Record betting boom drives wartime horse racing gains
Western Newspaper Union notes that U S pari mutuel betting on horse racing neared unprecedented levels in 1944 with major tracks in New York Chicago New England California and Detroit posting heavy gains. By mid November New York’s half season alone wagered about 400 million with total 1944 handle likely surpassing 1 billion across the country.
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Cleveland Fans Fund Sandlot Ballplayers in City
Cleveland sport fans donated 15000 dollars to a fund providing playing equipment and free medical care for sandlot ballplayers in the city. J Rufus Klawans, president of the Pacific Coast professional football league, began under Amos Alonzo Stagg at the University of Chicago in 1909. Walter Brown of Toledo pitched the season’s first no hit no run game against Milwaukee, 140, walking four.
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J. Rufus Klawans
A. A. Stagg
University of Chicago
American Association
Walter Brown
Toledo
Milwaukee
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Teacher and Smarty Island Riddle Exchange
A humorous dialogue defines an island as land surrounded by water except for the top. The teacher asks why the top is the exception, and Smarty explains the lone top point remains above water. The exchange playfully clarifies the island concept.
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Teacher
Smarty
No Bargain Divorce Costs Involving Two Wives
A quoted line notes that divorce costs start around 50 dollars to cover court fees and legal steps. A speaker named Rastus rejects divorce, stating no difference exists between the two women, implying no bargain divorces are desired.
It All Depends on Singing's Effect on Blood
A brief exchange contrasts singing warming the blood with singing that stirs anger. The speakers express mixed impressions about music's emotional power and intensity.
Trial Notes on Pig Theft Case and Witness Testimony
A man on trial for stealing a pig faces testimony from a conscientious witness who says the prisoner confessed. The attorney and judge debate whether the words were I took the pig or he took the pig. The witness confirms the confession without naming the judge.
Say It Again Nit See Those Two Dogs Across Street
The speaker teases a confusing dog pair, noting canine order and ages in a playful exchange. The dialogue hinges on misstatements about which dog is younger or older, prompting a humorous mix up.
Dinner Prank Ends With French Check For Jack
A narrator recounts taking Double Talk Jack and his wife to dinner. They laughed as the narrator spoke to the waiter in French and instructed the waiter to give Jack the bill.
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Jack
I Blow Up All The Basket Balls
A joke panel line features Jimmy claiming to be chief of the air force who blows up all the basketballs, with Johnny asking about his duties. The gag centers on overblown brag and comic misunderstanding.
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Air Force
Johnny
Dialog on prejudice and openness between Jerry and Harry
The text presents a dialogue where Jerry denies prejudice and Harry accuses him of being biased yet open to ideas. It reflects tension over how openness is perceived and labeled as bias.
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Jerry
Harry
Untitled fragment hints at personal request exchange
In a brief line the speaker mentions asking a girl to share something and she responds about a house. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear context or identifiable names or events.
Kipling and Twilight Tear Highlight Female Versus Male Power
The piece weighs Kipling’s claim that the female of the species is deadlier with praise for Twilight Tear and Babe Didrikson, then argues that top male athletes still outrun women in golf tennis sprinting and other sports. It notes the paradox of fierce wildlife females versus human athletic championships.
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Rudyard Kipling
Ben Jones
Twilight Tear
Kipling
Babe Didrikson
Dempsey
Tunney
Bronko Nagurski
Ty Cobb
Women sport progress and the rise of a potential star
The author praises twenty years of female advancement across golf swimming tennis and other sports and wonders when a woman might surpass all men. They reference Babe Didrikson and a top college football prospect Walker of Chicago and Yale, noting size speed and potential impact on the game.
Gracious Frock Patterns for Afternoon Wear and Play Sets
Gracious slim lined day frock Barbara Bell Pattern No 1968 designed for sizes 34 through 48 with size 36 short sleeves and 345 yards of 39 inch fabric. Jiffy Play Set Pattern No 1988 offers a one piece play frock and sun hat for sizes 1 to 5 years requiring 1 1/2 yards of 35 or 39 inch material plus 6 yards ric rac trim. Due to high demand and wartime conditions some orders take longer. send orders to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept 530 South Wells St Chicago with 20 cents per pattern.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
India Famine Link Highlighted by Collier's
Collier's says famines in India arise when both annual monsoon rains fail, a disaster recurring through history. The famine mortality is cited as more than half of the world’s 200 million famine deaths in the last millennium.
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India
Collier’s
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