Saving state funds by extending automobile plates debated
Frank A. Goodwin, West Virginia registrar, argues that extending plate usage beyond one year is impracticable. Proponents say annual plates waste money. critics cite record-keeping, potential fraud, and policing difficulties. He notes annual color changes aid crime checks and that plates suffer wear, damage, and loss making multi-year use inefficient.
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Department of Public Works
Frank A. Goodwin
Charlestown
Goodwin
Illumination Sought for Car Number Plates
Officials consider illuminated rear number plates to curb hit and run crashes. Frank A. Goodwin notes many plates unreadable beyond two feet and discusses options such as translucent or perforated plates, luminous paint, or backlighting to reveal numbers at night and deter escapes. Police demand easier detection of fleeing motorists.
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Frank A. Goodwin
Motor Vehicles
Department of Public Works
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Few Big Hurlers in World's Series
The article reviews pitch greats who missed World Series glory, noting legends like Radbourne Keefe and Keefe’s era, then chronicles eras from 1880s to 1915 with stars such as Mathewson Waddell Johnson Ruth and Grover Alexander, highlighting the gap between reputation and championship success.
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Adonis) Terry
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Kid) Nichols
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Edward Walsh
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Reagan Denies East Boston Bout Rumors
Tommie Reagan denies rumors he will not fight Bobbie Josephs at the Carlyle A. C. show in East Boston. He says his injured hand is mending and he will be on deck when the bell rings for the star bout.
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Boston
Tommie Reagan
Bobbie Josephs
Carlyle A. C
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Noddle Island
Stagg Offers Midway for First National Track Meet
Chicago January 2 United Press Director A A Stagg of the University of Chicago offered the use of the midway for staging the first national intercollegiate track meet to be held next June. The meeting of the National Collegiate Athletic Association named a committee to plan the event consisting of A A Stagg Wisconsin's Tom Jones and Illinois' John Griffiths.
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Chicago
United Press
A. A. Stagg
Chicago University
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Tom Jones
Wisconsin
John Griffiths
Illinois
Californians Dominate Football, Indoor Prospects Highlighted
California’s easy win over Ohio State hints at Western teams seeking Eastern rivals for New Year’s Day games. The piece notes California’s athletic depth, mentions stars in track, tennis, and swimming, and discusses shifting football ambitions and upcoming indoor seasons featuring three milers like H H Brown, Romig, McDermott, and Fuller. It also touches on Rogers Hornsby’s star status, Duffy Lewis’ club moves, and Frankie Britt’s return to boxing chasing a title shot.
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New Bedford
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