Dundee Contortionist Amazes in Ritchie Rematch Tale
In October 1915 Johnny Dundee defeated Wille Ritchie in New York in ten rounds. Ritchie praised Dundee as a contortionist whose constant movement and dynamic ring action captivate crowds. Dundee’s style, wind, and rapid attacks make him nearly unbeatable unless he tires in longer fights.
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Des Moines Woman Credits Vegetable Compound Over Surgery
A Des Moines wife recalls a near-fatal illness four years ago cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy for rebuilding her health and delaying a necessary operation. Her husband initially opposed surgery and she urges others to consider the product before interventions.
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Baseball Scores From National Games Across Cities
Yesterday's games report multiple city matchups with varied batteries and pitchers. Key lineups include Terrean and Koeher for Philadelphia and Demaree with Burns for Brooklyn, plus Rudolph and Blackburn for Boston against Brooklyn.
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Braves Phillies Fight for Pennant as Dodgers Lead Waivers
Manager Hugging argues Braves and Phillies still have a real shot at overtaking the Dodgers. He notes Brooklyn’s large cushion but says the lead could shrink within a week unless Dodgers show staying power. The stake hinges on three pitchers and manager choices as the senior league race tightens.
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Cheyenne Official Oversees Minutes for Wyoming Masonic Session
Mrs. Ines M. Robinson of Cheyenne, grand secretary of Wyoming Order of Beastern Bitar, attended to copy for the minutes of the last session. Proceedings planned as a pamphlet issued within weeks from the grand chapter office. Mrs. Robinson returned to Cheyenne Monday morning.
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Gibson Dean Heads League Catchers Longtime Pirates Backstop
New York August 15 One of baseball’s oldest regular catchers George Gibson of the Pirates remains active. Born in London Ontario he joined Pittsburgh in 1906 after Montreal, later helping Bucaneers win the 1908 championship. He caught 120 games last year and is still a valued veteran.
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University to Offer Regular Aeronautics Course
The University of Illinois will add aeronautics to its mechanical engineering curriculum starting this college year. Flisha N. Fales of Buffalo will lead as assistant professor of aeronautics, bringing wind tunnel experience and up to date aeroplane design knowledge. The program marks the first regular college course in aeronautics and anticipates future aircraft construction or purchase for instruction.
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World tour planned for top Australian swimmers
San Francisco Aug 14 plans to tour the United States and swim in open events are under consideration for Mila Durack and Mina Wylie of Australia. Durack holds the 100 yard world record in 1 06 and Wylie has a 1 28 mark in the same event.
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Earl Moore Helped to Develop 'Alex'
Earl Moore, longtime figure with the Cleveland Americans and Philadelphia Naps, aided in developing Grover Alexander. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he played for Dayton, Cleveland, New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Cubs, and the Federal League before ending his big league career.
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Italian and Austrian Movements At Isonzo Front
The article notes Gen. Cadorna directing Italian artillery with care to prevent shell falls on Gorizia as Austrian forces retreat under Field Marshal Kraus. It mentions Moore mentoring a developing star in a side-arm motion and a sales manager job ad in Chicago as unrelated items.
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Darling, I wish you’d treat me like a good customer
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press overhears a couple in a casual exchange about loyalty and being blown off for nightly dinners downtown, reflecting social tensions and everyday relationship dynamics.
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