Legion Drives Junior Baseball Growth Across States
American Legion posts nationwide back a season of junior baseball limited to state contests with no regional or national finals. Over 80,000 boys were guided toward good sportsmanship last year and eligibility requires birth before January 1 1928. Enrollment by July 18 is needed for championship consideration.
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American Legion
United States
Becuse
Legion
State Department
New York
Montana
Coilvnlice
Tlepion
California
Elven
W. Wieker
Arkunens
University of Floridta
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Wna
Els Pears
Legene
Lindell
Jonfor
Annal Americanium Division
Legion of National Headquarters
Inpolls
Ind
Post Makes Good Sum With Automobile Show
The Amer ican Legion post annual automobile show yielded revenue and community benefit. Nine auto makes displayed with radios and appliances. 3650 adults attended in a town of 2800. Proceeds supported the pow treasury and a disabled veterans' hospital care fund.
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Itv
Amerian Legion
Treneury
Legionnatres
Winen
Legh
Mitra
Percy Dount Veterans’ Bureat Hospital
Elkton
Qed
Hilo Post Active in Legion Welfare Programs
The Hilo Hawaii post No 1 of the American Legion engages in welfare work supporting child welfare and maternity clinics, supplying equipment for junior activities, and promoting baseball basketball and sport events while advancing community service with special emphasis on youth and intercommunity efforts.
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United States
Pas eHie
Hilo
American Legon
Mawalian Islands
LOT
Post
Bieball
Encourages Study of History Prize to Eighth Grade Pupils
A local Wililogtag program offers two prizes of six dollars to eighth grade pupils who show the highest efficiency in studying American history. The effort aims to promote history study among students and recognize achievement.
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Pols Ware
Wililogtag
Carl
Helen Wills Set to Meet Six Top Rivals in Title Quest
Helen Wills faces three American challengers Miss Elizabeth Ryan Mrs Molla Bjurstedt Mallory and Miss Eleanor Goss plus three British players Mrs Kathleen IleKane Godfree Miss Joan Fry and Miss Eileen Bermett as she bids to regain the national title. Her confidence remains high despite strong foes.
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Helen Wills
Elizabett Ryan
California
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory
New York
Eleanor Goss
Kathleen IleKane Godfree
Joan Fry
Eileen Bermett
Helen
Three Hockey Stars Sold for Seventeen Thousand Dollars
Three Winnipeg players from the American association were sold to the Chicago Black Sharks in the National league. Maj. Free eelek McLoughin states the price was 171 dollars. The trio includes Nick Wasale a defender or forward, Cecil Browne the leading scorer at forward, and Charlie Gur iii ner the goalie.
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Winnipeg
Chicago Black Sharks
Free Eelek McLoughin
Nick Wasale
Ieelander
Cecil Browne
Charile Gur Iiiner
Stanford High Jumper Bob King Clears 6 Feet 2 Inches
Stanford University athlete Bob King attempts a high jump over 6 feet 2 inches during a meet. The image captures King mid motion with focus on form and height.
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Bob King
Stanford Uiversity
Sports Legends and Events Across Global Venues
Frank Patrick is hailed as father of modern ice hockey. Women riders at a Paris home show feature ride side-saddle Mere Play, a two-year-old thoroughbred, insured for STOU(KR). Japan invites revived swimmers to a summer festival. A pirate tale and bunker footnote appear amid club discussions. Caldwell of St Louis sets a 490-yard golf drive record. Pacific Northwest independent basketball league sees nine frothers of seven tennis. Italy hosts the world amateur championships from August to September. Colin remains the sole undefeated male figure in American boxing history. Boxing gains traction in Japan with Nippon boxing team set for Olympic competition in Athens.
Giants and Phillies Triple Leaders From 1913 Era Noted
The article surveys early baseball lore mentioning the 1913 Giants and Phillies as the only triple leaders on record in the two major leagues. It notes figures like Durell Leonard, John Reardon, and James Cooney Sr, plus plans for a new $200,000 ball field in Houston and other historical tidbits about teams, mascots, and notable players.
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Giants
Phillies
May Throws a Homer Into Center Field
An Athletics rookie Charles William Willis, a tall left hander, debuted as a relief pitcher in a game against the Yankees in New York. His unusual windup and hip pocket release drew praise from observers. Veteran Joe O'Brien warned Willis may someday err and homer into center field.
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Athletics
Charles William Willis
Yankees
New York
Joe O'Brien
Americaan Association
New York Clants
O'Brien
Resin Use to Continue in National League This Season
The resin plan returns in the National League after mixed results last year. Critics say it failed to meet its goal of aiding pitchers and reducing contact with hitters. Despite fluctuations in hits and home runs, many players and magnates view the resin as not significantly altering outcomes.
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Powers That Be
TGG
Jack Quinn Shames Young Twirlers in Athletics Game
Veteran pitcher Jack Quinn of the Athletics, aged forty two, silenced young twirlers in a fall game against the Ghants. He allowed six hits and one run in nine innings before being relieved for a pinch hitter in the tenth. Mel Ott drove in the lone Ghant run off Quinn.
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Leweues
Meldad
Jack Quinn
Athletics
Quinn
Ghants
Ealy Ghant
Wea
Melvin Ott
Borg
Jack
Yankers
Good at Football The Cleveland tearvall writer
A garbled report from a Cleveland source describes a local football scene with mentions of players, a photograph, and expectations for the game against an Alban opponent. It references infield positions, kicking, and a few named individuals while noting uncertainty in the writing.
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Cleveland
Iialigen
Stepheneur
Uoiversus
Alvan
Rojongek
K Wray
St. Laws
Cale
Doe McCundy
Freigan
Gilli
Ks Telonga
Fragmentary telegraph note in family dinner chatter
A daughter repeats unclear telegraph words to her father while at dinner. The father asks if she has more to say and she answers that there is nothing more, with a final odd remark Perfod. Step.
Rome's ancient streets meet modern street sweepers
Popular Mechanics notes contrasts between Rome's ancient pavements and a motor driven street sweeper cleaning dust and grime from roads laid in imperial times. It highlights a popular type of machine with an autonomous chassis and gear driven rotor system echoing older designs.
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Rome
Dress Pottery Inspired by Old Maps Arrives in Paris
Paris fashion reports a new trend using antique maps as dress motifs. French couturiers borrow sixteenth and seventeenth century charts to decorate robes with mariners’ compasses, wind indicators, seas, and island silhouettes. The trend amuses readers as designers showcase map patterns on atterno and evening dresses, drawing praise from the fashion-forward crowd.
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Paris
New process to make newsprint from hardwoods announced
The United States Department of Agriculture announced a new process for producing newsprint from hardwoods. It is believed to support continued newsprint supply from northeastern mills and aid development of a newsprint industry in southern states for southern timber.
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United States Department ¢ Agriculture
Materyaly
Nepen
Cumwood
Pathfinder Sees Good In Everything In Large Order
A large order features the phrase I can see good in everything and asks Can you see good in the dark Pathfinder noting a curious call to action. The text centers on imagery of perception and the challenge of sight in darkness.
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Pathfinder
Stones in Egyptian monuments From distant quarries
The fragmentary text notes that the stones used in Egyptian monuments came from great distances with no quarried source near the sites, suggesting long transport for prime materials.
Likely Jeers and Worries With Gabe Cooney
In a playful exchange Mrs Fiddila questions if Gabe Cooney will concern their daughter while Jig Flamin from Thiphard Speing warns him to mind his actions. The double-edged humor hints at local gossip and family concerns in a rustic setting.
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Mrs. Fiddila
Gabe Cooney
Eli
Jig
Gowd
Shadows and Sin Lows We Pursue
A garbled excerpt hints at personal exchanges about money and favors while a misread quote laments shadows and sin. It mentions Muriel Anne and Jack in a fragmentary social context. A distant note claims Brazil growth plans and a political cession of 20,000,000 acres to a Japanese firm for colonization, with development funds and hopes to advance knowledge and timber before being applied.
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Brazil
State of Atwaxonas
Dangerous Varicose Veins Treatment Claim Made
An advertisement urges readers to consult a pharmacist about a product described as a cure for varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It promotes applying a strong full strength ointment nightly to reduce symptoms and promises quick relief and ongoing use until symptoms normalize. The text imitates period tone and includes dubious medical claims.
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Mere Play
STOU
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Seven Tenn
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Colin
Atmetn Dam
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George Kelly
John
Beans) Reardon
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Steehall
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Tony Kaufman
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James Cooney
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Houston
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Brown Onivercity
Springfield
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Cleveland Indians
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Thonas
Mark Roenig
Mark
Seneddlony Ogitanhon
Tywon
Lin Trent
Ffornely
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Sleeper
Ritlee
Elian
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Parker
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Anne
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