Horseshoe Pitching History Ties Golf to Ancient Sport
Local followers of the horseshoe game claim it surpasses golf. The article traces horseshoes to ancient discus throwing, noting the modern equipment, rules, and the Grand League of American Horseshoe Pitchers formed in Kansas City in 1914. It highlights famed supporters like Warren G. Harding and contrasts simple, affordable play with golf’s gear and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
Journal-World
Holder
Newt
Henry Ford
Christ
Myron
Socrates
Euripides
Pausanias
Sparta
Archelaus
Macedon
Celon
Biero
Syracuse
Theron
Kansas
Kansas City
Kan
National League
National Horseshoe Pitchers’ Association
Warren G. Harding
United Stats
Marion
Iman
Golden Gate Park Produces Major League Talent
The 12 acre Golden Gate Park field in San Francisco has produced numerous pro players including Willie Kamm who sold to the Chicago Americans for 100000. Players like Walter Mails, Doran, Bert Cole, Carl Hollings, Dutch Reuther, Harry Heilmann, Louis Fonseca, Sammy Bohne, Babe Pinelli, Jimmie Caveney, George Kelly and Bill Cunningham advanced to majors. Other park alumni include Armstrong, Joe Connelly and Gene Valla as they move toward big leagues through semi pro ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Daly
Golden Gate Park
Willie Kamm
Chicago Americans
Sandiat
Charlie
Baum
Kamm
White Sox
Golden Gate Park Boys
Ace
Walter Mails
Cleveland
Doran
Bert Cole
Carl Hollings
Detroit
Dutch Reuther
Brooklyn Nationals
Harry Heilmann
Cincinnati Nationals
Louis Fonseca
Sammy Bohne
Babe Pinelli
Jimmie Caveney
George Kelly
New York Yankees
Bill Cunningham
Giants
Armstrong
St. Paul
Joe Connelly
Little Rock
Gene Valla
Twilight Stars Elgie Vs Luse In Twilight League
The article notes Elgie V. Luse as the Twilight League star pitcher for the Journal-World club and mentions his role in introducing baseball to the University of Poitiers in 1421. It also cites Topeka events with horseshoes croquet and city playground plans including swimming and track contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgie
Luse
Journal-World Baseball Club
Con
America
University of Poitiers
A. E
Topeka
Haskell Indians defeat B A U team 5 to 1 in twilight league
The Haskell Indian baseball team beat Fraternal Aid 5 to 1 in five innings under threatening skies. Osbornd pitched two hitter, Kilbuck backed by strong defense, with four Haskell runs in the third and one in the fifth. Fraternal Aid scored their lone run in the third. Snyder reached on error, Davis Snyder drove in the run on a passed ball. Tomorrow two Twilight League games are set at Haskell and Stadamt.
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Snyder
Davis Snyder
Anderson
Haskell
Warriors
Journal World Nine
Crimson and Blue
Stadamt
Jerry Killigek
Baseball game at Woodland Park July 4 big Legion event
A combined Worden Cen tropolis team faces Lone Star nine in a Woodland Park game at 3:45 p m as part of Lawrence American Legion celebrations. Prizes include a catcher's outfit hats and other baseball material. Amps G B Patrick will be behind the bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worden
Centropolis
Lone Starr
Woodland Park
Lawrence American Legion
Lawrence
Woodland
G. B. Patrick
Twilight Scheme Ends With Hyexe Whiz at Crimson Stadium
A fragmented note reports a notable clash titled Bangs vs Crimson at Bluejal Stadium with a reference to July 3 and a Journal-World listing. The details are unclear but indicate a public game or event at a Kansas venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALA
S. Journal-World
Bangs
Crimson
Bluejal
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Twilight Stars
Isth
Wilbuck
Meron
Conley
Osharne
Askell
Borne
Osborne
Twilight Schen Ule
Ford
Stephens Tire
Miki Stephens
Mac
Ney
Ardaiuré
Sioux City
Scout, Speedway and
Stephens
Tire Headquarters
BIG Tire Store
Eee
Stephann
ORICS
Steaight
Massachusetts
W.A
Biggly Wig
Bulletin
Piggly Wiggly
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