13 Jun 1929
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
1
The source of rattling noises in tops and plaston coverings appears when rain begins. If the front attachment to the windshield frame is not tight, nuts may not be fully tightened. Bows may not be firmly moored, sometimes held by a cotter pin. If not fitted properly, a squeak results. a washer can usually remove play.
A fragmentary note describes a makeshift siphon using copper or brass tubing bent into a D shape with a bulb and hose to start gasoline flow. The piece references a diagram or instruction from a publication titled Wustration and mentions photographers and tying hose ends.
Instructions explain locating a hole in a gasoline tank tube then inserting a rubber tube and squeezing a bulb. Seal the hole by covering with a finger and releasing to draw gasoline from the tank, ensuring the hole remains below the liquid level for safety.
Baseball notes detail John Mil ius of Cleveland threading thirteen clubs, Pat Simmons traded from the Braves to Pittsfield in the Eastern League, and Tilnt Rhem moving to Minneapolis after a stretch of pitches. John Allen to Spring GelA via Danter League, Rutgers players praised for study, Amanda Clement umpiring for 25 years, Baltimore ballpark plans for 25 000 exits, Pug Allen now head pro at Deland Golf Course, New York high school stars Gehrig and others cited, Clarkson to Baltimore on option, and Cal Dines Will start six weeks in Hawaii vs Honolulu Chinese team.
A vintage column jokes about spare tires and steering wheel nuts while noting women drivers’ gains and playful quips on auto culture. It also mentions ambulance chasers in New York and a London athlete misplacing germs, with a Massachusetts note on motor accidents and regulatory atoms.
Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby aims to match the long-standing NL batting record as he returns to the Cubs this spring. The article compares his career marks with Honus Wagner, noting Hornsby’s seven title wins and recent form with the Braves, Cardinals, and Giants. It details batting averages across years and teams, highlighting the era’s strong hitters and the impact of changes in the game.
News notes from St Louis and Yale on gender admission and surplus funds. Kansas City reports 21 golf courses with 23 000 players. A national athletic stadium planned for Bogota costing 50000. Eastern colleges adopt football scout methods. Penn State golf manager also runs the student newspaper. Tom Morris Sr and Jr each won the British Open four times. A profile mentions a New York distance runner who failed to finish 17 of 18 marathons.
Albert J. Booth Jr the newest Yale freshman has captained the football and basketball teams since enrolling last fall and was recently elected captain of the freshman baseball squad. A New Haven high school graduate, Booth stands out as a multi sport leader among Yale freshmen.
A United States Department of Agriculture survey finds Nevada bans erection of billboards and signs that spoil scenery or obstruct views along highways. Nevada is the only state among 48 to prohibit such advertising on scenic corridors. Public roads chief Thomas H. MacDonald criticizes roadside signs as intrusive to travelers seeking beauty and calm. He notes some producers avoid such advertising and some oil companies have withdrawn.
A discussion urged better control of roadside filling stations to protect the public right of way. The piece notes progress by state highway departments and cites Connecticut as a model with licensing, site approval, and placement of stations away from roads. It warns large companies may resist changes, but clean roads and public rights are the aim.
Giants infielder William Terry failed to touch first base in a May game versus the Cardinals, mirroring the famous Fred Merkle incident. Umpire George Magerkurth ruled him out after the oversight, ending a potential Giants lead as Travis Jackson followed with a single.
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