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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1916

Page

35

Strength, Muscle, and the Mystery of True Power

A 1916 reminiscence rejects size as the sole measure of strength. weight lifters like Tom Carroll and Louis Cyr showcase raw power while smaller athletes such as Julian Elliot surprise with uncanny shot put results. Tales span Hackenschmidt, Garibaldi, Hatta, Hakolwa, and many greats, illustrating strength as energy output per effort rather than bulk.

Jess Willard Ted Meredith Willard James Watt Fat McDonald Hannes Kolehmainen Pat McDonald Totno Tom Carroll Carroll Bob Fitzsimmons Dan Campbell Jovernead Alresarely Jake Atratz R-Bacher Erron& Manly Simon Gillies Tarower Simon Hind Garibaldi Louis Cyr Canada Bellef George Earner Germany Hackenschmidt Heck Yale Giants Rose Elliot Ralph Rore

Varied Sporting Notes On Pennants And Players

A collection of baseball reflections cites the St. Louis Browns winning streak and past feats by Fielder Jones with Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Federals. It notes Frank Schulte as a Cubs veteran, Dave Robertson emerging as a top NL hitter, and Hornsby alongside Cobb comparisons. It also analyzes pennant trends, Western vs Eastern club success, and projected 1916 pennant dynamics.

St. Louis Browns Fielder Jones Jack Jones Chicago White Sox St. Louis Federals Providence Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Detroit

New Berth for Cobb if Recruit Had Way

The article recalls Ty Cobb and other stars as youths listen to veteran tales. Pitcher Neil Brady jokes about Ty trying something new, while Heinie Groh redeems himself at second base. It recounts the Yankees’ pennant drought since 1903 and contrasts Burns’ clean umpire record with other players. It also covers McGowan’s debut miscue, Clarke’s temper, and early Wagner history with the Twin Cities league and Honus Wagner.

New York Yankees Ty Cobb Neil Brady Cincinnati Brady Heinie Groh Reds Tao George Burns New York State Lit George Fred Clarke McGowan Pittsburgh Honus Wagner Fs Quirer Honus Jan Wheeling Canton Kenton Twin Cities Chrichavilis Dennison Undrichsville al Wagner St. Luke Carnegie Horus Frank Bowerman Ned Hanlon Baltimore Honna Caboose Steubenville Wagner Harvey Carr Carr Ruhiin Sharkey Maher Fitz Peter Maher Curtain Tom Sharkey Peter Jack Johnson

Tesreau recalls early pro ball and aging myths in sport

The piece recounts Jeff Tesreau recalling a 1907 exhibition loss to the Browns at Fredericksburg and notes old eras in golf and baseball history. It discusses signals tipping pitches, aging champions, and proposals to alter baserunning after head injuries, mentioning Ban Johnson and other baseball figures.

Jeff Tesreau Browns Fredericksburg Jos Yeager Montreal St. Louis Mece Johnson John Andersons

Trapshooting Champions of 1916 State Titles Listed

A compiled record shows 35 states holding state trapshooting tournaments by July 1 1916 with many champions hitting all 100 targets. The list names state winners and scores from across the country including Arizona H P De Mund 98 California H Pfirrmann 100 Colorado R A King 100 Florida T H Evans 91 and others with scores ranging from 91 to 100.

Athena State Arizona H. P. de Mund California H. Pfirrmann Colorado R. A. King Florida T. H. Evans Georgia H. Brad ‘Imma Tdaho E. M. Sweely Asllinois G. C. Burmeister Indiana Roy Pickett Jowa William Ridley Kansas George Grubb Kentucky

Scientific Boxer and the Great Knockout Era

Analyzes how power and spectacular knockouts define boxing fame, tracing Sullivan, Jackson, and Fitzsimmons as archetypes. Notes Sullivan’s era, Jackson’s knockouts and near-champion status, and Fitzsimmons’ scientific hitting and strategic body blows that shaped early heavyweight lore.

Jackson Sullivan Assa Robert Fitzsimmons Fitzaimmons Aca Gres Jim Corbett Carson Corbett Jem Mace Fits Fitzsimmons Peter Jackson Flite

Heavy Hitters and Knockouts in Boxing's Ring Masters

The article surveys heavyweight and lighter champions from 1880 to 1910, listing notable punchers and KO records. Names include Fitzsimmons, Maher, Sharkey, Langford, Johnson, Lavigne, Klash, Darcy, Ryan, Kraus, Chip, Walenti, McCoy, Gans, Langford, and Chaney with KO tallies and career bouts, highlighting styles and dominance across eras.

Kid Lavigne America Battling Nelson George Diton Tom Smarkey United States Kid Met Tommy Ryan Welterwetzh Aimpion Amer Bca Aste Fat Joe Waku Feams Bet Ketch Les Darcy Land Australia Frank Kraus Ketchel Carpendier Billy Fapke Ilinois Thunderbolt French Federation of Boxing George Chip Klaus Crip Alsi Joe Walenti Joe Gans Walcott Gans Palmer England Metzovera George Chaney Kilbane Cnartey We Ted Williams Chaney White Faci Williams Jon Corbett

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