Vesper’s Keily Defends World Single Scull Cup Against Hoover
Jack Keily of Vesper British Columbia, holder of a solid gold cup gifted by Philadelphia boat clubs, defends the title against Walter Hoover of Duluth in a race tied to the national championship regatta. The outcome promises Philadelphia supremacy if Keily wins at the classic next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Keily
Vesper
B. C
Philadelphia
Walter Hoover
Duluth
Americhampion
Young's Spinal Column Dislocated Cited for Wild Throws
Ralph Young Detroit second baseman has a dislocated section of his backbone. A Philadelphia surgeon is kneading the knuckle back into place to fix the cause of his wild throws. Allan Sothron is mentioned as bearing a similar condition.
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Ralph Young
Detroit
Philadelphia
Young
Allan Sothron
Golfers of England Push 36-Hole Championship Change
British amateurs led by Harold Hilton and John Ball urge the Royal and Ancient to switch the British championship from 18-hole all match play to a 36-hole qualifying round and subsequent 36-hole match play. They argue a longer format will boost interest and competition with American players, and that 18-hole matches can eliminate top talent too early.
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America
Great Britain
Britain
Harold Hilton
John Ball
Cyril Tolley
Lord Charles Hope
Royal and Ancient Committee of
St. Andrews
Hoylake
Harvard, Kentucky Derby, Yale, and more sports notes
Harvard lists twenty seven coaches for its crews while Kentucky Derby carries fifty thousand dollars added for the winner. Yale may face Auburn on a Southern spring trip. Detroit billiardist Ernest Baker pocketed eighty two balls in an exhibition. The Indianapolis club buys outfielder Harry Purcell from Ionia. Hugo Bezdek to remain Penn State coach amid Minnesota rumor. William Von Bermuth resigns as physical instructor at Cass Tech to return to Purdue. Pacific Northwest water polo finals set at Spokane AA C. Tom Thorp named NYU football coach with record salary in the metro area. Frank Rooney returns to Portsmouth job in 1922 after a holdout. Amherst students play tennis heavily. New York yachtsmen prep for summer against British boats. Dartmouth ski jump fails to reach expected 100 feet. captain scores only 75.
Wider Field Necessary As Quote Sparks Debate
A terse exchange prompts talk of expanding boundaries as one speaker argues for broader reach while another counters that the change cannot occur locally. The remark hints at limits and possible growth beyond current horizons.
Diamond Dyes promise simple home fabric tinting
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a DIY solution to dye or tint wool, silk, linen, cotton, or mixed fabrics. It promises rich color, no streaking or running, and guarantees perfect home dyeing when instructions are followed. It also includes a quip about employers and novices.
Big $5,000 Puzzle Contest Open to All
A bold advert promotes a nationwide puzzle contest with first prize $5,000, second prize $2,600, and 103 other cash awards, totaling 105 prizes. Entry costs nothing, the puzzle picture is free, and no purchase is required to win. The ad also touts Reefer’s Yeast Tablets as vitamin helpers for health and vitality.
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E. J. Reefer
Reefer
Reefer's
Hreefer
Ceat
E. R. Procepts
Dept. Isi
Mind's pleasures hinge on inner powers of thought
A concise reflection notes that the joys of seeking knowledge arise from the mind's own capabilities. It emphasizes internal intellect as the source of pleasure, rather than external factors, suggesting cultivation of mental faculties leads to fulfillment. The statement frames thinking as the central driver of happiness.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the top remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick mild healing effects from a gentle vegetable compound and offers a sample bottle for ten cents by mail from Elmer Co of Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Mistaken Identity and the Goofy Gusher Pitch
A vivid account describes an oil stock salesman at a conference with a philanthropist and a potential buyer. An excited seven year old eavesdropper, Johnny, blurts out a dramatic scene involving Santa Claus and a promised windfall, illustrating the gullibility of buyers in a sensational sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goofy Gusher Company
Johnny
Santa Claus
American Legion Weekly
Man with undecided opinions a fair target in debates
A man who holds undecided opinions is described as fair game for arguers on both sides of a controversy. The note emphasizes how neutral stances can be leveraged by disputants in public discourse.
The prettiest hood is childhood, the most expensive is womanhood
A brief aphorism noting that childhood feels ideal while adulthood carries high personal cost, contrasting innocence with the burdens of growing up.
Spitballer of McGraws World Champions Credited
The 1920s baseball season produced no perfect games and only four one hit contests. Douglas Hurls Best Games Teams Golf Childs Spit. The text mentions a spittoon of players and critics the Britain premier Lloyd George and M Briand in golf.
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M. Briand
America
England
Cannes
Lloyd George
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Jack Kelly
Vesper Lub
the Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Harvard
Yale Baseball
Auburn Collegians
Ernest Baker
Indianapolis
Harry Purcell
Ionia Club
Hugo Bezdek
Penn State
Minnesota
William von Bermuth
Cass Tech
Purdue University
Pacific Northwest Association
Spokane
Wash.) A. A. C
Tom Thorp
New York University
Frank Rooney
Portsmouth
Amherst College
New York
Lee
Dartmouth
Hon Pik
Seva
Wise
Fletcher
Sascara
War Ierstrooe
W. B Bill Company
Douglas Hurls
Briand
R Spitballer
The
Ants
James
Burgh
Phila
Vue Burt
the &. Ln
Don Collins
Sox
Warren
Rip
Douglas
Pyad Meriden
Conn
Chingy
Spith
White Sox
Innins
Appoiver
Hern Pa
Chesterfield
Liggett @ Myers Tobacco Co
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