Hoppe Eyes balkline clash with Inman in modern era
The American champion Willie Hoppe and English billiards star Melbourne Inman may meet in an international series. Inman proposes three matches in Chicago New York and London under London rules. Hoppe counters with two matches 1000 a side one English game and one 18.2 balkline. Both sides plan for a future joint meeting as international interest grows.
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Melbourne Inman
William F. Hoppe
New York
Inman
Canada
Winnipeg
Hoppe
Chicago
London
John Roberts
Frank C. Ives
Roberts
Ives
Henley’s Circus
Billiards Control Club of
Brunswick - Balke - Collender Company
Mr. Inman
Alfredo de Oro
de Oro
Cuba
Madison Square Garden
Bennie Allen
Kansas City
Willie Hoppe
Harry P. Cline
Calvin Demarest
Leach Emerges as Key Cubs Asset and Fielder
The article lauds Tommy Leach as a major factor for the Chicago Cubs, crediting him with consistent hitting and sensational outfield catches. It notes manager Evers and earlier trade details with Pittsburgh under Frank Chance, and compares Leach’s fielding to Jimmy Sheckard, highlighting start timing and bat-swing observation as his secrets.
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Tommy Leach
Cub
Manager Evers
Chicago
Heine Zimmerman
Cubs
Leach
Windy
Jimmy Sheckard
Evers
Frank Chance
Pittsburg
Chance
Artie Hofman
King Cole
Fred Clarke
Leifield
Hofman
Cole
West Side
Savage Tire Expands Into Denver With New Factory
California made Savage tires invade Denver market as carloads are delivered. Company plans eastward shipments soon and a four story factory addition will lift output to 400 casings and 400 tubes daily.
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Savage Tire
Denver
Savage
Savage Tirea
Wagner and Lajoie Rivalry in Baseball Greats
The piece weighs the superiority of Nap Lajoie and Honus Wagner in a seven game series. It notes Lajoie batted .267 with six runs in twenty five at bats and Wagner four hits in twenty four at bats. Lajoie led in fielding with a .970 average, while Wagner saved .930 in the same stat.
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Lajoie
Wagner
Anch
Steen
Larry Hag
Nap
Napa
Ec Larry
Haas
Hang
Ban Johnsonircuit
Puick
Lajois
Iajoie
Larry
Srona
Hans
Wisconsin uses motocycle in tuberculosis crusade
The Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association uses a motorcycle tour to educate rural residents about preventing consumption. Two lecturers with a camping setup and a stereopticon outreach traveled the state to reach farmers and communities, promoting health measures against the disease.
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Wisconsin
Badger
Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association
Health Plan Nears Broad Support Across Communities
The proposal has garnered favorable reception in numerous communities, suggesting its ultimate success is practically assured despite potential high costs.
Lozier Six Wins Best Looking Car at State Fair Show
W G Hirsig Nashville agent for Lozier entered his demonstrator in the 1918 contest at the Tennessee State Fair and captured the trophy for the handsomest car. Cars are shown without special treatment, in stock condition.
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Lozier Motor Company
W. G. Hirsig
Nashville
The
Lozier
Milwaukee Tank Maker Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
The Milwaukee Oil Pump and Tank Company of Milwaukee files a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing assets of 7 717.31 and liabilities of 8 026.23. The firm makes oil and gasoline pumps for garages and is located at 259 Clinton Street. E. Riess serves as president.
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Milwaukee Oil Pump and Tank Company
Milwaukee
Hes Atory
Clinton Street
E. Riess
Stromberg Motor Company Moves Branch to West Street
Stromberg Motor Company, maker of Stromberg carburetors, relocates its New York branch to 148 West Street. The three story building houses service and installation on the ground floor, extensive stock and sales on the second, with offices on the third.
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Stromberg Motor Company
Stromberg
West Street
New York
Fices
Oger B
Zen
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