New Outdoor Pastime Merges Tennis and Basketball In Europe
A novel outdoor game, blending elements of tennis and basketball, grows in Europe and threatens lawn tennis. Played on similar courts with a net across the neutral zone, its equipment differs greatly. The diabolo origins tie to ancient Greece Rome and Chinese gonen gen, while its whirring sounds stem from air suction as disks move on rods and string.
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England
Germany
France
Greece
Rome
Ehrill
Europe
The Emergence of Ball Game Called Thumb Ball
A historical discussion traces a thumb ball game's origins and mechanics. It details how the ball is struck with the thumb, the stringed apparatus, and the court setup, noting popularity in England and France and debates on its invention and spread among women and men.
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Hivane
Reds
Ayia
Bowie
Ae Well Ag
Elgne
Championship Billiards Tale From Hickory Hollow
The tale follows Gil Aldrich and Champ Aldrich in a Hickory Hollow billiard match. A South visitor bets on the Champ and Gil, famed for his hard luck, must outplay strong competition to win the cup.
Fragmented Philosophies From The Soup Box Oracle
An excerpt presents disjointed musings on anger and approval versus strength, likening fortunes to monkeys and millionaires. It critiques belief and happiness while noting personal choices and pride, with fragmented reflections on value and luck.
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Miaeek
Retiring Lightbody Shifts Focus From Athletics
James Lightbody of Chicago University, a world class runner, announces a temporary retirement due to study pressures while planning extended training. He holds records in quarter mile and 800 meter events and praised for numerous victories at senior championships and athletic tours.
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America
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James Lightbody
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Anne Tyne
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Lightbody
Mealke
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Wilie Athenan
Chicago University
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