Ted Lyons Urged to Drop Pitching Early in Career
Ted Lyons of the Chicago White Sox was advised by Baylor coach Frank Bridges not to sign as a pitcher. Bridges noted Lyons could handle infield or outfield, while Lyons himself preferred staying in the lineup. The piece contrasts with Bib Falk, who also avoided a pitching career, choosing to hit and play other positions.
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Ted Lyons
Chicago White Sox
Frank Bridges
Baylor
Ted
White Sox
Bib Falk
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Texas
Fall
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d. P. Summerall
MacArthu
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Philippines
China
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Weat Point
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marine corps
Neville
Hunan
Yangtze
Hawke
Reda
Tutulla
Pittsburgh
Tsingtao
Shanghai
Japan
Hankow
Kiuklang
Changsha
Misa Edith Nettleton
Miss Wdith Harrison
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Develop a Tennis Game Grounded in Proper Grip and Swing
A writer in Boys' Life argues that tennis offers a practical path for the busy man, favoring ground strokes and backhand drives. He emphasizes grip selection from top players, steady eye on the ball, full-length swings, relaxed grip, and avoiding muscle tension for speed and control in both forehand and backhand.
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Car Safety Advice Raises Questions About Front Wheel Control
A historic note warns that many car owners underestimate rear wheel blowout danger due to greater driver control over front wheels. It urges caution with questionable tires and suggests inward vigilance on tire quality and braking behavior.
Reducing Automobile Upkeep Costs Through Oil Filtration
Engineers say using proper grade oil and changing the oil filter every 10 000 miles can save motorists up to 150 in wear over the life of the car. A clean off filter keeps oil free of carbon residue and sludge, removing dirt at high rates and protecting engine parts. after 10 000 miles the cartridge must be renewed to maintain efficiency.
The Motor Quiz Sparks Practical Driving Tips
The quiz presents questions about braking for safe stops and preserving battery life. It notes gradual deceleration to stop at red lights, battery care including breaker points and spark plug gaps, and mentions Massachusetts limits on highway speeds. It also states the US operates 7,100 of 10,100 planes worldwide.
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mits
Avs
Massachusetts
United States
Faulty contact points blamed for carburetor trouble
Faulty spark plug and breaker point gaps often cause engine misses and bucking, not the carburetor. Before carburetor adjustment in high compression engines ensure plug gaps follow manufacturer specs and breaker points are correctly set. Dirty or worn plugs also cause trouble. inspect spark plugs and points at least twice yearly.
Argentina expands broadcasting with forty four stations
Argentina now has twenty broadcasting stations ranging from 500 to 30,000 watts that emit regular programs. There are also 34 smaller stations mentioned, expanding the country’s radio network.
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Argentina
Device Aids Parking By Small Front Wheels System
A new device invented by KK W Bronson of the Missouri state auditor’s office attaches two small front axle wheels to a car. When lowered, backing up slightly lifts the front end onto the auxiliary wheels and engages steering with them, allowing the car to be steered from the rear by turning the wheel.
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Uma
KK W. Bronson
office of
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state auditor
Jefferson City
Sports Notes and Historical Tidbits from 19th Century Era
A collage of sports fragments notes Princeton and Yale baseball rivalry since 1828, Sammy Mandell’s lightweight title victory over Rucky Bankes, and scattered references to National Hockey League attendance in 2028 alongside odd archival lines about Notre Dame figures and historic coaching changes.
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Sammy Mandell
Rucky ‘Bankes
4ousois
National Hockey league
Arm Rest Design Improves Driving Comfort In Cars
An illustration shows a simple arm rest for the driver, mounted over the window regulator on the door. A sheet iron bracket holds a padded wooden strip to form the arm rest, with dimensions sized to suit the car.
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Popular Science
Connie Mack predicts 1880 World Series Cubs vs Athletics
Connie Mack, 67, leader of the world champions, forecast the 1880 World Series would pit the Chicago Cubs against the Philadelphia Athletics. He said the team improved after a West tour, with pitchers stabilizing and the club finally clicking, making them hard to beat.
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Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
West
Mack
Drought Worsens Farmers Plight Amid Market Rally
A prolonged drought devastates crops across the Midwest and South, with corn losses estimated to reach hundreds of millions of bushels. Prices surge on grain exchanges as rail shipments and government relief plans come under review. Hoover drafts aid measures while farm loan programs are urged to extend credit. The drought coincides with forest fires and low Mississippi River levels, complicating transport and storage for farmers and merchants.
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United States
federal farm board
Middle West
Oslo
Indiana
Illinois
nouthern
Kentucky
Missouri
Chicago
Europe
HOOVER
Secretary of Agriculture
Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Legge
farm board
Itahy
White House
farm loan board
farm land banks
congressional
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
congress
Mississippi river
Lakes Michigan
Superior
Huron
lake diversion
Great Lakes
Ississippi
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inmet
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Georgian tech
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New Ireland league
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Jonathan M. ‘Davis
Horace Manon
Walter H. Brows
Mann
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Claudius M. Huston
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Robert W. Lucag
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Franklin D
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John J. Raskob
Al Smith
James W. Wadsworth
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