Compulsory Athletics Plan for Chicago School Boys
Chicago banker Nelson N. Lampert proposes compulsory athletics for youths aged 14 to 21 to nationalize sport and aid military readiness. He envisions district field and gym facilities under local control, with youth grouped by age into junior, intermediate, and senior divisions and a nationwide tournament structure.
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Nelson N. Lampert
Fort Dearborn Bank of Chicago
Chicago Athletic Asse
America
Lampert
Ath
United States
Dentistry offers pain relief and special care
An old advertisement proclaims a dental practice specializing in a painful tooth disease. It promises free estimates, 15 discount for union men, and guaranteed work. The text emphasizes experience of 22 years and personal mastery of the condition. The address appears as Third Ave, with general promises of liberal discounts.
Painless Dentists at 608 Third Avenue Open Sundays
Advertisement notes Elliott 3633 dated and listed as Painless Dentists located at 608 Third Avenue Col. James. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Sunday hours 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Other details unclear.
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Whene Elliott
Third Avenue
Col. James
Abercrombie Named Solicitor of Labor Department
John W. Abercrombie former Alabama congressman is appointed solicitor of the Labor Department by President Wilson.
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John W. Abercrombie
Alabama
The
Department of Labor
Wilson
Club owners to discuss banning spit ball with umpires
Milwaukee April 20. American Association club owners will meet in Chicago a day before the season opens to conference with umpires on eliminating the spit ball and other freak deliveries. President Hickey called the conference after owners pressed for action.
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Milwaukee
American Association
Chicago
Hickey
Mickey King Stops Clifford In Aberdeen Ring Clash
Seattle lightweight champ Mickey King knocked out Jack Clifford of Portland in the fifth round of a ten round bout in Aberdeen. King fought with speed and power, stunning Clifford from the opening bell and thrilling the crowd.
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Mickey King
Seattle
Jack Clifford
Portland
Aberdeen
Mickey
Clifford
Murphy Kruvosky Draw In San Francisco Bout
The lightweights K. C. Kruvosky and Spud Murphy fought to a draw in San Francisco last night after a deciding match that left the question of supremacy between them unresolved.
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San Francisco
K. C. Kruvosky
Spud Murphy
Sun Briar Favored in May Derby at Churchill Downs
Sun Briar, English bred and American owned, heads the field for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 11 as Encoba races under Red Cross support. Other contenders include Papp, J. Day, War God and Happy Thought. Early odds list Sun Briar at 3 to 1 after a 1:47 mile clocking. Baseball action across Seattle and nineteen Grammar School games highlighted Saturday.
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Sun Briar
France
Encoba
Red Cross
A. K. Alexander
Red Crown
G. W. Lott
Papp
Jefferson Livingstone
J. J. Day
Willard Fulton Fight May Go to Camp Grant
The Willard Fulton bout on July 4 may be moved to the Camp Grant cantonment if it cannot be held in St. Paul. Plans were made Friday night to stage the fight there with Gen. Charles H. Martin, camp commander, endorsing the proposal.
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Rockford
Willard Fulton
Camp Grant Cantonment
St. Paul
Charles H. Martin
Jimmy Marquis Opens Season With Shutout For Broadway
Broadway pitcher Jimmy Marquis opened the scholastic season with a 2 to 0 victory over West Seattle. He struck out 13 in the first game and added four more Ks in the latest outing. Queen Anne beat Lincoln 3 to 2, and Franklin defeated Ballard 5 to 2.
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Broadway
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Jimmy
Ballard
Queen Anne
Lincoln
Franklin
Ocheltree Breaks Neck In River Dive
Red Bluff California April 20 Mansell Ocheltree a renowned Northern California high school athlete broke his neck late yesterday while diving into the Sacramento River. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment and his condition was not immediately available.
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Cal
Mansell Ocheltree
California
Sacramento River
Market Report Sees Early Strawberry Shipment From Los Angeles
The first carload of Los Angeles strawberries is due Monday at the market. Crates of 15 cups sell for $3. A small shipment of asparagus arrives from Walla Walla with second grade from California. Washington produce will arrive in large quantities after warm weather. Head lettuce is nearly sold out, with a Friday carload sold in half an hour. Butter and cheese remain firm.
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Los Angeles
Walla Walla
California
Washington
Early Training Shows Effect in New Baseball Season
United Press reports spring training under favorable conditions boosts early season form. Giants lead the National League with three victories, Red Sox top the American League with five straight wins. White Sox lag in readiness. world champions face the Detroit Tigers, whose pitching strength will test Chicago.
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Giants
Red Sox
Hot Springs
Marlin Springs
Tex
White Sox
Loome
Detroit Tigers
Comiskey Crew
Tigers
Rib graft saves sailor in wartime hospital tale
In San Francisco on April 20 a 17-year-old seaman from Salt Lake City named Harry Warden had a rib transplanted to repair a fractured skull. Under anesthesia at Mare Island navy hospital the surgeon removed a rib to restore the skull and brain pressure. Warden's weight rose from 116 to 180 pounds as he recovered in splendid condition. The story quips that a rib can meet many needs.
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Cal
Adam
Harry Warden
Salt Lake
Utah
Warden
Mare Island
California
Navy Hospital
Nature
Giants Open Camp Show Blazing Hitters and Pitching Pace
The Giants, led by Bill Leard, show fast spring training as pitchers Kilke and Le Roy dominate with one-hit games. Le Hoy, Kuss, and a strong lineup hammer the ball while La Bourveau and Smale struggle at the outfield. Spring rivalries loom with Jackies from the training station and Duthie club. Vancouver fans back the club as front-office still pursues Ike Wolfer and Del Bemis joins from Rockford.
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le Hoy
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la Bourveau
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Leard
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Bemis
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Connie Mack Poised To Field Veteran Athletics For Return
Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack relies on a veteran lineup after trading for strong players. Readying infielders Burns and Gardner, outfielders Kopp and Walker, a steady catching staff, and a seasoned pitching corps, the club aims to contend as younger stars rise later.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
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Mack
Kopp
Walker
George Burns
Tigers
Larry Gardner
Kieckhefer Still Three-Cushion King
Augie Kieckhefer retained the world three-cushion billiard title by defeating Pierre Maupoine of Cleveland 50 points to 48 in the third block. The match spanned 70 innings with Kieckhefer posting a grand average of .753 to Maupoine's .732.
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Augie Kieckhefer
Pierre Maupoine
Cleveland
Maupoine
Kieckhofer
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