Coaches Clash Over Center Toss Up in Basketball
Dr James Naismith founder of basketball and KU faculty member rejects Dr Walter Meanwell Wisconsin view to remove the center toss up. Meanwell suggests starting plays with a pass from outside the end lines after goals, arguing tall centers gain unfair advantage.
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James Naismith
University of Kansas
Walter Meanwell
University of Wisconsin
Doctor Naismith
Wisconsin
Meanwell
Naismith
Flashlight Battery Start to Crank Motor in a Pinch
An illustrated Popular Science Monthly note describes using at least four flashlight cells wired in series to bypass the ignition coil and crank handle a stalled car. The setup involves connecting the battery pack to the crank case, starting the motor, and charging the storage battery for a restart.
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Popular Science Monthly
Texas Spends 700000 to salvage 396 miles of old roads
Texas allocates 700000 to salvage 396 miles of gravel and macadam roads across 23 counties. The action launches the 1928 highway program aimed at surfacing about 1000 miles of gravel and rock roadbed with asphalt while 896 miles receive new asphalt surface treatment.
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Texas
Radiant Gardeners of the Early Days Outfield Legends
A nostalgic tour through pioneer outfield stars across baseball cities. Names include Joe Hornung Jimmy Fogerty Curt Welch Abner Dalrymple Jimmy McAleer Billy Keeler Steve Brodie Donovan Fred Clarke Elmer Mike Smith and Bill Eva Lange, all cited for exceptional fielding and reach in the era of the Cleveland Spiders and Pop Anson in the 1890s.
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Joe Hornung
Boston
Philadelphia
Jimmy Fogerty
St. Louis
Curt Welch
Chicago
Abner Dalrymple
Cleveland
Jimmy McAleer
McAleer
Jesse Burkett
Burk
Cleveland Spiders
Baltimore
Billy Keeler
Steve Brodie
Donovan
Pittsburgh
Fred Clarke
Elmer
Mike) Smith
Smith
Mike
Recalling the first National Automobile Show at Madison Square Garden
The article recalls the 1900 National Automobile Show at Madison Square Garden New York with remarks by Frank Nutt a veteran engineer. It notes thirty one makes on display eight steam eight electric and fifteen gasoline cars. It mentions early features such as lack of windshields and the appearance of the steering wheel in some models.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Frank N. Nutt
Mr. Nutt
Automobile Club of America
Sports Gossip and Roster Moves Across Baseball Circles
Jake Hart signed as manager of Meridian in the Cotton States league. Roy Hanson rookie pitcher joins the Chicago Cubs roster. Davenport signs Earl Bennet for Mississippi Valley league. Nelson Greene sold to Reading Internationals. Muddy Ruel to practice law after Missouri. Alfred Jones gets trial with Athletics. Don H Andrews captains Illinois baseball team. Yale rowing includes Tappen among five veterans. Wilbert Robinson predicts Cubs for pennant. International ski champs held in Polish Tatras. Boston houses nine pigeon clubs.
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Jake Hart
Meridian
Schmeling to Fight Maloney at Braves Field in June
German heavyweight Schmeling is set to meet American Jim Maloney of Boston at Braves Field in Boston early in June. The bout places two top contenders on a major New England stage.
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Max Schmeling
Jimmy Maloney
Boston
Braves
Auto History and Roadside Tales from Early 20th Century
Notes on auto insurance installment plans, loose gear shift knobs, and a Wisconsin driver angered by a non starting car. A 1904 canopy top gave way to folding tops, windshields emerged, and self starters appeared in 1911. After 400 to 500 miles, engines should be cleaned to remove factory debris. An Indiana driver ran down a wolf then killed it with a shotgun. If wagons block the road, pedestrians have little chance.
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Indiana
Jakie May the Reds hard luck pitcher in major league lore
Jakie May, the portly left hander for the Cincinnati Reds, is highlighted as a quintessential hard luck pitcher. His career spans 1914 to 1926 with stops in the Georgia Alabama League, Sally League, Texas League, Pacific Coast League, and finally MLB, including a standout 1922 Vernon showing and a 1926 season cut short by an injury, fueling lasting debates about his true potential.
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Jakie May
Cincinnati Reds
Jakie
Newman
Macon
Salt Lake
San Antonio
Branch Rickey
Cardinals
St. Louis
Rickey
Vernon Club
Takle
Yankees
Vernon
Jakle
Reds
Heathcote
Chicago
Walter Johnson
Washington
The Comforting Vision of Isaiah 40
A Bible lesson outlines Isaiah 40 1 11 focusing on Gods love and comfort amid captivity. It highlights Gods relation to Israel pardon preparation for salvation and the coming of the Lord in glory with Christ as the shepherd ruler.
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God
Isaiah
John the Baptist
Jesus Christ
Zion
Judah
Castoria for babies and children a trusted remedy
Castoria brings calm to fretful babies and eases restless infants with gentle drops. Safe for the youngest, it is a vegetable product doctors approve and many mothers keep an extra bottle for emergencies. It helps with constipation colic pains and other child discomforts, and remains useful for older children.
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Babi
Castoria Ad Promotes Myrrh Balsam For Pets And People
An old advertisement extols Castoria with Balsam of Myrrh for cats and for burns bruises and sores. It notes dealers carry the product and includes a quotation about the unmanageable nature of children attributed to E W Howe.
A Household Blessing For Clean Linen Care
A short endorsement notes that the whitest and sweetest smelling linens come from regular washing with Borax and good soap. The advertisement claims Borax extends linen life and is absolutely safe.
Debt traps redefine freedom after youth release
The quote reflects a pattern where individuals raised under debt burdens struggle to break free after leaving restrictive systems. It highlights cycles of dependence, financial pressure, and limited opportunities that push some toward renewed borrowing or financial entanglements.
Content and Faith The Habit of Mind
A concise reflection on being content with knowledge and unknowns. It urges a discipline of faith to God, aligning inner contentment with understanding and mystery. The author invokes Charles Kingsley to frame wisdom as contentment in belief and inquiry.
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Charles Kingsley
God Washes Eyes with Tears to Read Providences
Devotional quote notes that God cleanses the eyes of his children with tears so they may understand providence and commandments more clearly.
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T. L. Cuyler
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Oregon State Highway Department
Bill
Eva) Lange
Pop Anson
Jimmy Ryan
Decker
Syracuse
Chicago Cubs
Roy Hanson
Nydahl
Minnesota Athletic
Fred Haney
Indianapolis
Mass
Davenport
Mississippi Valley League
Earl Bennet
Tatra Mountains
Poland
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Robins
Yale
Tappen
Wade Killefer
Mission Club
Nelson Greene
Reading Internationals
Tad Jones
Mal Stevens
Muddy Ruel
University of Missouri
Eddie Plank
Gettysburg College
Alfred Jones
Athletics
Don H. Andrews
Parker High School
University of Ilinois
Schmeling and
Maloney
Detroit
Woodall
Detroit Tigers
Bucky Harris
P. B. Fitzwater
D.D
Dean Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Tee
E. W. Howe
Bayer
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Patobogue
Olgists
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Kansas City
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