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Show CLERKS OF PROVO ENJOY EXCURSION, Provo. Aug. 7 About 1000 residents resi-dents of Provo and vicinity attended the Retail clerks' excursion to Geneva today. An attractive program of games and races with prizes offered by Provo merchants was enjoved. the day closing with a dance in the big pavilion in the evening One of the most Interesting of the amusement features was thp glove contest between Thadcleus McNltt and 1 M Jones "Muggsv" and "Slim,'' Who in civil life are suave aud sedate clothiers Jone6 i8 Bin feet four inches in height, and McNitt five feet Tour Inches Although Jones had a big advantage In reach he was knocked out by his short but plucky opponen. The knockout was a new departure from the prize fight game, and was struck from behind after MugSy," who first made a feint of being all in rushed between "Slim s" legs, and with a terrific blow on the back of "SUm'a" bead brought him to the floor. Sam Schwab, the referee, ref-eree, gave the decision to Slim" on a foul, however, much to the disappointment disap-pointment of "Muggsy'fi" friends, who believed their champion ought to have been given the decision because of his headwork. W M Wilson, manager of the resort re-sort was tireless in attending to the comfort and plea"r nls Kuests. and deserved great credit for the day s success. |