Greatest Thrill in Sport Tied to Umpiring Debut
A veteran recalls the supreme thrill of witnessing major sports legends while crediting Jack Sheridan for shaping his umpiring career. He reflects on Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, and Jack Dempsey, but asserts his debut under Sheridan remains central to his legacy.
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New York Yankees Poised for Biggest Profit in 1930
The article notes the New York Yankees expect higher profits in 1930 than any other American League club. It details franchise costs, park leases, and player salaries, with Ruth and Ruppert figures cited as the franchise's value rising to about 10 million dollars.
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Balance Drills Highlight Michael Getto’s Training
Michael Getto emphasizes balance as key to football preparation. He demonstrates balancing a pigskin on his nose and urges others to try the stunt if confident. Getto, a former University of Pittsburgh All-American tackle, serves as first assistant to Bill Targiss, Kansas head football coach.
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University of Pittsburgh
Bill Targiss
University of Kansas
Dazzling Lights of Car Are Cause of Accidents
Traffic safety officials warn that glare from misadjusted headlights and failing brakes cause accidents. Proper headlight alignment reduces night crashes. faulty tires and slippery streets also raise risk. Drivers should ensure antennas and wiring stay secure for winter conditions.
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Bayer Aspirin Headache Relief Ad Claim
Practical ad copy urging immediate relief for headaches and pains with Bayer Aspirin. Promises swift easing of head throbbing, toothache, neuralgia, neuritis, cold symptoms, and sore throat infection. Warns to seek Bayer Genuine on the box and to gargle with Aspiria for throat infection.
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Reforestation Plan to Plant Pines Near Ah Lew
The plan by 71 VM Sears to reforest Natural Bridge National Forest includes planting 5,000 to 20,000 pine seedlings near Ah Lew. seedlings were set out in the forest this year and work on replanting is expected to start next spring. The fast growing pine can supply timber for saw or pulp within four to ten years.
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Natural Bridge National Forest
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Anesthetic Practices Recalled From Historic Hospital Record
Fragmentary notes hint at pre anesthetic routines and routine pre operative staff actions. The garbled text references bull Tandon Tosa and porters aiding patients before surgery with phrases suggesting hospital routines and rumors about patient experiences.
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Tangled Notes Sketch Fhesian Sports Mix and Odd Facts
A jumble of sports items and stray facts spans football, boxing, golf, baseball, and tax humor. References include Minne America assocant, royal yacht Veltannia’s 200 Tate wins, Benny Leotard boxing instruction, Dixie golf tournament entrants, Allan Dusty Cooke Yankees outfielder, Ty Cobb era lore, and Automobile taxes totaling 30 billion last year.
Unnecessary Daytime Headlights, Battery Care Tips
The article explains daytime headlights are unnecessary for modern cars and could harm weak batteries. It notes early batteries and generators were undersized and charging rates varied. It advises on long trips generator charging, overcharge signs, and, for rough running, checking spark plug gaps for worn electrodes.
Fender Aprons Use Discarded Tube To Guard Mud
Popular Science Monthly describes a simple fender apron made from an inner tube to prevent mud and slush from splashing onto the vehicle. The method uses cut rubber bands and a split tube fastened with wire to fit over the fenders, providing a cheap DIY splash guard.
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Popular Science Monthly
Unclear: Local Barkeeper’s Odd Money Tale
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a St. Louis anecdote about a month’s haul of one million or more one dollar bills. A single note of old size was found among many. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
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