World record hurdlers highlight Penn relay carnival
A dramatic opening day at the University of Pennsylvania carnival featured a new world record by a 440-yard hurdles runner from Cornell, a near upset of England’s Oxford Cambridge, and Bradley of Kansas winning the pentathlon. Oxford Cambridge faced delays in the distance medley relay as rain and miscommunication kept teams from starting.
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Dead Reverend McClahan Left $100000, Officials Say
Rev. John H. McClahan aged 65 from Philadelphia died here last Monday night in a crowded impoverished room. Officials estimating his personal effects place his value at about $100,000. The Associated Press reports from Phoenix on April 28.
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Warren Construction Company Certification by Officials
A. J. Hill superintendent certifies figures are approximately correct for the Warren Construction Company project. W. A. Minnick, city clerk, dated April 29, 1920, signs the statement.
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Magemien scores 9-6 victory in late rally
Magemien delivers a ninth round rally to defeat Mason by knockout in 1 minute 15 seconds. The bout featured three knockdowns for Mason after Tremaine weighed 116 pounds and Mason 112 in the scheduled 12 round matchup.
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Coast League Prisoner Politely Served In Wardens Home
A Coast League inmate was noted for polite conduct while stationed at the warden’s residence. He was allowed to cross the road to the home without guards, reflecting unusual leniency in the facility’s routine.
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Toledo Fight Ends Quick in Fort Wayne Bout
i TOLEDO April 30 Carl Tremaine of Cleveland knocked out Frankie Mason in Fort Wayne Indiana in the first OSSINGING I N.AY April 29. Sev teen men serving life sentences at Sing Sing were guests last night at a dinner in the residence Warden Lewis Lawes given by William Perry released today after 15 years of a life term Perry sentence recently computed by Governor Smith after the
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Talking machine record made by wireless telephony
London reports experiments showing a voice transmitted by wireless telephone 40 miles to Essex. A receiving plant in the Strand London attached to a wax recorder produced a softly engraved disc like record. The voice was clearly audible though a touch muffled.
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World pool champions Hoppe and Peterson to visit Twin Falls
Willie Hoppe the worlds champion and Charles Peterson pool experts will arrive in Twin Falls on Wednesday May 5 for an exhibition at Macauleys pool hall on Main Avenue. They are touring the western United States and arranged to appear there on the noted date.
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Grain steamers tied up by harbor strike in Buffalo
Two steamers loaded with grain from Duluth arrived in Buffalo adding to the harbor strike's impact. The expected arrival of a mediation board tomorrow is seen as a possible step toward settlement.
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