Two Stars Who Were Cycle Hitters
The article lists 16 minor leaguers who achieved a cycle and notes majors represented by Sunny Jim Bottomley and Cy Williams. It details the players, leagues, and dates of Bottomley and Williams cycles, plus the minor leaguers from Virginia, Texas, South Atlantic, Southern, Western, Middle Atlantic, International, and Pacific Coast leagues who accomplished the feat.
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Sunny Jim” Bottomley
St. Louis Cardinals
Fred
Cy”) Williams
Phillies
Virginia
Pacific Coast
Texas
Middle Atlantic
Morgan
New Orleans
Cleveland Indians
Bissonnette
Buffalo
Brooklyn Robins
Sord
Knoxville
New York Yankees
Clark
Richmond
Boston Braves
Bottomley
Williams
Pirates
McCune
Norfolk
Orsatti
Houston
Barrett
Byrd
Shirley
Greenville
Asheville
Rhiel
Atlanta
Gonzales
Amarillo
Allington
Wichita
Donohue
Omaha
Davis
Automobile Notes and Observations on Car Ownership
A compact column reflects on driving prudence during wartime and contrasts two types of motor owners. It notes pedestrians’ desire for safety amid speeding and jokes about automotive jargon and a zebra stripe as a humorous aside.
Fitzsimmons Promises Big Season For Giants Pitcher
Fred Fitzsimmons, a sturdy Giant pitcher acquired from Indianapolis in 1925, impressed early by starting strong and improving last year. This season he is expected to spark a new sensation for the team with solid performances and growth.
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Fred Fitzsimmons
Inianapolis
Lane Division to Ease Traffic Congestion
The Erskine bureau urges drivers to stay in fixed lanes to boost roadway capacity. It cites left passing, crowding on curves, and irregular lineups at intersections as causes of congestion and risk, recommending nine foot wide lanes marked within 100 feet of intersections to improve flow.
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Albert Russel Erskine Bureau
Miller McClintock
Bureau
Harvard University
Erskine
Areau
Chicago
San Francisco
Excess Load on Tubes Not Good
Radio engineer Roger M Wise warns against ear tuning of B power voltages and explains that overloading tubes causes excessive plate current and heat. He urges using tube specifications from manufacturers and calibrating battery eliminators with a high resistance voltmeter, then leaving settings fixed unless tubes change.
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Roger M. Wise
Charging the Battery Vent caps removed during charging at two amperes or more
The vent caps of the storage battery should be removed if the charging rate is two amperes or more. When using trickle charging, keep the small ventilation holes in the vent caps clear, which can be done with a toothpick.
Nebraska Board Eyes Army Game Next Fall
The University of Nebraska athletic board in Lincoln said favorable negotiations are underway for a football game with Army in West Point on November 24. They are seeking Big Six conference approval to add a ninth game.
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Army-Nebraska
University of Nebraska Athletic Board
Lincoln
Army
West Point
Big Six
Chick Evans Falls to McFarlane in British Amateur
The piece recalls Chick Evans, touring Europe for the British Amateur at Royal St George’s, facing a sharp opening burst by Scottish challenger McFarlane. Evans, favored to win, drops five holes behind after nine, then reflects on the moment at the tenth tee while McFarlane’s 31 on the first nine stuns spectators.
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Atlanta
Royal St. George's Club
Sandwich
Chick Evans
Evans
Maccarlane
Chick
Minikahda
Bobby Jones
McFarlane
Blue Atlantic
Charley MacFarlane
Charley
Olympic tryout decathlon at Penn relay sparks buzz
Sports notes cover diverse items from Lew Fonseca as a Portuguese major leaguer to boxing champ Leo Wildman in San Antonio. Florida alligator gift tradition, Carl Reynolds joining White Sox, and 1927 women's records highlighted. Also mention boxing in schools Trenton and coaching links to Benny Oosternan and Fielding Yost.
Clever Rifle Shot Leads Kansas Girls Rifle Team
Miss Louise Ridgeway of Denver Colorado emerges as star marksman for the University of Kansas girls rifle team and has just been elected captain.
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University of Florida
Louise Ridgeway
University of Kansas
Denver
Colo
Ten Post Card Pictures of Washington DC Series Ad
A condensed ad promoting ten different postcard pictures of Washington DC. The offer highlights the City Beautiful theme and directs readers to send requests to Address Box 222, Paris Illinois, priced at 25 cents each. The notice is compact and sales-oriented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
the City Beautiful
Paris
Ilinois
Rivalry Over a Sister's Hand Sparks Mock Courtship
In a terse exchange, Eric asks if he will win his sister's hand as his rival jokes about the sister using a weapon to clout him. The brief dialogue captures a lighthearted shoring of betrothal plans and playful contempt.
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Saugus
Calif
Pathfinder Magazine
Eric
Courtroom Exchange Reveals Age Question
In court this morning Mrs. Oldsome states Mrs. Brewster appeared shy about her age. Mr. Brewster quips that she was hardly older than fifteen, sparking the lively reminiscence of the courtroom atmosphere.
Village Life in Madagascar Relies on Cactus and Milk
Many residents live about 20 miles from water sources and obtain drinks from the cactus plant or from milk. The remark highlights rural beverage practices in remote Malagasy communities.
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Madagascar
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