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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
2
Postal entry notes Winslow Arizona as the destination for second class mail matter with a six dollar amount and a three point two five notation.
The piece notes a shift to short, snappy messaging with an efficiency campaign. It describes a move from eloquent oratory to radio driven, measured statements by candidates and organizers, aiming to reach voters far from the events. The trend marks a new phase while other campaign aspects stay similar.
In Winslow a Spanish and an Arcadia pavilion dance fundraiser will start at 9 PM to raise money for the Indian band uniforms. The Santa Fe band will perform at both Pritchard's Arcadia pavilion on Front Street and Baca Hall on East Second Street with community support from local residents. Harold Youkti directs a concert before the dances, and ticket buyers of all kinds are urged to attend.
Northern Arizona prepares for July 3 and 4 events with signed contracts from two renowned orchestras and diverse acts including Navajo dancers and Indian bands. The Beauty Show Revue already has thirty entrants from Arizona towns and awards totaling more than 500 dollars, with expectations of at least 50 entrants for the Mardi Gras parades.
Announcement in Daily Mail confirms Mrs Lucretia Finnigan's candidacy for re election as Navajo county recorder. The Holbrook resident emphasizes efficiency and economy, noting her 19 years in the county and a record system praised as unsurpassed. She plans to campaign despite heavy current duties and will visit Winslow and other precincts before primaries.
Merchants and organizations enter decorated autos for a downtown parade ending at the Armory where three programs will unfold. The Bathing Beauty Revue offers prizes totaling 175, including a 100 first prize and a 50 trophy, with awards for county and city beauties and best bathing costume. Rival newspapers and four participating groups join a two day Arizona showcase featuring Indian dances music and various acts. Construction of the Armory floor and bleachers begins Sunday using twenty thousand feet of lumber.
In Rome on June 26 Cardinal Tacci suffered a heart attack and is in serious condition. The development was confirmed by Vatican officials in the early afternoon.
Houston June reports describe the Rice Hotel lobby as the city’s convention hub where 400 delegates pack the space from morning to 1 a.m. The scene is chaotic with badges, vendors, music, and humor as locals witness the four year event frenzy.
In Jhoenlsx Ariz on June 26 Sha mus O'Brien of Phoenix defeated Jose Monzon Mexico's rising lightweight talent in eight rounds. O'Brien won all rounds and secured his second straight win in a comeback campaign to retain the state crown. Both fighters weighed in at pounds.
Cairo June 26 Mohamad Mahmoud Pasha former finance minister accepts invitation to form a new cabinet to replace the one dismissed by the King.
Brooklyn Robins rise to third by sweeping a Boston doubleheader 5 1 and 6 5 behind a ninth inning pinch hit. Burleigh Grimes limited the Cubs to three hits in game one while the Giants pounded 18 hits to beat Philadelphia 7 6. Former college stars Barnes and Bettencourt homered as the Senators beat the Athletics 4 1 and Detroit fell 5 2 to Chicago.
Johnny Risko of Cleveland meets a 235 pound black heavyweight at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn on Wednesday night. Risko, 6 feet 1.5 inches tall and 190 pounds lighter, aims to topple the larger foe and prove size is no barrier. Betting has shifted toward Godfrey, odds near even after recent changes.
In Wimbledon England on June 26 United States Davis Cup duo William Tilden and George Lott reached the third round by sweeping second round wins in straight sets. Rain halted progress for the other two US players John Hennessey and Wilbur F. Coen Jr. The French Davis Cup team members in the second round produced notably poor tennis.
Jimmy McLarnin of Vancouver and Stanislaus Loyaza of Chile are matched for a 16 round lightweight bout at Re Olympia arena Detroit on August 2. McLarnin is guaranteed $15 000 and Loyaza $20 000 with shared gate receipts above a set amount.
Al Espinosa of Chicago won the mid-American Open tourney at Lakewood Country Club Kansas City Missouri with a 289 for 72 holes. He beat Archie Compston of Great Britain by five strokes, Compston finishing with 294.
Classified ad notes a buying and selling offer in Brade area. Details are sparse, with fragmentary phrasing suggesting an advertisement service for secondhand items. No explicit items, prices, or contact info are readable in the text.
The Winslow Daily Mail reports receipt of a poem titled Arizona by Ernest Samuel Vokes of Danville Virginia. The piece describes racial harmony and vast western landscapes, mentioning mining in The Copper Belt and precious stones and metals.
Fragmentary lines name teams such as Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh Chicago and players Fitzsimmons Genevich Morgan Walsh Ferguson Davis Clark Henline Delahey Hollingsworth Taylor Doak Petty Moss Deberry Barnes and Jone s. The text lists first and second games with incomplete box score fragments and miscellaneous notes.
A fragmented list shows teams and scores across leagues with multiple names such as Seager Frommelt Cochrane Detroit Adkins Bett Holoway Shaute Chowder Manion Genly and others. The text references games in cities like Cleveland St Louis and San Francisco with scores and matchups unfinished.
Dismantled OCR of a sports snippet shows team initials and scattered scores. Reads like Baltimore Newark Rochester Montreal Buffalo with inconsistent figures and misspelled names. Unable to determine full teams or outcomes from provided text.
Pueblo 3 Wichita 0 Omaha 4 Tulsa 7 Denver 2 Amarillo 3 Des Moines at Oklahoma City wet grounds report notes conditions and results from several games with varying outcomes.
In a rain soaked day, Wichita Falls 2 faced Houston with seventh inning darkness halting play while Shreveport trails San Antonio 7 to 6. Other games were postponed due to wet grounds and rain.
Fragmentary report shows several baseball or football score fragments with cities Atlanta Mobile Nashville and Memphis. Details are incomplete but indicate multiple games and unclear innings.
The record lists multiple game results including Toledo defeating Louisville 4 1 in a lone game, Kansas City 13 and Minneapolis 2 in first game, Milwaukee 0 losing to St Paul 4 in first game, Milwaukee 1 losing to St Paul 3 in second, and Kansas City 7 beating Minneapolis 8 in second game.
In New York on June 26 UP reports Jesse Lasky film magnate will bring a five year old boy to Hollywood to develop future as a comedian. Lasky plans to shape the boy into a star and give him opportunities in cinema.
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