Gotch Defeats His Humboldt Schoolteacher in Snow Bout
The 1894 snow match near Humboldt pitted Frank Gotch against district teacher W D Kennedy, ending in a draw in July 1895 after twenty minutes of rugged grass wrestling. The event, witnessed by local youths, marked a milestone in Gotch’s rise and showcased his tenacious hold and refusal to yield.
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Gotch
Humboldt
Wd Kennedy
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Kennedy
Clare
Hackenschmidt
Baseball Notes on Managers Players and Trades
Flynn claims he was aided by novice luck as a beating. Aggie Grant rumored to run Grand Rapids for Bert Annis next season. Bob Spade named Battle Creek manager in Southern Michigan. Birdie Cree touted as Yankee regular. Ruben Marquard credits Ducky Holmes with his rise. Hans Wagner lives outdoors and eats freely. Cy Falkenberg expects to miss Grover Land. Joe Boehling described as rabbit hunter. Butler led American Association in .329 in 1912. Harry Wolverton moves from Oakland to New York then Sacramento. Lefty Onslow to Providence. Detroit expects Del Gabor to rebound. Joe Birmingham seeks coaching independence. Mike Donlin visited Artie Hofman for nerve and weight. Pittsburgh pennant hopes boosted.
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Flynn
Aggie Grant
Grand Rapids
Bert Annis
Bob Spade
Battle Creek
Southern Michigan Association
Yankees
Birdie Cree
Birdie
Ruben Marquard
Ducky Holmes
Sassiaw
Hans Wagner
Cy Falkenberg
Toledo Mud- Hens
Grover Land
Naps
Joe Boehling
Washington
Butler
Pirates
American Association
Harry Wolverton
Oakland
Cal
New York
Sacramento
Onslow
Detroit Tigers
Providence
Detroit
del Gabor
Joe Birmingham
Mike Donlin
Artie Hofman
Hig
Pittsburg
Sullivan Advocates Standard Rules for Water Polo Reform
Princeton swimming coach Frank J. Sullivan calls for uniform rules drafted by collegiate bodies to align western and eastern practices. He notes past roughness and the impact of umpire presence on fouls and penalties, while praising rule changes like a two point score to reduce danger. He cites the AAU’s stance and a failed western trip by Princeton, urging clubs to find a middle ground in water sports.
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Frank J. Sullivan
Princeton University
Sullivan
Chicago Athletic Association
Illinois Athletic Club
GC. A. A
Pittsburgh
A. Alu
Princeton
J. A.C
Big 9
Two Stars May Meet in Century Race Dan Daniels vs Kahanamoku
The swimming world awaits a possible private match between C M Daniels and Duke Kahanamoku at 100 yards. Daniels, after a comeback test at the New York Athletic Club, shows top form and Tehran the front rank, while Kahanamoku prepares to return to the U S to challenge the former champion.
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C. M. Daniels
Duke Kahanamoku
Hawiian
Daniels
New York Athletic Club
Kahanamoku
Joseph Ruddy
New York A. C
United States
Buddy
Nashville Signs Morrow In Southern League Deal
The Nashville club in the Southern League has signed second baseman Morrow, adding depth to its infield for the season.
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Nashville
Morrow
Nashville Club
Racing Dates for Metropolitan Circuit 1913 Tracks
A New York meeting set the 1913 Metropolitan Racing circuit dates. Parkway July 22 25 Hokokus July 29 August 1 Flemington August 5 8 Monroe August 12 14 Goshen August 19 21 Troy August 26 29 Orangeburg September 2 5 Kingston September 9 12 White Plains September 16 19 Mineola September 23 27 Trenton September 30 October 3.
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New York
Parkway Track
Hokokus
N. J
Flemington
Monroe
N. Y
Goshen
Troy
Orangeburg
Tip O'Neill Moves Western League Headquarters
President Tip O'Neill of the Western League agrees to relocate the league headquarters from Chicago to a city they name, likely Des Moines, Iowa. He denies being asked to resign and says he only asked for time to consider the question.
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Tip” O'Neill
Tip” O’neil
Chicago
Des Moines
O'Neil
Phillies Buy Star Pitcher Charles Schneider
Philadelphia manager Charles Dooin announces the purchase of star pitcher Charles Schneider from the Louisville team in the American Association. The move strengthens the National League club's pitching staff.
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Phillies
Charles Dooin
Philadelphia
Charles Schneider
Loulaville
American Association
Crown of Creation Lesson on Genesis Man in God's Image
The lesson surveys Genesis creation, noting God’s plural “let us make man” and the imago Dei as intellectual and spiritual, not only physical, calling for man to reflect divine image. It contrasts two Genesis accounts, emphasizes unity of man and wife, and urges education in Christ to restore the image marred by sin.
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Earth
God
Christ Jesus
Eden
Euphrates
Tigris
Adam
Matthew Henry
Christ
Fish Soups From Various European Traditions
Recipes for Swedish Austrian Norwegian and Spanish fish soups with stock vegetables herbs and dairy elements. Methods include simmering cod or fish stock adding oysters lemon juice milk and thickening with butter flour or cream. A Thackery quotation closes the passage.
Meats for Luncheon or Supper Tips from Leftovers
Practical luncheon ideas using roast beef bacon and gravy with olives served hot. Suggestions include creamed calf liver on buttered toast with crisp bacon, dried beef in white sauce, broiled lamb breast with mint, mock fried oysters from veal, boiled frankfurters with potato salad, ham croquettes, and veal in cream sauce on toast. Emphasizes using small leftovers to minimize cost.
Argentine Meteorical Station at San Esteban
The Argentine government established a meteorical station at San Esteban in Cordoba province. It sits at an altitude of 4000 feet and will monitor weather conditions and atmospheric data.
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San Esteban
Cordoba
Quick! Quick! Butler Wife Elopement Ad Plans
A comic dialogue reveals a husband instructing to place an advertisement for a new chauffeur as his wife attempts to elope with their driver, while a newspaper office scene frames the gag. The exchange mocks domestic chaos with a playful twist.
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Air
Physicians blamed for drug habit growth in United States
Dr. L F Kebler chief of the Division of Drugs warns that 99 percent of cocaine and morphine in the country are used by patients who formed the habit through physicians prescriptions. He cites rising imports and limited public protection as factors in the growing addiction. Dr Patterson in Grand Rapids supports that most patients entering treatment owe their downfall to doctors prescriptions.
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L. FE. Kebler
Division of Druga
Department of Agriculture
United States
Kebler
Washington
American Society For the Study of Alcohol and Narcotics
J. A. Patterson
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Maud's Marriage Shocks Friends
Report says Maud wed an electrical engineer, shocking her circle of friends. The brief notes the union surprised many acquaintances.
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Maud
First Bank of England Fire Since Memory Loss
A fire broke out in the southeastern section of the Bank of England in London, causing substantial damage to flooring and joists. Bank authorities discovered and quelled the blaze in about 30 minutes with their own appliances, while a lieutenant and about a dozen Irish Guards on duty helped police keep the crowd back from the building.
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Bank of England
London
Our Discontent and Civic Discourse
Brand Whitlock, mayor of Toledo, speaks on discontent shaping a nation. He argues for constructive dissatisfaction while quoting a farmer who jokes about contentment and land. the exchange highlights tension between ambition and stability in public dialogue.
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Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Grape Nuts Endorsed by South Dakota Woman
A South Dakota woman lauds Grape Nuts as the best breakfast, saying it aids digestion and nerves while other cereals failed. She credits the product for a marked health improvement and recommends trying it with the slogan There’s a Reason from Postum Co. Read the book The Road to Wellville in the package.
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Ees
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Joseph B. Bowles
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Charles M. Daniels
FE. C. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
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