Paddock sprint feats spark Coast controversy
An aging athletic writer lauds Charley Paddock as a premier sprinter and discusses his coast performances, a meeting with Paddock at the Lenox Hotel, and a debate over whether his dual times of 9.85 and 20.4 seconds in one day are plausible. The piece also covers spring football ideas, schoolboy swimming honors, and local sports chatter including boxing and hockey notes.
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There Are Boons for All the Citizens Since Normalcy Bounced
A satirical column by Neal R. O'Hara parodies postwar politics and the Harding era. It extols bizarre boons from normalcy, noting cheap rents, new cures, faster trains, and political jargon turned humorous. It mocks Congress, editors, taxes, and public figures while lampooning Prohibition era shifts.
Olympia Athletic Club destroyed by fire in Philadelphia
Flames leveled the Olympia Athletic Club in Philadelphia early today destroying the boxing venue built in 1908. Loss is estimated at $100,000 with several adjoining houses badly damaged. Promoter and club president Harry D. Edwards has not decided on rebuilding plans.
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Flying Finn May Start Boston Marathon
Hannes Kolehmainen, Olympic marathon champion, may run the Boston Marathon on April 19. The Flying Finn, living in Brooklyn, has trained with growing confidence and could emerge as a strong favorite if he starts, aiming to finally win Boston after near misses in prior attempts.
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Final hockey at the arena ends with Aura Lees bold return
Toronto’s Aura Lees visit Boston this week for two arena games led by Raymie Skilton’s Shoe Trades, with Conacher in doubt before a clash that promises speed and hard checking. The aura of rivalry with the S extet and local favorites builds a memorable finish to a lively season.
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Top U S Boxers in Hub Bouts at National Championships
National amateur boxing championships spark expected lively skirmishes at Boston Arena April 11 and 12 with entries from New York Philadelphia New Orleans Pittsburg Cleveland and Boston. Boxers include Jack Stark Harold N Evans Ed Crozier Ben Ponteau Milton Weiss Sam Lagonia Magnus Larsen G Munice Tom Bierne among others.
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Exhibition Rumors Tie Schedules for New Orleans Game
New Orleans exhibition draws teams including Brooklyn Nationals, St. Louis Americans, and batteries led by Davis Cadore Burwell Ruether Severeid. Local matchups hint at future season pairings and cross league interest.
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Paddock Ties World 100 Yard Record At Stanford Meet
USC sprinter Charles Paddock tied the world 100 yard dash record of 9.35 seconds for the second time in a week during a track meet between the University of Southern California and Stanford University.
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Yankees Lead the Dodgers in Contests
New York Yankees plan a Friday night tour north with Brooklyn Nationals. In seven training games, the Yankees posted 9 hits and 68 runs versus Brooklyn's 63 hits and 2s runs. Philadelphia Phillies break camp and head to Jacksonville to face the Washington Americans before opening season April 13 against the New York Giants. Athletes endure chilly weather at Lake Charles, delaying a Houston game.
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Local Baseball Lineup From Lake Charles Showers Lineup Details
Fragmentary list shows Houston Texas League game notes with players Batteries Naylor Perry Perkins Pierrott Nichols Wright Gilham and others mentioned in roster style. Reading suggests an athletics brief from Lake Charles dated March 29 with Philadelphia Americans referenced.
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