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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1911
Page
3
The piece discusses Yale football punting, noting Anderson could become a powerful back if he quickens his release. It compares him to Ted Day and highlights the need for faster ball drops to counter opposing rushers.
John Bullman, famed American jockey known for Derby wins, contemplates returning to turf. He recalls a $15,900 yearly retainer and $40,000 to $45,000 annual earnings, plans to base at Buenos Aires this winter, and may dispose of his ranch. Sprillipee named baseball scout for Pirates, Deacon Charles Phillippe to join as staff.
Fragmentary sports chatter notes Joe Tinker praising Christy Mathewson during a late season exchange. Mentions Tinker’s batting strides and Hyer on the field as the club reshapes its lineup while Mathewson pitches daily.
George A Burns the oldest track walker on the Pennsylvania Railroad has logged his 177900th mile over 85 years. He traverses Greensburg to Youngwood Yard four times daily totaling 3563 miles and has inspected 6725800 space plates on roughly half the joints. Other notable men include William Young Dennis Watters Simon Owens and Julius Hein collectively nearing a million miles.
A rustic voice recalls a young widow and a bachelor in a terse anecdote. The fragmentary text hints at social status and changing relationships in a rural setting, with a humorous if unclear conclusion about the two figures.
An advertisement pledges good service to existing customers and invites new clients to open an account with at least one dollar. It emphasizes the idea that the first dollar is the road to prosperity and growth within the bank.
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