Billiken Talisman Helps Speed Demons Win Major Races
The little Chinese Billiken, valued at under a dollar, accompanies top drivers to victories in Indy 500, Grand Prix, and other events. Miss Ethel Abbott of Los Angeles sent it to Billy Carlson, sparking a string of race wins across several stars including Cooper, Oldfield, Resta, and De Palma.
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Bonehead plays spark debate in baseball viewing
Germany Schaefer argues that attempted unconventional plays often fail and draw the bonehead label from spectators who expect standard moves. He notes even legitimate attempts can be praised or punished by fans, who prefer old-established lines.
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Schaefer
News Team Prepares For Friday Park Demonstration
The News team plans a friendly game at Cascade Park Friday afternoon to prove their dominance. Star Red Davis works his curling arm to peak form while Ted Sewell trains face protection with stones in a wire basket.
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Maranville Too Anxious To Eat
Boston Herald columnist Walter Hapgood notes Rabbit Maranville overindulges in after dinner stunts at the expense of his baseball play during the 1915 pennant race. The piece urges the star to remember his primary duty to the club and his career.
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Maranville
California to revive running races at Panama-Pacific Exposition
San Francisco authorities announce a 30 day running races meet at the Panama-Pacific exposition starting August 20. D C Lively, head of the exposition live stock department, says a jockey club to run the meeting will be organized this week.
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Cupid's Course Readies A Quiet Union
Detroit readers hear rumors of an upcoming engagement as a young couple near marriage draws attention. The couple face family commentary, with both sets of parents reportedly showing approval and disapproval, signaling a traditional courtship narrative.
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Detroit
Family of Boxers Flee After Brutal Ring Battle
Frankie Baker battles Stockings Kelly in a bloodied bout at Twelfth Street Turner hall. The Baker family panicked and fled the arena as Frankie was knocked down and left the ring, with the referee scoring a draw and relatives never again attending his fights.
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Ray And Vardon Raised On Golf
Harry Vardon and Eddie Ray, England’s star golfers, were born on Jersey seven years apart in 1870 and 1877. They learned golf early with homemade clubs, met as professionals, and Ray’s first pro post was at St Milo followed by Guernsey Jersey Winchester and Sandwich where he won the 1899 championship. Vardon had won The Open in 1896 and 1897.
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Indians Field Smaller Outfield With Three Short Stars
The Cleveland Indians will field perhaps the smallest outfield in major league history with Jack Graney Nemo Seibold and Billy Southworth all under five seven. As left hand swingers they are quick to judge pitching and have speed despite their stature granting Fohl a versatile trio for the defensive line and potential lead off bat.
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Burns Pulls Double K O in Chicago Fight Tale
A nostalgic Chicago boxing reminiscence recalls Charley Burns and Buck Montgomery's second bout ending in a dramatic double knockout. Burns knocks Montgomery with a right to the jaw and defeats a seconds’ intrusion, while earlier bouts feature Burns and others like Charley White and Old Chocolate Dixon in colorful ring lore.
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Charles Burns
Cincinnati
Buck Montgomery
Burns
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Charley
Gene Keller
Montgomery
Kid Abel
Abel
White
George Dixon
Tom O’rourke
Week End Excursion Pennsylvanian Lines Ad
Pennsylvania Lines promotes weekend trips with fares from Conneaut Lake to Erie and Ashtabula listed at 2.75 3.50 2.75 dollars respectively. Tickets available at Pennsylvania Lines offices with dates shown for June events.
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Bollinger Family Reunion Draws About 65 Attendees
The second annual Bollinger reunion gathered roughly 65 family members and friends at Henry Bollinger’s home near Slippery Rock. Officers elected for the year include President R J Bollinger and Vice President Henry Bollinger with E A Bollinger as Treasurer. Next year’s reunion is set for June 15 at Bert Clarke’s home near Clarke’s Mill in Venango County. The North Sea remains the world’s largest fishing ground with no drop in catch despite high activity.
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