Fighting Washington Copna being groomed for Dempsey
Washington police officer Harry Darnielle is being groomed by Dr. B F Roller to challenge champion Jack Dempsey. Darnielle, 22, 198 pounds, 48 inch chest, gained fame after a July 4 street brawl and later studied in New York with Roller, who eyed him as potential world heavyweight king.
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Jack Dempsey
Harry Darnielle
Washington
D. C
B. F. Roller
New York
Darnielle
U. S
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Todd C. Woodworth
Arizona
Championship Timber
Todd
Fighting Cop
Doctor Roller
C. E. van Riper
Baseball chatter across leagues and players of 1921 era
A collage of baseball notes mentions Baltimore losses, Babe Ruth, Huby Test joining Flint, Chicago Cubs struggles, Blooming ton players sent to Washington, White Sox cleanup, Connie Mack, Fohi managing St Louis Browns, and scandals. Umpires, managers, and players like Otto Jordan Sam Post Kenetchy Schmandt and Verne Jacobson are noted with teams Rochester Detroit Rock Island.
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Verne Jacobson
Baby Doll Jacobson
St. Louis Browns
Rock Island Club
Baseball prices hurt attendance and interest
The piece argues that baseball attendance fell not from poor hitting but from raised costs. It notes fans now compare prices in pennies rather than dollars after the war, saying $1.10 per game deters many. It suggests a prewar 75 cent ticket would noticeably boost turnout and warns the 35 cent rise drives fans to other amusements.
Better Plan to Pass Ruth in Crucial Baseball Moment
The article argues pitching to Babe Ruth with runners on base is poor strategy. Ty Cobb once erred by allowing Ruth to homer, tie the game, and set up a late Yankee victory. Ruth capitalizes on defensive mistakes and often gets more chances to swing in clutch situations.
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Babe Ruth
Ty Cobb
Bambino
University of Pennsylvania Splits Minor Sports Into Two Groups
The Division of Minor Sports at the University of Pennsylvania creates two groups for activities: outdoor sports include lacrosse tennis golf polo cricket and rifle shooting while indoor group comprises wrestling boxing fencing and the gun.
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University of Pennsylvania
Davenport released for being too good in Ogden league
Dave Davenport once a Federal League star and famed for 22 wins with the St. Louis Browns is released by Ogden in the Northern Utah league after seven wins and multiple no hit and near no hit games. Players warned the circuit would collapse if he stayed, while Davenport heads to Casper Wyoming to join the Midwest league.
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Dave Davenport
Mammoth
St. Louis Browns
Washington Senators
Ogden
Utah
Big Dave
Davenport
Casper
Wyo
St. Louis
Baseball Future Safe in U S Youth Population
An estimated 28 million American youths ages five to eighteen suggests ample future players for baseball. With half being boys and many trying backyard or sandlot games, the big and little leagues should remain well supplied to sustain the sport.
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United States
Sporting Squibs of All Kinds
David J. Crawford is West Point's first track captain. William D. Fletcher '11 becomes Stanford athletics manager. Florence Briscoe wins national junior diving title in New York. France eliminated from Davis Cup lawn tennis by India. Earl Goheen named athletic coach at Valparaiso. C B Norwood wins amateur chess at Atlantic City. France seeks gold restoration via Carpentier appeal. Chicago at Princeton clash slated Oct 22. R M Lewis wins Connecticut amateur title over Seeley 8 to 2.
Making History NFANT MORTALITY and Infant Care
The article discusses high infant mortality in past ages and the ongoing decline due to infant specific hygiene, preventatives, and remedies. It cautions mothers not to use remedies meant for adults and highlights that Fletcher's Castoria is a remedy for infants and children only, urging appropriate infant care.
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Fletcher
Not Untouched by Sorrow
Emily Margaret a six year old Columbus girl with straight blond hair finds it distressing as she admires black curls. At Sunday school a teacher contrasted war stricken children abroad and sorrow, prompting Emily to respond I know what sorrow means every time I see a Betty girl with dark curly hair I shut my eyes to keep from crying.
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Emily Margaret
Columbus
Miss Blank
Tle
Indianapolis News
Drug Store Episode In Anonymous Clerk Mixup
A humorous newspaper snippet shows a manager baffled by a new clerk who mixes shaving soap with pure food products, pondering whether the clerk is a humorist or an efficiency shark.
Word to the Wise: Clergy Question Congregational Judgment
A wry remark suggests that a word to the wise is enough and many clergymen may view congregants as imprudent. The line hints at a tension between guidance and reception within church life.
All Paid Tribute to Guest Pastors in New England
In New England a pastor who stayed long with a family is missed when he moves on. The head of the family calls him the best pastor they've had, while the wife, maiden aunt, and younger members praise his company, sympathy, and disposition. Grandmother laments the loss as she recalls his skills at catching moth millers.
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New England
Philadelphia Ledger
Racial map figures show whites outnumbered by colored races
A broad view of prewar global racial maps estimates 1.7 billion people with 550 million white and 1.15 billion colored. Thus colored races outnumber whites by more than two to one.
Borrowed Money Causes Near Sightedness Controversy
A concise report notes that borrowing funds leads to short sighted decisions and raises concerns about long term financial planning. The piece highlights the implications for individuals and institutions as interest costs mount.
Atomized coal fuels large U S consumption figures
About fifteen million tons of coal are burned in pulverized or atomized form in the United States each year. Recent extensive reports from the British and Canadian governments discuss the use of this fuel type in the United States.
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United States
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Rochester
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Fohi
Otto Jordan
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Sam Post
Allen Conkwright
Bloomington
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Browns
Clark Griffith
Griff
Baseball Future Safe
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West Point
William D. Fletcher
Stanford University
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France
India
Raed
Earl Goheen
White Bear
Minn
Valparaiso University
C. B. Norwood
Boston
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Carpentier
University of Chicago
Princeton
R. M. Lewis
Greenwich Country Club
Connecticut
W. Pp. Seeley
Brooklawn
CTE Ice
Biefpett de Sassamp
Centaur
Lede ‘Cinv
New York City
Bellans
Leo Lorsron
King Pin Plug Tobacco
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