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March 15, 1931
The story of March 15, 1931 is best read through its archived headlines. On March 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "VENZKE FIRST HOME IN COLUMBIAN MILE; Barely Beats Lermond in 4:14.4, With Conger Third-- 10,000 at the K. of C. Meet. McCLUSKEY LEADS MOORE Triumphs by 85 Yards in TwoMile Race--Timed at 9:15.6 for the Distance.CASEY 600 TO McCAFFERTYKelly Victor in 60-Yard Sprint-- Burg Wins High Jump and Sturdy Leads Pole Vaulters. Venzke Five Yards Ahead. Bullwinkle Is Fourth. McCluskey Gains Revenge." The archive note adds: G Venzke wins Columbian mile; summaries. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail. Another item reported: "GOLF TOURNEY WON BY MISS GARNHAM; English Player Finishes With 175 in 36-Hole Sedgefield Club Competition. MISS FISHWICK CARDS 177 Ties With Mrs. Hill, Who Takes Runner-Up Trophy After NineHole Play-Off. Miss White Is Fourth. Miss Garnham Consistent." A third item noted: "A YEAR IN THE RADIO BUSINESS; 3,828,000 Sets and 52,000,000 Tubes Sold in 1930--Average Set Cost $87 Compared to $133 in 1929--Dollar volume 842,548,000 Small Sets Are Popular. Tube Sales Decrease. The Future Prospects. Business in Third Quarter." Together, the page presents a same-day newspaper snapshot rather than a modern retelling with invented color.
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On March 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "VENZKE FIRST HOME IN COLUMBIAN MILE; Barely Beats Lermond in 4:14.4, With Conger Third-- 10,000 at the K. of C. Meet. McCLUSKEY LEADS MOORE Triumphs by 85 Yards in TwoMile Race--Timed at 9:15.6 for the Distance.CASEY 600 TO McCAFFERTYKelly Victor in 60-Yard Sprint-- Burg Wins High Jump and Sturdy Leads Pole Vaulters. Venzke Five Yards Ahead. Bullwinkle Is Fourth. McCluskey Gains Revenge." The archive note adds: G Venzke wins Columbian mile; summaries. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On March 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "GOLF TOURNEY WON BY MISS GARNHAM; English Player Finishes With 175 in 36-Hole Sedgefield Club Competition. MISS FISHWICK CARDS 177 Ties With Mrs. Hill, Who Takes Runner-Up Trophy After NineHole Play-Off. Miss White Is Fourth. Miss Garnham Consistent." The archive note adds: Spring women's tournament won by K Garnham of Eng. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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On March 15, 1931, one archived headline reported: "A YEAR IN THE RADIO BUSINESS; 3,828,000 Sets and 52,000,000 Tubes Sold in 1930--Average Set Cost $87 Compared to $133 in 1929--Dollar volume 842,548,000 Small Sets Are Popular. Tube Sales Decrease. The Future Prospects. Business in Third Quarter." The archive note adds: Dept of Commerce tabulation of reports for 1930. This card keeps the item tied to the source headline instead of adding unsupported detail.
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