Lengthy Sports Meet Promises Record Track Action
Henry L Farrell reports on a major sports gathering in New York with expectations of record performances in track and field swimming rowing and minor events. The piece notes global interest around a potential Wimbledon meeting between Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills and highlights American athlete ideals and sportsmanship amid European reception while courts and public opinion ponder outcomes.
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American Hopeful Miss Wills Faces Lenglen Test
Expert views split on the United States tennis star Miss Wills as she returns home from England as champion. Some conservatives doubt her experience and accuracy while optimists believe her fighting spirit could overcome Lenglen. Bill Tilden predicts a win if she controls her attack and adapts to English play.
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Indiana Hatcheries Hatched Six Million Pike Perch
George N. Mannfeld of the Indiana Department of Conservation reports about six million pike perch hatched at Riverside and Tri Lakes hatcheries in May. Two state facilities produced the fry from 109 quarts of eggs purchased for the program.
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Yesterday's baseball results across leagues
American League scores include Boston 8 over St Louis 7 and Washington 11 over Detroit 1 while New York 6 beat Chicago 3. Philadelphia-Cleveland rained out. National League results show New York 9 to 3, Cincinnati 5 over Boston 1, Philadelphia 6 over St Louis 0, Brooklyn 2 2, plus rainouts. American Association reports Milwaukee 8 over St Paul 7 and Minneapolis 9 over Kansas City 5 with Indianapolis Toledo and Columbus Louisville listed as rain or opain results.
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Laporte Plans Twenty Summer Band Concerts
Laporte Indiana announces twenty band concerts to be held at local parks throughout the summer with the inaugural performance slated for June 11.
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We Will Be Longing for a Few Years From Now
A reflective line from an unspecified source notes future longing lasting years. The phrasing suggests a meditation on time and memory. The exact context or speaker is not provided in the readable text.
Sam Langford is happy once more after surgery
In New York on June 4 a boxing drama ended in a hospital. Sam Langford, once deemed unbearable in the heavyweight ranks, was helped by eye specialist Dr. James W. Smith and sports writer Hype Igoe with Los Angeles fans funding travel. Langford’s operation was free and successful, ending with him seeing again.
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No Prize Fight Report In Indiana Boxing Match
The Indiana boxing commission appointed to witness Gibbons Carpentier in Michigan City filed a formal report with Governor Branch. It states the contest was not a prize fight and did not violate Indiana laws. Brig. Gen. L R Gignilliat prepared the report at Culver Military Academy, submitted by Adj. Gen. Harry B. Smith.
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Grand Jury Probes Fatal Shooting in Port Laporte
Laporte Indiana June grand jury opened inquiry into the fatal shooting of W C Hamilton a 21 year old Chattanooga Tennessee man by Patrolman Walter R Butts 24 of Michigan City police after Hamilton stepped from a train and allegedly drew a gun though no weapon was found on him. The incident occurred May 25 near the Michigan Central line. Hamilton was the son of a wealthy contractor.
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Thirty-eighth Signal Company Disbanded in Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis June 4 The thirty eighth signal company of the Indiana National Guard has passed out of existence on orders from Governor Branch. The unit was largely made up of Gary residents and will be reorganized as a unit in Indianapolis, though no steps have been taken yet.
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Motorcycle Rider Injured In Fall In Goshen Indiana
A motorcycle rider from Millersburg sustained fractures after a fall near his home in Goshen Indiana. He remains in care as authorities investigate the accident details.
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