Hahn Elevates American Hope In Olympic Middle Distances
Hahn’s 1 51% half mile marks a breakthrough for the United States in the 800 and 1500 meters as Olympic prospects heat up. He clocked a sensational indoor half mile record and challenged the outdoor world best while eyeing Amsterdam competition and a possible 1 50 time under favorable conditions.
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Mel Sheppard
London
Hahn
Amsterdam
Ray Conger
Otto Peltzer
Doctor Peltzer
Philadelphia
Peltzer
Traffic Signal Lets Motorists Control Intersections
A new traffic signal device by Charles Adler lets drivers control signals with their horns. The horn sound is picked up by metal ear boxes near the signal, triggering a red to green change so the motorist may pass, then reverts after a set interval until the next horn signals a change.
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Charles Adler
Railroads Must Signal at Crossing
The Chicago Motor Club legal department notes the Supreme Court October decision requires motorists to stop when crossing railroad tracks and verify safety if visibility is blocked. It argues the ruling does not raise motorists' duty but reinforces railroad signals and safe speeds, and that negligence should fall on the company if it blocks view or fails to warn.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Legal Department
Chicago Motor Club
Supreme Court
New Manager of Braves Old Hand New Manager of Braves Old Hand
Jack Slattery, long employed in college and professional baseball, becomes the Boston Braves new manager. Former Tufts Harvard and Boston College coach, he mentored players who reached the majors and served as Braves scout after college seasons. Supporters expect a pennant contender with his knowledge and hometown roots.
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Jack Slattery
Boston Braves
Boston College
Slattery
Tufts
Harvard
Braves
Automobile Hints and Odd Roadside Tales
Regular oil changes help prevent engine wear. Authorities note the race to the railroad crossing is improving while the habit of long Sunday drives fades as motorists quicken distances. A New York motorist reports being attacked by lamp posts in Central Park, a puzzling incident amid urban travel.
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New York
Central Park
Thousands of Farmers Get Markets By Radio
George G. Royce of the New York state agriculture office says radio provides timely market information to farmers. He notes extension workers at Cornell heard that broadcasting stations daily relay market reports helping farmers price and market crops effectively.
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George G. Royce
New York City
State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Cornell University
Mr. Royce
Violoncello Tone Versus Grid Condenser and Atropin Urgency
A fragment discussing the violoncello as a broadcast instrument and criticizing grid condenser leakage as a fault in receivers. It notes quality hinges on the selector not the tuner or RF amplifier and mentions atropin tablets for rapid joints in solderless emergencies with a teaspoon of water.
Adjust Speaker for Pure Tone in Varying Weather
The cone speaker should be adjusted each use to maintain tone and reception. Loosen the small chuck to let the driving rod reach neutral tension as paper surface tension shifts with weather conditions.
Boy Rider Wins on Trixie and Sets Early Records
The article profiles John Silvester from Od Ludlow Shropshire winning as a boy rider on his horse Trixie. At ten he won three races at Llandenny and two of three at Usk. Now twelve, he has ten winners from twenty-one mounts and weighs just under sixty pounds with notable strength.
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John Silivester
Od Ludlow
Shropshire
Trixie
John
Wales
Llandenny
Usk
Albany Club Elects Secretary in Southeastern League
J. N. Mack is elected secretary of the Albany club of the Southeastern League. The New York Yankees have the headline status in this brief notice describing updated leadership and team context.
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J. N. Mack
Albany Club
Grimes to Boost Pirates and Notable Baseball Moves
Burleigh Grimes, recently acquired from the New York Giants by the Pittsburgh Pirates for Vic Aldridge, is expected to lift the club as fans anticipate a pennant. The piece also notes signings and career moves across baseball including Bill Janda with Burlington, Billy Hamilton joining Vicksburg, and other league actions.
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Burleigh Grimes
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Vic Aldridge
Pirate
Grimes
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Yale
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Conn
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Canton
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Brush
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York Club
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San Quentin
Kid
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the American Tobacco Co., Inc
Pathfinder Magazine
Jake
Spike
Qou tNie
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoe CO
Spark Street
Brockton
Mass
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Wolgamot
Richwood
Spria Chids
Telcom
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