29 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
1
The National and American leagues differ in pace with NL games often slowed by infield ball exchanges after putouts and batters delaying at the box. Some pitchers resist this, while Cubs stars like Guy Bush and Pat Majone note reactions from teammates during pressure.
A quiz reveals only 19 percent of gasoline powers the car. Engineers note 38 percent lost to exhaust 28 percent to cooling water and 18 percent as heat. Arizona shows the largest 1928 registration gain at 16 percent. Rail lines carried over 3 500 000 cartloads of automotive freight in 1928.
Outfielder O Doul, once a pitcher, became a noted slugger for the Phillies this season. His rise from mound to efficient outfield bat places him among Ruth Sisler and Ries, famed players who swapped pitching for hitting. His career arc includes time with San Francisco, the Yankees, Salt Lake, Cubs, Hollywood, and San Francisco again before joining Philadelphia.
Minnesota traffic patrol chief Earie Brown says the rule to keep to the right is violated by many drivers and causes a large share of highway accidents. Patrols warn drivers to stay right unless passing, avoid reckless center-road driving, and only arrest for serious violations.
A collage of sports vignettes mentions Goose Goslin fined for hit, Casey Mills given a pink slip in Pueblo, and Leo Budde linked to Portland Coast. It notes New York’s Grabowski alongside Heving of the Red Sox, and Yale crew captain Blagden Jr. It also references Boston and New Jersey motorist license loss, Gyms and golfing stars, and a winter baseball league plan to develop talent in the San Francisco Bay area. The column cites Bobbie Rogenfeld and Betty Nuthall, and notes Billy Bancroft’s second-base role for Spartanburg, Stoner joining Fort Worth, and 10,000 golfers by recent year stats. It mentions Bill Doak’s retirement and hood heating remedies, plus a California crew defeat of Washington and Eddie Onslow’s long service in the International league.
Pocket designs allow tool storage under front seats in a car with a front crate that tips to access rear seats. Hinges and feet support the seat. space between seat bottom and door accommodates two pockets. Described as adjustable by hinges, snaps, and grommets to fit available space per model.
A night grand circuit program in Toledo Ohio drew about 10000 spectators for five races. Davidson Herron of Pittsburgh defeated Bobby Jones to claim the national amateur title, while Jones was a challenger in the 1919 race. Herron becomes the Pennsylvania amateur champion.
Honduras new minister Senor Hrieste Argieta recently arrived in Washington and assumed his responsibilities.
A report notes Guam has about 6400 acres of forest with a central hard heavy wood valued for sturdy furniture and high polish. Other woods include YPoong dugidlug ufa and orgon across the island, making Guam a diverse timber source.
Portal Inspector D. B. Angier, in charge of fraud investigations for the United States Post Office, is depicted amid a display of items said to be fraudulent. The assortment includes alleged sex indicators, youth fountains, eye water, and remedies claimed to cure almost every ill.
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