JULY 26, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Yale-Harvard Triumphs in Tennis Showdown. Impact: The defeat of Oxford-Cambridge by the American teams sparked a strange rivalry that eventually led to the invention of the 'Loser’s Handshake,' a gesture to promote sportsmanship that ironically became more popular than winning itself.. Fact: Did you know that the Prentice Cup is mostly known for being a trophy that players secretly hope they never have to explain at family gatherings?.
• Headline: Ferguson's Craft Triumphant at Fishers Island. Impact: The victory of Black Duck over Talbot's Yacht led to an unexpected innovation in yacht design, where ducks everywhere became the unofficial mascots for sailing teams. Quack, quack, victory!. Fact: Fun fact: The real winner of this regatta was the duck who somehow managed to steal a sandwich from a distracted sailor..
• Headline: Endeavour II Prepares for America's Cup. Impact: The final grooming of Endeavour II for the America's Cup triggered a competitive 'grooming' industry for yachts, leading to a bizarre trend of yachts receiving spa days and facials.. Fact: Did you know 'Endeavour' was originally a name suggested for a particularly ambitious potato? Spoiler: the potato won no awards..
• Headline: BOROTRA MARRIES IN PARIS CEREMONY; Tennis Player Takes Mrs. Mabel Barrechin as His BrideSurprise to Friends. Impact: Jean Borotra's marriage in Paris sparked a sudden increase in tennis-themed wedding proposals, with couples everywhere trying to serve up love on the court—often with disastrous results.. Fact: Did you know that the real surprise was that anyone thought marrying someone with the last name Barrechin would be easy to pronounce at family reunions?.
• Headline: JAPANESE PLANES BOMB THE CHINESE IN NEW OUTBREAK; Japanese Assert a Telephone Squad Was Fired On, but Chinese Deny Initiative. Impact: This bombing incident marked the beginning of a series of misunderstandings that led to the invention of the diplomatic phrase 'It's not you, it's me' in international relations.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'bombing' originally referred to a bad joke that went way too far? Guess some things never change..
• Headline: CONVERSION OF WORLD IS CALLED IMPOSSIBLE; But Dr. McComb Asserts Task of Evangelism Must Be Pressed--Cites Parable of the Sower. Impact: Dr. McComb’s assertion about the impossible conversion of the world led to a worldwide increase in motivational posters, featuring kittens and parables that would eventually clutter every office and classroom.. Fact: Did you know that 'Parable of the Sower' is now also the name of a popular gardening blog? Because nothing says 'spiritual enlightenment' like knowing how to plant tomatoes..
• Headline: Yale Golfers Win Abroad. Impact: Yale golfers winning abroad inadvertently led to a wave of American golfers taking their talents overseas, causing a diplomatic incident when they mistook 'fore' for a greeting in multiple languages.. Fact: Did you know that golf is the only sport where yelling 'fore' is socially acceptable, yet it’s still the most confusing thing at any friendly gathering?.
• Headline: Church Marks Silver Jubilee. Impact: The church's silver jubilee celebration inadvertently popularized the idea of milestone anniversaries, leading to a bizarre trend of people celebrating their 25th birthday with a massive cake and a midlife crisis.. Fact: Did you know that the silver jubilee was originally celebrated with actual silver, but then the church realized that was way too expensive and switched to glitter instead?.
• Headline: DR. CHARLES A. BENTZ. Impact: Dr. Charles A. Bentz’s influence on medicine led to an overwhelming number of people claiming to be related to him, resulting in an entire generation of 'Bentz' wannabes who thought they were destined for greatness.. Fact: Fun fact: Dr. Bentz is currently in the running for the title of 'Most Common Last Name' in family reunion bingo games..
• Headline: MARGARET CHURCH WED; Montclair Girl Becomes Bride of James Daly in West. Impact: Margaret Church's marriage to James Daly inspired a slew of 'Church and Daly' puns that would baffle comedians for decades, resulting in the birth of countless dad jokes.. Fact: Did you know that 'Daly' was originally meant to be 'Daily' until a clerical error made wedding invitations hilariously awkward?.