Eminent surgeons debate healing of Johnson fracture in 1914
An editorial poem like column cites Dr. B Johnson to operate on Mr. Johnson's fracture in 1914 while critiquing social etiquette and sports figures. It mentions Pat Connelly the wrestler and references the loss of events by the Olympic committee. It weaves in various names and imagined scenarios without a single clear news event.
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Mr. Johnson
Dr. B. Johnson
America
International Olympic Committee
Gossip for Motorists Prominent auto executives feature in notes
H M Coale of Autocar visits New England manager Savage. Charles B Shanks of Kelly Springfield resigns from his post. Grant Motor expands capital from 165000 to 200000 after state secretary of state OKs the change. Massachusetts passes seven of 36 auto bills with autoists association cited on others. Henry Myers Studebaker NE chief tours region with Clarence Booth and E R Benson in a Studebaker Six.
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Charles B. Shanks
Kelly-Springfield Motor Truck Company
Mr. Shanks
Grant Motor Company
Michigan
Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Automobile Association
Henry Myers
New England
Studebaker Corporation
Clarence H. Booth
E. R. Benson
Studebaker
Regional football scores show shifting rivals and results
In Birmingham area games Birmingham 4 over an unknown opponent. Chattanooga 6 to 0 over Mobile. Nashville 6 5 over Memphis. Atlanta splits with New Orleans 5 with first game and 6 2 in the second.
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Chattanooga
Mobile
Nashville
Memphis
Atlanta
New Orleans
Move To Settle Army Navy Game
Washington officials moved to settle the annual Army Navy football game with a conference next Wednesday. Secretary Daniels and War Secretary Breckenridge agreed to ask the academy athletic directors to meet in Washington to discuss the plan. Both sides expect the game to be played as usual, citing past resolutions.
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Daniels
Breckenridge
Academy Athletic Associations
Argay
Navy
Garrison
Navy and Army football game cancelled cites travel concerns
Annapolis August 29 The Naval Academy executive committee issued a statement canceling the annual Army Navy football game set for November 29 The Navy preferred a midway site such as Franklin Field offering college auspices and government representation The reply to a Polo Grounds suggestion noted midshipmen would endure a 16 hour trip versus about four hours for West Point cadets
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Army
Navy
Naval Academy
West Point
Franklin Field
Polo Grounds
New York
National and American baseball matchups listed
National matchups include Boston at Brooklyn, New York at Philadelphia, Chicago at Pittsburg, St. Louis at Cincinnati. American games feature Washington at Boston two games, Philadelphia at New York, Detroit at Chicago, Cleveland at St. Louis. New England events list Lowell at Fall River two games, Brockton at Lynn two games, Lawrence at Worcester, and Portland at New Bedford two games.
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New York Philadelphia
Philadelphia
New York
ST Louis
Cincinnat Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston-Brooklyn
New England
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Chicago Totas
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Detroit
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Lynn
Lawrence
Worcester
Portland
New Bedford
Bob Shipley Wins Green Horse Race At Eastern Maine Fair
The closing day crowd at Bangor Maine for the Eastern Maine State Fair saw Bob Shipley, a Lord Wilton gelding trained by Lawrence, outrun Midnight Direct for top honors in the green horse trot or pace with a purse of 150 dollars. Also listed were results for the 27 1 time event and other heats with multiple entrants and times.
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Lawrence
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Gould
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Uc Vee
Ada Audubon
Pwinal
McAlfondly
Hunter
Northern Light
Vassar
Jackson
Ch. m. Greland
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Controversy Over Dan Kelly 93 5 Verifies a World Record Tale
The piece recalls a disputed 93 5 second 100 yard claim tied to Dan Kelly and alleged Western A A U manipulation. It notes trainer statements about a planned record and a rival, Forest Smithson, being aided by watch stopping. It also surveys nascent amateur clubs and other Olympic talk.
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Dan Kelly
Forest Smithson
Smithson
Dan
A. A. U. Record Committee
Answers to Queries and Sports Notes From the Office
A letter mentions W. A. Taft. Frank Kramer of Fast Orange New Jersey is praised as a champion cyclist with six day race experience at Madison Square Garden and Boston Arena. Fred Snodgrass batting average for 1917 is requested as 269. Sam Langford versus Porky Flynn is discussed with betting chatter. A foul ball off third base is ruled fair and such calls depend on the umpire.
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Frank Kramer
Fast Orange
N. J
Kramer
Madison Square Garden
Boston Arena
Fred Snodgrass
Snodgrass
Sam Langford
Porky Flynn
Flynn
Closest to Futurity Highlight Marks Saratoga Final
Saratoga New York August 29 Futurity as feature notes only nine of 414 nominations remain for post in final turf classic of metropolitan racing season closing races slated tomorrow afternoon at the Saratoga Association meet.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Saratoga Association
Wainlees’ stylish living sparks banking scandal talk
Mrs. Ringold questions how the Wainlees live so well on their income while Mrs. Ardmore reveals he is president of the town's largest bankrupted concern.
The Detective Branch of the Police Depart ment Misspelled
A remark about a proof reader letting a mistake slip in a newspaper copy shows the line defective branch used in reference to the police department. The editor dismisses the error as acceptable.
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Police Department
McGraw Becomes Highest Paid Baseball Manager
Aug 29 Chicago report says John J. McGraw of the New York Giants will earn $25,000 a year for five years. He signed after threatening resignation over his prior deal, securing the record salary with no release option, ensuring $125,000 over the contract.
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John J. McGraw
New York Giants
McGraw
Giants
John Brush
Brush
Ball Club
New York
Mugsy
Napoleon
Vardon and Ray Win in Kenosha
Harry Vardon and Edward Ray defeated Wisconsin’s best amateurs at Kenosha Country Club in 18 holes by four up. Vardon showed solid play with a morning 71, though not his peak form seen on other links.
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Harry Vardon
Edward Ray
Wisconsin
Kenosha Country Club
Vardon
Langford Johnson bout to headline Paris clash in December
Sam Langford’s manager Joe Woodman closes negotiations for a world heavyweight title fight with Jack Johnson. The Dec 20 bout at Cirque de Paris will span 20 rounds with Langford likely weighing about 180 pounds against Johnson’s estimated 215 plus. Boston fans plan to travel abroad for the event and local undercard bouts are set for Atlas A. A. next Tuesday night.
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Benny Burke
North End
Murphy-Eagan
Atlas A. A
Terry Brooks
Cy Goodwin
George Perry
Bob le Favor
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Goodwin
Brooks
International League Scores: Toronto, Buffalo Victors
In Toronto, Baltimore lost 7 to 6 in game one and 2 to 0 in game two. Buffalo beat Newark 8 to 5 in game two after a 2 to 0 win in game one at Buffalo Newark. Montreal defeated Jersey City 7 to 3. Rochester edged Providence 2 to 1 in their matchup.
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Jersey City
Rochester
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