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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1925
Page
7
A sports columnist argues Babe Ruth avoided burnout by nature rather than effort, noting his ankle swelling and illness cycles. The piece contends Ruth’s main issue is a tendency to gain fat and dodge steady, lengthy training between seasons, suggesting continuous careful living could have extended his peak before surgery.
The article contrasts Ty Cobb with aging boxers and notes Cobb remains the highest paid player in baseball earning $60, a year while managing Detroit and playing center field. It discusses resilience, health, retirement timing, and references several other fighters and public figures as examples of how prosperity and age affect athletic careers. The piece also mentions ongoing and upcoming amateur classes in swimming and instruction for various age groups.
The speaker notes two paths to burnout in athletes: inadequate development from strain or destruction from overeating and excesses. Prosperity, easy living, and fine foods are blamed for hindering top performance while hard work strengthens the fully developed.
The passage names Harry Gilmore Gun Boat Smith Joe Grim Jesse Willard and others as legendary veterans of bare knuckle and early boxing eras. It recalls Grim’s resilience against champions like Langford Maher and Fitzsimmons and notes their later film or public life, while hinting at the harsher fates of the sport and era.
The piece reflects on Willard and Battling Nelson as successful figures, notes Jim Jeffries’ tough losses to Johnson, and recalls Jack McAuliffe and Eddie Hanlon. It warns that many boxers were burned out by early heavy fighting and rushes to fame, citing Hanlon’s rapid rise and decline.
The article criticizes school sports for overemphasis on prestige and coach egos. It argues youth athletes burn out from excessive early competition and poor postseason care. It cites Gene Tunney as a model, emphasizes steady training, diet, and study over excess beer and beef.
Local Tribune ads showcase discounted household goods and services. Shoppers find limited time prices on furniture, appliances, clothing, and groceries with listings from area merchants.
Nine lesson beginner program at the YMCA for girls showcased the first class of the season. Parents watched as students demonstrated the trudgeon crawl and back sculling, plus diving attempts, breath control, and a final 50 foot swim. Red Cross beginner buttons were awarded to Selma Harris, Helen Houser, Letitia Goldsmith, Luella Dittmore, Be Hovan, and Mor.
A party including Joe Jess, W Weeks, J Winters, Interstate Commerce inspectors, William Jess, and a Short Line foreman left yesterday for the Mackay area and expect to return Monday. Joe Gundrie joined an early morning trip to Warm River for fishing.
The Bears plan a fast game this afternoon after yesterday's rainout in Overland Park. Cheyenne players arrived last night and vowed to take “bear meat” home, with bus service from Center and Main to the park for the 3:00 p.m. start.
Local shooters plan a regular trapshooting meeting in Pocat cities with visitors from Salt Lake and Ogden. If enough entrants register a class shoot will decide the purse divided among winners, otherwise the usual shoot proceeds.
The piece argues a two to three week trip by auto camping costs little by avoiding hotel bills and new clothes. It clarifies that tent sleeping is not difficult with proper gear and comfortable arrangements, making affordable travel achievable.
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