Nervous temperament drives Yale distance runner to epic overseas race
An article praises nerve over steadiness in athletes. It recounts Carl Palmer, Yale's distance runner, competing in the Yale Harvard Oxford Cambridge three mile in England. Palmer, initially calm then emboldened by rivalry, battles Workman to the finish, showcasing nerve as the key to elite performance.
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Fred Clarke Ends Illustrious Baseball Career After Injuries
The Pirates legend Fred Clarke, long a pennant contender leader, retires after a 17 year major league run with Louisville and Pittsburgh. After repeated injuries and a final clash that left him senseless briefly, Clarke decides to quit the game for good, lingering over a lifetime of hits and leadership.
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Gotch Gives Advice in Curtain Address After Victory
Frank Gotch reflects on his wrestling career, recalling curtain remarks after a Cleveland match. He speaks of being the underdog who fought to the top, noting losses as paving stones to a championship and his determination to win every inch of the battle.
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Gotch
Cleveland
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