Birth of vaudeville and its evolution in early America
A historical overview traces vaudeville’s rise from a 1889 Boston start in a small store to a nationwide theater phenomenon. It highlights Keith as father of the movement, its spread to Philadelphia New York and beyond, and notes on chorus girl demographics and early industry anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Holt
Washington Street
Boston
Keith
New York
F F Proctor
Twenty-third Street
Philadelphia
Tony Pastor
B. F Kelth
Spring Baseball Practice Reveals Numerous Prospects
The article surveys spring training scenes with talk of upcoming heavyweight boxing plans in Emeryville and San Francisco. It notes owner tensions with Philadelphia manager William Murray over contract pay and urges a fair settlement within the National League framework.
Payment Made At Once After Long Delay
The subject finally settles the debt by paying in full immediately, ending an extended period of waiting and uncertainty.
Bantamweight Battle Ends After Ferocious Ringside War
The lengthy bout in Los Angeles pitted Monte Attell against Frank Conley with Attell retaining the bantamweight crown until Conley forced a stoppage after forty two rounds. The fight left referees and handlers exhausted as the clash tested endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Frank Conley
Monte Attell
Los Angeles
Monte
Abe
Kenosha
Nobuno Musuda Aims for Harvard Varsity Baseball Spot
Nobuno Musuda, a Japanese student at Harvard, is given chances to join the varsity baseball team this season. He previously played as an outfielder in prep days and is a regular on the varsity soccer football squad. He stands five feet two inches tall and weighs 148 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobuno Musuda
Harvard University
Musuda
Socker
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Giuseppe
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Individu
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Emerysille
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van Field
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Murray Case
National Baseball League
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Murray
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