Football to Leave Illinois Field Forever
After the Butler game on October 13 Illinois football will move to the new Memorial Stadium. The piece reviews the field’s history from 1891 to today, notes bleacher capacity growth, and describes plans to transfer west bleachers to the baseball diamond during the transition.
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Illinois
Butler
Hlinois
Memorial Stadium
University Avenue
McKinley
Winels
George Huto
University Hoehills
Springfield Avenue
Tig Spe
Asse
Butler Galle
Tawght Fooa de
Manager M'Graw Not Afraid To Act In Baseball Trade Talks
The piece notes manager M'Graw showing readiness to act as discussions about trades involving Methaw and other players unfold. It cites Gowdy as a strong competitor with deep knowledge of National League batters and their hitting tendencies, highlighting strategic considerations in player moves.
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M’graw
Alan
Wien
Tiander
York
GB Dinother
Boas
Serra Charles Pflerreg
Methaw
Interesting Sport Notes From Odd Mentions And Updates
A jumble of sports notes mentions boxing records, Davis partnerships, and boxing receipts in Pennsylvania. It notes a Polish sports group forming to handle athletics, Paris clubs backing an English Channel swim event, and a 192 page boxing body formed in New York with fifteen states represented. Dartmouth college moves to appoint Max Norton as acting graduate manager of athletics after Horace G. Pender resigns.
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New York
Horace G. Pender
Dartmouth College
Max Norton
Local arena action ends with brothers in the spotlight
Fuzzy OCR recounts a crowded arena as brothers Prvan and Anthony lead a dramatic show. The narrative lists rivals including Jack, Cesar, Monte and others in a tense chase of the championship with several bouts and near finishes.
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Attelis
Abe
Cesar
Monte
Manager Chance Praises Frank Schulte In Hall of Fame Talk
Manager Chance speaks highly of Frank Schulte from the Chicago Nationals era. He argues Schulte would have hit 160 homers with the 1900s lineup featuring Tinker and Evers. John Evers agrees, noting Schulte once hit an extraordinary 60 plus homers in a season, a figure long debated by later players.
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Chance
Frank Schulte
Vege
Frank Schutte
Chicago Nationals
Frank Chance
Tinker
Evers
Thea Sox
John Evers Hkettse
Schulte
Hornshi, Rath
Cy" Wie Memne
Ren” Willians
Schublte
Sud Austin Touted as Second Tyrus Cobb
The St. Louis Browns feature a young outfielder in the Western association with Springfield who is drawing strong favor. Scout Pat Monahan compares him to Tyrus Cobb, saying the likeness is striking and the player's name is Sud Armn end Maniagee Austin.
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Sud Austin
Tyrus
St. Louis Browns
Springfield
Favoralle Cement
Pat Monahan
Tr Cobb
Jimimy Austin
Browns
Swedish sprinter Ernst Wide set 3000m world record at Gothenburg jubilee
Fast Swedish sprinter Ernst Wide, famed for a new 3000 meter world record at the Gothenburg jubilee, plans a visit to the United States soon, signaling a major international track highlight.
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Ernst Wide
Gothenburg
United States
Star Weight Thrower Retains Titles At Metropolitan Meet
Melronald of New York A A U senior meet defends both titles in track and field. He throws the 16 pound shot 46 feet 8 3 4 inches and the 6 pound weight 38 feet 2 inches, breaking his own marks.
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Melronald
N.Y. A
Baseball Transfers and Prospects Across Minor Leagues
The article notes multiple player moves including Harry Shriver back to Brooklyn from Albany, Danny Clark sold to the Boston Americans, Turgeon purchased by the Chicago Nationals, and Joe Martina to the Washington Nationals. It also mentions 23 of 94 Southern recruits succeeding, praise for Rice and Johnny Jones, Joe Jenkins from Salt Lake, and two pitchers Ernest Baum and Fred Newberry bought by the New York Nationals.
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Danny Clark
Atlanta Southern Association
Boston Americans
Joe Martina
New Orleans
New York Nationals
Ernest Baum
Wichita
Feague
Fred Newberry
Atlanta
Fashion Notes on Gowns and Accessories for Fall
The article describes fall fashion trends focusing on coats with micro ornate lines, two toned ribbons, and satin sashes. It highlights changes from straight silhouettes with decorative ribbons and bows to new detailing like scalloped ribbons, belts, and ornate front pieces. It notes camel hair coats, velvets, and hats with pink roses as styling cues.
Abraham the Blessing to the World
Lesson outlines Abraham as a model of faith and obedience. He leaves Ur and kin, ventures into an unknown land, and becomes a bridge of blessing to many. The text highlights God’s promises, Abraham’s testing with Isaac, and the call to be a blessing to others through faith in the Lord.
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Abraham
Avraham
Canaan
Eas
Christ
God
Isaac
Sunday School Lesson by Rev P B Fitzwater 1923
A religious education note from the Western Newspaper Union introducing a Sunday School lesson led by Rev P B Fitzwater. It presents objectives for scripture study and moral instruction typical of the period’s Protestant instructional material. The piece signals a formal teaching approach for Christian youth participation.
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P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Mooly Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Education’s Self Denial Teaches Hard Lessons
A brief aphorism notes that rigorous self denial in schooling can be more valuable than a broad but unfocused curriculum, arguing discipline over excess learning without purpose. The quote contrasts extreme education with purposeful training.
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J. Sterling
All Make Mistakes
A reflective aphorism contrasts a flawless ideal with human fallibility, noting the world functions without the person who never errs. The tone argues for humility and acceptance of error as part of leadership and progress.
Warn Us From Vice in Bowen's Timely Plea
Bowen calls attention to vice as a beacon warning against moral danger. The piece argues vigilant moral living to counteract temptations and preserve community standards.
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Bowen
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Harry Shriver
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