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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1891
Page
3
A guide on fundamentals for football beginners outlining team cooperation, ball handling, tackling heights, and the roles of backs and linemen. It emphasizes holding to discipline, following the ball, and using the center and guards effectively to build a strong, aggressive game.
The piece praises Heber Reber as an all around star in athletics claiming no superior. It notes his 100 yard time near 9.3 seconds and broad jump near 24 feet. It mentions rivals White Remington and Downs and a national meet in St. Louis with high expectations.
The New York Athletic Club prepares for its forty-seventh open games. Admission is by invitation and a large attendance is expected if weather permits. Events include sprints, hurdles, cycling, walks, jumps, weight throws, hammer and pole vault. A 1,000 yard handicap race is planned.
Bon ner, once with the University of Vermont, pitched for a Warrenton team on September 11. In the third inning a fast ball caused arm pain. a later throw produced a sharp snap and his arm hung limp. The break occurred above the elbow.
The article profiles Bene tor Morgan born 1861 in Mullmoath England, a famed American cyclist who rode for clubs in Newport and competed across Boston New York Baltimore and Chicago. It notes victories at Coney Island 1883 and Milwaukee 18 hour event, with six day races and a 743 mile world record. It also mentions travel to Caputa and pro racing in Ontario and the United States.
Captain Comiskey of the St Louis Browns outlines a coast trip with two nine lineups featuring Jack Boyle and Murphy as catchers Weybing and Buvotte as pitchers Brouthers at first base Johnson in right field and McCarthy Daffy in support roles. He notes contracts not yet closed and possible changes before departing. The piece discusses the League finish and Chicago’s near title, with Anson’s team not showing a break despite late-season pressure.
Gertie Matthews once a Providence beauty and Newport society favorite became Mrs. Lee Po of San Francisco, wife of a Chinese cook. Her rapidfall followed a life of luxury and wild entertainments from Providence to Boston and Los Angeles, ending with a California marriage.
Seen at Twe Jewelers the feature items include pearl hairpins gold and platinum wire bracelets and decorative spoons with blue enamel flowers. The fad expands to novelty bonbon spoons tennis bat designs and lover’s knot motifs with diamond accents and ornate earrings gaining popularity among collectors.
A jumble of brief notes reports US shoe spending estimated at 450,000,600 annually. It notes the world’s smallest church near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight with twelve seats. A Jersey cow in Greenville Mississippi birthed four calves. Mentions unusual growth rates of a British dwarf tree and a Chautauqua Movement entering class.
Fragmentary note offers a cautionary list about using plain wit over intellect. It hints at humor and advice about practical knowledge and self improvement in a dated style.
Fragments reveal chatter on clergy weddings fashion and reputations. Rumors claim Bar Harbor aftermath fills with foggy unease while Mrs Langtry faces public publicity and Amelie’s mission draws attention.
A humorous dialect piece reflects on reading meters and the odd wisdom of a neighbor. It jokes about a man who brags of brains, a doctor, and a preacher while trading tales and teasing a young listener.
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