Patty Berg returns to golf after near fatal crash
Patty Berg, once told she might never walk again after a December 1941 Texas car crash, triumphs in the Women's Western Open in Chicago. She credits a 30 minute daily practice and swimming with aiding her comeback, plus swing changes by Les Bolstad of Minneapolis. The feature notes bowling's rise, with 16 million Americans bowling and Detroit leading teams, and Illinois hosting 27,661 teams among 10,000 establishments.
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Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Chicago
Miss Berg
Texas
Patty
Les Bolstad
Northwest
The
American Bowling Congress
Sam
Army
Navy
Marine
Coast Guard
ABC
Detroit
Illinois
Tramp Declines Lion Tamer Job Over Truthfulness
A tramp sought work at a circus and was told to enter the lions cage and coax them to eat from his hand. When pressed about the secret, he refused, saying he could not be so deceitful.
Scotch Heaven Church Lass Dialogue
Dialogues show a church scene where a lass asks for an offering to the Lord and a man questions her age. The girl replies eighteen, sparking a boastful remark about delivering the offering personally.
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Scotch Heaven Church
MacPherson
Lassie
C. L
Mac—Weel
Clever Poet Hint Sparks Banter About Smith
In a playful class exchange, students tease about Smith being the cleverest poet. One reveals Smith has published nothing, prompting curiosity about his unseen work. The dialogue shifts to a math joke about Tommy’s mother and a remark overheard from Dad about Mrs. Smith’s figure.
Misunderstood Visit Plan Sparks Family Laughter
Mrs Lovey complains mother declined visit accusing lack of invitation. George admits writing to invite but confesses he misspelled convenience as risk, causing humorous mix up in the family note. The exchange reveals a lighthearted domestic moment.
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George
Mrs. Lovey
Acute indiscretion blamed for Liza’s distress
In a clipped report the speaker names Ahi as the subject of acute indiscretion causing distress for Liza. The wording uses dialect and suggests social or personal fallout from the action. No additional names or concrete dates are provided.
Not Transferable Tickets Raise Fare Confusion
In local language a conversation clarifies that tickets marked Not Transferable cannot be remitted to another person. Sambo explains the restriction means the holder must present themselves to claim or use the ticket, reinforcing personal responsibility for the pass.
Clarifying Johnny’s Riddle About Apples and Siblings
A short dialogue shows Johnny distinguishing between his big brother and his little brother when asked which apple he would share. The exchange hinges on the words bi or little, prompting a request for clarification.
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Johnny
Swing the Club Head Says Ernest Jones in Golf Talk
Ernest Jones argues golf is simple. focus on the hands and swinging the club head. He cites female stars taught by him and laments overcomplex swing teachings that distract from the core action.
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Rnest Jones
Maidstone
Jones
Virginia van Wie
Elizabeth Hicks
Helen Hicks
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ernest
Bobby Jones
Sewing Circle Pattern Repair Guide Request
Instructions deliver step by step tips for repairing and upholstering seat pads and pads. The notice notes high demand and war conditions may delay orders for popular pattern numbers and directs readers to send orders to Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept at 117 Minna St San Francisco California with 15 cents plus one cent for mailing for Pattern No.
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Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Minna St
San Francisco
Calif
The Fragile Racehorse Crisis of 1943
The piece warns on the fragility of top thoroughbreds like Count Fleet and others such as Long Tail and Alsab, noting frequent injuries, sore limbs, and uncertain readiness. It cites trainer Earl Sande and jockey Sonny Workman, highlights the high stakes season with record bets and crowds, and reflects on the sport’s volatility despite strong turnout.
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Count Fleet
Matuels
Earl Sande
The Answers Quiz Item Set Summary
The list presents varied facts and claims including Alaska and Oklahoma locations, a false chemical symbol for gold, a label Sadist, the title The Masked Ball, light dispersion, a thirteen year span, a numeric estimate around 72,000, and unspecified context.
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Alaska
Oklahoma
Diplomacy and Lies Across Two Eras
A compilation compares hints and refusals of diplomats with shifting meanings in the Victorian era riddle and a modern definition from The World News. It contrasts polite deception in diplomacy with gendered interpretations of saying no and yes.
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Peter Peeve
Millar Watt
Boss
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Bell Byndicgtg, Inc
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Lyin
LIONS
Tommy
Dad
Mr. Smith
Prudent Fellow
Liza
Courtin’ Daze
Pappy
Zeke
Liza Jane
Grantland Rice
Sande
Sonny Workman
Gustave III
Sweden
United States
World News
Sydney
Irak
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Cain
Marines
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