Life, 1925-09-10 · page 26 of 41
Life — September 10, 1925 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not satire but rather a **sports and leisure section** from Life magazine's final edition. The page covers three contemporary athletic events: 1. **Women's Golf**: Miss Rachel Glovis attempting a difficult putt at a Women's Semi-Open Championship, notable for being played in challenging conditions (high wind, tent obstruction). 2. **Whippet Road Race**: A bicycle race won by Mike Rosin, captured crossing the finish line and recognizing his teacher in the crowd. 3. **Women's Sports/Athletic Competition**: A competitive moment between the Gas House A.C. and Young Turks teams, focusing on a player's ball-handling skill while opponents attempt to intimidate her. The page reflects **early 20th-century coverage of women's athletics**—golf, cycling, and team sports—presenting these activities as newsworthy entertainment. The emphasis on women's competitive achievements was notable for the era.
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F™| DAILY DIFFICULT PUTT made by Miss Ra- chel Glovis, Women’s Semi-Open Cham- pion, at Roachdale yesterday. The Miss Glovis made this pennant- nst a high wind and with the added disadvantage of being partially surrounded by a tent at the time. Story on Page 18 Story on Page 29 as a lark at the exciting finish of the Whippet Road Mike Rosin, the winner. Caught by the photog- rapher as he stumbled across the tape, the young athlete is shown recognizing his teacher among the cheering throng. A-TENSE MOMENT in the third period of the game between the Gas House A. C. and the Young Turks. O’Rourke of the former team is trying to see how high she can hold the ball off the ground while her opponents are endeavoring to rattle her and make her cry. Story on Page 9 comicbooks.com