Greatest Thrills from Bobby Jones and 1924 Amateur Finish
O B Keeler recalls Bobby Jones describing a 1924 Merion finish featuring Roland McKenzie and George Van Elm. McKenzie hit a near 300 yard shot to the green as a crucial moment in the 36 hole match, with Van Elm rallying from a large deficit to dormie but ultimately losing.
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O O. B. Keeler
Boswell
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Roland
McKenzie
Public Ledger Company
WNU Service
Merion
George van Elm
Roland McKenzie
Washington
George
Dormie
van Elm
Baseball Leaderboard Echoes Through Bradley College Speech
American League umpire George Moriarty told Bradley College students that baseball remains the leading sport, though golf and football are closing in. He asserted the game would retain its top position despite rising challenges.
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George Moriarty
Bradley College
Prophets Foresee Car Color Era Changing Auto Finishes
Commentary notes prophets predicted a colorfully finished car era and today streets show varied hues. Critics who favored black claimed tint wear would spoil lines, yet modern auto finishes remain vibrant and well maintained.
Removal of High Valves by Stud-Ready Rocker Bar
The article explains a method to remove overhead valves using a steel or hardwood bar fitted to the studs for purchase after removing the rocker arm shaft. It notes the chief difficulty is lacking a resting point for the tool and shows a practical workaround with illustrated guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Sports notes on 1931 college and pro activities and hints
A collage of sports items from 1930 1931 era notes Yale University restrictions at campus media plans West Point cadets 1931 football slate Harvard game October 17 Babe Ruth pitching plans Duke Wisconsin boxing prospects California football 22 lettermen and 27 numeral winners Temple hosts Intercollegiate Gymnastic Association March 21 1931 Georgetown track nine Virginia baseball 20 games Dartmouth Charlottesville Yale April 2 3 Long list of names teams coaches and schedules.
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Temple University
Philadelphia College
Intercollegiate Gymnastic Association
University of Virginia
Dartmouth
Charlottesville
Yale
Hicks Aims To Succeed Collett In Women Golf
Helen Hicks a member of the Big Four in US women's golf travels to Florida to begin rigorous training for a hoped for national title next fall. She plans to compete in the three major women's events on the Florida East Coast against top American and British players.
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Glenna Collett
Helen Hicks
United States
Florida
Great Britain
Rim Bolts Grease To Prevent Binding
When performing tire work, remove bolt nuts, apply graphite grease to threads, then replace. This prevents rusted, hard to remove nuts when time comes for a tire change and makes future maintenance easier.
Automobile care tips from an era
The text warns drivers about safe practices after washing a car and before long trips. It emphasizes testing brakes, adjusting choke and throttle in cold weather, diagnosing noisy fans, checking hold-down bolts to prevent door misalignment, and avoiding sediment from a low gas tank that could damage fuel mechanisms.
Charley O'Leary Returns to His Old Stamping Grounds
Chicagoan Charley O'Leary returns to manage duties with the Cubs after a long career abroad. His past includes White Sox shortstop years in 1900 01 and stints in Detroit and Des Moines before joining Rogers Hornsby on the North Side. A Michigan recruit and other athletic notes follow.
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Charley O’leary
Charley O'Leary
Cubs
Charles O'Leary
Chicago
Rogers Hornsby
Charley
James Crusinberry
Chicago Daily News
White Sox
Charley Comiskey
Des Moines
Joe Quinn
Joe
Connie Mack Predicts Another Winning Team
Connie Mack and Tom Shibe head to Mount Plymouth Florida for spring training with the Philadelphia Athletics. Mack, 68, will not promise another pennant but expects a winning team amid anticipated strong opposition once the squad gathers in Fort Myers.
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Connie Mack
Tom Shibe
Southland
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack
Shibe
Mount Plymouth
Fla
Fort Myers
Indefinite Teacher How Big Is a Cubic Foot
A brief exchange frames the inquiry about unit size with casual questions about quantity and the age or type of a person, reflecting a playful, uncertain dialogue. The fragment hints at educational context and comparative measures without a resolved answer.
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Tommy
Philips Milk of Magnesia Eases Digestive Distress
A health ad promotes Phillips milk of magnesia as a gentle remedy for stomach upset and excess acid. It claims fast relief within minutes for men women children and babies and notes doctor endorsement and hospital use with 25c and 50c sizes.
Sacred Mistletoe Revered by The Druids for Mysterious Birth
The Druids held mistletoe in reverence due to its mysterious birth, treating the plant as sacred in ancient rituals and beliefs.
Castoria Comfort for Restless Babies
An advertisement touts Castoria as a safe pure vegetable remedy for infants and children. It claims quick soothing of fretful babies and relief from colic or diarrhea, advising mothers to keep a bottle at home and continue use until adulthood.
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Prophets
American Association
Ramsay
West Point
Harvard
Joe Savoldi
Redox
Butte
Montana
Babe Ruth
New York
Dallas Marvis
Northwestern
University of California
Len “Stub” Allison
University of Wisconsin
John McGraw
New York Giant
Fred Lindstrom
Lindstrom
St. Paul
Mineral Wells
Texas
Saints
Mal Stevens
Victor W. Burke
Jersey City
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Rece
Unter den Linden
Berlin
Detroit
Donie Bush
Mossisso
Michigan
Hoyt
Hartford
Los Angeles
Philippines
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Association
Association
Cuticura Lal Stories
Malden
Mass
Castor
Chas. H. Fletcher
Parker
Steve Hols
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
N.Y
Brames
Hunt Benoist & CO
St. Louis
Vitaculture
Columbus,o
Central Stamp & Mpg. Co
Burlington, Iowa
Kansas City
Sanmison
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