Critics Reject Achilles as Standard for All Athletes
A reader argues that media hero worship of Achilles mislabels many American stars. The piece cites Milburn, Brickley, Wagner, and others, showing feats while noting their actual records and enduring injuries. It questions the habit of elevating one ancient figure over diverse modern athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honus Wagner
Pittsbursh Firales
Higterlang
Wagner
Weing
Achilles
Archilles
Wigner
Milburn
Brietey
Harvard Crew Twins Win Henley Cup Defense Next
The Harvard University second varsity eight, featuring twins J William Middendorf Jr and Harry S Middendorf, won at Henley and will defend the Grand Challenge Cup on the Thames in London next. The Baltimore born Middendorf twins form part of the seven straight histories in Harvard's Henley success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William, Jr
Harry S. Middendorf
Henley
Harvard
J. Willam Middendort
Baltimore
J. Willam Middendort, Jr
Honey Sl Middendort
Thames
London
United States
Berlin
Hainang
Plas
Wend
Olympio-Resatta
Henlay
chirsa_om
Ita
Funda
Poughkeepsie
Calumbia
Periinyleuita
Cornell
Bouin Finishes Second in Paris 500 Meter Dash
Famous French distance runner Jean Bouin placed second to Dantigony in the 500 meters at the French championships in Paris. Dantigony clocked two minutes, while Andre captured four championships in the mile events and various track events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantigony
Jean Bouin
Bekler
Paris
Andre
English sprinter Applegarth shines as Berlin hopeful
The article notes Applegarth as England's rising sprint star, clocking 21.8 seconds in the 200 meters and 9.5 seconds in the 100 yards, with strong forecasts from Stockholm coach Mike Murphy. It discusses his potential in the Berlin Olympic Games and compares his speed to top American sprinters, stressing conditioning and age as key factors for a historic English medal bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Murphy
Applegarth
Applefarth
England
Appleforth
Berlin
Lippincott
Nott
Rogue is a Scientific, Intricate Predecessor of Croquet
The article compares rogue to croquet, noting rogue’s age, complexity, and need for practice. It describes a 30 by 60 foot court with soil and border, narrow wickets, smaller balls, and a short mallet. It emphasizes skill, planning, carom shots, under cover plays, and the reduced role of luck in rogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chers
Two of Griffmen Are Picked For Teams of Extreme Sizes
A revived debate ponders whether big men or rapid players make better baseball. The piece lists proposed “late” teams with strong pitchers and fielders, noting current trends favor weight and power while small players remain eligible.
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Walter
Johnsons
Vine Ty Cobbe
Flore Aza
O'Neal
Schalk
Cleotts
Fisk
McInnes
Bave
Evers
Maran- Mille
Maisel
Leach
Mian
Ehler
McLean
Main
Dayvenport
Falkenberg
Knight Bret
Cutshaw
Blackburn
McBride
Moriarty
Hofman
Collins
Snodgrass
Hix
Meyers An
Henry
James
Reulbach
Hagerman
Vaughn
J. Miller
Lagote
Wagner
Zirmer Joan
Oldring
Campbell
Byatt
Mssfor
Wien
vAngon
Dalahanty
Fotng
Comiskey
Wilamson
Anson
Hase
Hugh Dotty
Willie’ Keeler
Bae ‘Am
Bauta
Rankey
Hugh
English angler lands 4 pound salmon after thirteen hour struggle
G Gladwin Errington, an Englishman, used a light rod to land a four pound salmon in the River Awe after an epic thirteen hour battle. He describes the fish taking the fly with surprising ease and recounts a long struggle with adjustments, a gaff finish, and a weary but successful conclusion near the bank.
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Homer
Wes
John L. Suttivan
Charlie Brickley
Harvard
Brickley
Achilles
Devoreny Mitourn
Mybody
Milburn
G. Gladwin-Errington
Awe
Loch Awe
Renda
Cyellat
Saya
Tasen-Milne
Tienen
Ghorge
Pierre Buick
Hank
Lees-Mline
Apain
George Haying
Local Sunday School Leagues Enter Final Playoffs
Whetting games and standings define the race across Potomac Central Northwest and other leagues as teams like Postofflas Departmental Tennallytown Marquette and Thion Station vie for playoffs. Eastern holds a lead in Potomac while Northwest squads Emmanuel and Brightwood contest for a decisive match. Rosedale faces Holy Name Highlanders and Trofins in a tight chase for the banner, with August dates shaping the outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robart Seong
Bram
Richmond
Hust- Washington
Central Potomac
Northwest
Marquette
Freaury
Tennallytown
Northwest Sunday School
University expands athletic field with nine new tennis courts
The University of California plans to relocate its athletic field from the lower eucalyptus grove to the current tennis area and attach it to the football field. Construction aims to finish late in fall, with the oval and athletic field finally insured. Students welcome the change as the previous sharp-turned oval hindered running events.
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University of California
College Athletic
Eucalyptus Grove
Great Chicago sprinters pace Central AAU meet
May be great runner Bismedd, Colored Freshman of Chicago, sprints 489 6 seconds for a quarter. Dismond, another Chicago University Colored Freshman, runs a quarter in 483% seconds at the Central AA C championships. Analysts consider him a potential successor to J B Tay of the University of Pennsylvania. Abel Kiviat, Irish-American AC of New York, aims for the mile record this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismedd
Chicago
Dismond
Chicago University
Ie Ha
J. B. Tayor
University of Pennsylvania
Kiviat
Abel Kiviat
New York
Nationals Opening Games Show Poor Start to Season
Fragmented OCR summary notes poor openings by Nationals and Braves, with mixed results across teams. Mentions Naps Athletics Giants Cardinals Pirates Red Sox and Chicago clubs in opening contests, highlighting inconsistent performances and disputed events.
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Braves
Naps
Athletics
Gonfalons
McGrawites
Cardinals
Pirates
Boston Red Sox
Joe Wood
Ximson
Fe Slusheta
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U.S
R. ‘Applegarth
B. J. Weters
Georgetown
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Michigan
D. F. Lippincott
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Sure Witmer
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Emerald and Waverly
Zerma
University of California At Work
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Uncle Sam
Durham
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