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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1920
Page
4
Jimmy Murphy, a novice driver, won the Los Angeles speedway opening event of 250 miles and the $10,000 first prize. His time 2 25 17.59 and average speed 103 mph. Ira Vail finished second and Joe Thomas third.
Yale University's sprint quartet set a new 800 foot intercollegiate relay record in a dual meet with the University of Pennsylvania. The foursome Selley Pratt Milroy and Hincks clocked two minutes 29.5 seconds, breaking Yale's old 1914 Princeton pool mark of two minutes 80 seconds.
CHICAGO Feb 29 The Western Open golf championship will be played August 4 5 at the Olympia Fields Club Chicago. The National Open goes to Inverness Club Toledo with Britons likely to join and Americans planning early to England for the British Open. The Western Junior Championship is set for July 28 30 at Bobolink Club Chicago open to US youth. The Western Amateur was set for July at Memphis Country Club.
Chicago Feb 29 The minor league baseballs have chosen Al Tearney president of the Western and Three-I leagues to represent them before the National Commission. This marks the first time a minors representative will handle affairs before the commission.
An old hill country resident regales travelers with a frontier chat about the Mississippi River. He recalls a long stated wish to travel there, mentions nearby river clubs, catfishing memories, and a plan to visit Yarow. The scene ends with a humorous note about awaiting another Orpheum show in Quincy.
LaBelle February 28 A large Prentice tract near Labelle totaling 89734 acres sold for 82200 in about three hours The sale priced average 9150 per acre with eight five acre tract at 130 per acre the high price and 70 per acre for 120 acres mostly timber pasture W H Prentice of Carthage Illinois owned the land and sold it to relocate The notice also notes 1000000 women hold managerial positions in the United States.
Dr Ferdinand King and Dr James Francis Sullivan endorse Nuxated Iron as a remedy to iron deficiency in women. They claim it enriches blood, boosts red blood cells, improves strength and energy, and can make women look and feel younger within weeks. Manufacturers guarantee results or refunds. Dispensers include Muller Arthur Drug Co and Kiefers Pharmacy.
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