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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
14
Cartoonist Demaree taunts Grover Alexander while Pilot McGraw’s jibes sting. Demaree’s protest triggers a heated onstage clash as Alexander lashes out. McGraw escalates, urging Demaree to draw a cartoon of the absurd hat fit for sour humor.
The article extols golf as Scotland's ancient game with inherent unpredictability. It argues golf cannot be reduced to exact science, unlike tennis, where precise shots yield predictable replies. It notes golf's charm lies in its unresolved and surprising outcomes despite skill and distance.
Vanderbilt plans a grand trophy room and photo gallery in the stadium to honor athletics from the university's history. The board approved funds for aelaborate display including trophies glass cases and photographs from the Nashville Tennesean and Nashville Banner. completion expected this fall.
Charles W. Paddock, famed California sprinter, says tract and field athletics will lead international sport as foreign nations grow in power. He notes Japan Germany and England have made track their major sport and cites Berlin crowds over 55,000 watching Berlin meets. Paddock toured 18 countries with Loren Murchison competing in over 10 races.
Speed is the key factor in turning double plays. The article notes that one misstep in handling or delaying the throw often turns a potential out into a safe at first. It emphasizes speed in throwing and anticipation among players as essential to successful double plays.
A smiling Ly Cobb is pictured on the anniversary of his twentieth year with the Detroit Tigers. Detroit honors him with two days of celebrations including a grand banquet that evening described as the most elaborate ever tendered a ball player.
Photograph shows De. Clarence W. Speara, head coach of the Minnesota football team. Speara expects to make a good showing with the Gophers this season.
Articles recount player transactions including Joe Oeschger release by the Dodgers and Barfoot purchase by Detroit. Mentions university stadium ambitions, 1928 Olympic plans in Holland, and various minor league signings. Highlights South Carolina Legion leadership under Brick McIver with supporting remarks on Rick MeIver. Mentions WWI service of Captain Melver and farm life after duty.
The article notes that many legendary infielders were short, citing Maranville, Wauser, Bencroft, Lavan, and Lavener as examples. It argues size is not a predictor of skill, highlighting how several successful Detroit regulars have been compact in stature.
National Education Association and US Bureau of Education join the American Legion in observance of Education Week, a program highlighted by Constitution day, Patriotism day, and School and Teacher day. President Coolidge calls education vital to civilization and civil progress.
The American Legion Post of Staten Island asks New York City to buy the 1669 Billop House at Sollensille to preserve its role in the first postwar peace talks and convert surrounding ten acres into a public park. Opponents note original owner Christopher Bilton was a Tory and involved in Revolution unrest.
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