Bill Roper Critiques College Football Practice
Princeton coach Bill Roper says college football overemphasis threatens the sport within five years. In a talk with sports writers he criticizes spring and early fall drills night sessions and player publicity. He calls football in universities a limited interest and notes spring baseball suffers from football practice. He also denounces night football as brutal.
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Bill Roper
Princeton University
Roper
Tiger Football Fem
Motorists Will Spend Millions for Alcohol
Motorists are projected to pour vast sums into anti freezing agents for cars this winter. Estimates show about 20,010,060 gallons of alcohol will be used, with motorists spending around 1.2 million dollars on this single item and further anti freezing fluids boosting total outlay to roughly 1.9 million dollars.
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United States
Nats Farm McLeod Sent to Lewisville Club on 21 Day Recall
Nats rookie McLeod Jim Method goes to Lowville club of the Riveriesn association on a 21 tour recall. President Griffith announces, Lewisville leading the association, injuries keep infielers out and McLeod will be played regularly. The club believes a minor league stint benefits the rookie more than sitting on the Washington bench.
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Nats
McLeod Jim Method
Gelder
Hag
Lowville Club
Riveriesn Association
Griffith Annginees
Lewisville
Grifith
McLeod
Nol
Fray
Washington
My Greatest Thrill in Sport
The world's greatest tennis star recalls a pivotal 1930s title defense against William Johnston of California before 13 000 spectators at center court. An unexpected plane crash near the stands silenced the crowd, yet play continued as the hero held firm and won the decisive third set.
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Morest Hills
Wey
William Joington
California
Bill Tilden
Ature
Oly
Johnston
Ima
Henry
Drurk
Winter Car Battery Problems From Chicago Motor Club
Winter car trouble stems from weak or dead batteries, with owners often unaware of proper maintenance. The Chicago Motor Club bulletin urges full charge during cold months, careful generator output, sparing use of starter and lights, and checks on distributor, spark plugs, cables, and insulation to prevent starts, shorts, and fire risks.
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Fea
Chicago Motor Club
Chicxagoe Motor Club
Car care and tire tips from an autos column
In a quirky autos note readers are advised about tire costs, braking concerns, and the value of regular maintenance. The column mocks overzealous experts while urging practical checks on valve settings and lubrication, mentioning a suburban incident as a light example.
Penney State picks Wiedrich from Staunton Military
Star halfback Wiedrich of Westbury enters Lenn State after four years at Staunton Military Academy. He also plays outfield in baseball and hails from Westbury New York.
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Wiedrich
Westbury, ST
Caplin
Penney
Toutboil
Lenn State
Staunton Miliary Academy
Aso
Frani
Easy Windshield Lubrication Method for Wipers
A vintage guide explains lubricating car wipers by filling a small container with light oil, replacing the air line with tubing, and moving the wiper through full strokes to saturate the blades. The method, repeated monthly, keeps wipers from seizing and maintains smooth operation.
Tennis champion battles fate amid deadly crash
The match advances to five sets as the player refuses to acknowledge the tragedy unfolding nearby. The crowd learns both pilot and photographer were killed in a crash as rain and tension rise, but the fight for the crown continues.
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Tiki
Johnston
Night sports mix fuels curious chatter across games
A collage of sports notes mentions baseball stars seen in night school, a Yale athletics director recalling a pitcher’s college days, the New York Velodrome reconstruction, and broad spending on baseball games. It also notes polo trips to Spain, night baseball fashion, and historic players like Adolfo Luque and Thornton Lee in a broad, era-typical roundup.
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Touch
Yankees
Bill Dickey
Ben
A Chapman
Bob Walsh
Fred Walker
59 000 Watt Station Investment Story Sparks Broadcast Expansion
About 26 broadcasters plan to invest roughly 500 000 dollars to build 50 000 watt stations, signaling a wave of new radio outlets as broadcasting power grows.
Oil use facts from early car maintenance notes
The notes claim at speeds of 50 to 61 mph oil consumption exceeds that at 40 mph. An average car runs at speeds pumping 150 to 200 gallons of oil per hour. Oil circulates through the engine 150 to 160 times each hour and the crankcase contents pass through the oil filter 10 to 15 times per hour.
Learning to Fly Aboard The Plane Of A Student Pilot
A 1930 Western Newspaper text recounts a student pilot’s lesson on vertical banks and cross controls, detailing how the rudder and elevator interact during a bank and how to recover. The narrative follows the solo flight, pattern work, and a fuelled urge to explore beyond the course as the writer gains confidence and flies solo.
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Fying
Orize
Atsa
Thad
Termie
Eheglk
Amowever
Hann
Inland Town Port Bowen Narrows River Seine Traffic
Inland Town Port Bowen in Normandy sits as a key mid river port with limited river traffic. Grid-sized freighters and sailing vessels reach this far but must dispatch goods further inland via other routes.
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Port Bowen
Normandy
Seine
Taney Home Shrine Declared National Shrine in Frederick
The Taney home in Frederick Maryland is named a national shrine honoring Roger Brooke Taney ante bellum Chief Justice who administered the oath to Lincoln. The designation elevates the site as a preserved historic landmark reflecting Taney’s role in U S history.
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Taney
Roger Broke
Frederick
United States
Lincoln
California Fig Syrup praised by mothers for children
Mrs. B E Geren of Oklahoma City touts California Fig Syrup as the best remedy for a listless weak stomach child. She says it increased appetite regulated bowels and improved digestion. Doctors approve the use for impure breath coated tongue feverishness or constipation and to keep bowels open during illnesses.
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Gerald
B. E. Geren
W. Main SL
Oklahoma City
Okla
California
Diversion Cloaked in Quiet Amid Personal Focus
A fragmentary item hints at a diversionary motive behind attention on a figure named Licht. It suggests Ife resists heavy scrutiny, seeking to avoid spotlight while a “pretty nest” metaphor implies a planned or staged calm.
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Princeton
Tooth
Tide University
William T. Tilden
I Iforld
Gecsools
Moutideel
Nittany Lions
Alin
Wieeth
Jonuiie Popaliy Mechanics Maschalne
Seldon Rose
Yale
Eli
AEC
New York
Adolfo Luque
Brooklyn
Iase
Seattle
Holywood
Lewis L. Lacy
Rnglish
Buenos Aires
Spain
Vanover
Thornton Lee
Tampa
New Orleans
The
Pelicans
Cleveland
Aerizer
K. Johnston
Chick Evans
S. Davidson Herron
Jess Guilford
Max Marston
William A. Nelson Mader
Lear
Drug and Dept
PEGH
Berry CO
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Duclong
Lydia E. Pinkham
Hannah M. Eversmeyer
Next Street
East St. Louis
Illinois
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