You Can or You Can't The Rule In The Newspaper Game
A veteran editor notes that talent for journalism lies in instinct and people skills, not in formal schooling. Stories of reporters who get the news by knowing how to talk, chase leads, and land a story illustrate the craft beyond theory. He argues that one learns by doing and that acting on instinct matters as much as technique.
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Pat Sheedy
Pat
Cicero
Unate
Ull
School of Journalism
David Warfield
Hand climb mishap adds to Hobart's exploits
Walter Hobart a San Francisco and Hillsborough clubman known for bold bets toppled while attempting a hands ascent. He wagered 500 to climb sixteen steps unaided by feet after a Tweedmouth comparison, but dislocated his kneecap and suffered further injuries during practice.
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Walter Hobart
San Francisco
Hillsborough
San Francisco Chronicle
Lord Tweedmouth
Hotel Coronado
Hobart
The Famous Bat that Helped Baker Win the Series
A historical look at Frank Baker and the legendary bat that delivered two homers in the 1911 World Series. The piece traces how Simmons Luck Poor, given the bat by Bush, and Baker’s late snatch of glory intertwined with Detroit’s losses and New York’s rise, with dealings across Tigers and Athletics.
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W. J. Macbeth
New York
McGraw
Frank Baker
Athletics
Rube
Marquard
Christy Mathewson
Philadelphia
Baker
Polo
Connie Mack
George Simmons
Rochester
Yankees
Harry Wolverton
Brooklyn
Simmons
Hughie Jennings
Tigers
Owen Bush
Detroit
Bush
Ownie
Frank
Mullin
Donovan
Summers
Highlanders
Quaker City
Hilltoppers
Jungaleers
Dr. J. R. Cunningham Suffers Cardiac Issue
A brief notice lists Dr. J. R. Cunningham at 449 Moore street seeking osteopathic care. Contact provided via phone, though digits are partially obscured. The terse item records a medical assistance request.
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J. R. Cunningham
Moore
Osteopath
O'd
Johnsons Indicted in Diamond Necklace Smuggling Case
Jack Johnson heavyweight champion and his wife Etta Johnson indicted by federal grand jury on smuggling a diamond necklace bought abroad. Attempts to settle with partial duty payments failed. Necklace valued at $8000. total due with penalty about $6000.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Etta Johnson
Federal Grand Jury
New Faces at Yale In A Retort On Repartee
Owen Johnson recalls a Yale incident where a New Haven book agent nicknamed John Drew uses witty street theater. A freshman replies that new faces appear each year, prompting the agent to retort that he hopes for a better face next year.
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Owen Johnson
New Haven
Johnson
Yale
John Drew
Pierson Hall
American Owners Sweep Awards at Olympia Show
At the Olympia international horse show American entries dominated both harness and four in hand categories. Manella and Phyllis Wank won in class 27 for pairs over fourteen hands, White Wallabe and Vesta placed third. Moore’s four in hand bays claimed the Berkley challenge cup in class 30, adding to his prior win last year.
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London
Olympia
W. B Moore
Manella
Phyllis Wank
White Wallabe
Vesta
Judge Moore
Ji Moore
Classified Light Ads Offer Ten Day Run At Half Cent Word
An ad note states light want ads begin tomorrow or Sunday for a ten day run covering two Sundays at a rate of one half cent per word per insertion.
Best cold drinks in the city at Whisenant's
Whisenant drug store at 117 East Houston Street offers a selection of the best cold drinks. Contact via phones 3537 for orders or inquiries.
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Hudson’s
Houston Street
Houston St
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