William A. Libbey III was an American professor of physical geography at Princeton University. He was twice a member of the U.S. Olympic Rifle Team, and rose to the rank of colonel in the New Jersey National Guard. He is also known for his first ascent of Mount Princeton in 1877. He also competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Headlines from September 6, 1927

STURDY NORSE CREW WINS LIFEBOAT RACE; Defies Modern Technique, but Pulls to Victory in Best Native Style.

Givon Hurt in Gang Fight; Drouhin May Pilot Blue Bird

Two Men Narrowly Escape Death In Attempting Stunts at Niagara Falls

MARCUS LOEW DIES SUDDENLY IN SLEEP; Head of Theatre Chain Long III, but End Comes Unexpectedly on Long Island Estate.

W. B. WHEELER DIES OF HEART ATTACK; Dry Leader Expires in Battle Creek Sanitarium as He Lifts Book to Read. SUFFERED KIDNEY AILMENT Grows Suddenly Worse After Apparent Gain -- Wife Fatally Burned Recently. W. B. WHEELER DIES OF HEART ATTACK

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