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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1910

Page

6

Alma Wins Close Varsity Doubleheader Over Adrian

Alma and Adrian played two tight games with strong pitching from Olie Hole and Rogge. Alma won the first on timely hitting and defense, then Sandy Duncanson starred in a shutout bid until a sixth inning error. The Maroon and Cream now hold four M I A A games with Kalamazoo forfeiting earlier, and host Albion next.

Adrain Rogge Alma Maroon and Cream Becuse Hole Olie Burke King Phillips Sandy Hawley Octy" Graham Billy Curry Call Arnot Roberts Metcalf Stevens Wilson Duncanson Graham Balmer South Paw Davis Field Octy Gray Carruthers Pohley Montieth Bounder

Beat Tall Normals in Scrappy 2–0 Alma Victory

Last Wednesday Alma varsity defeated Helmer's Mt. Pleasant Normal 2 to 0 in a brisk pitcher duel. Sandy Duncanson allowed four hits and struck out the Normal heavy hitters while Burke and Graham led Alma with timely hitting. King debuted at second for Alma, and the defense turned a crucial double play to end a threat in the ninth.

Helmer Mt. Pleasant Sandy Duncanson Spross Sandy Graham Call Burke Hole Alma Reynolds Coutant Billy Mr. Pleasant King Phillips

Idle Thoughts of a Philosopher and Witty Sayings

A collection of pithy maxims on wisdom folly and life. It notes that wisdom grows from folly and lemon life into lemonade for neighbors. It jokes that a girl may smile and be unwillin g yet and offers the idea that marriage can fail or succeed depending on parental control.

Lecture on Birds to be Given in Chapel Friday

Prof. MacCurdy and assistants present a bird life lecture in the College chapel Friday evening May 14. About one hundred lantern slides will illustrate migration trends species and extinction. The program includes Bird Migration A Day's Work in Birdland Rare Birds Which are Becoming Extinct led by Miss Ryan Miss Martin Ralph Von Thurn.

MacCurdy Ryan Birdland Martin Ralph von Thurn

President Taft Praises Baseball During St Louis Visit

President Taft watched portions of two games at National and American League parks in St Louis then praised baseball as a clean straight sport that brings enjoyment to thousands. He said he attends for personal enjoyment and to encourage healthy amusement by the temporary chief magistrate’s presence.

Taft Bt Louis Na Honal League Park Ofth Eer

Mary Emery Creates Cincinnati Bird Preserve At $250000

Mrs Mary Emery widow of Thomas J Emery a Cincinnati realty dealer has bought two acres in Evans Wood to house a bird sanctuary. The site will be managed by the University of Cincinnati biology department under Professor H M Benedict and may house hundreds of bird species with study facilities and protected habitats. The project aims to cost a quarter of a million dollars and become the Mary Emery bird preserve.

Cincinnati Mary Emery Thomas J. Emery Bird Evans' Wood Department of Biology University of Cincinnati H. M. Benedict Emery Sttle Park

Seven Ages Of Baseball Puck Parody

A humorous verse tracing a baseball player’s life from youth to the major leagues and back to decline. The poem satirizes the sport’s rise and fall through ages from kid to minor and major leagues to eventual oblivion.

New Mortar Projectile Aims For 17000 Yard Panama Canal Range

The U S government plans a new mortar with greater carrying power for Panama Canal defense. Projectiles fired at angles above forty five degrees in salvos will target ship decks and armor. The 1000 pound shell is to be replaced by a lighter 700 pound projectile reaching 17000 yards.

Panama Canal United States Panama

Princess Royal Battleship Laid Down at Barrow yard

At Barrow in Furness England the British battleship Princess Royal was laid down recently. It is the larger ship of the two in the class and measures about 700 feet in length.

Barrow-in-Furness Bngland Princess Royal

An Ideal Husband Endorses Electric Bitters for Women

An ideal husband reassures a nervous wife she needs help as Electric Bitters are lauded for female and nervous troubles. The ad claims many women with melancholy and appetite loss found relief, with thousands using the remedy and promising satisfaction guaranteed by C. F. Brown.

C. F. Brown

Safe and Sure Cough Cure Featured in Kemp's Balsam

An old promoted remedy Kemp's Balsam is praised by physicians and nurses as an effective cough cure. The passage notes its long standing reputation among doctors and its popularity in medical recommendations.

Kemp Ronn Siam

Ode to Edward Payson Weston Pedestrian Hero

A tribute to Edward Payson Weston praised as the two legged star who crossed the land and stood firm on his feet. The verse extols his endurance and the public example he set for walkers everywhere, celebrating his long career and unmatched pedal prowess.

Walker Weston Edward Payson Weston Bay

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