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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
9
A feature on rising swimmers and the coaching system that shapes champions. Prospects seek chances at university pools and clubs, where strict rules and disciplined training separate hopefuls from failures. Strong young swimmers and a rare influx of female talent push records toward new heights this year.
The article lists endurance times and distances for open water swimming, noting records by D. P. Kahanamoku and Teabe, with times including 23 seconds for a 50 yard leg and 54 2-5 seconds for a 100 yard open saltwater swim. It references Perry McGuray and C. B. Daniels in related distances, and discusses growing interest among women and inland competitors in distant waters.
The report lists Kellerman breaking or challenging multiple distances with varied wall water and open water events. It notes times such as 1 minute 32.1 seconds for 110 yards and 1 minute 54.65 seconds for 165 yards, along with other long-distance marks and unnamed competitors including Vollmer of New York AC and Walter of Germany in St. Louis.
The article traces a surge in interest in aquatic sports across the nation with Daoka Kakanamoku of Hawaii retiring from amateur competition to turn professional and perform exhibitions. It notes standout performances, upcoming tours, and the emergence of new swimmers and events, including record efforts, relay squads, and names like Anette Beterdan and various New York and Chicago clubs setting marks.
War era shifts push English youths from school to munition work, creating independence and high wages but eroding discipline and patience. Authorities establish a Workers’ Welfare Department to monitor conditions, with supervisors to ensure safe wages and address causes of unrest among 300 more factories.
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