Austrians and Bravot plot amid shore town tensions
Fincke grows tense as Van Hassel's spy notes sleepless hours in Shorehem. The group orders breakfast, plans to depart for Amsterdam with fake papers, while Fincke suspects surveillance and questions Brom Fitz about travel authority.
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Finckel
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Bromlitz
Bravot
Bromfitz
Bravo
Amsterdam
Bromlliz
Bogelo
Tim
Pincke
Record of Long Distance Baseball Blasts in Petersburg Park
A fragmentary report recalls a Babe Ruth style long homer at Petersburg park with claims of 400 to 500 feet though exact measurements remain uncertain. It notes Ruth’s power and timing as a display of legendary hitting amid ad hoc distance estimates in the era.
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Ardent
Ruby
Roth
Golf Sluggers and Wind Help Drive Record Distances
A discussion of golf power hitting notes long drives in favorable conditions. Thomason leads with several 290 to 358 yard carries under aiding winds while stressing wind effects on technique and the mental aspects of headwinds impacting play.
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Galt
New Raler
Thomason
PGA
Fale
Gren Canyon
Carlier
Thomenrs
Polo Ball Distances Highlight 300 Yard Long Drive
Tommy Hitchcock and teammates like Dev Bilburn Wilburn Guest show long polo hits while an eyewitness recalls a 300 yard polo drive at Meadowbrook. The piece weighs golf polo hybrids and notes golf ball distances versus polo volleys.
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Tommy Hitchcock
Dev Bilburn
Wilburn Guest
Hitchcock
Winston Guest
Meadowbrook
Distance Is Speed and Clubhead Weight in Golf History
The discussion notes golf distance ties to clubhead speed and lighter gear. It cites Ben Hogan under 135 pounds outrunning heavier swingers and Cyril Walker at 119 pounds outriving 185-pound Walter Hagen in a major tourney. Bobby Jones once used his wife’s 12 ounce driver, finding longer drives with lighter clubheads.
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Ben Hogan
Cyril Walker
Walter Hagen
Bobby Jones
Wood Wins Open Title After Tournament Drama
Craig Wood repeats strong finish, delivering a decisive Open victory amid a crowded field. Key rivals Byron Nelson Gene Sarazen and Sam Byrd chase historic wins as Wood’s hot putter seals the triumph on the Colonial Club fairways.
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Tenemin
Uribe
Mort Worth
Texas
Wood
Eoney Pimyrer
Nui
Byron Nelson
Ornwe
Peeve
Paul Bunyan
PG. A
Uke
Une
Dinian- Uwe Runyan
Gene Sarazen
Shute
Gene Karazen
Hlub
Rumgen
Sarazen
Nelson
Augusta
Philadelphia
Lawson Little
Craig Wood
Sewing Circle Pattern No 1148 Belt Pattern Style
The sewing circle promotes pattern No 1148 for a belt pattern with sizes 34 20 48 42 44 42 and 40. It describes suitable fabrics gingham broadcloth and stripes and notes the design includes double pockets and tailored features. The text emphasizes careful proportion and period style.
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Newt Jebin
Datte
Wuisilow
Then Came the Rush And Both Were Deadheads
A humorous tale opens with Blobb and Blobbs preparing for a grand concert in a spacious hall. Ticket-takers and ushers are ready as the hour arrives and the iron doors swing wide for a free pass era.
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Blobb
Blobbs
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