FOSTER GRANTS ARDS CHANCE FOR BIE MONEY
John B Foster writes that the National League pennant race could pair teams by twos with Pittsburgh and New York leading, St. Louis and Cincinnati next, Boston and Philadelphia third, and Brooklyn and Chicago fourth. He praises the Cardinals as a strong, youthful club with depth and resilience, capable of challenging the Giants, Pirates, and others, and notes Pittsburgh and New York start strong based on last season results.
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Eddie's Wearing Lid For Luck Amid Vivid NL Strife
The piece notes Eddie hopes for luck with his cap as pitching strength sustains a vigilant Cincinnati club. It warns that despair has struck before, threatening any celebration, and highlights a distinct second-division gap in the National League, with Boston singled out as the weakest link in that tier.
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Opens April fifteenth for Athens Country Club course
The Greens Committee plans a mid April opening contingent on dry weather. Dr T R Biddle says prep work depends on drying the course, with greens rolled and mowed and fairways fertilized. Clyde Orr of Port Worth, Texas, named the 2025 season pro, a 26-year-old former par player and former assistant at his home club, praised by the McGregor company.
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Board of Trustees
Lost Article Digs Offered by Athens and Nearby Towns
A notice invites readers to contact local area numbers in Athens Nelsonville Logan Pomeroy for help locating a lost article. Call or mail an ad to reach an ad-taker and request the service.
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Willis Faces Kitty McKane In Renewed Tennis Rivalry
New York April 9 Helen Willis is set to renew an old rivalry with English star Kitty McKane. McKane beat Willis in 1924 Wightman Cup and Wimbledon then pushed Willis to three sets in a tough match during the 1925 season. Willis however toppled McKane in later Forest Hills action, resuming a heated international contest.
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Mark Twain Kept Hair Mas Mashed Daily Until Death
The article notes Mark Twain maintained a daily hair grooming habit up to his death, reflecting his personal routine andpublic persona.
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Mark Twain
Cleveland and Edmonton Seek Titles in 1926 World Series
Three teams travel to New York for the third set of games in the 1926 series. Cleveland leads Brooklyn in the American league men’s title while Newman-Sterns and Commercial Grads vie for the girls’ title, as Edmondton, Alberta, holds second. Cleveland defeated Brooklyn 37-21. Edmonton won the girls’ game 26-21, keeping the race tight as the series continues.
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Wills Lenglen Match Looms in Charity Bout
Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills may meet in a charity match in California at New Year 1927. William H. Pickens, rep for C. Pyle, says Lenglen has set her appearance price for motion pictures and may come to the United States with her mother.
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Ohio University Varsity Nine Halts Practice Again
Heavy rains at Ohio University yesterday left the athletic field in a soggy condition preventing baseball practice. Players continued to work to regain form as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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Twilight League Backs Special Meeting Tonight
Resignation of Secretary-elect Sam Nester prompts Twilight baseball league officials and managers to convene tonight at seven in the Elks club room. Managers must attend as a new secretary will be elected and any new business addressed. league play set to start around April 1.
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Electric signs in New York use over a million lamps
A New York report notes that electric signs rely on more than 1,000,000 incandescent lamps. The high number underscores the scale of urban advertising and the energy demand linked to illuminated signage across the city.
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Ohio University track team readies for Ohio Relays in Columbus
Ohio University athletes practice daily at the athletic field under Coach Giauque to be in peak form for the Ohio Relays in Columbus on April 17. Captain Hudson will compete in the high hurdles and the 100 yards, with Davis and Freshwater in pole vault and King in the high jump. Coach Giauque plans two mile and half mile relays, pending selections. Miller remains with Ohio in reserve for future meets. heart issues last season sidelined him this trip. The first dual meet is April 24 at Westerville against Otterbein after Otterbein handed Ohio a setback last season.
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British work for team play drives Walker Cup prep
Lawrence Perry notes British players seek to build a fighting unit as the American Walker Cup team readies a May 14 send off dinner in New York. British critics credit the Americans’ unwavering team spirit and will to win as the hidden link to their past success.
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Atlantic
Chromium plating method devised at Columbia University
An electrolytic method for plating various metals with chromium has been developed at Columbia University, aiming to improve coating performance and industrial uses.
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Columbia University
Ohio Track Team Seeks Revenge After Narrow Defeat
A precise defeat last year hinged on a single standout performer. This year Ohio fields a stronger squad and aims to avenge that loss with improved team depth and faster times.
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Preseason outlook as major league clubs race to opening day
Davis J. Waire reports mixed progress across the leagues with only the Cardinals showing clear strength in the National League while five American League clubs including the Senators Athletics Browns White Sox and Yankees appear ready The Pirates and Reds face injuries and uncertain infield moves Ty Cobb tinkers with his Tigers infield and Red Sox details remain vague The White Sox show good fit with Everett Scott at second base as they aim for the top division
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