Indian eleven praised as best all around team of the year
After the great work of the Indian eleven against West Point, many army experts hail them as the best all around team of the year though some doubt they could stop Princeton, Harvard or Yale. Thorpe Arcesa and Guvon of Carlisle are noted stars and West Point coaches say Thorpe may be unmatched in history.
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West Point
Army
Abe
Princeton
Warward
Yale
Nmien
Harvard
Thorpe
Aracesa
Guvon
Carlisle
De Oro Defends World Pocket Billiards Title
Fred De Oro successfully defended his world championship in a 600 point pocket billiards match against Frank Sherman of Washington. De Oro led 466 to 221 as he closed out the 600 point goal, marking the thirteenth defense and adding his four-time king of three cushion titles. He plans to pursue both titles again and notes twenty-five years in the game.
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Alfred de Oro
Sherman
Washington
Fred de Oro
Frank Sherman
de Oro
Leonard Pitches No Hit No Run In Darkened Tie
Hubert Leonard, recently sold from Denver in the Western league to the Boston Americans, held Lemoore scoreless in a nine inning no hit no run affair. Only one Semunore player reached second base, walking and stealing second. The game, called after nine innings due to darkness, ended 0-0.
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Hubert Leonard
Denver
Boston Americans
Lemoore
San Joaquin Valley
Leonard
Fresno
College Sports Lose Money At Columbia University
Twelve of fifteen athletic teams reported losses last season led by crew with a deficit over five thousand dollars. The track team lost fifteen hundred twenty dollars, swimming and water polo two hundred thirty six, soccer three hundred twenty two, and hockey four hundred ninety five.
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Columbia University
England Questions Baseball as Americas Great Pastime
The Bystander mocks Americans obsession with baseball noting it is an American invention derived from rounders. It argues Britain already has better games and sees little appeal for university or public school men to baseball, preferring homegrown sports and products.
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Comisker
Chicago White Sox
Australia
Great Britain
America
London
Wales
England
Baseball Manager Gossip and Player Mentions
Local pundits discuss potential first base candidates for spring. Janvirn Engle and Cady may face tryouts for the Red Sox while Billy Sullivan declines Elmira management. Jimmy Burke and Bul Carrigan are named as possible Highlanders skippers amid coach Griffiths outlook.
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Janvrin
Engle
Cady
Red Sox
Hans Lobert
Hans Wagner
Billy Sullivan
Elmira
N. Y
Jimmy Burke
Grand Rapids
Bul Carrigan
Highlanders
Jimmy Callahan
Ping Bodie
Griffith
Washington club poised to challenge for 1913 league title
Observers say the Washington team, now joining the boardwalk league presence, may become a stronger championship threat in 1913. Griffith has mixed talent and could add strength at key spots. A better pitching staff under Johnson and a recharged defense could push the club to the fore next season.
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Washington
Washingtons
Griffith
Johnson
Rath Emerges as Valuable White Sox Asset
Morris Rath, solid second baseman for the White Sox, rose to dominance as August ended. He led the American League with eighty one walks, topping Dodie Bush of the Tigers by a single walk, and pitchers say Rath is the hardest man to retire with his keen eye and plate discipline.
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White Sox
Morris Rath
Comiskey
Emal
Rath
Dodie Bush
Tigers
Lipton Dominates European Yachting Despite Cup Absence
Sir Thomas Lipton, who won't defend the America's Cup, proves yachting supremacy in Europe with 23 wins in 25 races. He defeats the German emperor's yachts and the Krupp schooner in their waters. His three attempts to lift the cup cost about $2,000,000, while English expenditures to regain the trophy total around $5,000,000 since 1851.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
England
Thomas
Isle of Wight
Lacrosse Gains Global Popularity Across Nations
The article notes lacrosse rising worldwide while cricket and football spread by the British. Baseball remains largely American and Canadian, with Japan and China adopting it. Lacrosse teams in the United States, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Japan feature native players competing abroad.
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Canada
United States
Great Britain
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Japan
Heckenberg brothers form Parramatta tug of war team
At Parramatta Australia the Heckenberg brothers from the same family have organized a tug of war team. Averaging 224 pounds the siblings pool their strength to compete as a two team unit in local events.
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Husky
Parramatta
Australia
Eigin Brothers
Heckenberg
Fight Narrative From a Battered Face
Mose describes a violent street assault involving Sam Jackson and another man. He explains being punched in the mouth and ears, stomped while down, and chased while exhausted, after walking with a woman named Saling. The account centers on repeated blows and persistent pursuit.
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Saling
Mose
Sam Jackson
Hair Loss Cured by Cuticura For Child in Muncie
Mrs Emma Patterson reports a year long scalp breakout on her daughter at Second Street Muncie Indiana. After trying soaps and medicines she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, washing every two weeks. Within a week after three washes the illness vanished and hair grew back.
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Second St
Muncie
Ind
Emma Patterson
Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Mystery Envelope At Nuptials Sparks Hidden Gifts
A bridegroom instructs his best man to hand a cash envelope to the parson after the ceremony without ostentation. The best man acts covertly, the bridegroom's father discreetly funds the minister, and the bride's brother also contributes, all in secrecy as guests depart.
Bliggins Says He Owes Everything to Wife
Bliggins claims his wife is the source of his debts but his father-in-law disputes this. The father-in-law says the wife stopped lending him money years ago and Bliggins began borrowing from him instead. Washington Star reports the dispute.
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Bliggins
Washington Star
Theyre Simple Folk Do You Think Two Could Live On Salary
In a brief item the phrase Two Fiji islanders might humorously respond to a question about living on a salary. The excerpt hints at a light exchange about cost of living in an island setting.
As Women Play the Game
Two Kansas City sisters go door to door making calls as part of a social visit. When no one is home they leave cards with the maid and count it as progress. One sister smiles at missed hosts while the other urges restraint, noting they might be watched.
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Kansas City
The World of Elegance Exchange And Lessons
In a dialogue set inside a costly shop, a character questions why they linger by the store’s dummies. The other replies that observing the effigies teaches important manners and decorum.
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Edward
Irony in Fate as Widows Contrast Clover and Weeds
A wry remark notes the grass widow enjoying success while the real widow faces hardship. The line juxtaposes fortune and misfortune among widows with sharp social commentary.
Red Cross Bail Blue Ad Claims Double Value
An advertisement touts Red Cross Bail Blue as giving double value for money, claiming it goes twice as far as any other product and urging readers to ask their grocer for details.
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Red Cross
Adv
It Is Difficult for a Woman to Be Soul Mate and Help Mate
A remark discusses the challenge for a woman to fulfill both partner and supportive wife roles. It notes the balancing act between personal companionship and household partnership, reflecting gender expectations of the era.
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