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The five historical items from this edition, with their newspaper proof. Play first if you want to guess.
Lenny Randle got down near a slow roller, and the umpires ruled that he had altered its course. Randle insisted he had only shouted at it. After discussion, the batter was awarded first base.
The Spokesman-Review · 1981-05-29
Open the original newspaper ↗An Associated Press report said Edward Sullivan of Olean, New York, claimed a miniature-golf endurance title after 146 hours of play. Nine others had started; he was the only one remaining at the finish.
The Springfield Daily Republican · 1930-11-04
Open the original newspaper ↗A newspaper science item relayed W. F. H. Ansell’s suggestion that elaborate field sports might offer an outlet for human aggression. It was an argument about possible substitutes for war, not an agreed system for deciding international disputes by football.
Enquirer and News · 1964-06-14
Open the original newspaper ↗Rusty Anderson modeled the winning outfit at an International Bowling Fashion Show. The newspaper caption compared the costume to something from outer space. The elaborate headpiece and transparent ball made the ordinary bowling league look decidedly underdressed.
The Newark Advocate and American Tribune · 1964-07-11
Open the original newspaper ↗Marvin Jenson developed a circular boxing ring to remove the corners in which a fighter can become trapped. The newspaper photograph showed the round ring in use. It was a real piece of equipment, not merely wordplay about a ring being square.
Jordan Valley Sentinel · 1976-06-10
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