Washington s three Sams help win streak in sports notes
Sports items span players and teams from Washington to Boston and Chicago. Mentions Sam Jones Rice and West aiding a winning streak, older players Krause Bodie in California league, Olympic eligibility, college captains, contract with St. Louis Cardinals, a new Minneapolis park, and various trades and returns across major leagues.
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Washington
Sams
Jones
Rice
West
Harry Krause
Ping Bodie
Best Girl Athlete Miss Cerda Donovan at Newcomb
Miss Cerda Donovan of Newcomb College Tulane University smiles as she prepares for the S-yard dash at the annual field day exercises where she placed first. She earned the gold medal as the best girl athlete for wins in the broad jump hop skip and jump and the 50 yard dash plus other events.
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Cerda Donovan
Newcomb College
Tulane University
Stop Look Listen at Railroad Crossings Warns Against Gambling with Life
A rider recounts a deadly train stop and a shattered car to urge caution at crossings. The piece stresses stop look and listen before crossing and warns that delaying for a few seconds can save a life. It contrasts reckless gambling with a sure preventive approach and uses the Scotty rabbit story to reinforce the message.
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Marcus A. Dow
Scotty
Injuries Plague Cubs Through Decades Of Strife
A review traces a recurring pattern of injuries and misfortune hampering the Chicago Cubs. Notable cases include Charley Hollacher’s retirement in 1924, Hal Carlton’s flu illness in 1928, Gabby Hartnett’s strained throwing arm in 1929, Charley Grimm’s wrist injury in New York, and 1980s woes with Rogers Hornsby heel surgery, Guy Bush elbow, Riggs Stephenson shoulder, Lester Bell arm, plus Carlton’s sudden death and Hornsby’s ankle setback.
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Cubs
Charley Hollacher
Hal ‘Carlton
Phillies
Gabby Hartnett
Carlson
Charley Grimm
New York
Qubs
Rogers Hornsby
Guy Bush
Riggs Stephenson
Lester Bell
Braves
Hal Carlton
Hornsby
Pedestrian Right of Way at All Street Crossings
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rules pedestrians have the right of way at crossings. Pedestrians retain priority through green signals and until reaching the opposite curb, obliging motorists to wait until the crossing is clear even if signals change.
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United States Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Police Radio for Three Cities Authorized Install
Three police departments in Youngstown and Cincinnati Ohio and Pasadena California gain approval to install shortwave radio equipment for crime detection. The system will communicate between headquarters and police units on the move using signals beyond ordinary receivers.
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Youngstown
Cincinnati
Ohio
Pasadena
Calif
Churches Wage Radio War in Holland Broadcast Battle
Religious conflict grips Holland as rival churches fight for radio air time. Contenders contest licensing, claiming rights to broadcast sermons and hymns, while authorities weigh governing rules and public access. The dispute centers on influence, theology, and community outreach.
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Holland
Qualities of a Good Radio Set Tone and Reliability
The article lists factors buyers consider when choosing a modern radio set including tone sharpness of tuning lack of hum and distortion volume reliability ease of tuning appearance and price. It notes good sets avoid screen-grid tubes and that some include them.
Noisy brakes caused by looseness and vibration
The article notes that brake screech stems from looseness and a high pitched vibration. It cites a British magistrates ruling that pedestrians can be liable for road crashes and ordered to pay damages. It warns engines running rough at 22 to 28 mph on hills may need a damper check and mentions rust after winter use. It also highlights faster speeds increase fuel consumption and cites a Hungarian interior ministry order requiring drivers to stop and aid after accidents.
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Ministry of the Interior
Sphero-prismatic light deflector aids driver signal view
A new sphero-prismatic light deflector on windshields directs reflections of traffic signals. The device helps drivers avoid the old excuse I didn't see the lights by displaying stop or go signals clearly.
Young St Louis Chess Champion Named to American Team
J A Anderson twenty two year old chess star of St Louis has been chosen by the National Chess Federation to join the American chess team for the International tournament in Germany. While still a high school student he won Texas state championship in 1927 and in recent years has defeated several top players.
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J. A. Anderson
St. Louis
National Chess Federation
Germany
Anderson
Texas
Hng
Trade Talk Sparks Firing Of Swift Ad Writer
The Big Boss critiques Swift for snappy copy while the Office Manager recalls an undertaker advert line that crossed a line. The exchange hints at tension over ad phrasing and professional boundaries.
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Young Swift
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