Virginia Elects Wray Commander
Fran cia Marion Wray, newly elected commander of the Virginia department of the American Legion, began as a University of Virginia student before training at Fort Myer and serving in the Eighty third and Third divisions. He returned to UVA for law, then practiced in Berryville and led Legion work locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia Marion Wray
Virginia Department of the American Legion
University of Virginia
Fort Myer
Eighty-third
Wray
Bis
Michtel
Meure-Argonne
Berryville
Legion
Lloyd Wiliams
Staunton
Thomas J. Michi
First Department Remits 1926 Legion Dues
The Minnesota American Legion becomes the first depart ment to remit 1926 national dues. National Adjutant Barton announced from Indianapolis after receiving a Minnesota check for 158 dollars covering 65 Lindstrom post members and 6 Hector post members.
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Department of Minnesota of the American Legion
Department of the
Veterans’ Organization
the Legion
Indianapolis
James F. Barton
Barton
Minnesota
Lindstrom
Mion
Carol Oy Potter
Hector
L. A. Brandenburg
Glenn Crawford
National Auditor
Ilinois
Legionnaires urged to homestead Utah open lands
Father Paul Renfels of Vernal Utah leads a drive to move American Legionnaires from crowded towns to the Uintah basin in northeastern Utah seeking homesteads. He stresses the basin holds about 500000 acres of grazing and agricultural land and says veterans can find opportunity in the open spaces.
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Paul Renfels
Vernal
Utah
Great Uintah Basin
Uintah
Duchesne
Hrenfels
Uncle Sam Gets Tax 118285 on World Series Admissions
Government figures show 11,182854 dollars in admissions for the world series games in Pittsburgh and Washington. Taxes amount to 118,285.40 dollars, with daily receipts listed for Pittsburgh October 7 8 8 15 and Washington October 10 11 12. Additional broker sales returns due November 30 and income tax on profits from the series will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbugh
Washington
Pittsburch
Weshington
Grimes Flops with Bat as Robins Fall to Cubs
Grimes Lost his own game as a pitcher on September 22 against the Cubs. In the 12th inning Chicago crowd witnessed a 3 to 2 decision. Grimes hit into two double plays and was part of a triple play, turning the game against Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rareigh Grimes
Brooklyn Robins
Cubs
Chicago
Grimes
Football in Gloves and Old Customs Revived in England
The article recalls early football traditions in England when players wore white gloves caps with tassels and elastic boots. It notes knickers below the knee and a referee signaling with an umbrella, reflecting customs from times gone by.
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Bac
England
New Australian Fighter Walter Walker Emerges from Newcastle
A new heavyweight contender from Australia, Walter Walker of Newcastle, emerges as the country's first real heavyweight since Rob Fitzsimmons. Walker, twenty two, six feet one inch, about 185 pounds, built a brilliant record with a recent win over Albert Lloyd, who had previously stopped him.
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Australia
Oweight
Rob Fitzsimmons
Walter’ Walker
Newcastle
Walker
Rother
Albert Lloyd
Port Notes and Sports Snippets From The Period
A jumble of notes covers boxing, baseball, golf, politics and golf clubs. Dempsey’s 26 first round KOs, Cardinals last-place finishes and Walter Johnson’s retirement plans sit alongside Calgary’s seven clubs and English racing. Items note Newark training in Florida, coach Zupphe teaching 2000 coaches, and royal Duke left handed in billiards. Also mentioned are Charleroi seeking a franchise, Ernie Vick switching to football, clocks at Madison Square Garden, Robinson denying a deal, Shrab Hill fees, Burns joining Houston, and McCurdy's White Sox trade.
Muskegon Coach Injured by Pupil Scrimmage Incident
Muskegon high school athletic director Leo Redmond was hospitalized after a scrimmage practice clash with two players who charged him while he passed, leading to a severe shoulder injury. Taunting and a rushed response contributed to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo “Kimy
Redmond
Peord
Muskegon High School
Twe
Haes- Jaen
Weissmuller the humble champion of swimming
The article portrays Johnny Weissmuller as a dedicated, down to earth athlete who achieves world class success through intense training and consistent effort. It emphasizes his lack of vanity, readiness to pose for photos, and willingness to share insights beyond his sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Weissmulier
Weissmulier
Johnny
Weissmuller
Johnny Weissmuller
Pennsylvania Football Team Faces Stational Match Under Coach Young
Under Coach Lou Young the Pennsylvania football team prepares for a seasonal game described as a stational clash. The report notes leadership and ongoing season action as the squad seeks a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Young
Pennsylvania
Sixteen Southern Stars Eligible in Big Series
Sixteen former Southern association players were among the eligibles as Washingtons and Pirates opened the world series. Marberry and Ballou moved up from the Southern, with Ruel and Tate in Memphis uniforms. Pittsburgh also lists nine Southern alums including Gooch, Spencer, Cuyler, Moore, Sheehan, Morrison, Barnhart, Traynor, and Naz from Birmingham and Atlanta connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Association
Washingtons
Pirates
Washington
Fred Muarberry
Win Ballou
Southern
Lakewise
Chattanooga
Buddy” Myer
New Orleans
Movie Queens With Big Hearts Celebrate Letter Writing
Playwright Eugene Walter at a New York dinner notes a movie queen writing letters with color coded stationery. Pink for George, blue for Reggie, cream for Clive, each color signaling love faithfulness and a first love. The quip ends with Walter returning to his theme that movie queens have big hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Walter
New York
George
Reggie
Clive
Mr. Walter
Apple exports from the United States in 1924 and 1922
The report notes that exports of apples reached a value of 24,347,048 dollars in 1924 versus 96.9 percent in 1022, indicating a comparison of trade totals across years. It references U S export figures for apples and related percentages.
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Apple
United States
Joint Ease Promises Quick Relief For Ailment Sufferers
A 20th century pharmacist promotes Joint Ease claiming rapid relief for rheumatic swellings and inflamed joints. The remedy allegedly penetrates skin to soothe joints from finger to spine, with tubes sold nationwide for 50 cents.
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Virginia
Francis M. Wray
Notre Dame
Lowry
Northwestern
Uncle Sam
Murchison
Loren Murchison
Metropolitan
Central A. A. U
Jack Dempsey
St Louis Cardinals
Walter Johnson
Lnte
Calgary
Newark Club
Panang City
Fla
Robert C. Zupphe
University of Illinois
Duke of York
John Gully
House of Commons
Charleroi
Ernie Vick
St. Louis Cardinal
University of Michigan
Detroit
Tex Rickard
Madison Squire Garden
Mannager Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Club
Infelder Snooks
Shrab Hill Golf, Club of
Joe Burns
Houston
Harry McCurdy
Chicago White Sox
Burns
John Weissmuller
Lee Meadows
Meadows
Lanting
Star@ Cars
F. O
Lansley, Afich
Durant Motors, Inc
West 57Th Street
General
Broadway
Canada
Mexico
Prawre
Lissbeth, N.J
Lansing, Mich
Oakland, Gil
Toronto
Oat
Talsworman
Nujol
Najal
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