May Day Traditions From Old England Echo Across Time
The piece traces May Day roots from Maia and Flora to English and Puritan clashes, describing how villages raised the maypole, morris dancers, and pageantry. It notes May Day customs survived through the Elizabethan era, with specifics on Maypole history, Morris dancing, and social rites tied to spring celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Merica
Creensward
Merrie England
Mala
Maia
Flora
Europe
Aimes
Sweden
England
Old England
Mayere
Stow
London
St. Mary-le-Strand
James II
Duke of York
St. Mary's
The
Strand
Wanstead Park
Essex
Isaac Newton
Royal Society
St. Andrew's Undershaft
Leadenhall Street
Stow Bays
St. Andrew's
Walter Scott
Keokworth
Robin Hood
Little John
Will Scarlet
Maid Marian
Recreation And Fun In Baseball Across Colleges
The piece notes the 47 game conference baseball season opening with Purdue at Ohio State and Chicago at Indiana. It cites Maj. John L. Griffith praising amateur baseball and the American Legion junior series, and discusses college interest, attendance, and the sport’s recreational value. Also mentions golf prizes at St Andrews and Derby betting on Desert Light, plus Maj. Gen. Guy V. Henry named to the American Olympic association for 1942 Los Angeles games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Ohio State
Chicago
Indiana
Maj
John L. Griffith
Big Ten
American Legion
Rfasrhal
Americense Legion
Cleveland
Detroit
Lewisville
Guy V. Henry
War Department
Army
American Olympic Association
Los Angeles
Herbert B. Crosby
Notable names in sports mix of baseball football and golf
A montage of sports figures including Sport Hotel and captain Rodney Fry on the Fenn State baseball team, Ed Farrow of the Yankees, Phil Scott, St John RR, Richards from Wisconsin, Babe Ruth and $550,090 home runs, Rusty Williams at Navy, A J Kertis signing with the Yankees, Indiana basketball hotbed dispute with Washington, Benny Leonard and Willie Ritchie in boxing and hockey, Walter Hagen not defending the Open crown, and Imagene touring the Orient with Joe Kirkwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hagen
Imagen
Orient
Joe Kirkwood
Reds Look To Be The Most Dangerous In NL Pennant Race
A report on Dan Howley as Reds manager highlights his unorthodox methods and conditioning program. His pitchers stay ready through fitness, while players like Meusel Teilwana and Sukeforth spark the lineup. The Reds emerge as the team to beat in the National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance
New York
Jimmy Bie- Aker
McAleer
Diamond
NcAler
Gelazula Gression
Dell
Leason
Dan Howley
St. Irowna
Hal Totten
Chicago Daily News
Frem
South
Dan
Doug
Doug McWeeney
Brooklyn Robins
Sukeforth
Cincinnati Reds
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chaucer
Londo
Frank Chance
St. Louis
Pioch Bliter
Ergata
Tre
Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
Tom Shaw
Desert Light
Sllch Foot
Pat Nash
Dedicate
Gallant Fox
Flying Flees
Woodcraft
Shaw
Ormondale Wood Violet
Trap Rock
Audley Farm
Rodney Fry
Fenn
Ed Farrow
Yankees
Phil Scott
John Rr, Richards
University of Wisconsin
Babe Ruth
Rusty Williams
Navy
Duke
A. J. Kertis
South Bend
Kentucky Wesleyan Colege
New York Yankees
Washington
Seattle
Benny Leonard
Pittsburgh Pirates
Willie Ritchie
Oakland Club
California
Billy Evans
Ana
Cleveland Indians
Dodgers
al Lopez
Mickey Cochrane
Young Lopez
Atlanta
Hobins
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