Much Expected From Heilmann in Spring Hit Hopes
Detroit Free Press reports Harry Heilmann in peak form as he trains with the Tigers, showing power to right field and leading hopes for a strong season. The veteran slugger, weighing lighter than last year, aims to extend a historic streak as the only right-handed hitter to win four American League batting titles.
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Witte
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Suntory
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Lajoie
Spring Bellmaug
Hole in One That Was Not a Real One at Stanislaus Links
Modesto druggist Chartes Foret believed he hit a perfect tee shot at the Stanislaus links. The ball vanished into a fresh gopher hole, not the cup, prompting disbelief and a lively argument as he attempted to retrieve it.
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Modesto
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Wes Cup
Complain of Harmonics in Short Wave Bands
Interference from harmonics of program broadcasting stations has alarmed amateurs. K B Warner of the American Radio Relay League says the harm s are widespread around New York, hindering long distance work on 50 meter bands. He cites 27 harmonic signals in one evening from broadcasts on 75 to 85 meters. The issue affects other bands, notably above 1341 meters, and concerns all short wave users. Meanwhile adapters for converting direct current receivers to tube operation are described, including units for six tubes.
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Witch Room
Automobile Notes and Speedway Testing Innovations
Automobiles are now built lighter for tutor cars under one third the weight of prior models. Remarks emphasize cyclist safety and reduced fear for boys on bikes. Indianapolis Speedway hosts off season stock car testing and a new $100,000 custom racing car with 800 horsepower can reach 220 mph. The passage notes fast travel on Onytoga beach.
Tilden Leads Early Training Push for Davis Cup Team
Captain Tilden of America’s 1928 Davis Cup squad pushes early candidate workouts, repudiating strict training rules while stressing basic fitness and showers discipline. He notes the top ten U S players competing for ten places, listing Tilden Lott Hennessey Jones and Doeg among those present. Alonso is ineligible due to residency in Spain.
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John von Ryan
Arnold Jones
John Doeg
Lewis White
Cranston Holman
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Hennessey
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Doeg
Edward G. Chandler
Anevard Law
Wray Brown
St. Louis
Winter Allison
Frank Shields
W. JF. Coen, Jr
Alonso
Spain
Hurdles entry for Werfer in Olympic team hopes
Photograph shows Charles Werfer wearing Ha nors Athletics Club colors of Chicago as a possible entrant in the sixty yard high hurdles for the Olympic team.
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Chi¢ngo
Electrical: Apparatus Leaks Cause of Static Sparks
In electrical gear such as surface or ice control systems, heaters, vacuum cleaners, and washing machines, leaks from broken insulation or bad contacts can produce sparks and high frequency waves. By-pass condensers across contactors may remedy many cases, acting as silencers for devices needing light currents.
Sports Squibs and Notices From Wide Baseball Circles
A collage of quick sports tidbits notes player trades and prospects across leagues Tulsa buys Fatcher Art Stegnan from Corsicana Tony Canzonett is mentioned with a cold rimmed line on health Pitt orgs teams win total weak season Gene Tunney fortunes and a farm move Tony Prudhomme touted as top major league prospect Dempsey hints at retirement Jack Dempsey resigns again Clarence Kummer signs with Gliseb Stables earning near 15000 yearly Mickey O Neill as a rival to belt hope Jim Lindsey released to San Antonio Paul Richards released to Tulsa Babe Mitchell joins Tampa O Connor transfer to New Haven Connie Muck has a son at Germantown academy Kidd Elberfelds new bat 11 fillies 31 geldings 164 bets nominated for Kentucky Derby staking a all time record.
Savings in Tires Justifies Paving Across Rural Roads
An Iowa Highway Commission bulletin cites that saving in tire wear can justify paving where traffic is heavy. Washington State College findings show concrete pavement may last 22 years, with annual savings around 1840 dollars per mile. at 2500 daily vehicles, savings rise to about 89590 dollars and pave cost may be recovered in three years.
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Glenn Beats Smith in Illinois Senate Nomination and Race
Otis J. Glenn was nominated by the Republicans of Illinois for United States senator. He defeated Frank J. Smith, whom the senate refused to admit, after his election lost years and sought renomination and re election. Mr. Glenn served two terms as state's attorney in Jackson County and one term as state senator. Though his home town is in Murphysboro, heaving been practicing law in Chicago.
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Republicans
Ilinois
United States
Frank J. Smith
Senate
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Jackson County
Murphysboro
Chicago
Washington women accused of book society scheme arrest
A group of prominent Washington women allege they were victimized by Joseph Rheinstrom who posed as an agent for the Society Women of America. Police say Rheinstrom collected large sums for listing names in a rumored book and he was arrested after an investigation.
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