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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
8
Ellis and Hanson square off for door receipts in a winner take all clash likely to thrill fans. Ellis hypes a historic bout while Hanson promises to prove his superiority, with both aiming to dominate from the opening bell in Wilmington.
Rain delays affect Philadelphia and Brooklyn games. St Louis tops Chicago 7 3 in a later result. New York travels to Boston while Brooklyn visits Philadelphia in today’s slate.
Yesterday rain affected New York Boston results. Today schedule includes Louis at Detroit, Witherland at Detroit, Boston at New York.
Contested match ends with Hanson defeating Chris Jordan and Jimmy Condos by straight falls in Raleigh. Officials note a hard fought bout as fans cheer the Monday night program.
Chapel Hill Sept 24 Caro lina football squads prepare for scrimmage after two weeks of daily drills Head Coach Campbell notes strong speed and signals work The last line up lists Bell Crayton ends Harrell Robbins guards Grimes Barden center Blount quarterback Johnson and Coleman Spaugh Farrington backfield with competitors for center and multiple linemen advancing during practice
New York dispatch notes Eddie Cicotte, veteran knuckleball ace of the Chicago White Sox, carries Chicago’s World Series hopes into the fall series with Cincinnati. Paired with Lefty Williams, Cicotte is praised for age-defying skill and long major league career, tracing his rise from minor leagues to Detroit Tigers and Lincoln to the majors.
The article recalls a pitcher famed for the knuckleball and crafty manipulation of the ball. It highlights his 1918 Chicago season with 18 wins and his peak early 20th century form, noting his influence on young players and his dedication to perfecting his craft.
The Atlanta bank joins a push for female suffrage, led by local organizers and education groups. Details about the movement and events are sparse, but the initiative aims to advance women’s voting rights in the city.
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The program lists the Buckeye 2:12 trot with a 3000 purse and the Western Horsemans Futurity for three year old trotters at 6500. The overall purse totals 16500 and most pacing and trotting stars of the year are set to start. The unfinished 2:17 pace will also be completed.
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