Will Coombs or Cole Be Hero of World Series
The article weighs who will shine in the world series between John Coombs of the Mackmen and King Cole of the Cubs. It notes Cole's NL sensation rise from Bay City Michigan and Coombs emergence as a durable, elite pitcher with great control and stamina.
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Chicago Cubs
John Coombs
Mackmen
King Cole
Cubs
Cole
Bay City
Mich
Coombs
Boston
Mack Iron Man
Barber of
McIntosh Aims to Corner World Boxers Across Britain and Australia
Promoter Hugh McIntosh plans to assemble the world’s top fighters at new London and Birmingham clubs and at stadiums in Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane. Eight thousand-seat venues will host events with Jimmy Britt aiding in England and Eugene Corri set as a top referee.
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MclIntosh
Eugene Corri
England
Pugilist Lang Crowned Chess Champion
Bill Lang described as Australian champion chess player proves a rare mix of boxing and board work. The remark notes the unusual pairing of a prizefighter and a chess title with curious curiosity.
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Pugilist Lang
Bill Lang
Matty Records First Assist on Strikeout
In a game against Pittsburgh Christy Mathewson of New York recorded the first ever assist on a strikeout. Babe Adams hit a bouncing ball that struck Meyers on the foot and rose, becoming a third strike. Mathewson retrieved the ball and threw the batter out at first.
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Christy Mathewson
New York
Pittsburg
Babe Adams
Meyers
Mathewson
Walk Over Shoes Earn Praise From Wearers
The piece highlights wearer opinions on Walk-Over Shoes noting style comfort and durability. It emphasizes the shoes’ Flexibility as a Special feature of Queen Quality Shoes and claims other brands lack the same finish. It lists Pall in Patent Kid Patent Colt Kangaroo Gun Metal Dull Kid Bright Kid styles shown in the south window.
Centenarian falls from roof while repairing chimney
Chicago resident Andrew Stellekie, 102, of 871 Commercial Avenue, fell from his roof during chimney repairs and sustained internal injuries. Neighbors note he travels daily with his horse and wagon to buy junk, living alone after his wife’s death years ago at an alleged 114.
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Chicago
Andrew Stellekie
Commercial Avenue
Stellekie
Sreliekio
Ready for Action Miss Godley Ross Says
Miss Godley Ross states she is prepared to engage as planned with a gate ceremony and challenge. She signals readiness to proceed to the complex task amid unclear local conditions and a muddy environment described as similar to Ledoor.
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Godley Ross
Shortest Letters History Marks Eighteenth Century Contest
Brief note recalls a French tradition of ultra concise correspondence in the eighteenth century. Voltaire and Viton reportedly pried to craft the briefest Latin and French lines in response to prompts about domestic and literary matters.
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Voltaire
Viton
Piton
Boe
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