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Newspaper

Woodbridge Leader

Location

Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1928

Page

7

Tunney Dempsey Clash Draws West and East Divide

Norman Brown notes the second heavyweight title bout between Tunney and Dempsey, highlighting regional unfamiliarity with Tunney in the West, Dempsey’s coast to coast fame, and the unlikely prospect of a Western title bid amid eastern centers’ boxing power and money.

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Personalities In Sport John Risko heavyweight contender

John Risko born December 18, 1902 in Austria arrived in America as a child and settled in Cleveland Ohio He learned to box as a youth and became a pro in the 1920s He knocked out 39 of 69 opponents and fought notable rivals including Tunney and Loughran among others The text notes losses to Loomis Heeney and Hec Hazards.

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Fragmentary 1925 British notice mentions Galifgrnie

Incomprehensible OCR fragment references 1925 Britain and Galifgrnie with unclear context.

Dixie Gains in Track Field

Exclusive dispatch reports the south rapidly closing gap with the north in track and field. It highlights Eddie Hann of Georgia Tech and multiple new conference records set by southern athletes, with LSU prevailing in the conference championship coached by Major Frey.

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Johnson Returns as Newark League Pitcher Manager

Johnson, now fully recovered from a long illness, has taken on management of the Newark International League team and hopes to return to the mound. Walter cannot yet pitch, but Johnson aims to debut on Saturday as scheduled amid patient anticipation.

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Brag in the Market Love and Friendship Sale

A damaged jumble notes a sale price drop from 2.00 to 25 cents at a shop in Omaba H mecounten. The fragment mentions a sign advertising the deal with unclear context and place.

Jolly Rogers face Crosswords in pivotal Sunday clash

The Jolly Rogers of Amboy meet the Crosswords from Perth Amboy Sunday afternoon at the Steel Equipment diamond. Both clubs have shown strong form this season, promising one of the year’s best games.

Jolly Rogers Perth Amboy Bane

Students face magistrate over road repair car

Two collegue students were arraigned before the magistrate charged with handling the potholes in the road in their motor car. The magistrate asked if they had a lawyer. they replied they would represent themselves and tell the truth, stating they would proceed without counsel.

Christian Advocate

Bearcats to Play Comets on Oak Street Field

The Bearcats will host the Bah Way Comets on a newly prepared Oak Street field Sunday afternoon. Mayor William Ryan will pitch the first ball at 3 15 and Committeeman Jacob Gravusam will catch. Local boys built a back-stop and prepared the lot for the first tilt.

Bearcats Comets Oak Street William 4. Ryan Jacob Gravusam

One Must Discriminate Lampoon Snubs Paris Arts

In a satirical lampoon, a character questions the virtue of French theater and opera audiences. The remark contrasts Folies Bergère and Moplin Rouge with local tastes, while a grandmother defends avoiding such venues.

Comedie Prancaise Opera Lampoon

Sports Commentary On Golf And Baseball Ironies

A wary voice surveys golf’s wealth shift from a millionaires’ game to the mass era and notes odd start times in a Brooklyn regatta. The piece jokes about a sports editor victim of a $1,000 theft and laments Cincinnati Reds self unaware of their poor play. It closes predicting many favored figures will soon face disinheritance.

Murderers Row Great Asset to the Bearcats

Coach Risley’s Bearcats beat Sayreville White Eagles as the Murderers Row, led by Dave Gerity and Mullen, produced multiple hits and runs. Hi Gerty pitched strongly, securing a win as the four killers dominated with high batting averages and key fielding plays.

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Rain Halted Baseball Game Ends As Downpour Stops Play

Toth pitched well for Woods, allowing one hit in several innings while Lace and Rankin contributed on base for Woodbridge. A heavy rain interrupted action, ending the game with Woods leading 2 to 0 after a sequence of walks and misplays.

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