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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
6
The University of Pennsylvania crew trains intensely in the campus gym under new coach Jon Wright as they prepare to take the water for the upcoming spring regatta. Photographs show several candidates for the red and blue shell practicing on rowing machines as the team hones its readiness.
A lively reel of sports notes touches boxing promoters baseball amateurs and upcoming events. Mentions Umpire Joe O Brien Tufts of boxing commission Percy Haughton Ty Cobb and Connie Mack with references to the Belmont Narberth track and a Red Cross boxing fundraiser in Paris. San Francisco Coast Park seats 14 000 after additions.
The billiards world hails young Jake Schaefer as a budding star akin to his father the Wizard Schaefer. Under Willie Hoppe’s guidance the boy shows a stellar stroke and rapid learning, prompting predictions he will eventually claim the title, though Hoppe currently holds it for years to come.
The past year was notable for the American harness racing sport the trots with world championship marks and many records. Nearly 1,800 race meetings were held nationwide from June to December showing the sport’s sustained public appeal and high quality across trotters pacers and juvenile divisions.
A Cincinnati argument among baseball fans links Tony Mullane with Amos Rusie and Walter Johnson as the speediest pitcher. An elder admirer insists Mullane had greater speed in his early years, though Rusie’s era fans may doubt Mullane could throw quicker.
Boxing promoter Snowy Baker argues that the Australian crawl builds shoulder development essential for a knockout punch. He notes the swimmer's physique mirrors boxers, with alternating tense and relaxed muscles producing plastic strength. The crawl, he says, concentrates work on shoulders and arms, driving the sought after athletic build.
The article quotes National League president Tener praising baseball as stimulating the mind reviving the body and improving health. It extols the sport as superior to other exercises and highlights the value of a bleacher ticket for spectators.
Cincinnati club announces the signing of Cuban star Thomas Romanach after an Nations commission investigation. He played for Long Branch in 1914, Brooklyn had agreed to purchase him but the deal fell through. He then returned to Cuba where he was rated among the island’s top players. Cincinnati pursued him.
In Barrington a reclusive Miss Melissa Crane hides a soft heart behind strict behavior. Her nineteen year old ward Ethel Benets romance with Irvin Banks clashes with Melvla’s stern ban on the pair. A planned visit to Miss Banks ends with a loose tongue and a liquor scare that undermines Crane’s resolve.
A quirky tale follows Peter Gnome and companions in a slushy, rain drenched walk to Mr Giant's Cave. They cheer the day despite melting snow, plan a playful surprise for a young boy, and end with a pun laden classroom exchange about fractions and business.
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