09 May 1929
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
1
A nationwide survey shows roughly 27,500 Americans died in motor vehicle accidents in 1928, up about 7.86 percent from 1927. With 25,001,000 registered motor vehicles, the death toll implies about one fatality per 9,000 people and about 630 deaths per week.
A column blends witty quips about driving with notes on car issues and payments. It contrasts a joking left turn with danger on a lonely road, mentions a gas price quip from a bus conversation, and comments on deferred payments for two cars. It notes gun and automobile deaths in Chicago to contrast danger.
McGraw keeps his pitching roster solid with Hubbell Benton Witzsimmons Genewiek Henry as starters. Bub Bell expected to contribute dividends in games. Mays may join as his arm recovers. Scott and Oxden provide veteran depth in a competitive spring battle.
The Moores challenge the Smiths monopoly with a slim edge and five new kingmen set for trials. Two Smiths join four already among the ranks as Boston Braves sport a mix of Smiths and Moores across pitchers catchers and outfielders. Notably Moores outfielders and Braves hitters stand out with Wiley of the Yankees and Gort of St Louis cited among top names in this evolving major league balance.
A fragment from a quiz asks which state has the most motor vehicles and answers New York with about 2,000,514, followed by California with 1,905,224. Other questions cover tire inflation and steering, noting proper air pressure prevents wear and improves handling.
Pitcher Buel Moreman moves to Houston in the Texas League while Rochester clubs plan spring work. Louisville Colonels back in Mobile for training as George Newwblatt to lead NYU basketball tests. Timmy Dikes may cover infield roles for Philadelphia Athletics. Wisconsin appointsGeorge Levis as golf coach. Hoss Radbourne's 1884 NL pitching mark cited.
A Popular Mechanics note describes converting a car for business use by painting window shade ads. It explains removing the roller, using a screweye in the shade stick, and fixing with a scrawheel to keep the curtain taut. The method relies on a longer stick to prevent rolling around.
Johnson and Walter Jonagdn, long time members of the Washington pitching staff for twenty one years, will not appear on the mound this coming season. It is believed his pitching days are over and he will serve strictly as a bench manager.
Jimmy Avatin, peppery coach of the St. Loniy Browns, refuses to grow old. The once great shortstop is concealing fifty years of age but no onfielder can outhustle him. Austin and Bul Kiliefer depart late. Killefer is younger. Major league clubs favor energetic managerial aides to Captain Dan Howley.
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