Eyeglasses in Sports Move from Disqualification to Aid
The Cleveland Plain Dealer sports editor argues major league players should wear glasses if vision improves. Joliet McGraw and players like Chick Hafey praise spectacles, noting better sight, while fear of stigma and fear of injury hinder adoption. Golfers, tennis players and other athletes already wear them. football and wrestling pose greater challenges.
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Aame
Joliet McGraw
New York Giants
Sam Otis
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jeaguers
Chick Hefey
St. Louis Cordinals
Four Eyes
Taking Care of Big Truck for the Farm
An agricultural editor stresses regular, careful maintenance for farm trucks. Do not tinker and follow manufacturer intervals for oil, belts, radiator, battery, tires, and washing. Establish a routine, inspect at set times, and adjust care with usage to keep the vehicle in good shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Scoates
Farm Mechanics Department
Agricultural Snelkering
Texas A. & St. College
College Station
Texas
Veteran Yoe Jenkins Sold to Buffalo and Other Baseball Moves
Yoe Jenkins, veteran catcher, was purchased by Buffalo from the Newark club. Garland Buckeye, left hand pitcher, was released to Atlanta of the Southern Association. Salisbury signs Walter Chandler, former USC star. Also notes on boxing, auto travel history, and college baseball captains amid a string of sports items.
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Yoe Jenkins
Buffalo
Newark
Garland Buckeye
Atlanta
Southern Association
Fame and boos greet Ruth and Wilson in home run hype
Irving Vaughan writes for the Chicago Tribune that fans overly praise Ruth and Hack Wilson when they hit homers and harshly jeer them when they fail to clear fences, treating every other achievement as minor in the stay of the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Hack Wilson
Cubs
Ruth
Wilson
Irving Vaughan
The
Chicago Tribune
Cubs Best Hitter Highlighting Power and RBI Lead
Baseball analysis notes homers drive by far the strongest hitters. Jim Bottomley, Ruth, Hack Wilson, Pie Traynor, and Roy Waner are cited for RBI totals, with Wilson leading in runs batted in. Comparisons across leagues mention Douthit and Heydler’s circle, plus fielding notes and base running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bottomley
Ruth
Mannieh
Wilson
Hack
Ruos
Bottomley
Pie Traynor
Pirates
Traynor
Ryos
Doubit
St. Louis
Heydler
Sieyad
Douthit
Bis
Waner
Joe Becker and the Credit for Runs Batted In
Joe Becker discussed RBIs during inactive periods with the Coast League and International, explaining that credit for runs batted in would fall under the heading of runs butted in if a batter is struck by a pitch with runners on base, as in a hypothetical scenario in Joplin with fans and field conditions.
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Joe Becker
Internatonal
Joplin
The Motor Quiz How Many Can You Answer
A quiz on car care questions covers spark plugs fuel waste from fouled plugs, warming engines causing bearings damage, sunlight harm to tires, and parking in puddles. Answers emphasize replacing faulty plugs, warming engines gently, avoiding cold bearing strain, and protecting tires from unnecessary sunlight and water exposure.
Rookie Chick Meehan Joined Braves Then Focused on Football
The article notes Chick Meehan, a Braves rookie under late George Stallings, while also highlighting his choice to concentrate his big efforts on football at New York University.
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Chick
Meehan
Foothill
New York University
Wis
Gaston Braves
George Stallings
All Year Touring on Coast Gasoline Figures
Gasoline consumption in the Western states shows California at 80 gallons per car, followed by Oregon 535 and Texas 4 gallons, with Washington 629 gallons. New Mexico, Arizona and Wyoming exceed 600 gallons. Idaho at the low end with 493 to 418 gallons for others. Idaho leads in spring and summer use with 61 percent. Montana 8 percent in milder seasons.
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Pacific Coast
California State Automobile Association
California
Oregon
L’exaa
Washington
Mexico
Arizona
Wyoming
Idaho
Montanons
Nenres
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John McGraw
Salisbury
Walter Chandler
University of South Carolina
Tommy Hughes
University of ‘Texas
Des Moines Doric As . É Wat
Norway
Maurice Aolohan
University of Chicago
Sweden
Department of Commerce
Baltimore
Fritz Maisel
Yucatan
Automobile Club of
Southern California
Ohio State
Chicago
Ernie Wingfield
Muskogee Chiefs
Topeka
Goff
Shaner
Red Sox
Reds
Chattanooga
A. McDermot
Riverside
Calif
Bean
University of Clinnia
James L. Lymperopoulos
Argo
Imlas
Kenneth Strong
New York Yankees
Strong
Wawona
Youemité National Park
Red Tomahawk
Sitting Bull
Quater
Fort Myer
Red Man
Summoerall
Stuf
Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Zion City
Palestine
North Pole
Helen
Uvien Wills
Wimbotedon Court
Tommy" Foutlin
Queens Club
King Fuad
von Hindenburg
Bagot
President von Hindenburg
C Germung
Berlin
Lake Nemi
Lake
Nemi
Galigula
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