What President Taft Thought When He Was Thirty Two
Taft at age thirty two is examined through a 1889 article, recounting his early political views and ambitions. It discusses reform, nonpartisan public boards, and ideal politics while recounting a Cincinnati circle including Hoyt, Pooh Bah, and Tornado in a tale of municipal dealings and integrity tests.
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Taft
New York
Mr. Taft
Yale
Literary Club of
Cincinnati
John W. Herren
Alphonso Taft
Hayes
Salmon P. Chase
Spofford
Harmon
Charles
Mr. Herron
Williamt Howard Taft
Hoyt
Mugwump
Rte
Mnaor
Public Service
Given
Bal
Liefer
Fook Bah
Tyro
Tornado
Boyt
Hart
Pooh Bah
Bab
Totads
Woyt
Ohio
International Grand Prize Auto Race at Savannah
The second international road race for the grand prize cup will be run at Savannah Georgia over an ides course. It draws entries from America and Europe, promises high speeds and record breaking times, and has no displacement limits beyond safety rules. Thirty cars expected in both the Savannah challenge and Edman trophy classes, with $1000 prizes for light car winners.
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Savannah
America
Egent
Metor
International Association
Vanderbilt
Long Island
Spvanneh
Mathewson Checks Club Presidency Nomination
Star pitcher Christy Mathewson of the New York Nationals is proposed as president of a new New York Checkers Club. The group aims to attract two notable international players, with eight top checkers named in the preliminary roster. An international match is noted between Newell Banks and Alfred Jordah of London.
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Giants
Christy Mathewson
New York Nationals
Nomince
New York Checkers Club
Checkers
Mathewson
Newell Banks
Alfred Jordah
Chimupiom
London
Coast Football Title Clash Sparks Big Stanford UC Match
Great interest surrounds the November 12 soccer football clash between Stanford and the University of California at Berkeley. The matchup is billed as the greatest Stugby exhibition in the nation, reflecting a campaign by players in Australia and New Zealand. An Australian expert predicts Americans could soon be among the world’s best Tughy exponents.
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Stanford
University of California
Berkeley
Cal
Australia
New Zealand
Maine fullback Shepherd sets kicking record in win
Thomas D. Shepherd of Wellesley, fullback for the University of Maine, scored four field goals from 30, 35, 38 and 45 yards in a game against the Maine Athletic Club, helping Maine secure victory. He previously played for Wesleyan in 1908.
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Thomas D. Shepherd
Wellesley
University of Maine
Maine Athletic Club
Maine
Shepherd
Wesleyan
Dartmouth Adds Speedy Runners For Indoor Season
Dartmouth bolsters its distance events with Young Mareen from Boston A A C and star Marceau joining the Green. Coach Harry Hillman aims to sharpen the squad as Dartmouth prepares for the upcoming indoor games with several notable sprinters and distance runners on board.
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Dartmouth
Mareen
Boston A. A
Harry Hillman
Marceau
Hillman
New Fem Hockey League Plans Create Transnational League
Plans are underway to form an American Canadian women hockey league with tentative clubs in Duluth St Paul Minneapolis Houghton Hancock Calumet and other Canadian sites. The proposal envisions cross border competition and shared governance between U S and Canadian hockey bodies.
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Duluth
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Houghton
Hancock
Calumet
Onside Kicks and Princeton Halfback Weigh 183 Pounds
Princeton football notes highlight the 183 pound halfback Fendleton as a catalyst for a stronger forward line. Officials ranking places referee field judge umpire and linesman with compensation in that order. Possible entry into the Intercollegiate Soccer league is discussed with teams Tenis Haverford Cornell Columbia Yale and Harvard named. Columbia is champion. The quarterback is stressed for game management and quick reading of players and ground gains.
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Fendleton
Princeton
Upire
Hnesman
Hantern
Tenis
Haverford
Cornell
Columbia
Yate
Warward
Rules Lessen Burden on Tackles in Early Football Reform
A 1909 discussion recalls earlier rule changes to reduce tackles mass play. It argues 1907 should have instituted limits to prevent injuries, noting the forward pass shifted duties to halfbacks and left tackles overwhelmed. The piece praises reduced tackle burden and considers player numbering for identification, weighing pros and cons.
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Byrne
Army
Teo
Chargo
Baseball has 8000 players in organized baseball
According to records kept by John B Bruce Secretary of the national baseball commission there were 8000 players in organized baseball this senior year Of this number only 60 have been drafted from minor to major leagues.
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John B. Bruce
National Baseball Commission
Pushing Your Business With Frederick News Ads
A bold urging that the successful Frederick businessman must push his enterprise through newspaper advertising in THE FREDERICK NEWS. The piece extols the paper’s wide circulation, years of service, and low rates, inviting readers to advertise to boost gains and reach county customers. Contact No. 183 to cooperate and place ads.
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Frederick
Frederick County
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