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January 10, 1926

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Notable Births

1926Musallam Bseiso, Palestinian journalist and politician (died 2017)[†]

Musallam Wajih Bseiso was a Palestinian journalist and politician.

Notable Deaths

Eino Leino

1926Eino Leino, Finnish poet and journalist (born 1878)[†]

Eino Leino was a Finnish poet and journalist who is considered one of the pioneers of Finnish poetry and a national poet of Finland. His poems combine modern and Finnish folk elements. Much of his work is in the style of the Kalevala and folk songs in general. Nature, love, and despair are frequent themes in Leino's work. He is beloved and widely read in Finland today.

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Headlines from January 10, 1926

GIANTS' ELEVEN WINS AS NEVERS IS HURT; Torn Ligaments Put Jacksonville Star Out of Florida Game and New York Scores, 7-0. McBRIDE GETS TOUCHDOWN Blocked Kick and 2 Penalties Pave Way for Smash Over Line in Last Period.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 9 (AP). -The New York Giants defeated the Jacksonville Stars in a professional football game at Fairfield Stadium here this afternoon, 7 to 0. The lone score of the game was made late in the last period when a line smash through centre by McBride gave the Giants the only tally.

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