and Power Company reports the one man safety car as a pronounced success during industrial strain. It promises swift quiet operation and comfort, enabling twice the up and down travel at the same expense. The innovation affects other car lines and motor bus service as travel increases on the Lakeview Lines.
A garbled recap lists scores from Southern and National leagues with teams like Detroit New York Washington St Louis Boston and Chicago plus upcoming games in Mobile Birmingham New Orleans Nashville and Boston. It notes rainouts and partial results across leagues including Texas League and International with scattered inning counts and city matchups.
Federal agents watch the border near San Diego to arrest Jack Johnson if he enters the United States on a Mann Act conviction. Officers discount rumors from press reports about Judge Luis Cacho of Tijuana and a possible days count.
Prieste hit a home run and drove in runs as the Bears defeated the Lookouts. Mobile scored in the late innings but the Bears held on 6 to 4 with strong starting pitching and key defensive plays.
The Crackers beat the Chickasaws six to two as errors and loose fielding marked the game. Pitcher Murchison bolstered the Pelicans to victory over the Volunteers, who left eleven on base. Nicholson homered to spark a Pirates win in the ninth, and Kalvrin doubled to give Waceiste a sweep over the Indians. Joe Jackson starred for the White Sox in a win over Washington. Shorten homered for the Tigers to sweep the Athletics. The Browns swept Boston, with Peacock losing the finale.
London Connecticut report notes twilight rowing rising in popularity with Yale crews under coaches Haines and Nickalls. Rival squads avoid water before 7 pm with practice sessions stretching late to cope with intense heat and shore stays.
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