American League Lefties Grove and Pennock Stand Out
The article salutes Lefty Grove of the Athletics and Herb Pennock of the Yankees as the era’s top southpaws. It notes Pennock’s 17–6 record before an August arm injury and Grove’s near .750. recalls Grove’s 1924 sale to Philadelphia for a then-record $105,000 and Pennock’s 1912 Kennett Square beginnings with Connie Mack shaping their careers.
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Robert Moses Grove
Philadelphia Athletics
Herb Pennock
New York Yankees
Yankees
Athletics
Pennock
Lefty Grove
Grove
Pittsburgh Pirates
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletic
Baltimore Orioles
Kennett Square
Philadelphia
Wonder
Gene Sarazen Wins Miami Open With 250 Over 72 Holes
Gene Sarazen, former national open and professional champion, wins the Miami Open golf tournament finishing with a 250 score after 72 holes.
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Gene Sarazen
Grade Crossings Toll in United States in 1927
The report shows 16 793 deaths nationwide from grade crossing accidents since 2920. In 1927 2 371 people died and 6 613 were injured. Louisiana led with 3.02 fatalities per 10 000 cars. Wyoming had no deaths. Rhode Island reported 0.08 per 10 000. At year start there were 206 533 unprotected crossings.
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United States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Wyoming
Rhode Island
Waves Not Watts Give Range Amateurs Find
An analysis shows amateur short-wave operation relies on wavelength, not power. Switching from 80 to 40 meters expands reach from local to intercontinental, with 80 meters good for 50 mile to 1.5 mile ranges at night and 40 meters enabling 1500 to 5000 mile links. For extreme night ranges use 20 meters.
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Midwest
Pacific Coast
Europe
Australia
Spiller Wins Suit Over Forfeited Games
Atlanta owner Kenl Spiller wins a suit claiming 14 league forfeited games, while a fan who was assaulted by Hollis McLaughlin during the 1926 season sues the Atlanta club for $20,000. The Court of Appeals ruled the pitcher acted outside the club’s scope and found no negligence by the club.
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Kenl Spiller
Atlanta
Hollis McLaughlin
Court of Appeals
Sports and college stars mix in quick-hit notes
boxing gloves are praised while Tunney favors kid gloves. Alabama has six former college stars in MLB. Oregon plans adding handball soccer and lacrosse next year. Navy expects a strong eleven at Annapolis. Illinois guardsman Huddleston weighs 245 pounds. Phillies face a hard stretch after 154 games. Babe Ruth urged Huggins to sign Heeney as catcher. Columbia aims for a strong year despite two star losses. Tex Rickard retirement rumors denied. Tex H enee hobbling after bad blow. Jack Hendricks, Northwestern alum, helped start major league career. Bernard Mike Kelly leads Spartanburg in eight seasons in Class B. Championship winners retirement dooms fan belief. Walter Hagen has not aced a hole. Earl Combs hits . average on first golf round. Marlon Thomas sold to Kansas City in American Association.
Northwestern Stiffest Grid Schedule Sets 61 Men
Sixty-one men including fourteen lettermen report to coach Dick Hanley to form a likely lightest Northwestern varsity eleven. Captain Walter Holmer, fullback, directs play while Hank Sinkler leads the line. The slate features Butler Ohio State Kentucky Minnesota Purdue Indiana and Dartmouth.
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Dick Hanley
Northwestern University
Hank Sinkler
Jackie
Walter Holmer
Butler
Ohio State
Kentucky
Hlinoks
Minnesota
Purdue
Indiana
Dartmouth
Spark Plugs Are Easily Cleaned
Spark plugs need proper gap setting and cleaning to maintain efficiency. Do not disassemble for cleaning. use alcohol to remove carbon, then wipe and dry. If worn or heavily coated, replace to avoid power loss and engine problems.
Yankees reject $175000 offer for Gehrig amid Burns deal
Alva Bradley offered Lou Gehrig to George Burns for $175000 apiece last spring, but Miller Huggins rejected the proposal. The bid stands as the largest ever in the American League. The Yankees later acquired Burns at the waiver price.
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Alva Bradley
Cleveland Indians
George Burns
Lou Gehrig
New York
Yank
Miller Huggins
Gehrig
Yanks
Burns
Automobile Hints On Safe Driving And Road Etiquette
The article notes about one car in ten has faulty brakes and would show in speed tests. It critiques policies pushing two cars per family and urges orderly traffic. It warns drivers not to let oil puddles contact tires and mocks slow drivers while stressing speed’s impact.
Eggs as World Cradles and Odd Beliefs Across Cultures
A survey of mythic origins and superstitions about eggs from Hawaii to China and Europe. It notes Hawaiian lore of the egg born island, Chinese creation by Poon-Koo-Wong, German beliefs on egg dating for complexion, and Basle’s 1494 cock egg execution. It also mentions eggs as cures for drunkenness.
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Hawaii
Poon-Koo- Wong
Germany
Basle
May Mortals Beware Maymarriage Myths Across Ages
A historical note explains why May is viewed as unlucky for marriage across cultures from Rome to France. It cites beliefs that May is a month of old men, contrasts with June for youth, lists specific days deemed unfit or favorable for matrimony, and references a 1928 Western Newspaper Union compilation of superstitions about marriage dates.
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France
Western Newspaper Union
Zenobia Queen of Palmyra Defeated by Romans
Zenobia, queen of Palmyra and wife of Odenathus, sought to extend her realm after his death. She was recognized by Gallienus as king of Palmyra, but her forces were defeated and she was taken to Rome as a prisoner by Agricola.
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Zenobia
Palmyra
Odenathus
Gallienus
Rome
Agricola
Winning Success Through Grit and Process
The text attributes success to gradual effort and steady focus on the task. It argues that achievement stems from persistent practice and a mindset of grit rather than sudden luck.
Aviator Performs Wing Repair To Save Flight
Veteran pilot Joseph Salzman and youth trainee Oscar Rothiin took off from San Francisco airport on an instructional hop. After the landing gear broke Salzman climbed onto the wing and, with improvised tools and a safety belt, repaired the gear enabling a safe landing after more than an hour of work.
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Joseph Salzman
Oscar Rothiin
San Francisco
Salzman
Young Rothlin
Rivalry Between Two Small-Town Movie Theaters
In a small town two local movie houses duel for patrons as close neighbors and families compare schedules, prices, and features. Residents note lingering feuds, shared streets, and friendly competition shaping weekly outings.
Old Folks Say Dr Caldwell Was Right
The article extols Dr Caldwell's approach from 1875 using simple vegetable laxatives and herbs. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe laxative for constipation biliousness indigestion and mood. It notes it lasts months gentle on children and available at drug stores or by free trial request to Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Medical College
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