Most Remarkable Coach In Football
PRANK G MENKE lauds Robert C Folwell as the era’s finest coach. He built a 1919 Washington and Jefferson team that scored 347 points, went 9-1, and tied Yale 0-0. Folwell’s 1914 W and J squad defeated Yale and nearly toppled Harvard, despite enrollments of only about 250 to 340 students.
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Prank G. Menke
Robert C. Folwell
Washington and Jefferson College
Yale
Harvard
Yost
Michigan
Percy Haughton
Alonzo Stagg
Chicago
Frank Hinkey
Glen Warner
Carlisle
Folwell
University of Pennsylvania
Stagg
Haughton
Alleghanies
Pacers Set World Records in 1914 Season
The 1914 pacing season set numerous world marks for side-wheelers, with 33 records broken in clean, publicized runs. Among the record breakers are KR H Brett, Billy M and Doe, and teams led by Pierce and Muscovite, with statewide praise for authentic timing and impressive speed figures.
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Liege
Warehea
H. Brett
Billy M
Doe
Naelie Pierce
Buck Muscovite
Record Breaks Mark in Sox Victory Recount
A board accepted a change in a baseball record this year confirming two outfielders and overturning a prior note. Hubbard Otty’s 456 remote 1 seater for the Hed Sox marked a new best by 82 over Slagle of the Cubs 1903 record.
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Myr. Speaker
Hubbard Otty
Hed Sox
Jalth Beste
Slagle
Cubs
Hard Luck of Eddie Plank in World Series Games
Eddie Plank failed to become a premier World Series pitcher. He pitched in seven World Series games, losing five as the Athletics were shut out in four of those losses. Key moments included 1905 struggles against Mathewson, a 1 to 0 win by MacGinnity, a 2 to 1 victory in 1911, and a 1 to 0 defeat in 1914. Plank held rivals to few hits in spots but benefited from critical errors and late-game runs.
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Eddie Plank
Plank
Leon Kalamity Ame
Mackmen
Athletica
Matthewson
Gettysburg
MacGinnity
Giants
Love Cross
Marquaré
Coomba
Mathewson
Plank Wes Beales
James
Athletics
Russ Plank
Fragmentary Quote Reflects Political Silence Theme
A fragmented dialogue shows a speaker lamenting limited opportunity to address constituents. The exchange questions whether silence will help or harm, mentioning a letter from a friend suggesting quietude could be advantageous despite uncertainty.
Biggest Talker in the British House
The article ranks Parliament speakers with Lloyd George as the top talker, speaking 170 columns of Hansard. The Prime Minister follows, 108 columns, while Fred Hall of Dulwich asked the most questions at 369. Will Thorne and Will Hall are noted for rapid questioning, with Thorne at about 100 words per minute and Hall around 450 words per minute.
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Lloyd George
Fred Hall
Dulwich
Will Hall
Will Thorne
Hall
Two Nations At War Over Freddy The Neutral
A playful exchange frames two rival powers as fighters while Freddy stands as a neutral, avoiding conflict. The cartoonish line underscores themes of neutrality and aggression in a lighthearted wartime context.
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Freddy
No News From the Wombat Fight Inquiry
A judge notes little information from Jimmy Wombat about a recent house dispute. He cites the boy’s mother as an unusually strict censor, implying limited disclosure of details. The remark underscores a cautious, guarded response from the family involved.
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Jimmy Wombat
Modern ballroom grows as husbands join the fun
In a remark sparked by a Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt, a modern ballroom is described as expansive and up to date. The smoking room has been enlarged three times to fit husbands who do not dance the new steps, reflecting social changes and evolving etiquette.
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Cincinnat! Enquirer
Watchful Waiting in Fashions Amid War Snags
A brief editorial quips on wartime impact on fashion and consumer choices. It notes prudence and restraint as a strategy while anticipating how long the conflict in France may last, urging minimal consumption and patience.
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France
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Methuselahs Grudge Drives Long Life in Insurance Clash
A historical note suggests Methuselah held a grudge against wives, extending life to outlive them and influence insurance disputes. This tongue in cheek remark frames ancient longevity as a factor in financial entanglements.
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Methuselah
Mesmerized A Poisonous Drug Still Freely Used
A woman chronicles coffee's grip and how Postum relieved her health decline. After years of coffee, she and her husband improved physically, gained weight, and reduced indigestion. The Postum ad claims a cup dissolves quickly in hot water with cream, offering a healthier alternative.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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Fritz Kreisler
America
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Japan
Hixen
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Ures
Taney
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Fifth Ave
Ein Rana Sesertpie
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