Daily World Dialect Range Reflects Postwar Mix
A scattered Columbus style feature lists oddball items from many cities. It notes twelve thousand coal stokers striking in Cincinnati for beer and lawn mower import bans in Hawaii. Other bits include claims of kinship linked to Einstein, arrests in Salt Lake City, and a playful take on language usage in Chicago and Atlanta.
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Cincinnati
Waikiki Beach
Hawaii
Chicago
Everett Harding
Warren G
Salt Lake City
Ernest Tripple
Wagner Leads Carnegie Tech Baseball on Southern Trip
Hans Wagner coaches the Carnegie Institute of Technology baseball team which, under his charge, departed Pittsburg for a tour of Virginia and Kentucky with games planned along the route.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Hans Wagner
Virginia
Kentucky
Boston College Regulars Thrash Seconds in Practice Hit Rally
The Boston College Regulars overwhelmed the Seconds on the Heights as seven first inning runs off Patten showcased a bolstered batting lineup. Jocko Halligan sparked the offense at first base while Dowd and Palmer added clutch hits. Liston stood out with a triple and a double as new faces joined the field.
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Boston College
Patten
McCarthy
Jocko Halligan
Dowd
Palmer
Comerford
Liston
Philips
Wilson
Three New Entrants Boost Boston Marathon List Near Twenty
Three runners entered yesterday raising the Boston Marathon entry list to about 20 participants. The newcomers Vincent J. Stronach of Boston Gabriel Salemme of East Boston and Scott G Mingis of New York are described as not seasoned marathoners but confident in completing the route.
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Vincent J. Stronach
Boston
Gabriel Salemme
East Boston
Scott G. Mingis
New York
Wright Faces Doubtful Future With Massachusetts Team
The article details whether Wright will join the Massachusetts golf team for the British amateur championship after Ouimet’s decision to compete. Funds for Wright’s passage are uncertain, with a Massachusetts Golf Association meeting looming to decide if he travels, while Ouimet is confirmed to go.
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Ouimet
W. C. Fownes
United States
Wright
Massachusetts Golf Association
Bay State
United States Golf Association
New York
Baseball scores from multiple cities April 6
In Memphis Chicago Americans beat Memphis 6 to 4 in the Southern Association. St Louis Americans defeated St Louis Nationals 5 to 2. Petersberg New York Nationals won 4 to 8 over Washington Americans. Macon Toledo beat New Haven 6 to 8 in the Eastern League. Cincinnati Nationals edged Indianapolis 8 to 12 in the American Association. Detroit Americans downed Oklahoma City 6 to 20 in the Western League. Hutchinson Chicago Nationals lost to Wichita 2 to 6 in the Western League. Batteries and players are listed with each box score.
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Memphis
Tenn
R. H. E. Chicago Americans
Memphiap Southern Association
Kerr
Petersburg
New York Nationals
Washington Americans
Nehl
Ryan
Gaston
Smith
Courtney
Acosta
Charrity
Macon
Toledo
New Haven
McColl
Indianapolis
R. H. Cincinnati Nationals
American Association
Marquard, Fisher and Wingo
Stryker
Whitehouse and
Dixon
Oklahoma City
Dorn
Detroit Americans
Hollings
Stewart
Bassler
Ainsmith
Mitchell
Harris
Parker
Tris Speaker
Indians
St. Louis
Sullivan Wins Second Bout in Boston Rematch
Lampel Bill McKinnon and Jack Twin Sullivan boxed twice in Boston. The first fight ended in a draw and in the rematch Sullivan claimed victory.
Nate Siegel Set for Friday Boxing Show At Arena
Nate Siegel of Revere trains hard for a Friday night bout at the Arena in the International Sporting Club card. Ted Lewis of England plans to be in top trim after calling off a Herman bout to face Siegel, with other matches including Reed vs Rowlands Robson vs Bartfield and Tansey vs Brown. Ticket sales exceed $9000 signaling strong local interest and a near sellout crowd.
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Nate Siegel
Revere
Scenic Temple Gym
Young Kirby
Ted Lewis
England
Siegel
New England
Lewis
Charley Harvey
Nate
Ted
Tillie Kid Herman
International Sporting Club
School Street
Valley Falls
International
Pat Reed
Len Rowlands
Soldier Bartfield
Tommy Robson
Young Tansey
Johnny Brown
Western Fliers Enter Penn Relay Meet
Massey star two miler from Kansas and Hayes noted Pittsburg runner headline entries for the international two mile at the Pennsylvania relay carnival April 29 and 30. Dartmouth plans a large squad for relays, one mile freshman relays, and various field events.
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Philadelphia
Massey
University of Kansas
Hayes
University of Pittsburg
Dartmouth
First Schoolboy Rowing Race Set for April Fifteenth
The first school boat race of the year will take place on the Charles River on April 15. Brookline and Browne and Nichols will compete in a four oared crew. Both schools have shown excellent form with the blades and aim to boost school sport interest.
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Charles River Basin
Brookline and
Browne and Nichols
Phelps and athletes linked with a broad sporting season
Francis Ouimet eyes a trip to England for the British amateur golf championship with the U S team while Cornel liaisons in basketball and wrestling feature a busy spring. Boxing and track contenders include Paddock rivals Murchison Scholz and Edlidie Farrell Globe coverage notes interscholastic meets at Harvard Stadium and a Chelsea boxing show.
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Francis Ouimet
England
United States
Francis
YMCA Teams Seek Games With Town and Amateur Clubs
Boston YMCA senior baseball team wants to arrange games with town or representative teams while the 1920 Club aims to challenge fast amateur squads. Address Baseball Manager, 316 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Box 47.
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Boston Y. M. C. A
Huntington Avenue
Boston
New Olympic Boxing Club Formed in City
A new boxing club named the Olympic Athletic Association has been organized by prominent local sportsmen. Johnny Mooney is president and matchmaker, with Fred S. Troy as treasurer. Opening show set for Monday May 2 at Braves Field, with regular biweekly events. Heinie Groh announces he will not play again for the Reds over a salary dispute and public disclosure of terms.
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Olympic Athletic Association
Braves Field
Johnny Mooney
Fred S.troy
John J. Ryan
John B. Fitzpatrick
John J. Burke
John J. Coady
James F. McInnes
James J. White
Cincinnati
Heinie Groh
Augusta
Louis
Reds
Garry Hermann
Groh
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