Wright Gambles to Save Arm in Comeback Tale
Glen Wright, once deemed ruined with a dead throwing arm, faced surgery after Pittsburgh rejected him. Robins owner Wilbert Robinson backed a risky $5000 gamble on treatment and an operation. Wright’s wife steadied him as doctors offered uncertain hope, yet his perseverance paid off.
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Pittsburgh
Wilbert Robin
Gon
The
Robins
Wright
Glen Wright
Robie
Tornado Safety Bulletin Warns On Ferocity And Safe Shelter
A weather bulletin advises caution as tornadoes threaten. It directs driving away from the storm’s path and seeking shelter in a sturdy building or cellar if a vehicle is disabled. Afterward, stay clear of falling debris and follow the cyclone’s movement.
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Chicago
Ita
Bureau
Holitae
Motor Quiz How Many Can You Answer
A historical quiz item asks how often oil circulates in the engine at average driving speed, with options like from 100 to 150 times an hour. It also asks how spark plug preignition is revealed, noting loss of power and engine noise mistaken for running out of gas at high speed. It then queries necessary factors for perfect carburetor performance, listing proper adjustment, good suction, and ignition.
Fragmented midcentury sports notes and rumors arise
A garbled digest of midcentury sports musings covers British open Hampionship talk, heavy horse weight records, and runner Albert Michelson. It notes a veteran Boston runner, mentions a New York land deal, and references a young writer’s evolving view while Harl Sande contemplates life on a small farm and avoiding horse betting amid heavy batting records.
New Mile Champion and a Jabbering History of Sport
An article fragment references Hugh Duffy as a mile champion at Beaton Nationals in 1804 and discusses a device to register hits fairly. It then mentions England and Scotland at Wembley with profits around 52 thousand dollars versus 51 thousand for English cops and a Yankees umpire Tommy Connolly. The piece notes umpire shifts, catcher Dave Miner in Nashville Vale, and William Simmons from Montreal in the International League.
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England
Scotland
Wembley Stadium
London
Cops
Binghamton
Dave
Miner
Nashville Vale
Plicher
William
Simmons
Montreal
International League
Light Weather Controls For Driving Conditions
The report outlines how light weather conditions affect driving safety through fog mist rain and wind. It notes the impact on visibility ground glare and edge detection while drivers rely on vehicle spotlights and controllable systems to reduce risk in stormy conditions.
Repairing Poor Idling of Motor
A brief note from Popular Science Monthly explains that worn butterfly valve shaft bearings cause erratic idle and air leaks. A simple fix is to remove the adjusting screw so the butterfly closes fully against the edge of the nozzle, restoring steady idle.
Loud Volume Alarm Turns On With Maximum Control
The description notes that when the volume control is at maximum, loud signals trigger an overload indicator. This terse item points to a hardware cue for excessive audio levels and user warning.
World’s Greatest Sprinters Headed to USC Campus
Three elite sprinters including Charley Paddock will attend the University of Southern California this summer. The trio, noted as among the world’s fastest, will join Trojan sprinting efforts while continuing their careers.
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Cole
University -of ‘Southern’ California
Trojan
Charley Paddock
Cummier
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A -Corporation
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Earnest Young
Pote
Tim
Hugh ‘Duffy
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Dean
Marbles
Jimmy
Lee
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Radio
France
Endenburg
Scapa Flow
Orkneys
Wiliam
Is. R
Yiew
Millard, Cony
Presidenti Herbert
Hoi Ford
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