Monoxide Fumes Neutralized by Williams Treatment
C Howard Williams of Downers Grove Ul announces a chemical treatment for gasoline that neutralizes carbon monoxide fumes from car exhaust. Demonstrations with rats show dramatic safety effects, while ordinary gasoline proves lethal for test subjects after short exposure. Williams, former head of the National Petroleum College and WWI government petroleum expert, presents his method.
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C. Howard Williams
Downers Grove
Williams
Williame
National Petroleum College
Finnish Olympians Seek Quarters for Los Angeles Games
Finnish sprinter Paavo Nurmi visits to arrange lodging for athletes taking part in the 1982 Olympics in Los Angeles. The discussion centers on securing suitable quarters for the Finnish team ahead of the Games.
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Paavo Nurmi
Los Angeles
Automobile Hints and Highway Warnings in 1920s Town
The column jokes about long cars and back-seat drivers while noting pedestrians face new risks as motorists seek novel steering aides. It cites France's auto industry with 205000 vehicles produced in 1925, the best year yet.
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France
Donie Bush and Johnny Evers Clash at NL Meeting
In New York at the National League gathering Pirates manager Donie Bush greeted former Cubs star Johnny Evers with a playful jab. Evers quipped that he is off umpires for life, leaving Bush to deal with the rest of the league alone.
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Donie Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
Johnny Evers
New York
Johnny
Donie
Nix
Evers
Natives of Guam Excel Marines in Baseball
The Chamorros of Guam defeated a Marine base team 10 to 3 in a Thanksgiving baseball game. The rivalry between naval sailors and Chamorros is friendly, with Chamorros mixing quickness and agility against American size and strength. Marines viewed the loss as a matter of pride.
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Guam
Far East
United States
Naval Station
Rugby Violence Sparks Public Outcry in France
A Marmande player strangled Bergerac captain Beaussoleil during a match as thousands watched. Beaussoleil was carried off unconscious while fans shouted kill him. Police were summoned to prevent further attacks on the Bergerac players.
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France
Marmande
Bergerac
Beaussoleil
Maurmande
Washbasin on Running Board Blends Car Accessory Trend
A wash basin attached to the running board is shown in London among novel automobile accessories. The feature highlights inventive, practical add ons for cars, underscoring evolving vehicle conveniences.
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London
Ty Cobb to Train with Browns Next Spring
Ty Cobb plans to join the Cleveland Browns training camp at West Palm Beach. Dan Howley said no official agreement exists, but Cobb will work out with the club and help hitters after a long career on the diamond.
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Ty Cobb
Browns
Dan Howley
Howley
West Palm Beach
Athletics swap DeWitt Lebourveau and Ernest Wingard
The Philadelphia Athletics announce that outfielder DeWitt Lebourveau and pitcher Ernest Wingard have been sent to Milwaukee in the American Association option.
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Philadelphia Athletics
DeWitt Lebourveau
Ernest Wingard
Milwaukee Club
Cornell Gridiron Squad Shrinks Ahead of Next Season
Cornell faces the 1920 football season with the smallest regular lineup in years as eighteen players graduate in June. Key losses include end Sehoales and guard Wramplemeier, tackle Steinberg, center Waterbury, and backfield trio Dietrich Bristol Lyon, with only Sam Wakeman returning among regulars. Freshmen show little varsity potential beyond Bob Stevens, while several seniors also depart, signaling a lean squad for the upcoming campaign.
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Cornell
Dobie
Sam Wakeman
Quincy
Mass
Ular Oneman
Sehoales
Cleveland Heights
Ohio
Wramplemeier
Cincinnati
Warden
Enid
Okla
Waterbury
Ithaca
Kueen
John Anderson
Glendale
Alexander
Westfield
N. J
Parker
Tampa
Fla
Steinberg
Syracuse
Sherman Allen
Fair Haven
Wesley Bender
Rockaway Beach
N. Y
William Ibold
Bernard Katz
Philadelphia
William Quest
Louisville
Bob Stevens
Lakewood
Various 1929 Sports Moves and Honors Tidbits
Indiana and Purdue renew the old oaken bucket rivalry. Fordham selects Thomas A. Siano as captain for 1929. Stanford signals called by Walter Heinecke. Bert Ingwersen remains the Big Ten's youngest coach. Frank E. Brown signs to umpire in 1929. Billy Gibson retires from the ring. Paul Jessup to lead Washington football in 1929. Bob Russell weighs 205 and is a towering Nebraska quarterback. Mush March signs with the Chicago Black Hawks. Joe Dugan released by the Yankees and may join a National League club. Frank Isabell seeks return to baseball. Ma Stribling at ringside during Herbert Stribling bout. Leonard Grant elected captain of NYU's 1920 football squad. Philadelphia girls field hockey dominance noted with two-goal games.
Ace Lee Meadows Plans Pirates Comeback After Arm Woes
Lee Meadows a former ace of the Pittsburgh Pirates announces his return to baseball this season. He left last year due to a sore arm and vows to be in better shape.
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Lee Meadows
Pittsburgh Pirates
Unusual Cardinal Manager Shuffle Marks Quiet Pennant Run
The St. Louis Cardinals cycled four managers over four seasons, finishing in the top four of the National League. Bill McKechnie, Billy Southworth, Branch Rickey, Rogers Hornsby, Bob O’Farrell, and MecKechnie all moved between roles, with pennants and World Series appearances contrasting against frequent changes. The piece hints at a need for psychoanalysis rather than explanation.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinal
Bill McKechnie
Rochester Internationals
Yankees
Billy Southworth
Indianapolis
Branch Rickey
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
Giants
Bob O'Farrell
MecKechnie
Pittsburgh
David S Jordan and Baseball Pioneering Years
David Starr Jordan former Stanford University president recalls early baseball days in The American Magazine. He describes the Gainesville Zouaves city spark, a nose injury from colliding with a catcher, and playing on the Stanford faculty team until age fifty eight.
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David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Buffalo
Gainesville
Stanford
Knows His Mother Visitor Exchange in Passing Show
A light exchange features Jimmy and a parent quiz about apples ending in a playful pun. The dialogue includes a dog named Fish who supposedly won’t bite, delivered in a Passing Show style tone.
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Jimmy
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