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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
2
Yale won a four mile varsity race on the Thames by one foot in a sensational finish. The start was tight and the finish so close that for minutes neither crew knew the winner. The Associated Press photograph captures the moment as Yale and Harvard cross nearly together.
The Cubans defeated Middletown 9 to 2 in a dominant display led by Padron pitching and solid support from Romanach Baranda Calvo and Viola. Middletown shuffled eleven players in a vain bid to halt the Cubans as Judson struggled before Shannon steadied the mound. Elsewhere Asbury Park faced Newburgh in a strong pitching duel, Newburgh scoring the lone run on two hits while Asbury Park managed only three hits.
National League games in progress with Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago and Pittsburgh standings. American League notes include Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, St Louis, Detroit and Philadelphia matchups with rain postponements. Federal League shows Indianapolis, Kansas City, St Louis and Brooklyn results. standings list teams with win loss records. An English authority warns ultra violet rays from electric lights are not harmful due to glass barriers.
A White Sox gathering hears Larry Sutor outline pitching plans to counter Hans Wagner the famed Dutchman. He describes slow curves high outside and a fast follow up. Cole, an outfielder, misreads the fast ball and chases it down the street in a comic moment.
George Chip rose as a top middleweight after defeating Sailor Petroskey in Los Angeles, sparking a coast wide boom and calls for a title series. He next faces Billy Murray, then a string of midweights including George Knockout Brown lauding danger, while Uncle Tom McCarey eyes elimination bouts to settle the division.
A Washington Star quip traces Adam and Evy in a playful exchange about departing Eden. Adam fears telling explorers and geographers of the garden’s marvels while Evy hints at greater trouble awaiting such explanations. The brief joke contrasts old place attachment with future scrutiny.
A satirical remark argues that the whole-souled man fares better than the half-souled in hard times. The former tends to be better heeled and steadier, avoiding abandonment when fortunes shift after failed business ventures.
Polaire in London Chronicle humorously outlines a dream husband trio. The Frenchman handles home duties while the Englishman works on the street and the American focuses on business, reflecting her travel impressions from America.
A chronicler notes that the Knights of St. John built in 1530 a war galley named the Santa Anna with a cuirass of lead for protection. The ship reportedly carried a bakery allowing the crew fresh bread, an unusual modern feature for its time.
The young lady recently returned from Paris after studying under Marchesi. Uncle Wash, long a family servant, was invited into the parlor to hear her sing. After her aria he quipped that she equaled a martingale.
An advertising notice promotes placing ads in the Daily Record claiming strong returns for businesses. The brief urges readers to contact the paper's office to start campaigns and boost visibility.
A Milwaukee contractor sheltered his crew under umbrellas during a heat spell. A 13 year old Baltimore boy, 190 pounds, is hospitalized. A Ky. teen, James Sturgill, 16, weighs 409 pounds at 5 feet 11 inches. Nicholas Martin of Lakeview almshouse has to have shoes custom made for his very large feet. Wisconsin commission rules lightning deaths not work accident under state law.
A collection of reflections from Lord Wimborne Captain Lockett Captain Cheape Major Barrett J M Waterbury Lawrence Waterbury Devereux Milburn and Thomas Hitchcock on the international polo match won by Britain. They discuss luck weather penalties and teamwork plus a note on the English ponies and the overall even nature of the contest.
A London Standard note recounts a classroom moment where a pupil names a pine with the longest needle as the porcupine, in a playful exchange during a teacher’s reading about great forests.
A concise reflection on cheerfulness noting that it signals a contented spirit a pure heart a kind disposition humility charity generosity toward others and modest self regard as Thackeray describes it.
A strange tree in Guinea yields a giant fruit about the size of a can and ball that makes a tremendous noise when it pops. The unusual fruit is noted for its startling pop and large size, attracting curiosity about the tree’s strange bounty.
Hogan and Murphy were walking to work when Hogan found a dollar and offered it to Murphy. Murphy claimed ownership and Hogan returned the coin saying the gesture settles the dollar he owes. The exchange ends with both men acknowledged balance over the small stake.
A playful dialogue contrasts Joe asking for an easy nail driving method with Josephine advising to hold the hammer in both hands. The exchange offers a practical tip in a light domestic tone. The brief item reflects everyday problem solving and witty banter.
Mr Farmer and Livingston Lance conjecture on a so called period of renaissance described in a local article. They wonder if it refers to a major upheaval such as a revolution or regicide. The exchange hints at a historic turning point framed by the newspaper in somber terms.
A quip exchanges between Brigge and Grigge as they joke about shedding bonds. Brigge heads to his brother’s, seeking to dissolve some bonds, while Grigge heads to his divorce lawyer, aiming to rid himself of bonds as well. The playful dialogue highlights personal finance woes in a humorous frame.
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