Wright brothers 1903 Kitty Hawk flight anniversary marked
The article commemorates the twenty fifth anniversary of the Wright brothers first power driven flight at Kitty Hawk, noting its enduring legacy and the rapid postwar growth of civil aviation in the United States. It highlights early pilots, a shift from war to peaceful use, and broad aviation developments including mail and passenger service.
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Elmo Scott Watson Hie
United States
Washington
Uncle Sam
Wilbur Wright
Ohio
Kitty Hawk
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Wilbur
Orville Wright
Deadalus
Crete
Samostathenes
Nero
Francisco Lana
Rosier
Montgoltiers
Leonardo da Vinci
Springfelloaw
Alanson
Wright and Tangley
America
Lilienthal
Germany
Samuel Langley
Potomac River
Langle
Orville
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Wright Brothers
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Airplaune
Air Force
Europe
Post Office Department
South America
British Columbia
Canada
Mexico City
Panama Canal Zone
Dutch Guiana
United
Middle West
Twin Cities
Chicago
Fargo
Cleveland
St Louis
Pacific Coast
Tilden Barred From Amateur Tennis World Wide
The International Lawn Tennis Federation keeps Barred star Bill Tilden from amateur play, aligning with the United States Lawn Tennis Association ban. He would need to travel to Russia China Brazil Bolivia Andorra Lithuania Abyssinia or Liberia to compete, but the federation blocks him.
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Bite Bill Tilden
Russia
China
Brazil
Bolivia
Andorra
Lithuania
Abyssinia
Liberia
International Lawn Tennis Federation
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Lenglen Seeks Unsettled Future After Professional Move
The article notes Suzanne Lenglen's fall from tennis prominence after turning professional under C. Pyle's offer. It details rumors of reinstatement by Paul Feret, Lenglen’s firm denial, and the French federation stance that no pro can return to amateur status for five years, affecting Feret’s bid.
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Juzanne Lenglen
C. ©. Pyle
Queen Mary of England
Wimbledon
Paul Feret
Nat
Hlowever
Mile Lenglen
Rust
Gene Tunney
Suzanne
Feret
Shake Up of Cardinals Seen as Major Change Ahead
Cardinal owner Sam Breadon signals a drastic 1920 season shakeup with several personnel moves likely. Confirmed: Charley Gelbert will join the infield. Rabbit Maranville to stay in a utility role. Earl Smith to be released. Harper and Douthit to be traded. Thevenow Blades and Theor other players eyed for addition. Pete Alexander may be kept if he desires. other veterans and health issues influence lineup.
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Sam Breadon
Cardinals
Breadon
Sid Charley Gelbert
Rochester
Cardinal
Tommy Thevenow
Haw Blades
Rabbit Maranville
Frankie Irish
Earl Smith
George Harper
Taylor Pdouthit
Pete’ Alexander
Hils
Haines
Scherdel
Clarence Mitchell
Latey
New Orleans Handicap Reduced Amid Losses at Fair Grounds
The New Orleans Handicap, once the richest southern stake, drops from 50000 added to 25000 due to losses at the Fair Grounds. J M Murphy of the Louisiana Jockey Club says the winner may receive about 85000 with the remainder of the purse shared among top finishers. The meet runs to Mardi Gras February 12, and shortened schedule leads to the elimination of the Lincoln birthday handicap and the Orleans kindergarten.
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New Orleans
Orleans
Various Sports Figures and Events From Early 20th Century
The article lists diverse sports items including Ireland bidding for the 1936 Olympics, John W. Martin reelected president of the Southern Baseball League, Jim Mullen’s middle name Code, Jockey J McCoy wearing spectacles in racing, Jack Ogden as athletic director at Swarthmore prep, Ohio Wesleyan’s 71-0 defeat of Cincinnati, Hungary winning an International Chess Federation team event with the U S team second, Fox square punning on a Philadelphia ballplayer, Leon Riley sold to the Philadelphia Americans, John Leary sold to the Philadelphia Athletics, Capt Lamar Seeligson winning the army golf championship twice, fences around Texas greens in early golf courses, Ray Goode’s left-handed javelin throw, Walter Hagen proud of first American-born British Open win, Johnny Ween predicting Bucky Harris as manager, Bill Clymer’s Buffalo turnaround, Cliff Durant spending for racing cars, and Babe Ruth Meusel Hoyt as veterans of 1921 World Series.
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American Air Transport Association
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Southern Baseball League
Jim Mullen
J. McCoy
Jack Ogden
St. Louis Browns
Swarthmore Preparatory School
University of Cincinnati
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Hungary
International Chess Federation
Philadelphia
Leon Riley
Pueblo
Philadelphia Americans
John Leary
Bloomington
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Lamar Seeligson
San Antonio
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Yale
Army
Ray Goode
Walter Hagen
Johnny Iweun
Detroit Tigers
Baltimore
Bucky Harris
Bill Clymer
Buffalo
Clymer
Cliff Durant
Indianapolis Speedway
Babe Ruth
Bob Meusel
Waite Hoyt
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