Hogan bets on straight putt and other golf shots
The piece recalls Ben Hogan betting on sinking 50 straight 10 foot putts, rolling balls along a flag staff path on the practice green. It notes unusual shots in golf history, including Ed Dudley’s loss after his ball hit a spectator and Ray Ainsley taking 19 strokes on one hole at the 1938 National Open in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hogan
Texas
Hogan
Prac Uce
Ed Dudley
Professional Golfers’ Association
Denver
Ray Ainsley
Wit and Wisdom Jokes on a Shoulder Line
A joke lineup hits a punchline rhythm with quick quips about a man’s posture and a man’s plans. A barbering pun, a decision to change one’s mind, and a sly exchange shape a brief humor bit from a vintage page.
Mirror Image of the Till Tells A Grim Joke
A humorous exchange shows a cashier admitting aging while noting customers count money more slowly. The boss questions the change, highlighting a shift in work tempo and the cashier’s self-deprecating mood.
Derby Hat Confession Sparks Laughter at Club
A club tale ends in humor as a member recalls a night incident and admits a fear to confess vows. The chairman offers his derby hat to anyone who can claim never to have kissed another woman than his wife, but no one stands, as Mary teases her husband George.
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Mary
George
Death of Moth Brother-in-Law Stuns Sambo
Rastus asks if his brother in law is shocked by his mother in law's death. Sambo replies he was not shocked but naturally electrocuted in a humorous regional exchange.
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Rastus
Youah Brothah
Ober
Sambo
Misunderstanding Over Mrs. Smith’s Age Causes Tension
Jimmy reports Mrs. Smith says her age is none of his business. The mother urges him to check on the neighbor while noting the conflict over privacy.
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Jimmy
Dialogue Notebook from a Humble Column
A staged exchange features a writer seeking blunt critique from an editor. The editor dismisses the work as valueless, prompting the writer to press for any honest opinion.
Mary Confesses Egg Beating Skill Fails
Quip shows a household moment as a wife asks Mary if eggs are stiff after beating. Mary replies she is stiff, not the eggs, revealing a humorous mismatch in kitchen duties.
Kirkwood Chases Straight Shot Mastery In Golf Tricks
OE Kirkwood, noted Australian trick shot specialist, discusses the hardest shot a straight ball. He claims he can perform nearly any shot and explains that variety in his play hinders focus in major tournaments. He cites shots around a tree in San Antonio and a backward shot with Bobby Jones as examples.
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OE Kirkwood
Kirkwood
San Antonio
Bobby Jones
National Open heartbreak for Snead tops 1939 golf notes
The piece recounts Sam Snead blowing the 1939 National Open with an 8 on the final hole in Philadelphia and Byron Nelson defeating him in Hershey after Snead shot 68. It also mentions Johnny Revolta six putting in the Land of the Sky Open and Jim Turnesa’s misfortune on the 17th at the 1942 PGA in Atlantic City.
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Sam Snead
Philadelphia
Johnny Revolta
Asheville
John J. Dub
Jim Turnesa
Atlantic City
Hershey
Byron Nelson
Nelson
Nelson-Snead
Byron
Snead
Early baseball and racing notes from the season
Babe Phelps of the Phillies led three leagues in hitting in his first three pro seasons. After Count Fleet won the Kentucky Derby his owners doubled the insurance from 100 000 to 200 000. Detroit's first 21 games included seven overtimes with four wins and three losses. Frank Hayes of the Browns has taken a job at an eastern shipyard.
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Babe Phelps
Phillies
Count Fleet
Detroit
Tigers
Frank Hayes
Browns
Pattern No BAaT Sizes Listed for Dresses and Panties
Pattern No BAaT comes in sizes 2 3 4 5 and 6 years. The size 3 dress requires 2 yards of 35 inch material and panties use 7 percent of a yard.
Quiz of Historical Questions on Language and Leaders
Answers cover chicanery meaning trickery, origin of macadamized roads, tallest and shortest U S presidents, number of lines on a net, status of children born to aliens, states meeting at river confluence, derby hat etymology, Jean Lafitte biography, three homographs with different meanings, and the legacy of Peter Stuyvesant.
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United States
Ohio
Mississippi
Pet Stuyvesant
Lone Warrior Jones Arrives Late for Parade
A young private named Jones arrives ten minutes late to parade. The sergeant mocks him with a sharp remark about a separate peace, delivering a cold, icy reprimand.
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Private Jones
Demand Strains Supply War Time Pattern Orders
High demand and wartime conditions delay fulfillment for several popular pattern numbers. Please submit your order to the address provided to secure priority processing.
Mind Reader Pride Tries to Impress a Friend
A playful exchange reveals a claim to read minds and a reaction about the awkward social moment. The dialogue hints at self awareness and humor in everyday interaction.
Father and son discuss hardships and schooling
A father recalls his youth with scarce clothing while his son notes improvements since living with them. The exchange highlights generational contrasts in material comfort and family support.
Ceilings and Floors Gibe by Two Flies
A pair of flies on a ceiling debate human vanity. One notes humans spend money building ceilings only to walk on the floor, prompting the other to question the claim. The exchange ends with a wry observation on human behavior.
Fragrant Clover and Practical Cleaning Tips
Summer tasks include gathering clover blossoms to dry and scent linens by placing them in a bluing soaked pillow case. Earthworms aid soil. lime water can surface them. Regularly rub nickel faucets with tissues to brighten. use rubber gloves and cold cream to ease cleaning and nail care.
Navy men prefer Camels, says advertising note
A period ad notes sailors shun the term god and favor Camel cigarettes. It claims Camels top sales in service stores across Navy Army Marines Coast Guard, with mail restrictions only for overseas Army packages.
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Navy
Army
Marines
Coast Guard
Post Office
U. S
Trickery and McAdam Road, Lincoln Height and Derby Hat
Answers include trickery in legal proceedings, McAdam’s road invention, Lincoln’s height and Madison’s, a count of fourteen, United States citizens, tri-state borders Illinois Kentucky Missouri, the Derby hat origin, an American buccaneer, do re mi. and the last Dutch governor of New York.
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John Loudon McAdam
Abraham Lincoln
James Madison
United States
Illinois
Kentucky
Missouri
Earl of Derby
Doe
New York
Camel Heatstroke Centers Aid North Africa Camels
Allied nations establish Camel Heatstroke Centers in Algeria Tunisia and Libya to treat pros trated camels suffering heatstroke.
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North Africa
Algeria
Tunisia
Libya
Washington Counties Common Name Across States
A survey notes the frequent use of the name Washington for counties as twenty nine states list a Washington County, reflecting the widespread commemorative practice across the union.
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Washington Counties
Washington
Washington County
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PETER _PEEVE
H. G. Salsinger
J. Millar
Watt
Ima
WNU
Jones
Smith
Bill
Western Newspaper Union
Tterns Sewing Circle
Gueu
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Boudoir
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Mineral Springs
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