Passing of Joe Gans Ends Varied Career
The article recalls Joe Gans, famed lightweight boxer, as a colored fighter who rose to prominence despite controversy. It notes his early start at 16, multiple public admissions of dishonesty, and fluctuating reputation, ending with his decline at age 34 and complex legacy in boxing history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun of Fame
Nelson
Joe Gans
Colma
Gans
San Francisco
McGovern
Britt
Frank Erne
Cue Knights Stirring for Fall Championship Prospect
Billiards fans anticipate a major fall championship after elections with pro stars shaping up and new players rising from the shortstops. Jake Schaefer rests in the Rockies recovering from a spring breakdown and hopes to reclaim the trophy from rival Sutton. Willie Hoppe, after surrendering the 18.2 title to seek changed conditions, trains at home and expects to surpass last season.
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Jake Schaefer
Rockies
Schaefer
Sutton
Illinois
Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Hopper
Novel Plays and Forward Pass Revolution in 1908 Football
Eastern Big Five teams Yale Harvard Princeton Pennsylvania and Cornell push to modernize with the forward pass as core to new plays. Veterans return to assist, accuracy in throwing and catching becomes key, and rule changes heighten the need to avoid fumbling for success this fall.
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Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Homemade Birthday Cake Boards Impress With Creative Craft
Families with several children craft birthday cake boards to display celebrations. Descriptions include two-foot diameter boards cut from wide planks, crepe paper coverings, candle holes, pink or yellow borders, and rosebud holders. A raised two-foot board features a three inch height with frilled paper petals and nested crepe roses for a flowered effect.
Notes of the Diamond Highlight Baseball Personalities
Notes on baseball figures include Kid Elberfeld praised for restraint as a troubled manager. Ed Walsh earns 3500 dollars as White Sox ace. Joe Cantillon stays away from coaches, directing mainly from the bench. Catcher Street of Washington nicknamed Gabby for constant chatter. Jerry Freeman signs lifelong contract with a Washington manicure pro. Washington’s four outfielders Milan Ganley Pickering and Clymer bat left handed.
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Ed Walsh
White Sox
Joe Cantillon
Street
Washington
Gabby
Jerry Freeman
Milan
Ganley
Pickering
Clymer
Chase Intends to Stay Out of Major League Baseball
Reports from San Jose California say Hal Chase formerly of the Yankees, who quit last month to return home, plans to keep his vow against major league baseball. Boston is said to have offered him captaincy and managership for next season if he joined, but Chase reportedly refused the proposal and reiterated his farewell.
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Chase
San Jose
Cal
Hal Chase
Yankees
California
Red Sox
John I. Taylor
A Quaint Coiffure and Silk Stocking Mending Tips
A quaint coiffure suited for evening wear features a left parted wave with a back knot and Grecian roll, with side curls and removable adornments. Also offered is mending silk stockings by crochet using matching fine silk to create an invisible seam.
Handy Bottie Holder for Safe Flavoring Bottles
A simple cabinet door project creates a secure bottle cradle. Nail a narrow inner strip and two end blocks to form a snug bottle rest on the door. Add a second wooden strip below to hold bottles upright label side out for safe storage.
Hang Woolens to Dry Without Wringing
A fringe note advises hanging woolens on the line to drip dry without wringing to prevent shrinking. It emphasizes air drying as a gentler method for preserving fabric size and texture.
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Purdue
Fred Opete
Fred Speik
A. A. Stagg
Chicago University
Kid Elberfeld
Winchester Paint & Wall Paper CO
South Main Street
Winchester
News
Clark County
the News
the Winches
TER News
THE
Winchester Incorporated
N. Main St
Parker House
Winchester Bakery
North Bros, Propi
Hampton
Curtis
Casbie
Clark County National Bank
Main Street
Kentucky
Grant Witt & Co
Winchester, Hy
Gilbert & Botto
Eagle Casting Co.incorporated
F. G. Cornell
Wiwgheoter Tailoring CO
M. & C. H. McKinney
Allan & Murphy’s
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