Schaefer Tops 18.2 Balkline Ranking In Billiards
Jake Schaefer placed first in 18.2 balkline, with Johnny Layton in three cushions and Ralph Greenleaf in pocket billiards among top names. Willie Hoppe and Welker Cochran also feature in the rankings as past performers influence the standings beyond recent event results. Taberski earns second in pocket billiards amid Rudolph, highlighting adaptability across games.
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Jake Schaefer
Johnny Layton
Ralph Greenleaf
National Billiard Association of America
Willie Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Schaefer
Hoppe
Frank Taberski
Erwin Rudolph
Rudolph
Taberski
Tonkoff Named Captain of Illinois Mat Team
Gene P Tonkoff, Yakima Washington 175 pounder, was named captain of the University of Illinois wrestling team for next season. The Illinois mat team won the Big Ten conference title this season. W L Cherry Streator Illinois was elected captain of the Illinois gymnast team for next season, while W W Lockwood Danville Indiana was named head of the fini swimming team and A1 H Wall Des Plaines Illinois will lead the water polo team.
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Gene .P. Tonkoff
Yakima
Wash
University of Ilinois
Illnois Mat
W. L. Cherry
Streator
Ill
Illinois
W. W. Lockwood
Danville
INI
A1. H. Wall
Des Plaines
WIH
Gold Cup Regatta Scheduled for August 16 17
The American Power Boat Association announces the Gold Cup regatta to be held at Red Bank Bank N J August 16 17. Seven speed boats are expected to enter the race for the trophy with Richard Hoyt defending the cup. The Red Bank Yacht Club National Sweepstakes will be inaugurated alongside. The race is open to any single engine boat.
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Fted
Bank
N. J
Americaun Power Boat Association
Richard IW Hoytscraft
Imp
Red Bank Yacht Club
Timely and Interesting Little Jets of Various Sports
A jumble of sports notes mentions Bob Shawkey praising the Yankees infield with Chapman at third, Jack Scott sent from the Giants to Toledo, and the Oklahoma Aggies winning the national collegiate title for a third straight year. Also noted are player movements, track and field scores, and upcoming polo games in Hawaii.
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Bob Shawkey
Yanks
Chapman
Peter McKinney Sets Pace in Kalamazoo Derby Preview
Wisconsin pacer Peter McKinney, a 2.01% favorite, tops early chatter for the $25,000 American Pacing derby at Kalamazoo in July. The four year old gelding, campaigned by Arlie Frost, surprised at Lexington last fall and clocked 2:01 34 in a heat against Alexander Direct, nearly matching the world record for four year olds.
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Kalamazoo
Wisconsin
Peter McKinney
Arlie Frost
Lexington
Frost
Alexander
Alexander Direct
One Player Scores All Points in Grid Spree
In a post season game against Bethany on December 6 1922 Bullman West Virginia star end scored all five points. He recovered a blocked punt for a safety and later drop-kicked a 31 yard field goal to win 5-2 for the Mountain Eers.
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Bull’ Bullman
West Virginia
Bethany
Bullman
Mountaineers
No Economy The Bottom Drops for Used Cars
In a humorous exchange Mr C tells his wife they bought a used car and notes the economy has fallen out of used cars. She counters that there is no economy in a bottomless car, highlighting practical concerns over the purchase.
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Tom
The Motor Quiz on Farm Car Ownership
A quiz item asks how many passenger automobiles are on U S farms and answers 4 750 000. It lists leading states Texas Illinois Iowa Ohio Wisconsin Pennsylvania Minnesota Missouri and New York in that order.
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United States
Texas
Ilinois
Iowa
Ohio
Wisconsin
Pennsylvani
Minnesota
Missouri
New York
Backseat Driver Endorsed by Massachusetts Governor
Governor Frank G. Allen advocates back-seat drivers in cars to urge safer driving practices. The piece notes long asbestos brake linings and gasoline weight, and mentions a motor car may soon be stopped by voice command, though some faces would stop a clock.
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Frank G. Allen
Massachusetts
Screen Helmet Shields In Brooklands Trial Spin
Earl Howe, famed auto racer, attempts a trial spin at Brooklands with the Wind-and-dust-screen helmet as England’s speeding season opens. The new shield aims to reduce wind and debris for safer high speed runs.
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Earl Howe
Brooklands
England
Middle of the Block No Man's-Land on Fifth Avenue
A spectator recalls a mid afternoon walk along Fifth Avenue in New York. A pedestrian darts into traffic, narrowly avoiding a collision with moving cars, then stalls to gaze at a display of ladies' stockings in a window. The author notes hurry breeds accidents and many people falsely think they are not in a rush.
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Marcus A. Dow
Fifth Avenue
Little Old
New York
Manhattan
Ile
Yde Balk Ends Oakland Rally For Quick Victory
Emil Yde former Pirate pitcher faced bases loaded in the eleventh but hesitated before throwing. The umpire ruled a balk allowing Martin to score from third and hand Oakland a freak victory over the Hollywood club.
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Emil Yde
Hollywood
Pittsburgh Pirates
Oakland
Yde
Page
Martin
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Free Trial Offer
Would you like to try this doctor’s laxative free of charge. A family laxative that won’t form a habit. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin blends herbs and senna to start action and relieve constipation gently. Mild, delicious, effective. available at all druggists or by mail from Monticello Illinois for a free trial bottle.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Ill
Wakefield Memorial Aims to Restore George Washington Birthplace
The Wakefield National Memorial association formed in 1923 plans to restore Washington birthplace using voluntary contributions. The George Washington Commission of Virginia seeks to locate and catalog Washington mementos including his mother's home residences and lands in Virginia Kentucky and West Virginia.
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George Washington
Wakefield National Memorial Association
Wakefield ” National Shrine
Congress
George Washington Commission of
Virginia
Washington
Kentucky
West
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts dissolve fat by cleansing organs and improving energy. It promises weight loss within weeks, clearer skin, brighter eyes, and renewed vigor, with a money back guarantee if no health improvement is felt.
Cocoa vs Chocolate Fat Content Impact on Recipes
The text explains that both originate from the cocoa bean but cocoa has fat removed, making it less rich. It notes cocoa is easier to work with in beverage making and suggests adding extra butter or fat when substituting cocoa for chocolate in cakes or candies.
Bayer Aspirin promise for quick pain relief
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as safe for lumbago rheumatism neuralgia headaches toothaches and women's pains. It claims relief is prompt and complete and warns Genuine Aspirin cannot depress the heart, encouraging readers to look for the Bayer cross.
National horseshoe tourneys analyzed in US cities
The article notes horseshoe pitching tournaments in about a hundred major US cities last year and mentions the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association headquartered in St. Petersburg Florida. It references Horse Shoe World published in London Ohio and a 50 page pitching manual by the association secretary that standardizes play.
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United States
Galt
St Petersburg
Tha
London
Ohio
National
Harvest Failure Reminder About Seed Selection
A terse reminder notes that harvest outcomes reflect the initial seed choice. It cautions growers to evaluate seed selection as a key factor impacting yields and long term soil and crop plans.
Local resident objects to the term necking in newspaper use
An Atchison woman criticizes the word necking calling it prettier than the old terms hugging and kissing. She says she could not have endured such affection if the phrase had been necking. The Atchison Globe reports her comment.
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Atchison
Attchison Globe
Acrostic Verses Named From The Viner History
Anacrostic poems use initial letters of lines to spell words. The tradition traces to ancient Greece and Rome and appears in brief verses and short stanzas.
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Greece
Rome
Korean bone counting rods used in schools through 19th century
Bone rods were used to teach computing in Korean schools as late as the end of the nineteenth century.
Men Blame Vanity of Women as Fire They Kindle
A clipped quotation from Lingree admonishes that men mainly bear responsibility for denouncing women's vanity while ignoring the fire they themselves ignite.
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Donie Bush
Chicago White Sox
Tonkoff
HUW
Wiscomune OU
Jack Scott
New York Giants
Toledo
American Association
Oklahoma Aggies
National Collegiate Association
Bill McKechnie
Walter Berger
Wiliam Karlon
Yankee
Honolulu
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Calif
Hawaii
Joseph A. Ruddy
New York Athletic Club
New York Yankees
Americus
Louisville Club
Ceylon
Prince
France
Ireland
Canada
Mexico
America
Michigan
Maryland
Walter Roettger
St. Louis Cardinals
Eddie Yarrell
George Fisher
Gerald Byrne
Michigan State College
Springfield
Heinie Manush
Chick Hafey
The
Three Eyes League
Devens
Charlie Devens
Harvard
Dal
CIV
Ohio State University
Richard Rocksaway
George S. Simpson
Lydia Orloski
Washington Ave
Scranton
Lydia E. Pinkham
Minnie E. Hicks
Rushville
Indiana
Belen E. Pinkham
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