Colonial Boxing Matches Draw Wide Interest at The Colonial
Boxing enthusiasts packed the Colonial Theatre for a five match indoor card. Joe Turner defeated Young Stricker two falls to one after long scrambles, while George Romanoff outlasted Ollie Olson in a fast paced bout. The program showcased strong defense and endurance from all four contestants.
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Colonial Theatre
Joe Turner
Young Stricker
Turner
George Romanoff
Ollie Olson
Romanoff
Kaye Don Delayed In Attempt At 231 MPH Record
Rough beach conditions yesterday forced British racing ace Kaye Don to postpone his bid for the 231 mile an hour automobile speed record. His run with the Silver Bullet ended in a false start then a 173 mph qualifying attempt along the ocean way. Upon reaching the north end.
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Kaye Don
Ocean Way
North End
Campolo Rides Ocean Beach Challenge Toward Carnera Bout
The article notes Campolo found the beach course too rough for high speed and towed his car to a garage. A second attempt hinges on shoreline conditions around 4 p.m. Carnera shapes up as the rugged opponent, with Campolo having fought roughly 40 rounds in recent showdowns and showing improvement despite battering.
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Campolo
Carnera
Italy
Heeney
Scott
Risko
Carnera’s Limited Ring Time Highlighted
The text notes Carnera has completed 16 rounds totaling 48 minutes of action, described as only a single good afternoon workout in a gym. No broader bout result or opponent details are provided.
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Carnera
Income Taxes Show Increases in First Quarter
The Treasury department reports March final figures show income taxes totaling 627,524,917 for the first quarter, lifting nine months of the fiscal year to 1,812,137,844, up 125,574,244 from the previous year.
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Washington
Treasury Department
West Virginia Parade Floats Highlight Apple Blossom Day
The 1929 Apple Blossom Festival in West Virginia will feature 22 parade floats on the festival's second day. The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, met in the city. Episcopal High School chorus performed at Christ Church. A 100 year old Loudoun county woman was praised for needle work. Secretary Mellon noted 1928 set prosperity records.
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West Virginia
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Episcopal High School
Alexandria
Christ Episcopal Church
Loudoun County
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Apple Blossom Festival Queen Candidate Named
The queen will be chosen from princesses representing various counties. Lions Club members plan to attend the state meet in Norfolk. Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans a float for the apple fete.
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Lions’ Club
Norfolk
Fort Loudoun
Daughters of the American Revolution
Fifteen Years Ago on April Second in 1925
The item recalls Jesse Fries a county farmer who died at his home Fifteen years ago on April 2 1925. It notes battles in Europe filling with dead and mentions Jack Johnson predicting a win over Jesse Willard in Havana. Good Friday is observed and bets on the war ending by 1915 circulate. A woman complains about drinking scenes in films and a Dayton News quote on truth versus mystery closes the fragment.
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Jesse Fries
Europe
Jack Johnson
Jesse Willard
Havana
London
African coastline contrasts with other continents
Fragmentary note cites Sophocles and compares Africa’s coast line to Europe Asia and North America. It asserts one is not deemed lucky until life ends and existence is finished. The fragment attributes a fragmentary tone to ancient discussion.
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Europe
Asia
North America
South
Sophocles
Tyndar
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