Dundee Contortionist Astonishes in Ten Round Win
Johnny Dundee defeated Wille Ritchie in a October 1915 New York ten round boxing match. Ritchie noted Dundee’s magnetic movement and endless activity, predicting only wind fatigue could beat him. The contortionist style keeps crowds rapt as Dundee alternates motion and sudden bursts, making him a tough opponent for any challenger.
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San Francisco
Johnny Dundee
Wille Ritchie
New York
Dundee
Ritchie
Bosing
Madison Square Garden
Dundee Haus
Des Moines Woman Credits Vegetable Compound Over Surgery
Mrs Brancus Jerres of TV Lyon St Des Moines Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after years of illness and avoiding surgery. She urges others to try the remedy and seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Co Lyne Mass.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
Brancus Jerresson
TV Lyon St
Lyne
Mass
Base Ball Scores From National Games Across Cities
Reports from Philadelphia Brooklyn St Louis New York Boston and other cities list multiple batteries and scores. Notable pairings include Rudolph and Blackburn in Brooklyn and Marquard and Meyers in another Brooklyn game, with St Louis and Pittsburgh matching up in two games.
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Brooklyn
Rudolph and
Dlackburn
Marquard and Meyers
Braves and Phillies Vie for Pennant Amid Tight Race
Manager Hugging of the Lews Cardinals says the vote and Braves have a real shot to overhaul the Dodgers though Brooklyn holds a lead. He notes the race hinges on pitching depth with Moran's Phillies and a stronger trio of hurlers shaping the outcome.
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Huggins
Phillies
Moran
Grand Chapter of Wyoming Minutes Being Prepared
Mrs. Ines M. Robinson of Cheyenne grand secretary of the Wyoming Order of Beastern Bitar attended in Laramie Sunday to supervise minutes from the last session. Proceedings will be issued as a pamphlet within weeks. Mrs. Robinson returned to Cheyenne Monday morning.
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Ines M. Robinson
Cheyenne
Grand Chapter
Wyoming
Order of Beastern Bitar
Gibson Dean of League Catchers Rolls On in Pirates Fold
George Gibson, veteran Pirates catcher born in London Ontario, continues major league work into 1915. He joined Pittsburgh in 1906 after playing for Montreal and Royals and has caught 120 games last season. He remains a key presence behind the plate despite newer stars like Callahan and the aging Meyers and Archer.
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George Gibson
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Pirates
Callahan
Wilson
Schmidt
Gibson
London
Ont
Pittsburg
Montreal
Royals
Sisons
Clarke
Buccaneers
University to Teach Aviation at Illinois College
The University of Illinois announces aeronautics will become a regular part of the mechanical engineering curriculum. Flisha N. Fales of Buffalo will serve as assistant professor of aeronautics, bringing wind tunnel experience and modern aeroplane design knowledge.
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Flisha N. Fales
Buffalo
Aeronaution
World tour planned for two Australian women swimmers
Milas Durack and Mina Wylie, reputed world record holders, plan a U.S. tour to compete in open events. They would be guided by Mire Wingh McIntosh and supported by promoter William Unmack, with dates likely in March to May as indoor championships approach.
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United States
Mila Panny Baurack
Mis Mina Wylie
Australia
Milas Durack
Americaa Gil
William Unmack
Hong
Rublen
Amateur Athletic Union
New York
Mollowera
Earl Moore Aided Alex Grover Alexander’s Early Career
The article recalls Earl Moore a long-time baseball figure from Columbus Ohio who helped develop Grover Alexander during his early days with teams including Cleveland Americans Naps Phillies Cubs and the Feds. It notes Alexander’s control problems and the push by Mo ron and Moore to keep him at the major league level.
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Grover Alexander
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Dayton
Lie
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Naps
New York
Jersey City
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Phillies
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Feds
Phils
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Alex
Doolin
Nebraska
Syracuse
Pat Moron
Struggle at Isonzo Prompts Notes on Star Player
The report cites General Cadorna guiding Italian use of artillery at Gorizia and a commander’s plan to shield the city from shelling while a young player, taught by Moore, improves his side-arm swing. An advertisement seeks a general sales manager with a liberal contract and Chicago relocation.
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Republic
Sunti
Co Cadorna
Gorizia
Materio
Kraus
Cadorna
Darling, I Wish You’d Treat Me Like A Good Customer
A fragment from a Detroit Free Press feature shows a woman chiding her partner for blowing her off to dine downtown. The exchange hints at a tense relationship dynamic and social expectations.
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