Badgers Lose In Illini Dual Meet
In Champaign Illinois May 17 Illini defeat Wisconsin 72 to 52 in a close dual meet. Bullard wins the two mile Case excels in hurdles setting a local mark of 25 in low barriers. Illini broad jumpers sweep events with Gold pole vault Van Gent shot put Wahl high jump and Butler hammer. Tubby Keeler of La Crosse places second in shot put and third in the hammer.
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To Stop Cramp in the Leg
Advice for night leg cramps suggests winding a long garter around the affected leg and pulling the ends to trigger a brief painful pull. The cramp departs, and the person can return to bed with assurance it won’t recur that night.
Sunny weather greets Frank Chance parade in Chicago
Chicago May 17 The sun defeated rain forecasts as Frank Chance the New York Yankees manager is to be honored by his former townsmen President Comiskey of the White Sox predicts a huge crowd for the parade and game. Thousands of baseball fans cheer the event and Comiskey says it may be the largest turnout ever for a ballplayer tribute and game.
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Ancient Perfumes and Shifting Tastes Across Eras
The article notes aloes fell from favor in modern times yet was a staple perfume in ancient practice, available as solid extract or wood. Saffron is highlighted as a favored Roman fragrance and remained popular in England until roughly the sixteenth century, reflecting changing scent preferences.
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Baseball Scores From The Day Across Leagues
In major league play Philadelphia beat Cleveland 8 to 5 Chicago defeated New York 7 to 0 and Detroit topped Washington 5 to 2 Boston won 3 to 2 over St Louis plus Philadelphia 10 Chicago 4 Brooklyn 6 St Louis 5 and New York 7 Pittsburgh 4. American Association Milwaukee 6 Louisville 2 Kansas City 5 Toledo 3 all other games postponed by rain. Wisconsin Illinois League Appleton 8 Milwaukee 6 Oshkosh 5 Rockford 2 Madison 5 Green Bay 1 Racine at Wausau rained out.
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Today’s National League baseball schedule listed
The card lists today's games in the National League: Pittsburg at New York, Cincinnati at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Washington at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland, New York at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, Toledo at Milwaukee, Columbus at St. Paul, Indianapolis at Kansas City, Louisville at Minneapolis. Wisconsin-Illinois League games include Milwaukee at Appleton, Racine at Wausau, Madison at Green Bay, Rockford at Oshkosh.
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Eddie McGoorty Trains for Klaus Bout in Pittsburg
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh begins training today for his title bout against Frank Klaus set for one week from tonight in Pittsburg.
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Frank Klaus
Pittsburg
Going Down in Cost of Living Echoed at Home
Mrs. Nutley laments the high cost of living as she complains everything is getting higher. Her husband counters with a calm remark about mutual opinions and neighborly views.
Take Care of the First Teeth in Children
This notice urges parents to protect a child’s health by caring for the first teeth. Decayed teeth cause pain and nervousness and harbor germs linked to diseases. Proper care aims to ensure a healthy, regular second set.
Easy Marks Inspire Quick Geld Rush
A New York Press note warns that some men lose caution with small sums of money, quickly showing it to their families and inviting trouble.
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BATTING WINS FOR M GRAW S GIANTS
The Giants defeated Pittsburg 7 to 4 as Fletcher and Merkle provided key hits and costly errors by Kelly aided the rally. Mathewson pitched the full game allowing eleven hits with one walk and a wild pitch.
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Chicago White Sox defeat Highlanders 7 to 6 in tight south side game
Chicago pitcher Joe Benz held New York to three hits as the White Sox beat the Highlanders 7 to 6 at the south side park. McConnell started for New York but lasted six innings after surrendering five runs.
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Little Clara’s feet out in the bed cause a choked alarm
A short domestic anecdote recalls a hot night when Clara, after a quiet protest, pleads to let her feet escape the covers. Her exclamation “Oh mamma, let me put my feet out! They’re choking” ends the scene.
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Pirates top high priced battery 7 to 4
Matty led the Pirates past O T oole and Kelly 7 to 4 with a third inning walk his first in forty nine innings. Thesummary notes other early games including Nap vs Athletics triple play and Tigers over Washington.
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Lightning damages Minn. home. couple shaken but safe
In Plainview Minnesota on May 17 a lightning strike shattered a bed and wrecked much of the couple W. Smith's furniture. Mr and Mrs Smith escaped death but were severely shocked by the bolt.
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Shafer of McGraw's Outfield Goes Missing in New York
Arthur Shafer, McGraw's outfielder, vanished after packing up yesterday and is believed to have returned to his California home. The team suspended him indefinitely while Shafer denies knowledge of his departure.
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Cuban wins Key West to Havana air race
Domingo Rosillo flew an aeroplane without floats to win the $196 000 aviation race from Key West to Havana. Gustin Parra, his sole rival in a hydroplane, fell soon after the start at 5 p m and was rescued by a Cuban gunboat and was unhurt.
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Hedding bill recommends state athletic commission pass
Madison May 17. The Hedding bill creating a state athletic commission to regulate boxing bouts was reported in both houses today by the finance committees with a recommendation that it pass.
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Unique symbol on gravestone sparks quiet curiosity
A carved stone between Kennebun sport and Cape Porpoise bears a silver case containing an old-fashioned daguerreotype of a young man. The name suggests a studious life, and the relic invites local interest in its provenance and meaning.
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Cape Porpoise
Tristram Tapley
England Invents Pistol to Shoot Trees
A new English firearm designed to kill trees fires steel bolts into their limbs, tearing out the living cores. The device aims to halt growth by destroying the tree’s interior structure.
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Mrs Renter's House Hunt Reveals Plumbing Focus
Mrs Renter notes that many homes she viewed show strong plumbing. One bathroom Impresses but a noisy closet-toilet tank ruins the scene, prompting her to pursue a case for an ideal bathroom tomorrow.
Plimson Earnings Outpaced by Growing Wealth Says Age Herald
Quotations from the Birmingham Age Herald praise Plimson for a rapid, improving financial start. The exchange notes optimism that his income would not catch up if he paused for five years, reflecting a belief in continued growth.
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Best Test of Man Examines True Strength
A fragment quotes Hugh Black on the hardest test of a man arriving at success. The message argues enduring virtue remains when ease tempts him, warning that the least resistance reveals character.
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