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Twin Falls Chronicle

Location

Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1920

Page

3

Speedway Victors Shine In Open 250 Mile Race

Los Angeles Feb 28 Jimmy Murphy won the 250 mile speedway open event finishing in 2 hours 26 minutes 17.59 seconds at an average speed of 403 miles per hour. Aran Vail placed second with Joe Thorne third, while initial winner Joe was forced to pit by a connecting rod failure. Aerial crashes marred the event but left both drivers unharmed. Jack Kearns predicts bond readiness for indictments in San Francisco and a U.S. marshal notice is expected.

Cal Peh Autogamen Gsib Mechanician Joe Johy Ours Vail Joe Thomas Thomas Cors Ne. ‘Boot Speedway Los Angeles Jimmy Murphy Los Angeles Speedway Aran Vail Joe Thomine Murphy

Western Open Golf Meet Scheduled for August Dates

The Western Open golf meet will run August 4 to 6 at Olympia Fields Club in Chicago. The event precedes the national open at Toledo's Verneas club, with several British players expected to compete in both meets. Amateur and pro fields will feature top players including James Barnes and Leo Diegel, with St. Louis and Minneapolis clubs noted for past titles.

Associated Press Chicago Crafts AW Higgins Olympia Fields Club Fcago In Verneas Toledo Atberjean England Western Golf Association Memphis Country Club Mayfield Club Cleveland Byames Barnes Leo Diegel Dell Sunset Hill Club St. Louis Lege Minneapolis Richard Bockenkrump

Two Jacks To Furnish Bonds Next Monday

Los Angeles, Feb. 25 Jack Dempsey the heavyweight champion and a partner plan to furnish bonds next Monday to cover a $100000 mortgage on the King’s Ranch property in California. The move comes as part of a settlement involving the boxing club and a loans consortium.

Bennett Cup Challenge Opened By Aero Club

The Aero Club of America reports a cable challenge from the Aero Club of Belgium for the James Gordon Bennett international balloon trophy. Other clubs from France Great Britain Italy and Switzerland are expected to challenge within 48 hours. The trophy was won by America in 1913 and the club has 900 balloon pilots to choose from to defend it. it has captured the trophy four times in eight contests.

Associated Press New York Aero Club of America Aero Club of Belgium James Gordon ‘Bennett Sero France Great Britain Italy Switzerland The Aero Club

Open Shop vs Closed Shop in Home Building Contracts

A discussion of building contracts contrasts general contractor and separate crafts, explaining Closed Shop rules requiring workers with Building Trades Council cards and Open Shop freedom to hire nonunion labor and select materials. It argues unions should not bar nonmembers and notes efficiency and production impacts of Closed Shop policies.

Building Trades Council PINON Ofien Idaho Agsdcntion Twin Falls Ethanal Twin Falls

Minor Leagues Name Tearney Representative to National Commission

AL TEARNEY will act as minor league representative to the national commission. Tearney will confer with the commission chairman on issues. if no agreement is reached, a neutral third party will settle disputes. The move marks the first time the minors have a dedicated representative before the commission.

Associated Press Chicago Tearney National Commission

Ban on Box Fights in Iowa Declared by Attorney General

Iowa Attorney General H M Wagner announced a ban on boxing bouts where boxers are paid or admission charges are collected through any club plan. He said no personal prejudice against boxing, but laws will be enforced.

Associated Base D&s Iowa H. M. Wagner

Griffith Wins Two Rou nd Boxing Show In Paris

Paris reports Johnny Griffith the American lightweight contender defeated Albert Badoud on points in a 20 round bout at Cirque de Paris. Earlier Soldier Bartfield forced French welterweight Pofniler to quit in the ninth round of their 10 round bout.

Associated Press Paris Johnny Griffith Altiert Badoud Welte Europe Cirque de Paris Griffith Bartfield America Pofniler

British Columbia industrial congress to convene in June

Business leaders from the United States Great Britain Australia New Zealand the Orient and Canada will be invited to attend sessions of the British Columbia industrial congress to be held in Vancouver. At least 2 000 delegates are expected.

Vancouver B. CG United States Great Britain Australia New Sealand The Orient Canada British Columbia Industrial Congress

Indians Sell Two In Associated Press Note

SIOUX CITY IOWA February 28 The Sioux City Western League team has sold first baseman Brokaw and pitcher Barbaw to the Vancouver club of the Northwestern league.

Associated Press Sionn Talus Sioux City

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Dvige Speeway Pion Jack Kearns Ponds Monnday Sanrancisco Stearns Kearns Los Angles Jack Dempsey Louis D. Brandeis Terially Trades Council Building Trades ‘Council Union AL Tearney Twin ‘Falls Open Shop Association, Twin O Employers Fainst
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