OPORT SLANTS on track timing and records at Princeton
The article notes the Princeton mile meet where Jack Lovelock defeated Glenn Cunningham and Bill Bonthron in 4 minutes 11.2 seconds, stirring 40,000 fans yet leaving many craving a new World Record. It argues spectators overvalue record shocks and that ideal contests focus on beating rivals, not merely chasing time. Jimmy Braddock is mentioned as a contrasting example of sport purpose.
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Glenn Cunningham
Bill Bonthron
Princeton
Jimmy Braddock
The Cold Shoulder and the Hunt for Greatness
The piece argues that a victory is underrated when a challenger wins a world heavyweight title and that Sam Parks earned golf’s Oakmont crown by posting a 299. It compares athletes across sports and laments critics who judge champions against past legends, noting Omaha’s rise but lingering doubt.
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Oakmont
Parks
War records hint at possible alternate name service
Scott's Scrapbook notes that the name did not appear in department records. He suspected the person may have served in the army under an alias, and suggested fingerprints could help determine the correct record.
Greatest Nodal Wave Described as Lisbon Disaster
R J Scott details a claim about the 1755 Lisbon catastrophe describing a nodal wave said to be sixty six feet high. The narrative frames it as the greatest and most destructive wave in history, noting the date November 1 1755.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Charleston widow seeks war risk insurance after seven months
Seven months after William Orfield of Charleston was buried, state police identification experts obtained his fingerprints at his widow’s request. She aimed to check his World War I records and collect his war risk insurance, saying authorities advised verification was needed for payout.
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Charleston
W. Va
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