Golf association faces big problem from growth in participation
New York May 4 Officials of the United States Golf Association meet in Gotham to discuss drastic limits on national amateur championship qualifiers amid the rapid rise of the game. Proposed plans include splitting the field into segments for 18 hole rounds and 36 hole rounds over three days, with total scores counting. The changes threaten to eliminate several top players from previous eras and reflect mounting pressure as entry numbers climb.
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New York
America
Arendy
Enlted Mater Golf
Robert Gardner
USGA
Marion
Rudy Knepfer
Woody Platt
Charles Bape
Jesse Iuliford
Jesse Sweetser
Willie Hunter
Reggie Lewis
George Rotan
Frank Dyer
Colin Aylmer
Jerre Travers
Dempsey Linked to Berlin Fight Offer During Honeymoon
Jack Curley announced a cable from Samuel Rachman offering Jack Dempsey 3150, 600 for a heavyweight bout in Berlin while the champion is abroad on his honeymoon. German heavyweight Hans Breittenstraetzer, who boxed in America years ago, would likely be Dempsey's opponent, with Curley acting as Rachman's agent in America. Dempsey plans to discuss the offer before leaving for Europe. Breittenstrachier was knocked out in seven rounds by Erminio Spalla three years ago.
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New York
Jack Curley
Samuel Rachman
Manu
Jack Dempsey
Berlin
Hans Breittenatraetzer
K. ©. Sampson
America
Dempecy
Salé Curley
Racha
Sectional track trials set for Laidley Field Saturday
Five teams including Charleston Hunting ton Point Pleasant Anpled and Kk district Wyhch at Mk View have entered the sectional trials at Laidley Field Morgantown May 6 to qualify runners for the state meet. Spencer and East Bank decline attendance.
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Charleston
Unultington
Point Pleasant
Ansted
Elk View
Morgantown
Charleston High Seheut
Svetton
Lacs
Tealdley
Tradl
Charlestra
Hunting Tna
Point Peakant
Anpled
Livats Holt
Reéroah Coen
Christon Nigh
Myer
Giate Nine
Clnis
Idols
Yeehben Duroin
Ty Sigertae Stensburs
Winters
Fren
Apes
Cherleston
Huntington
Wrestling and Boxing Rivalries Highlight 1924 Sports Debate
A reader letter discusses boxing legends Dempsey and Carpentier and boxing punch power, plus wrestling critiques and training themes. It recalls fighters like Tunney, Weinert, and Mac Smith, noting endurance, comebacks, and the era’s competitive temperament.
Dignity and decorum in 1923 evening dress fashions
A critical look at modern evening attire argues for restrained color use and coordinated outfits. The piece praises discreet schemes like Clark and white as proper for formal events and notes how fashion choices reflect social etiquette and culture.
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Tower of Babel
Tris Weil
Gay-Monitors Defeat Madison in Lopsided Showdown
May 4 Madison notes Monster’s nine crushed Madison 7 to 1 as Speed Martin overwhelmed Madison’s pitching. Workman started for Madison and was wild, relieved by Kassell with the bases loaded in the second. Madison failed to rally after a rough early frame and the Gay-Monitors seized control.
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Madison
ax-Monster
Madioon
Speed Martin
Vistors
Pireaton
Workman
Kassell Dphnava
Martin
Tie Moulters
Dawn
We Rai
Omar Tore
Darek Pyse
Sone
Fanok
Cie
Madigan
Ted
Johnsen
Stillman
Understanding Needed to Prevent War in East
Dr Wan Aging pastor of a Tokyo church told UC students that the United States must adopt a new attitude toward orient countries to avert war. A/Xling, interpreter for the Japanese delegation at the 1922 Washington disarmament conference, urged students that war destroys understanding and that improved relations breed friendship and international brotherhood.
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Berkeley
Val
United States
Wan Aging
Baptist Taheeniedle
Tokyo
Din Foreign Atudente
University of California
Axling
Washington
Bath
Amd
Calpe With Bold Chiago and Pauper Case on Record
In a period dispatch, Mrs Emma Suye person is described as placed in a poorhouse as a pauper. A rainstorm of 396 is referenced with a focus on clothing and exposure. The account notes alleged mistreatment and a public inquiry into care.
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Calpe
Chiago
Kmma Suyeerson
Hinse
Clouiang
Hotel life as modern city index in sociologist study
A Chicago sociologist describes hotels as living mirrors of urban life in a survey by Dr Norman. The hotel setting reveals impersonality, casual relations, and evolving social behavior, with guests and staff shaping a microcosm of modernity amid public spaces and private rooms.
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William A. R
Chicago
Norman Si Tet
Serelie Rey de Bertie
ArteNt Hotel
Harel
Tagucan
Fragments on Glass and Curvature in Spectacle Lenses
A garbled report discusses a debate over perfect glass for spectacles, noting attempts to prove lens curvature and safety. It mentions a demonstration in Tayden and references injuries and a death, with experts claiming difficulty in producing a hard, clean glass meeting optical requirements.
London Builds Fine Docks For Ocean Liners
London outlines plans for new docks at the river, to ease embarkation for travelers. The project includes rapid access, enhanced landing facilities, and stronger measures to support ocean liner traffic and passenger handling.
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London
North Carolina trials of men phone experts on charges
In Williamston a May 4 special term of court presided by Judge N. A. Sinclair hears charges against ring leaders and members linked to the Needleman assault case. Needleman, a discharged service member, is accused of assault, with mob violence surrounding his jail transfer and subsequent mutilation attempt. Police arrests followed, with nine other men implicated and await trial under possible six year sentences.
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North Carolina
Williamston
Noort
Aid
N. A. Sinclair
North Taréfing
Tomuarruyyrs
Crwelly
Joseph Weedleman
Needleman
Igor
Servion Ross
Ram
North Care
Jing
New Jersey
Kinston
Edenton
Mtartin
Lydied
Willaimston
Chatott
Vialle
Che Hee
Frye
Yisk
Newdiemgay
Wasterngton
N.C
Sparrow
Rama
Aererir i Wa
Prency Griffith
Thun
Mannion
Fand
Ameb
Liege
Twe
Tien
Urresind
Wader
Avery
Gemrel Gilliam
Atawt
Xeedleman Walt
Autenett
Remek
Buenos Aires plans memorial to Booth
Buenos Aires plans a memorial to General Booth founder of the Salvation Army. The initiative includes a printing workshop and rooms for dinners, with facilities aimed at aiding a leaning college for Salvation Army workers.
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Buenos Aires
Booth
Buenos Ales
Salvation Army
South America
General Booth
Army
Skeleton of Famous Racehorse Tracery Presented to York Society
The skeleton of the famed racehorse Tracery, associated with Belmont and Lexington, is shown in York. The horse reportedly died after racing injuries and was returned to England, with a purchase price noted as 265 pounds for a stallion.
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Bre
Ausart Belmont
Lexington
Yorkshire Philosophieal Society
York
Turney Alte
Enel
Divorce Sought After Soap Suds Incident
Mrs Anna Blaser seeks a divorce alleging assault during a domestic dispute. She testifies the husband threw soap suds and struck her in the jaw, prompting the filing of the divorce action in Los Angeles.
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Ler Angeles
Anna Blaser
Hare
Blaser
Hiser
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