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A compact note on the strictures and wit in Mike the Messenger’s brief proverbs. It reflects a tough urban tone, urging caution, restraint, and practical street wisdom without loosening discipline.
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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
7
The Diamond in Baseball Battles Through Its Early Form
The article traces the evolution of baseball field layout from early New England games to the standardized diamond. It covers base placement, bag versus peg rules, and the home plate history from rough stones to rubber today, noting shifts in measurements and diamond design over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Pennsylvania
Kiladelphia
National League
Yale Beats Yale? Princet on Thrills at Yale Bowl
Yale suffers another defeat as Princeton edges them in a spectacular struggle at Yale Bowl. Guernsey kicks a field goal from Yale’s 3 yard line, the first score of the game, as the ball hits the crossbar and rebounds over.
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Guernsey
YALE
Princeton Tiger
Guern
Trey
Gibbons Signs With Ahearn In Major Middleweight Card
New York reports that young Ahearn signs to fight Mike Gibbons in St Paul Minnesota for ten rounds as a strict middleweight bout. Ahearn earns 5000 dollars with a liberal percentage, potential world recognition hinges on a referee decision favoring Gibbons or McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Mike
St. Paul
New York
Ahearn
Mike Gibbons
Minn
Minnesota Boxing Commission
al McCoy
Michael
Jake
Silent Dan McKerrick
Dan
Gibbons
Packy McFarland
Brighton Beach
LaSalle debut falls to Rose Buds in Western Maryland clash
LaSalle Institute loses 21 to 15 at St Peter and Paul Hall to Western Maryland junior champions Rose Buds. LaSalle 5 points came from fouls in the first half while Rose Buds led 14 to 0 before Harbaugh and Ryan sparked a late rally. Referee Ingham and umpire Fahrey officiated. Deetz top-scored for Rose Buds with five baskets, while LaSalle showed potential for future speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle Institute
St. Peter and Paul Hall
Rose Bud
Western Maryland
LaSalle
Harbaugh
Fleckenstein
Pep
John Ryan
Rosebud
Deetz
Rose Buds
Lasalle Hartman
Getty Deetz
Ryan Gablessetacdic
Ck Cromwell
Dougherty Weldener
Fleckenstein Baskets
Hlurtman
Cromwell
Getty
Ryan
Glick
Ingham
Fahrey
Zimmerman
Wonders keep Diamond Bowling lead as Royals forfeit matches
The Wonders defeated the Diamond Bowling League leaders by forfeit after the Royal Blues failed to appear for three scheduled games. Kline starred with 185 in the final game as Wonders posted solid scores 349 311 382.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colts
Braves
Wonders
Royal Blues
Kline
Harah
Csocee
McCabe Wins $200 Bird Shoot in Lonaconing
In Lonaconing Maryland on November 17 Mike McCabe of Pekin defeated Toad McNeil of Lord in a live bird shooting match at Athletic Park. McCabe hit six of 14 birds while McNeil hit four of 14. The $200 purse was awarded to McCabe amid a large crowd and significant betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeil
Coney Park
Golf Champion Gardner to Wed Katherine Keep
The engagement of Robert A. Cardner of Hinsdale to Miss Katherine Keep of Chicago was announced. Cardner is a National amateur golf champion in 1909 and 1915 and held an intercollegiate pole vault record at Yale. No wedding date yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert A. Cardner
Hinsdale
Yale
Katherine Keep
Chicago University Beats Manila Americans 2-1 in Exhibition
The Chicago University baseball team defeated the Manila Americans 2 to 1 in Manila yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Chicago University
Manila Americans
LaSalle Institute Beats Elm Street 43 to 15 in Varsity Boys
LaSalle Institute Alerts defeated Elm Street 43 to 15. Kilroy scored all 15 for Elm Street while Loughney led LaSalle with 17 of the 43 points as both teams showed effort and lineup changes in a 20 minute game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle Institute Alerts
Elm Street Star
Thelm Street Boys
LaBalle
Loughney
Contr
Kilroy
Kim Street Jada
Basket game tomorrow between EK G and Lavalle seconds
The EK G Junior basketball team will face Lavalle seconds tomorrow afternoon at BS Peter and Paul Hall. Local fans are urged to attend and support the young players as they compete in a scheduled matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavalle
Peter and
Paul Jfall
Real High versus Keyser and Alleghany clash at B H Grounds
Frostburg reports Real High plays Keyser at Keyser on Friday November 19. The season finale features Alleghany High Cumberland visiting the B H grounds on November 25 for a big game.
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Frostburg
Real
Keyser High School
Keyser
Allegany High School
Cumberland
Don’t miss The Big One Cent Sale at Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy
The advertisement urges shoppers to attend the sale that began at 10 o'clock this morning at Lichtenstein’s Pharmacy with big bargains on offer.
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Lichtenstein
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