Alabama peanut oil a success reported to Jones in Montgomery
Swift & Co. reports Alabama peanut oil experiments highly satisfactory and refined oil sample shows better quality than imported refined oil. The letter notes oil from Brundidge, Pike County, will be used for oleomargarine trials. Separately Montgomery court decisions involve street railway current payments and Birmingham library funding deemed unconstitutional. Lawyers' license exams to begin in Senate chamber with about fifteen applicants. Woman's Western Golf Association championship set for Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Emmet A. Jones
Immigration and Markets Bureau
Swift & Co
Brundidge
Pike County
Chicago
Supreme Court of Alabama
Court of Appeals
Board of Revenue of
Jefferson County
Birmingham Bbar Association
Birmingham
Senate
Bat Nelson seeks new marriage after divorce bid
Bat Nelson says a divorce from Fay King Nelson, whom he wed in 1918, would lead him to remarry. He vows to find a wife willing to travel in double harness and take a long loving trip. Fay King, a Denver and Kansas City newspaper artist, left him shortly after their wedding and refuses to live as his wife. Bat sues for divorce.
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Bat Nelson
Fay King Nelson
the Battler
Fay King
Denver
Kansas City
Nelison
Bat
Clark presses faster navy build in first real session debate
In Washington on Monday Speaker Clark urged rapid naval expansion arguing for 17 inch guns on U S ships and faster production. Representative Butler warned of the cost while Clark pressed to match England in shipbuilding and to push private construction aside if needed. Hill of Connecticut supported building twenty two ships quickly if funds and crews can be found.
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Washington
House
Clark
United States
Butler
Naval Committee
England
Mr. Butler
Representative Hill
Connecticut
Penn swimmer Carl Lehmann sets intercollegiate plunge record
In Philadelphia on Monday night Carl Lehmann of the University of Pennsylvania broke the intercollegiate record in the plunge for distance during the dual meet against the University of Pittsburgh. He surpassed Willis's earlier mark by 7 feet 6 inches.
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Philadelphia
Carl Lehmann
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
Willis
Baseball Signings and Schedule Prompt Auburn Season
The Nashville club hires pitcher H M Yount, a right hander from the New England League. James Smith signs with the Pittsburgh National League club after stints with Chicago and Baltimore Federals. Tommy Leach to manage Rochester in the International League. Edward Rousch sold to the New York Nationals from Harry Sinclair. Auburn announces a light 19816 schedule with seven series including Georgia at Auburn and Clemson at Clemson and Florida at Auburn.
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Nashville Baseball Club
H. M. Yount
James Smith
Pittsburgh
Smith
Chicago
Baltimore
Tommy Leach
Rochester
Chapin
New York Nationals
Edward Rousch
Harry Sinclair
Rousch
Newark
N. J
Federals
Auburn
Marion
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Mississippi A. & M
Mercer University
Macon
Clemson
University of Florida
Form and nerve shape ski jumping technique
The article explains form as crucial in ski jumping, outlining stance, take-off and landing. It notes the jumper starts straight with arms at sides, then bends forward entering the slide, straightens on take-off, stays straight in the air with arms for balance, and lands with limber body and close skis.
Y M C A Basketball Round Opens With Trophy Race
The Martins and Crown Theatre meet Tuesday in the first series of the Commercial League second round while Albright Wood faces Bauer. A Zadek Cup exhibition touring the league is on display at the Y M C A and local shops. Barton Academy gifts sweaters to its team as the Junior Diversified Tigers lead with 1 180 points, Athletics 1 082, Red Sox 862, Tigers 885. The Y M C A team sails from Mobile February 16 for road games vs Auburn Birmingham A C and Columbus with potential March 1 at home vs Auburn and more dates pending.
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Martins and Crown Theatre
Albright & Wood
Bauer Five
E. O. Zadek Jewelry Company
Association
Zadek's
Zadek Cup
Y. M. C. A. Commercial Basket Ball League
the Athletic Association of
Barton Academy
Tigers
Athletics
Red Sox
Mobile
Auburn
Birmingham A. C
Columbus
Birmingham
Alabama
Negro fined for possessing concealed gun after pawn loan
L. J. Hobbs, a Black ex-soldier, paid two dollars and interest to recover a revolver from a pawn shop, then was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. He received a $50 fine plus costs on Monday in Recer TM court.
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L. J. Hobbs
Pirates Coach Considers Glove-Free Spring Practice
Jimmy Callahan new Pirates manager says players may practice without gloves in spring. He cites risk of overzealous amateurs injuring arms after rest and warns gloveless play could slow down the team.
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Jimmy Callahan
Pittsburgh Pirates
Callahan
National League In Session Today For 40th Birthday
New York hosts a reconvened National League meeting with the annual schedule session in progress. Brooklyn’s Charles W Weeghman and Boston Braves head Percy D Haughton join President Ebbets as rule changes on player drafting are discussed.
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New York
Tener
Percy D. Haughton
Boston Braves
Charles W. Weeghman
Chicago Cubs
Ebbets
Brooklyn
Stacle
Miracle Man Stallings Credits System Over Stars
George Stallings, manager of the Boston Braves, touts the club’s system and old percentage over assembling star players. He champions scientific baseball, maximizing every small edge, citing his 1914 pennant as proof that teamwork and tactics trump superstar lineups. He emphasizes strict adherence to his methods and independence from outside interference.
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George Stallings
Bostotn Braves
Miracle Man
Stallings
Braves
Southern Baseball League Likely Opens April Thirteenth
A tentative schedule for the Southern Baseball League will be drafted before the committee adjourns. The panel includes Charlie Frank of Atlanta R G Allen of Little Rock A J Heineman of New Orleans and President R H Baugh of Birmingham. The spring directors meeting in Atlanta will consider opening dates and a 140 game schedule with an April 13 start.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southern Baseball League
Charlie Frank
Atlanta
R. G. Allen
Little Rock
A. J. Heineman
New Orleans
R. H. Baugh
League
Herman Williams Draw In New Orleans Light Flyweight Title Fight
Pete Herman of New Orleans and Kid Williams of Baltimore fought 20 rounds to a draw before about 10,000 fans in the new arena. Williams pressed early, Herman used long range, with blood from Williams’ mouth in round twelve and a tight clinch battle. Judging by Rocap, eight rounds each were even, final bell signaling a hard fought stalemate.
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New Orleans
Kid Williams
Baltimore
Pete Herman
William Rocap
Philadelphia
Williams
Herman
William
Frankie Burns
Jersey City
Pat Moore
Memphis
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Greeal
Yaller
Jess
Swift & Company
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Woman's Western Golf Association
Mich
Ach
Lancet
James Bell
New York City
Bell
NAVY
Alabama Auto CO
North Royal Street
Buck Weaver
National League
Brown Holmes
Erie
Ferndell Oyster Co
Ferndell Queen Oliv
Ferndell Almond
Sos Rumford
Ives
Hershey's Cocos
Horlick’s
Eter Eee
Mellen’s
Vick
Grove
Sioan
Foley
Betty
Fletcher’s Castoria
Cardus
Colgate
Princess Electric Irons
Seat Naine-Thre
Saece
Bbc
Catherine Sts
Rich
Charley Chech
Cincinnati
Cleveland
St. Paul
Vernon
Cal
Chech
Circuit Court
Mobile County
Oliver J. Semmes
City Court
Mobile, Ala
Norvelle BR. Leigh Jr
Als
Chancery Court
Thomas H. Smith
Price Williams
P. Williams
Claude A. Grayson
Judge Circuit Court
van Antwerp
Edward D. Laurendine
Palmetto St
Phelan B. Dorson
Roper Street
Saffold Berney
Law and Equity Court
Lex H. Smith
Dixie Sigh CO
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