02 May 1929
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
1
Giants manager John J. McGraw declares the club much improved and capable of winning the pennant this season if they get the breaks. He highlights stronger pitching, gains by veterans Leach and Reese, and predicts tough competition from Chicago and Pittsburgh.
France leads in tennis with top amateurs Lacoste and Cochet amid Tilden and Johnston eras fading. U S boasts champions Bobby Jones Farrell Hagen and a strong golfer core, while Helen Wills is the best woman player. France fields Spider Padner as a strong flyweight contender. overall U S averages hold strong.
Billy Doyle of the Detroit rigers and Ed Goostree of Clarksville announce plans to form a Class D league in Heathern Kentucky and northern Tennessee. Clubs would be owned by major leaguers. Potential towns include Clarksville Jackson Potts Camp Tenn Hopkinsville Paducah Bend Run Owensboro Wheyfield Bowling Green Cairo.
A reading of the quiz covers battery care freezing temps and charging, tire underinduction and steering issues, oil filter renewal after 10,000 miles, and the long term savings from filters. It notes generator rate adjustments for shorter days and reduced driving, plus estimated yearly savings and reduced engine wear from using oil filters.
Permanent radio stations for Hud gon strait will replace temporary units to report weather and ice conditions.
The term AC refers to alternating current which reverses its flow direction at regular intervals, producing a wave that continually changes polarity. It contrasts with direct current and is standard in household power distribution and many electrical systems.
The Bureau of Public Roads, USDA, outlines new highway design aims built for safety and speed amid modern vehicles. Plans include better grades, wider smoother pavements, superelevated curves, enhanced sight lines, sturdier guard rails, and improved railway cross-legs. Preservation of natural beauty through careful right of way clearing and vistas, plus trees and harmonious bridges, is urged for both construction and post-build planting.
Best College Player Paul Shellenberger named top shortstop in eastern leagues this year and has received major league offers. Paul lives in Norristown and is expected to accept a contract with the Philadelphia Athletics.
Manager Lucky Harris, calling the Cubs the greatest ball club, cites balanced pitching and heavy hitters as reasons. He notes his praise stems from more than their wins over his Detroit Tigers and includes the New York Yankees in the compliment.
The column lists athletes across sports: Melvin Ott of the Giants at twenty, Reggie McNamara with 61 six day races, and managers like Shotton of the Phillies. It notes the Memphis club nicknamed Chickasaws, John Blood named captain of Harvard’s 1930 swim team, Japanese baseball players visiting for the World Series, Ray Conger beating Bahn and Nurmi at age twenty-two, and various college and professional players. Also mentions Cincinnati home run counts, Texas Southwestern titles, a planned all-west vs all-east football game, and Christy Mathewson’s superstition gaining traction among pitchers.
A Popular Science Monthly note explains windshields wipers wear out before the rubber ages. It describes using a small triangular sheet metal piece with notches to keep the rubber from contacting the glass when stored. The method aims to prevent a kink that stops proper back and forth cleaning.
Describes individuals with black glossy hair as independent, ambitious, quick tempered, and confident, yet not disguising their feelings. The note links hair color to personality traits and emotional transparency.
Miss Betsy Ross, direct descendant of the flag designer, represented boys and girls of the United States in the American Federation contest as Mrs Alfred J Brosseau, president general of the Daughters of American Revolution, unveiled a new flag.
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