Cobb and Babe Ruth Shape Baseball’s Power Era
Grantland Rice recalls Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth shaping the sport with power and skill, recounting Cobb’s early telegrams, Ring Lardner chats, and a shift from speed to home runs. The piece muses on future leagues, West Coast ideas, and financial notes about building larger ballparks and paying star players.
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Antlers and Grouse Habits Shape Wildlife Notes
Wildlife writer explains antler growth in deer with velvet shedding and factors causing malformations, then shifts to grouse behavior. The piece covers camouflage, habitat, hunting challenges, cyclic grouse abundance, and conservation research by Pittman Robertson. It closes with birds and fish conservation cautions and old slogans.
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Cancer Mortality On The Decline Indicates Shifting Trends
Statisticians report a general decline in cancer death rates with differences by primary site and gender. Accessible sites show declines for both men and women from mid nineteenth to mid twentieth century, while inaccessible sites rise for men but fall for women. Lung and respiratory cancers increase, prompting expanded diagnostics, hospitals, and research alongside emphasis on early recognition and treatment.
Odd Windfall Revealed In Pocket Of Summer Suit
A stock broker recalls finding a large roll of forgotten bills in a trouser pocket on a hot morning. A pessimist questions receipts while the speaker jokes about his canaries being guaranteed, taunting the disbelief of the exchange.
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