Indian Sign Pugilists and Mysterious Ring Edge
A column explains the Indian sign belief in boxing, noting Honey Mellody defeating Willie Lewis and citing cases like Young Corbett vs Terry McGovern. It discusses fighters believed to hold a decisive edge, including Walcott Gardner Carter and Jimmy Gartner vs Buddy Ryan, illustrating the superstition with modern and historic matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Mellody
Willie Lewis
New York
Ute
Young Corbett
Yourg McGovern
Corbett
McGovern
Terry
Denverite
Sear Aomdad Waloakt
Cheorke Gardner
Kil" Carter
Jook
Doe Walcott
George Gardner
Gardner
Carter
Walcott
Jimmy Gartner
Buddy Ryan
Buddy
Ryan
Baseball Goes To War Fronts With Flag And Umpires
Gen A S Burt of the U S Army pushes for a standardized strike call in major leagues following the spread of baseball in the army and navy. He argues one clear signal would unify calls and improve discipline, with O Loughlin among umpires noted for his strong presence. If adopted, the system could harmonize play across theaters from the Philippines to Panama and improve games aboard ships and bases. The effort seeks to port baseball discipline from infantry to the diamond, aligning with military order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
United States
Navy
Philippines
Catia
Hawaii
Panama
Porto Rico
Hart
Soiled Family Memoir Fragments Echo Old Voices
An assortment of garbled reminiscences and snippets recalls family life and social mores across a chaotic stream of phrases. The text meanders through memories of a grandparent, neighborhood jokes, and oblique reflections on work, pride, and the difficulty of progress. It hints at a collector’s diary style of domestic anecdotes more than a single cohesive narrative.
Ambitious May Mauler John Kamla Tackles Valley Meet
John Kamla, a progressive young man, hails from Beapliable, hawing through a valley meet on Saturday as part of Minnesota Exchange coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kamla
Minnesota
Bold rule changes eyed for bowling championships
Hurston pushes amending the rule to shorten nightly point blocks at the Bay 125 Daltk event, seeking four nights of 125 or 150 balls. Keogh supports shorter blocks and removing stiff leather pockets, while players discuss impact on scores, table action, and fairness as officials push for unified rules.
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Thonesto
Rene
Mnestin
Ohhinnlin
Abby Pool
Vile Cantonrien
Hurston
Keogh
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Kissoor River
Caloag
the ‘Overland Limited
Chicago
Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago & North-Western
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Ems
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Uta
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Memphis
Southeastern Limited
Springfield
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W. Martin
17Th St
Denver, Colo
Noex
Oregon Short Line Railroad
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McCammon Ly
Pocawllo Ly
Porateilo
Ogden Ly
Salt Lake Ly
Cumberland Branch
Nao
Dm Burley
No. Ly
Cumberland Ar
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Hamilton
Age Byender
Lake City
Utal
Lee
Iwine
Cardus
DRS, Cunnington & Hocker
Orricas
Evanston, Diamondville
Cumberland, Kemmerer
Dr. King
Fale
Betton Fren
Pete’s Stock Exchange
Peter Gordon, JR
Chicagd
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Imam & Kindness
Ogden
Standard
Town
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Lenagar
van Rant
Ann i
C. $. Williams
Utah
Clarke
Pittsbore
Fred Clarke
Whive
Felder
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Burt
Tnt
Wurie
Ana
Robin Sini
Bill
Peter
Sarannthy
Trust
Clinton
Cate
Arate
Eplieures
Villou
Eportine Goss
Earl Moore
Cleveland
Todlay
Ball
Bowlins
Chicinnati
Howline Congress
ST House
Gary Hereiman
Chielmnatt
Brosen
Trdianapolla
Ane
Charles D. Wilson
Win Belfer
Abe Langtry
Milwaukee
G Hautenberg
J. Sweeney
Frank Pasdelongy
Cago
Col J HL Hauge
Loutavilla
Robert Ho Beynon
Wianapolis
Dnd
A. Wo McCormachek
Taledo
Thomas Hueston
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