Polo Legend Stephen Sanford and Beatrice in International Cups
Stephen Sanford and his polo pony Beatrice starred in five international cup contests. Beatrice, a decorated war veteran, bears a humane medal for gallant conduct. The piece recalls polo history from 1886 to 1927, noting pony values, team sizes, notable matches, and rising gate receipts of over $400,000 in later years.
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Stephen
Laddie
Sanford
Beatrice
Gre
John Watson
England
Nere
Pnemy
India
United States
John Sanford
Laddle) Sanford
Larlie’ Sanford
Madrid
Alfonso
Doring
Averlvanes
Long Island
Automobile Safety Tips And Odd Observations
Frequent spark plug checks prevent engine knocks and irregular starts. Headlines warn of unsafe driving habits and warn that wheel rims, tires, and steering require careful inspection. A head on collision is noted as a possible outcome of uncontrolled direction. The piece cites a quirky remark about a rumble seat as a breakfast nook and critiques delayed brake care.
Much Expected of Coach Al Sharpe
Dr. Al Sharpe, famed Eastern athletic authority, in his first year as head football coach at Washington University, is expected to elevate the school among Midwest leaders. He signed a two year athletics director contract and resumes coaching this season, bringing a storied Yale, Cornell and Yale coaching pedigree to shaping a strong team.
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al Sharpe
Eastern Athletic Authority
Washington University
Durens
Mid-West
Sharpe
Bend
Fife
Yale
Willian Penn Charter Academy
Schoo Olms Mater
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Federal Bureau Aids the Motorist
Charles M. Hayes president of the Chicago Motor club notes the Federal Bureau of Standards at Washington has advanced automotive research. He cites fuels tests and brake material studies as proving safer, more efficient motoring with government and industry cooperation through the American Automobile Association.
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Uncle Sim
Bureau of Standards
Wreshington
Charles M. Hayes
Chicago Motor Club
Bureau
American Automobile Association
Mr. Hayes
Hayes
Motordam
Set Under Water Three Weeks Worked Like New
William Roberts home in Bavunu Illinois was flooded. After the radio was underwater for three weeks, he retrieved the set and speaker. With a few small parts replaced and thorough drying, the radio now works again.
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William Roberts
Bavunu
Mr. Roberts
Berlin Wireless Tower Proposed Tower Reaches 2160 Feet
A proposal outlines a new wireless tower for Berlin to be completed by 1930. The structure would rise 2160 feet, over twice the height of the Eiffel Tower, featuring a restaurant and a revolving floor to offer changing views.
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Berlin
Greate Cig
Prank Roscoe Hits Home Run to Dodge Speed Fine
Roscoe of the Wilmington Club in the Eastern North Carolina league faced a court-ordered penalty of two $10 speeding fines. He hit a home run in the fourth inning of the game against Mayotteville to fulfill the condition and avoid the fines, while city recorder George Harriss watched from the bleachers.
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Roscoe
Wilmington
North Carolina
George Harriss
Mayotteville
Barriss
How to Build a Wave Trap for Interference Reduction
Instructions describe winding fifty turns of No 24 copper wire on a three inch form. A 0005- mid. variable condenser is connected across the coil in series with the antenna leadin. Adjust the wave trap and set to minimize interference. Tilting and slow rotation of the loop may be needed to align with the aerial of the interfering station for the minimum pickup. The wave front may not travel in a vertical plane at short transmitter distances.
Higher Value Rheostats for 201A Tubes in Detectors
Radio News notes that using a BL element rheostat of about 30 ohms with 201A type detectors aids stable operation. It explains these tubes are sensitive at a specific point, and a 6 ohm rheostat fails to regulate voltage properly, sometimes operating most efficiently below the rated voltage.
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Radio News
Sports Facts Mix From A Bygone Era
A collage of sports notes: Baltimore league bans college players this year. Toronto rowing club builds a new clubhouse. Penn State intramurals grow. Stanford football and baseball details. Ty Coll bats .325 for 23rd straight year above .800. racetrack figure John Hachmeister in Naples. seven clubs in American Hockey Association winter schedule. sloop Mischief now derelict in Chelsea Creek. Johnny Weissmuller and Arne Borgette cited as swimming greats. Joe Rabbitt leads with 60 stolen bases in International League. Pennsylvania cities in multiple leagues. Johnny Maiden leaves copper works, becomes exercise boy, later earns $25,000 as jockey. Chester Ihrig named Rolling college captain. Eddie Rickenbacker linked to Indianapolis speedway.
Science in Shielding Receivers Properly Described
The article explains how shielding in vacuum tubes can backfire if misused. After exhaust, tubes are enclosed by heavy copper coil to run RF current, creating eddy currents in the shield that heat parts and affect getter operation, reducing efficiency if shield placement is improper.
Paris Press Bureau Established by Kellogg Appointment
Warden McK. Wilson of Washington D C has been named by Secretary Kellogg to head the regular press bureau at the American embassy in Paris. The bureau was created after Kellogg's Paris trip when American correspondents in the French capital urged for authentic information on U S government policies on current international relations.
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Warden McK. Wilson
Washington, D. C
Kellogg
Paris
West Point Names Sprague Captain Of Football Team
West Point selects M. E. Sprague as captain of the football squad. He serves as left tackle and leads the line for the cadets this season.
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M. E. Sprague
West Point
Pell-A Fellow Faces Rumors of Romance in Town
A misheard remark stirs gossip as a local businessman named Pell-A becomes the center of attention. Town residents discuss rumors about romances involving Mell and several women, with speculation about motives and social consequences.
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Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Grid
Midwest
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al Sharps
Federal Bureau
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Baltimore Football League
He Don Rowing Club
Toronto
Canada
Penn State
Baselall
Stanford Universitys
Australia
Ty Coll
John Hachmeister
Naples
Plu
Stanford
American Hockey Association
Minneapoka
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Duluth
Tulsa
Mischief
Chelsea Creek
Boston
Norman Ross
Johnny Weissmuller
Arne Borgette
Joe Rabbitt
Johnny Maiden
Chester Ihrig
Fort Myers
Rolling
James B. Bailey
Ddie Rickenbacker
Indiagapolis Auto Speedway
al Sumored
Drenzlau
Ontarin
Coolidges
Swannanoa Country Club
Blue Ridge Mountains
Virginia
Afton
Waynesboro
Neesee
Leaping Deer
Sachema Sliver
White House
Belmont
Newport
R. L
Failern
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