Packey McFarland Eyes Welterweight Crown Quest
Chicago March 9 Special. Packey McFarland, eight-year unbeaten boxer from the stockyards, aims at the welterweight title while remaining in the lightweight class. The piece argues he could win the welter crown today and defend it, if he pursued it, and lists potential rivals and obstacles in the 142-pound field.
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Sak
Plex
Chicago
Packey McFarland
Son
Jay
McFarland
Ruggea Ad Wolgant
Michigan
Wolwast
Packey
Taoluca
Joe Gans
Wolgast
Ray Bronson
Young Erne
Clarence “Wihkicat” Ferns
Paul Koehles
Young McCartney
Matt Wells
Rome
Packer
Caesar
Six cylinder cars gain popularity this year in auto market
D. D. McCall of the Georgia Motor Car Company asserts six cylinder Everitt cars will dominate demand as vibration is eliminated and pulling power improves with a wide speed range. Dealers are urging quick deliveries due to factory operations running at full capacity to meet orders.
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D. D. McCall
Georgia Motor Car Company
Mr. McCall
Everitt
Detroit
Guadalajara Prepares Big Reception For Pathfinding Motorists
From Guadalajara Mexico a telegram says two Los Angeles to Mexico City motorists Beaudet and a companion near arrival. Officials plan parades decorations and cheering crowds to greet the pioneers with Sener Cabana as pilot. Road distance 325 miles and road deemed passable for the celebration.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Los Angeles
Mexico City
T. J. Beaudet
Sener Caltana
Beaudet
Senor Cabana
Junior Sunday Schools Organize In Six-Team League
At a College Co-Op meeting on March 7 a six-team league for boys aged 14 to 16 was formed. Teams include Tabernacle, Georgia Avenue Baptist, GraceBethogiet, Trinity Central Baptist and Sacred. Officers elected are H. H. Sutton president Claude Teagin vice president Roy Milling secretary treasurer. Ground committee Feagin Milling Terry Schedule Milling Ivy. Next meeting March 22 at 7 pm at College Co-Op 7 Peachtree Street.
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College Co-Op
the Tabernacle
Georgia Avenue Baptist
Grace Bethogiet
Trinity
Ist Central Baptist
Sacred
H. H. Sutton
Claude Teagin
Roy H. Milling
Feagin
Milling
Terry
Ivy
Peachtree Street
Dodger Regulars Triumph in Warm Spring Practice
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 9 the Brooklyn regulars defeated the youngsters by a score of 5 to 4. Northern Hummel Reilly and Daley starred with strong hitting. The Philadelphia team labored through a long spring fungo practice as the Boston American League club tours here tomorrow.
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Dodger
Hot Springs
Ark
Northern
Hummel
Reilly
Daley
Philadelphia T
Boston
Policeman John C Clarke Acquitted in Alabama Killing
Molile Alabama March 9 Policeman John C Clarke was acquitted today of killing James Grown a negro gambler The coroner s jury initially acquitted him but a higher court ordered rearrest He had been shooting at a man who fired at him during an attempted arrest of four craps shooters
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Molile
Ala
John C. Clarke
James Grown
Clarke
Shesiete
Hofter
Hag
Home Run Baker’s Comeback Day Shines in 1911 World Series
J Franklin Baker delivers a game changing home run for the Athletics off Rube Marquard in a tight 1911 World Series contest at Baker’s stand out moment that kept the pennant chase alive in Philadelphia. The dramatic swing sparked national headlines and earned him the enduring nickname Home Run Baker.
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Philadelphia
J. Franklin Baker
Athletics
Owings
Baker
Christy Mathewson
Mackmen
New York
Giants
McGraw
Hie
Speed Boya
Rube Marquard
Eddie Pljank
Mack
Marquard
Plank
Herzog
Eddie Collins
Mathewson
Haker
Bhibe Park
Gamin
United States
Josteph B. Bowles
McGraw Denies Luck in Baseball Winning Ways
Giant manager John McGraw argues against luck in baseball citing an excerpt from his contribution to New Story Magazine. He says pennant races hinge on skill and decision after a key grounder ties the game, insisting luck plays no part and athletes control outcomes through technique and timing.
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M’graw
McGraw
New York Giants
New Story Magazine
Giants
Boston
Tailendera
New Yorks
Cara
The Favorite Dream in March Hampton Magazine
Joseph Jestrow discusses a popular dream theme in March Hampton Magazine. Flying dreams are linked to chest expansion and heart and breathing actions, creating vivid sensations of ascent and glide. The piece notes a link to religious visions of ascension and the childlike wonder of flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jestrow
Hampton Magazine
Peter Pan
Evolution of the motor truck in early industry
The article traces how motor trucks emerged from adapted luxury cars, faced public skepticism, and required heavy trial by owners. It notes tire and construction challenges, then praises modern trucks as sturdy, economical machines with engines, low gears, and heavy tires. Trucks increasingly replace horse teams, delivering greater pace and efficiency.
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Zekiatte
Jey
Dobberanatte Coy
Rip van Winkle
Caramern Cat
Atlantan's Invention of Armor Plate for Tire
Atlantan inventor R G Dunwody has patented a tire armor plate to prevent punctures and blowouts. A spring steel diaphragm, covered with raw cotton and fabric, fits inside the tire and seals with a sliding sleeve. Ready in standard tire sizes within about sixty days, with strong demand reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dunwody
Mr. Dunwody
Dunwody
Dunnody
Carelessness in adjusting spark plugs
A motor missing cause is a porcelain crack in a spark plug. Porcelain expands when heated and can be crushed by metal if not adjusted cold. With low plug prices, carry an extra set and swap a dead cylinder plug at first sign of misfire.
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Charles Spiltdorf
Magneto Fame
Brown in Montgomery raises St. Louis club to spring practice
Montgomery Alabama March. The St. Louis American League club, thirty one players in all, including fourteen veterans, began spring practice at Capitol Heights Southern League park to work the kinita out of elbows and knees on their first day.
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Brown
Montgomery
Ala
St. Louis
Kinita
Capitol Heights
Turbulent pre season notes on team contracts and lineups
In mid March reports from the Tennessee camp discuss contract signings, signings delayed, and training plans. The article notes right handed catcher More and infielder Flick among players shaping the infield duel for second base with Sentell. Manager Smith plans to retain an emergency man while deciding if Bentell or Hulswitz becomes regular keystone.
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Attanocgs
Aira
Han
Columba
J. He Hannah
Union Association
Mane
Beth: Society
Mor Murch
Zacher
Cannell
Astrongous
Cami
Aika
Ap Apett
Connie Tosa
Ayatem
Nght
Manneon Smith
Ut Ieee
le Fradnaly
Sentell
Flick
Boise
Robbie Lowe
Smith
Jennings
Paul Bentell
Hulswitz
Bentell
Keystone
Whitewash Athletes in Western Colleges Report
Lincoln Neb March. The Missouri Valley conference committee reports that the white wash method to restore athletic purity will require every athlete to itemize his amateur history. The plan allows reinstatement only within home teams and bans players who joined outlaw professional groups.
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Lincoln
Neb
Missouri Valley
Wibloh
Conteranca
Communities For Action
Batt
R C H car chosen for darkest Africa voyage
A Detroit built R C H roadster, selected by C C Morison, an eminent European aeronaut, to penetrate Central Africa starting from Mombasa toward Lake Nyanza and likely to Cape Town. The standard two passenger model with large tires and luggage space costs 7500 dollars.
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Mate
Detroit
Africa
C. C. Morison
Europe
London
Byrom & Co
Mambo
Mortson
Mombasa
Nyanza
Nile
Morison
Capetown
South Africa
United States
Standardization Push for Truck Wheel Design Gains Pace
Proceedings report on the push to standardize wheel designs in truck manufacturing led by Mr Kennedy as chair. Committee includes leading motor truck men. aims to reduce waste and unify components across makers.
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Kennedy
Tote
Gub
Mitre
En- Kinsera
Goodyear Co After European Laurels
Akron Ohio center of rubber manufacturing and tire making turns to aeronautics seizing European laurels. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co now makes balloons to order in the United States for all sizes from small advertising balloons to giant dirigibles with engines and accessories. The firm has produced balloons for the U S government and supplies fabric for gas bags wings pontoons tires and other aeronautic gear. Manager Preston says flying is not a fad and Akron aims to be a leading aeronautics center with an expanding department and numerous unusual inquiries.
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Akron
Ohio
Europe
America
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Goodyear Company
That&me
Goodyear
United States
Preston
Goodyear Automatic Department
Vaniman
Atwood
Atlantic
Iusa
Wrights
Aurels
Uses His Emf As A Switch Engine
The Salmon Bay Sand and Gravel Company in Ballard near Seattle uses an E M F 30 car as a switch engine to move freight cars to a dock. Manager J Nerdrum rigs a rope to haul a 26 ton car to the main line, a practice done for two years with other E M F 30 cars when Nerdrum is away on trips through Washington and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salmon, Bay Sand_ and Gravel Company
Ballard, Wash
Seattle
Ner alaMnager & J
Standardizing Trucks Under Review by SAE Panel
William P. Kennedy head of the Alco transportation cost bureau and newly named chairman of a Society of Automobile Engineers standards committee discussed ongoing work. He noted the group is considering safe overload limits for trucks in regular service and emergencies, and that loading beyond capacity is common and costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Kennedy
Alco Transportation Cost Bureau
Society of Automobile Engineers
Mr. Kennedy
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Ned Whitern
Irwin M. Howe
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Eagle Supply CO
Carlowan Bt
Phila
Goodyear CO
Diamond
Auburn Ave
Atlanta, Ga
Pacific Coast League
Western Fenibe
Tra Otherswne
Goldsmith
salTian
Guarani
Iinnines
Ldsmith
Prue
Piarere
Fizying Bates
Steg Saoueo SF
Sie
J. A. Gwinnec Shoe Repairing
Luckiz Street
Piedmont Hotel
Atlanta
Roth
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