Deteriorating form of Jimmy Britt and aging fighters noted
The piece examines rapid decline in athletic power across boxing and other sports, citing Jimmy Britt at 28 and several legends like Jim Jeffries, Tommy Burns, Jess Willard, and Cy Young. It discusses how years of heavy competition erode peak condition, with examples from boxing, cricket, cycling, and horse racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Smyth
Jimmy Britt
Puckay" McTarlaml
Alhough
Hal Mose
Brite
Yel Ha
Mig
Ying
Olympic Club
Ils Caverr Ag
Hddie Mania
Young Corbett
Corbett
Ratty
Han
Jon
Hia
Dirk Hyland
Big Jim Jeffries
Squires
Jwi
Maple Fake: Wheat and maple syrup marketed for children
A get rich style ad promotes MaplFlake, claiming whole wheat cooked six hours then sweetened with maple syrup makes digestible food for children. It urges buyers to send a coupon for a sample and promises a grocer’s order credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childres
Mattie Crees
Polo stars aged: veterans dominate the game
The piece highlights aged polo players, noting Frank J. Mackry among the top veterans and describing midlife players as typical in California polo. It mentions Gaudaur’s 48 years at a world championship and reflects on longevity in sport across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taye
Thale
Bile
Frank J. Mackry
Raneleigh
Burlingamna
Livre
California
Tig Ayers
Aku Gaudaur
I. Stantury
Pytney
Mortlake Contra
Beplonches
McGovern and Hobson Fight Exhibition in New York
May 26 boxing card in New York featured Terry McGovern Brooklyn and Spika Hobson English featherweight scoring a lively six round display before a large crowd. No decision was rendered though Hobson appeared to edge the later rounds as McGovern showed flashes of his former power but lacked sustained steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terry Medovern
Booklyn
Spika Hobson
Wem
Teobson Piatt~ly
McGovern
Wall
Bushman
Les Jel Topsa
Bran
Volume Twelve Men Today Dut Unionnut
A garbled entry references a race or event involving multiple names. Names listed include Weimer Cravpbat Mefonn Huekar Bergen and Kitten. The fragment hints at a four run or score context linked to Brookisn.
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Brookisn
Weimer
Cravpbat
Mefonn
Huekar
Bergen
Kitten
Western League Scores Highlight Omata Victory and Sioux City Doubleheader
Omata wins 14 to 4 as Puablo hosts on May 28 with strong pitching and timely hits. Denver blanks Sioux City 14 to 0 on May 20, Beavers delivering sharp mound work. Sioux City sweeps a May 26 doubleheader from Des Moines in long, tense games.
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Omata
Puablo
Colo
Ienio
Omphy
Noah
Has
Isaudert
Zeontings Nichols
Jackwon
Mites
Sioux City
Many Oy
Sloux City
Kitnee
Des Moltiogally
Dk Molnes
Batterson
Freminen Weil Womry
Omar
Yeager
Beere
Bevoud Annes
Wadie Rioux
Cliys
Bes Moines Duttarles
Fregor
American Association Notice Across Cities
Fragmented OCR note references Minneapolis St Paul and other cities with unclear terms about bowels and natural movements. Mentions “Voxn's Requiets” and a drug price of 25 cents. Unable to determine a coherent event. appears to be ad-like or catalog text with damaged wording.
E D Hopkins Killed At Croyden
E D Hopkins dies after a fall at Union Portland Cement works in Croyden. While adjusting overhead shafting on a cement elevator he stood on a plank that broke, sending him about forty five feet to the ground. He was about thirty, with two young children and a widow who had died a year earlier. Hopkins was a highly regarded employee with many friends in Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon) Hopicins
Irepeter
Hia
Ife
Union Portland Cement Works
Croyden
Ale
Hopkins Eng
al Lund
Dophiny
Pronger
Ogden
Monrn Hla Deato
Hubias
Calve Announces Final U.S. Tour for 1909 Season
The famed soprano Calve plans a twenty concert tour across principal cities under John Cort's management. She will be accompanied by her ensemble of vocalists and will reportedly cap this continent’s appearances as a major finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calve
John Cort
Thia
Antixe
Tin
Mintiame Calve
Tsnal
Tribute to Apostle Wery at Weber State Academy
A large audience gathered at the Weber State academy last evening to honor retiring principal Anastd Mel Kay. Presiding officials and 350 banquet attendees applauded his decades of service as funds totaling 6 050 were raised to clear the school's debt of 6 000, with contributions from students, church bishops, and ward leaders. President Smith and Mrs. Shurili attended, staying in Ogden tonight before returning to Gate Lake.
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Anostle D. O. Meay
Te Weber State Academy
Anowlle Mel Cay
Aocin
Mel Kay
McKay
Academy
Dos Only
Sith
H. Cum-mings
Mr. Melfay
Professor McKendrick
Anastix McKay Ward
Emo Hong
Mueyriae
Ihe
Ptaka
Ogden
Jong
Smith
Shurili
Gait Lake
Excursion to Twin Falls Land Opening May Day
A notice from Mechanics about workers idle due to a strike in Ly and vicinity. Alleged disorderly conduct by four men leads to public embarrassment. An air test event is noted, with Mrs Nation facing charges. An excursion to Twin Falls Idaho is planned May 8 31 June 1 with a $10.16 round trip. tickets return nonrefundable. The Twin Valle Salmon River Land and Water Co to open 80 000 acres under the Carey act.
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Twin Falls
Ida
Tieketa Uéed
Twinvalle Salmon Fiver Land & Water Co
Tie Carey
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