Centenary Names Earl A. Davis as New Head Coach
Earl A. Davis of McKendree college Illinois is signed to a three year term as head football coach succeeding Bo McMillin at Centenary College. Pat Weekly and Mack Flenniken of the 1924 squad have withdrawn and reportedly head to Beaver Falls Pennsylvania where McMillin coaches at Geneva College.
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Centenary
Earl A. Davis
McKendree College of
Illinois
Bo” McMillin
Centenary College
Pat Weekly
Mack Flenniken
Beaver Falls
McMillin
Geneva College
Shelby Mayor Eyes Comeback After Sports Bust
Jim Johnson of Shelby Montana, famed for promoting a major financial bust tied to the Dempsey Tibbens Leht, appears set to recover losses. The импaired mogul faces a strategic move to restore his fortune amid renewed interest in his ventures.
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Jim Johnson
Shelby, Mont
Mayor Johnson’s limo dreams inch toward Dempsey Gibbons plans
The article recalls Mayor Johnson greeting fight managers and writers last July as the city sought funds for the big bout. Friends say his smile remains, but the pursuit of a lavish future tied to the Dempsey Gibbons event appears more tangible, with the mayor showing little time for comment.
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Johnson
Ross Young Tops Giants in NL Postseason Averages
The official National League postseason batting averages show Ross Young leading the Giants with a .355 mark and 187 hits in 526 at bats. Frank Frisch ranks second at .254, George Kelly at .239, with Meusel at .296, Snyder .223, and Jackson .223 among regulars.
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National League
Ross Young
Giants
Frank Frisch
Young
George Kelly
Meusel
Snyder
Jackson
Dundee Suspended for Refusing Bout With Bretonel
Johnny Dundee, veteran Italian fighter, is suspended by the National Boxing Association of America for failing to honor a pact to box Fred Bretonel the French light weight.
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Johnny Dundee
National Boxing Association of America
Fred Bretonel
New Russian Giant I Zaikin Arrives For Wrestling Clash
Russian wrestler I Zaikin, a formidable figure nicknamed the Giant, arrives in Russia for a long awaited wrestling match as fans anticipate a key showdown.
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Zaikin
Groscow
Russia
College Adds Soccer Interest at Pomona
Pomona college is the latest to introduce soccer. Rogers Hornsby says first class glove is essential to an infielder. George Murray, right handed pitcher, has been released to Mobile of the Southern league by the Boston Americans. John Hawkins, USC football captain, signed with the St. Louis American league. Mark Purtell named manager of Springfield Western association team. Bob Connery, new president of the St. Paul club, denies Saints to Yankees farm. John Reardon signs 1925 Coast league contract after NL umpire promise. Kid Elberfeld acquires Joliff from Portsmouth. Billy Klem may quit guessing to devote time to real estate in Florida. Wilford Paulson reinstated to A. W. O. L. Mrs. Bertha M. King holds the only medal awarded to a woman billiards player. Nearly 700 American cities run direct play centers and 12,000 recreation directors are employed. Last year’s public recreation expenditure totaled 14 million.
Equipment Expense of Gridiron Stars
The article notes football players incur $55.67 for initial gear at the University of Iowa with $30 per man for remaining equipment. Track athletes follow, baseball players cost $28.40 initially, and swimmers require no expensive individual equipment.
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University of Iowa
Colleges See Need of Winning Sports
Colleges seek winning athletic programs as key advertising for institutions. The piece notes many coaching changes expected this year at Columbia Navy Syracuse Lehigh Williams NYU Nebraska and others as schools demand results while preserving scholastic standards.
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Columbia
Navy
Syracuse
Lehigh
Williams
New York University
Nebraska
Takraw to be practiced at New York University
New York University will practice Takraw, the national game of Siam, as part of its athletic curriculum. Professor Hathway, director of athletics, plans to form a squad after an exhibition by Siamese players Pia Chin and Con, who demonstrated a six inch wicker bail pass game using heads feet knees and necks with no hand passes.
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New York University
Hathway
Yin
Pia
Chin
Con
Dodo Sparks Talk on Naming a Golf Shot
Golfers at Salt Lake Country Club discuss what to call a rare result after Bob Simpson drives long on a par five and holes his mashie approach. The term dodo is proposed for the unusual two on five.
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Utah
Salt Lake Country Club
Bob Simpson
Kinley Named 3rd American Member of IOC
David Kinley president of the University of Illinois is named the third American member of the International Olympic Committee. He succeeds Prof. W M Sloane of Princeton who has resigned. Other American members are Gen Charles H Sherritt and William M Garland of Los Angeles.
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David Kinley
University of Illinois
Doctor Kinley
W. M. Sloane
Princeton
Charlies H. Sherritt
South America
William M. Garland
Los Angeles
Burden or Benefit of Dr Pierce Discovery
A Louisburg reader credits Dr Pierce's Gold Medical Discovery with improving severe long standing illness including a 20 year cough and weight loss. The note claims restored appetite, sleep, and ability to perform domestic work after one bottle.
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J. P. Pleasants
Practical uses for the Los Angeles and Shenandoah pets
The text argues large dogs or ships cannot be kept as household pets and hints at alternative roles or uses for big assets. It considers practicality versus domestic keeping and suggests seeking suitable arrangements for ownership or display.
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Los Angels
Shenandoah
Cantaloupe Question Sparks Alabama Debate
In Alabama a question arose on whether cantaloupes are fruits or vegetables. The playful prompt asks if the predator can distinguish the two by a simple clue.
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Alabama
Joint Fase remedy promises quick relief for joint pain
An advertisement touts Joint Fase as a cure for stiff swollen and inflamed joints. It claims rapid agony relief and swelling reduction by rubbing the product on, priced at 60e a tube from any druggist. The notice also mentions a photo club and an address in Lakewood, Ohio.
Imitation blocks of sandpaper outshine concrete in photography
A novelty finding shows imitation concrete blocks made from sandpaper resemble real blocks more convincingly in modern photography. The result could affect set design and visual authenticity in films and staged scenes.
California Fig Syrup Ad Warns of Imitations
A vintage ad urges mothers to give genuine California Fig Syrup to calm a sick child and prevent future illness. It touts a pleasant taste and reliable bowel relief, warning to spell California correctly to avoid imitations and ensure directions for babies and children.
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California
Mistaken Identity Pursuit Amid Buckshot Clash
A street-level exchange ends in a confusion over shots and IDs as bystanders insist the projectiles were buckshot, not files. No injuries documented. authorities investigate the misunderstanding and eject the crowd from the scene.
Cascarets advertised as gentle bowel cleanser
An old newspaper box ad touts Cascarets as a biliousness and constipation remedy. It promises relief from sick headaches dizziness gases indigestion and upset stomach by morning. Describes Cascarets as the nicest laxative and cathartic for adults and children priced at 10 cents a box in drug stores.
University professor and engineer summit eight British Columbia peaks
A University of Chicago professor and a New York engineer have discovered and ascended eight mountains in British Columbia. The expedition highlights notable climbs and marks a significant mountaineering achievement in western Canada.
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British Columbia
University of Chicago
New York
Revolution in Gas Making Becomes Near Certainty
The piece argues gas as a primary fuel will replace oil due to dwindling oil supplies. It cites 9 billion barrels of oil remaining and 750 million barrels produced yearly, predicting a threefold industry expansion and hundreds of millions in investment as millions of customers shift to gas for industrial heating.
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America
United States
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