Welsh and White Prepare for 20 Round World Title Fight
Freddie Welsh and Charlie White train in Denver before a final two week camp in Colorado Springs for a 20 round world lightweight title bout on Labor Day. Both say they are in peak shape and ready for a hard punch duel. White predicts his left hook will test the English champ's jaw while promoter Harry Pollock reports strong advance ticket sales ranging from five to twenty six dollars.
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Charlie White
Colorado Springs
Whey
White
Poe
Welsh
Harry Pollock
War delayed French embrace of lugeball, McGraw notes
John McGraw says war prevented a likely surge in lugeball in France. He recalls Paris crowds would have embraced the sport during the world tour if not for a severe storm, and he predicts France may adopt the game after hostilities end. He praises French sportsmanship and cites Dorlme and the short version as examples.
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John McGraw
Paris
Pranes
Dorlme
Bobby Roth Suspended Indefinitely by Ban Johnson
Cleveland reports Bobby Roth, notable pinch hitter for the Indians, suspended indefinitely by American League President Ban Johnson after an incident involving a thrown bottle and danger to a spectator. Elmer Smith starts in right field against the Detroit Tigers.
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Bobby Roth
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St. Louis
Ban Johnson
American League
Toth
Fank
Roth
Elmer Smith
Detroit
Amateur baseball heads meet to discuss big series
Delegates from Mittsburg Laulerne Cleveland Lincoln Neb St Paul and Detroit meet to draft fall championship rules and decide game sites. Hou Tex requested entire service while Taroma Wash Los Angeles Sacramento Cal and Duoch Ming declined due to expense. State Leader offers new point sets and a mailing address for business inquiries.
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Laulerne
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Lincoln
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Detroit
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Sacramento
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Ming
Tavoc TM A Novel Sunken Production on Screen
The five reel film adapts U S Sheldon stage drama about three central figures Gladys Hanson Lowie Stone and Bryant Washburn. The studio promises a brilliant screen version with new scenes and a fresh dramatic presentation.
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Sheldon
Gladys Hanson
Lowie & Stone
Bryant Washburn
Plere
Tamera
Woman to Investigate Texas Army Camps
Mrs. Seth Barton French of New York arrives in Laredo as the secretary of war representative to inspect troop camps along the border. She recently came from European battlefields and was decorated by the French government for Red Cross work abroad.
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Texas
War Daker
Atlas Recital Promotes Cheerful Home Living
The page discusses a lighthearted program at the Atlas featuring subtle vocal turns and cheerful fare, urging readers to maintain happiness at home. It emphasizes the value of kindness within the family, noting that a happy home fosters goodwill in the neighborhood and beyond.
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Brenda
Slip Spoil's Doyle's Fielding Records
New York Giants stalwart Larry Hoyle, noted for hard hitting play and splendid fielding, made his first error in 69 chances as of August 16 in New York. The brief report highlights Hoyle's high fielding standard and rare miscue.
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Doyle
New York
Larry Hoyle
New York Ciants
Larry Doyle Extends Safe String In St Louis Game
Larry Doyle reached 68 straight chances without an error in a game against St. Louis. Neriden threw to Doyle as Smith moved for base, and Freyte dropped the ball after tagging Smith, marking a miscue in an otherwise steady fielding stretch.
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Neriden
Doyle
Smith
Freyte
Larry
New York Braces for War Prep as Reserve Rise Grows
Ten thousand men and boys return from Plattsburg and Governor's Island to form a reserve in case of war with more civilians ready for action by next fall. Crowds flood beaches despite drownings from strong undertows and shark fears. Catholic convention plans surge with Cardinal leaders set to attend in New York.
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Governor’s Island
Gotham
Cardinal Farley
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal O'Connell
John Bonzano
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Hippodrome
Polllacels Pathonts
New Hampshire
Knowledge Comes When Arms Gone In Baseball History
The article recalls pitcher Fred Beebe and Hall of Fame figure Clark Griffith. Beebe explains a pitcher’s mindset after arm decline, then adapts by learning a looper and studying batters to outthink them. His career includes stints with Buffalo, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia, with notable win totals and a comeback after retirement.
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Clark Griffith
Griffith
Fred Beebe
Fred
Cincinnati Nationals
Nlae
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Red Dooin
Doolin
Errol
Killiter
Buffalo
Killifer
Beebe
Pat Donovan
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Republican Nomination Ads For Commissioner In Laramie County
Voters in Laramie County hear two Republican primary notices dated 1916 announcing candidacies for the four year commissioner term subject to the August 22 primaries. One candidate John Sloan lists Hillsdale area as home the other Hiram D. Smith gives location three miles south of Hillsdale. In town life other notes discuss literary careers and a looming strike threat among publishers and writers.
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Laramie County
Republian
Hema
Hillsdale
Hiram D.smi
Fire Destroys Villa of Greek King Near Athens
A forest fire near Mt Parnes and Kephissia逼 advances toward the royal summer residence of King Constantine and Queen Olga. Firefighters, infantry, and the king attempt to defend the royal estate as flames threaten Dekelia Chateau, with multiple deaths and a Te Deum for safety. The royal villa survives while troops battle the spread into nearby suburbs.
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Dekelia
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