New outdoor season poised to break long-standing marks
The article forecasts a record-smashing summer as Abel Kiviat John Paul Jones and Hannes Kolehmainen target mile and distance marks. Athletes including Drew Meredith Meyers Ryan McGrath and Alf Shrubb hopeful to set new world records amid strong public anticipation.
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Drew
Meredith
Kolehmainen
Abel Kiviat
John Paul Jones
Hannes Kolebmainen
Alf Shrubb
Meyers
Pat Ryan
Matt McGrath
Dave
Sud Jones
New York
Jobo Paul Jones
Lawson Robertson
Clent
Kivlat
Corneller
Bist
Kiskat
Thames
Mennsylvania South
Nick Altrock Told One On by Schafer
Schafer recounts a humorous tale about Nick Altrock as he recalls a time Nick struggled to kick a chewing habit. The anecdote notes Altrock’s stubbornness and the writer’s playful narration during a windy winter day.
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Nick Altrock
Hernan Sctaerer
Nicks
Stace Partie
Nick
Sebner
Sehaefer
Nick Minaas
Masi
Htm
Lipton Yacht Shamrock to Race in San Francisco
Sir Thomas Lipton plans to send the yacht Shamrock to San Francisco for races during the Panama Pacific International Exposition. The motorboat Detroit, crewed by Captain Thomas Fleaing Day, recently sailed across the Atlantic under sail and may be the vessel used in the Atlas Cup trials.
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Lipton
Frisco
Thomas Fleaing
Detroit
Atlantic
Sir Thomas Lipton
San Francisco
New York
Yacnr Club
Sir Thomas
Usarn
Erin
Cubs Pitner Returns Boost to Cubs Pitching Strength
Cub Pitner, out three years, expected to strengthen the Cubs as he drums up a return to form. Overall, a top pitching prospect, has shed weight and trained in the interim. Headlines hint at a mid May or early June debut to avoid arm injury in cold weather. Meyers work with Brooklyn noted. Frnco to host harness meets in San Francisco with $225,000 purse.
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Cub Pitner
Haier
Dake
Cubs
Chicago
Frlnco
San Francisco
Georgia considers multiple new counties to rival Stonewall site
Atlanta reports a wave of county movements aiming to create several new Georgia counties this summer. Stonewall would form from Emanuel and Tattnall with Stillmore as county seat, while Metter seeks Candler county. Winder also pursues a three-county split of Jackson, Walton, and Gwinnett, amid political opposition and rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Stonewall
Emanuel and
Tattnall
Stillmore
T. J. Kent
R. E. Graham
J. R. Warner
Hien
W. J. Evans
Thal
New County
Metter
Bulloch
Candler
Allen D. Candler
Emanuel
Winder
Jackson
Walton
Gwinnett
Shewoone
Georga
Yer “Barrow
Clarke
Borrow
John N. Holder
House of Representatives
Jackson County
Holder
Holder opposition fuels county movement debate
The article notes Mr. Holder’s ongoing battle against Winder county and his plan to address the legislative committee this summer about why it should not be created. He also hints at another congressional run next year, while new county movements face broad opposition in the current legislature.
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Holder
Winder
Legislative Committee
Coughs and Colds Promised Relief From New Discovery
The article promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and colds with user testimonials from O H Brown of Muscadine Ala and others. It cites prices 50c and 1.00 and notes endorsements by local merchants. Also mentions a Farm and Fireside writer Judson C Welliver’s political essay on Wilson Bryan and a note on rheumatic relief by Dr Detchon's. It references Boy Scouts invited to travel to England France Holland Belgium and Germany for rallies.
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Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Judson C. Welliver
Washington
Farm and Fireside
Tere
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
Iismocratic Party
Boy Scouts of America
England
Holland
Belalum
France
Wangar
Germany
Emory College debaters urge fair three-year athletic trial
Emory College students defend intercollegiate athletics amid alumni debate led by J. E. Mathews and Cranston G. Williams. They cite enrollment figures from 1912 13 and argue Southern Conference peers sustain similar programs. Secretary Williams reports strong alumni support.
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Cranston Williams
Emory College
Oxford
Methodist College
Emory
J. E. Mathews
Students’ Intercollegiate Athletic Committee
Cranston G. Williams
Warren A. Candler
Bishop Candler
Georgia
Sane
South Georgia
Florida
Southern College
Sutherland
Fla
Vanderbilt
Wofford
Trinity
Southern University
Southwestern
Birmingham
Millsaps
Williams
South
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Cures Skin Ailments Fast
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Amica Salve quickly heals burns bruises sores and all skin diseases. It cites L H Haflin of Iredell Texas who recovered from an ankle sore in four days and notes W J Smith mer & Sons as dealers.
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Bucklen
L. H. Haflin
Iredell
Tex
W. J. Smith Mer & Sons
Pat Flaherty’s Quick Delivery Stuns Batsmen
Rabbit Roblusov narrates a game scene with Pat Flaherty on the mound. Fred Hostetter bats as Flaherty’s fast delivery prompts multiple strikeouts and a chaotic score board moment. Umpire calls and bench chatter frame a tense plate appearance sequence.
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Rabbit Roblusov
Pat Fhherty
Fred Hostetter
Rabbit
Flaherty
Pat
Hostetter
Fred
Liostetter
Red Ways
Pirates bid big for St Louis star Konetchy
Pittsburgh reportedly offered 25 000 and two players to acquire Ed Konetchy from St Louis as a major move to strengthen the Pirates for the pennant race. Konetchy is described as a premier first baseman and slugging hitter, a proven star for the Cardinals.
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Ttsburgh
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Ed Konetchy
Cardinals
Mittsburgh
Konetchy
Pirates
Koney
Orst
Thirteen Club Should Win From The Uncertain Lineup
A speculative roster for a thirteen player club is proposed featuring managers and stars from the era. Names include Jake Stahl and Jimmy Archer with birthdates noted. several positions suggested with geographic and team notes. Worn phrases hint at season plans and evolving team composition amid uncertain dates.
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Lucky Wend
Bia
Geen
Center Felder
Jake Stahl
Red Sox
Mtcher
Yean Gregg
Naps
Jimmy Archer
Cubs
Flat Chase
Highlanders
Tasemvnn
Barry Red Sox
College crews race toward strong spring season
College crews prepare for an ambitious season with heavy and experienced rosters. Columbia mens eight averages around 175 pounds while Yale Harvard Penn and Cornell count veterans and strong freshman prospects, signaling a potentially record year for American college rowing pending favorable weather and competitive schedule.
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Columbia
Penn
Yale
Craig Chat
Coun
Dim Rice
Rice
Columbian
Wisconsin
Wis
Cornell
Cayuga
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill
Syracuse
Harvard
New London
Urcard
the Charles
New Haven
Crimson
Cambridge
Corneil
Princeton
Garvari
Navy
Orange
Arither
Badgers
Poughkeepsie
Wray
Courtney
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American Press Association
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George W. Koons
Lawton
Mich
Methodist College of Georgia
Rim Sietetele
Millee
Dack Miller
Pittsburg
Fred Clarke
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