Darts Rise as Britain’s Pub Game Goes National
On Scilly Isles a bearded pub patron recalls darts evolving from archery to a modern nationwide sport. He notes a 7 ft 6 in throw, organizes by the National Darts Association of Great Britain, and says champions come from village inns like the Boot Inn and Smack Inn, with players from diverse trades.
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Josep Gentral
England
Sussex
Guiness Book of Records
Ned
National Darts Association of Great Britain
London
Fleur-de- Lys
Mermaid Inn
Man defeats city hall to keep hospital job and pension age
Channing Hall, a 70 year old Jackson Memorial Hospital accountant, refused retirement after 1949 service and facing forced exit on March 15. Despite physical tests and meetings, county attorney Darrey Davis ruled Hall was not inefficient, allowing him to continue work and override the retirement plan.
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PRG Robinson Central Press Association
Miami
Fia
City Hall
Channing Hall
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Hallia & Stall
William and Mary College
University of Virginia
Virginia
Hall
Wheela
Beck
Eremit Gates
J Elty Hall
Chanming Hall
Darrey Davis
Lone Wolf
Eskimo Scouts Guarding Alaska From Far Flung Posts
In Alaska along the western coast the Eskimo Scouts of the Alaska National Guard balance trapping with duty. They report unusual activity on the Siberian coast, guide friendly troops, and aid in emergencies. Based on St Lawrence Island, they stay always on duty, hosting frequent meetings to fit family life around training.
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Steve Libby
Central Press
49Th State
Eskimo Scouts
Alaska National Guard
Army National Guard
Siberian
Dria
National Guard
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Beehive
Beaver State
Keystone State
S. Granite State
Sree
Sevenbene
Far North Patrol
Elf National Guardsmen
Baidme
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