Which is the Greater Athlete Debates Mathias Versus Thorpe
The piece weighs Mathias and Thorpe against each other asathletes. It notes Bob Mathias won the Olympic decathlon at 17 and again at 21 while Jim Thorpe won the 1912 decathlon and impressed in multiple sports. Dan Vertis argues Mathias is better all around, but Thorpe may edge him in most sports.
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London
Mathias
Thorpe
Dan Vertis
AAU Sec
Stockholm
Helsinki
Jim
Sweden
Cubs
Southern California
Stanford
Ilinois
Fain Returns To Lead AL Batting Race In Week
Ferris Fain of the Philadelphia Athletics climbs back atop the American League batting standings after a strong week. He went 12 for 28, gaining 13 points to overtake Al Rosen of Cleveland who fell to .330 after a 9 for 29 week. Jackie Robinson slid from second to third with six hits in 27 at bats, dropping to .315.
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New York
Ferris Fain
Philadelphia Athletics
Perris
al Rosen
Cleveland
Rosen
Atwell
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn
Jackie
Teeth Stolen With Cor POE ARE
A man told police his car had problems and he paused for eight. The fragmentary OCR notes lack clear names, places, or outcomes to provide a fuller report.
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Poe
Gavilan Wins 11th Round KO To Retain Welterweight Title
Cuban Gavilan retains the welterweight crown with an 11th round technical knockout of Gil Turner in Philadelphia. Turner, 21, had entered the bout unbeaten with 26 knockouts in 31 straight wins but faltered as Gavilan pressed on the ropes and landed decisive punches.
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Jack Hand
Philadelphia
Kid Gavilan
Gil Turner
Reed
Turner
Munent
TBC
Atace Yorks
Billy Graham
Chuck Davey
Gaviland
Law
Gavilan
Weeh
Gil
Randy Turpin
Ray Robinson
Gabilan
Major Leagues Begin Review Of Bonus Rule
Major league club owners agreed to appoint a committee to study the controversial bonus rule amid fears of wild and crazy spending. Ford Frick described the spending as excessive and approved a post season goodwill tour by the Cleveland and Brooklyn Dodgers with State Department consent. Fred Hutchinson, representing the players, urged a five day holiday during All Star week for contract waiver or option shifts.
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Ford Frick
Prick
All- Frick
Cleveland Brooklyn Dodgers
State Department
Fred Hutchinson
Quick recovery and missing teeth found in glove compartment
He could manage without the car for days but insisted on keeping his false teeth. They were recovered from the glove compartment.
Sunday Baseball Fights Clifton Forge Law Change
A Clifton Forge debate over Sunday baseball drew large crowds and caustic editorials. City officials set aside the old ban amid strong opposition led by Dr. William P. Gilmer and Rev. E B White, framing the issue as a question of right and wrong and public scrutiny in announcing a winner.
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Clifton Forge
Forge
Barger
William P. Gilmer
Gilmer
E. B. White
Building Permits Recorded for Rozel Road Area
Victor Wheeler 323 W Cecil St plans brick house on east Rozel Road valued 10000. D W Greenwalt 144 Euclid Ave seeks block garage at same address for 650. Others include Chaney Avenue block garage yet unclear. Bolen Throthens Chickery plans block farm building around 2000. Jay B Kline Route 3 to build residence on Route 50 west. Luther Mowery Clearbrook to build block barn near Brucetown Stonewall valued 1000.
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Rozel Road
D. W. Greenwalt
Euclid Ave
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Cook
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Rae Eee Bolen
Luther Mowery
Clearbrook
Brucetown
Stonewall
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Psee Chpaman Motor CO
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Baltimore United Oil Company
E. T. Lemmon
Tanda Il Toy
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American Viscose Corporation
Front Royal, Virginia
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