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Story May 11, 1926

The Daily Worker

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

What is this article about?

The Labor Sports Union plans a combined mass meeting and athletic exhibition in late May to raise funds and promote unity among members of affiliated organizations, featuring wrestling, gymnastics, and music by the Nature Friends band, backed by various ethnic sport groups.

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Labor Sports Union Plan Athletic Meet
At the last meeting of the local executive committee of the Labor Sports Union it was decided to stage a combined mass meeting and athletic exhibition during the latter part of May.

This affair will have a two-fold purpose: to raise funds for the work of the Labor Sports Union, and to bring the members and friends of the various affiliated organizations together, and to familiarize them with the principles and role of the Labor Sports Union.

This athletic exhibition probably the first of its kind to be staged by a labor organization in this city, promises to be an entertaining and exciting affair. A wrestling match between two burly and highly skilled Finnish members has been arranged for. There will also be pyramid building, jumping events and gymnastic drills and stunts. The Nature Friends band will furnish the music.

With the large Finnish, Czech, Hungarian, German, and American sport groups backing this affair it is certain that it will turn out to be a big thing. The time and place and other details have not yet been decided. They will be announced later in the week.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Labor Sports Union Athletic Exhibition Fundraiser Wrestling Match Gymnastics Finnish Members Nature Friends Band Ethnic Sport Groups

Where did it happen?

This City

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Location

This City

Event Date

Latter Part Of May

Story Details

Local executive committee of Labor Sports Union decides to hold mass meeting and athletic exhibition in late May to raise funds and unite members; includes wrestling match between Finnish members, pyramid building, jumping, gymnastics; music by Nature Friends band; backed by Finnish, Czech, Hungarian, German, American groups; details to be announced.

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