Billiard Rankings Highlight Balkline and Cushions
National Billiard Association ranking places Jake Schaefer first in 18.2 Balkline with Johnny Layton in three cushions and Ralph Greenleaf leading pocket billiards. Willie Hoppe and Welker Cochran crack the Balkline top ten while Hoppe slides to No. 5 due to lack of recent play. Taberski earns second in pocket billiards with Rudolph third, reflecting consistency across formats.
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Jake Schaefer
Johnny Layton
Ralph Greenleaf
National Billiard Association of America
Willie Hoppe
Welker Cochran
Schaefer
Hoppe
Frank Taberski
Erwin Rudolph
Rudolph
Taberski
Taborski
Tonkoff Named Captain of Illinois Mat Team
Gene P Tonkoff of Yakima Washington 175 pounder was named captain of the University of Illinois wrestling team for next season. The Illinois mat team won the Big Ten conference title this season. W L Cherry of Streator Ill was elected captain of the Illinois gymnast team for next season and W W Lockwood of Danville Ill was named head of the Illini swimming team while H H Hall of Des Plaines Ill will lead the water polo team.
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Gene P. Tonkoff
Yakima
Wash
University of Illinois
Illinois
W. L. Cherry
Streator
Ill
W. W. Lockwood
Danville
Illini
H. H. Hall
Des Plaines
Gold Cup Regatta Set for Red Bank Aug 15-17
The American Power Boat association announces the Gold Cup regatta at Red Bank New Jersey August 16 17. Seven speed boats are expected to enter with Richard F Hoyts The Imp defending the cup. The Red Bank Yacht Club National Sweepstakes will be inaugurated alongside the event open to any single engine boat.
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Red Bank
N. J
American Power Loat Association
Richard F. Hoyt
Imp
Red Bank Yacht Club
Diverse Notes From The Three Eyes League And Baseball Moves
A collage of short sports items outlines player movements and achievements. Topics include Chan to third and a strong Yankee infield, Jack Scott’s sale to Toledo, Oklahoma Aggies NCAA titles, Walter Berger’s potential role, and multi position players for the Yankees. Additional mentions cover Honolulu polo interest, Ruddy’s scoring record, Polls’ release to Louisville, Ceylon Prince’s racing success, Michigan 1930 numerals, Maryland spring schedule, Giants trades, and Manush Hafey spectacles impact.
Peter McKinney Picks Pace in Kalamazoo Derby Hope
Wisconsin pacer Peter McKinney, a four year old gelding trained by Arlie Frost, is among early favorites for the $25,000 American Pacing derby at Kalamazoo in July. He posted a 2:01% heat at Lexington last fall, nearly matching the world record for his age and class, and defeated Alexander Direct in the second week of the meeting.
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Kalamazoo
Wisconsin
Peter McKinney
Arlie Frost
Lexington
Frost
Palin
Alexander
Alexander Direct
All Points Scored by Bullman in WVU Bethany Postseason Win
Bullman, a former West Virginia end, scored all five points in a 3 to 2 postseason win over Bethany on December 6, 1922. He recovered a blocked punt for a safety in the second quarter and later drop-kicked a 37 yard field goal in the third period to seal the Mountain Eers victory.
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Bull’ Bullman
West Virginia
Bethany
Bullman
Mountaineers
No Economy In Buying A Bottomless Car
A humorous exchange as neighbors buy a used car. Mr C notes the economy of the purchase, saying the bottom has fallen out of used cars. His wife counters that there is no economy in buying a bottomless car.
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Tom
The Motor Quiz on Farm Cars
A quiz item asks how many passenger automobiles are on farms in the United States. Answer: about 4 750 000. It lists leading states Texas Illinois Iowa Ohio Wisconsin Pennsylvania Minnesota Missouri and New York in that order.
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United States
Texas
Illinois
Iowa
Ohio
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Missouri
New York
Back-seat Driver Gains Support From Governor
Massachusetts Governor Frank G. Allen backs safer car use urging passengers to insist on careful driving. Discusses brake lining miles and gasoline weight while noting a new motor car may halt at voice.
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Frank G. Allen
Massachusetts
Earl Howe Debuts Wind Shield Helmet at Brooklands
The famed racer Earl Howe unveils a novel wind and dust screen helmet before a Brooklands trial spin. The announcement comes as the motor racing season opens in England with high expectations for Howe’s performance.
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Earl Howe
Brooklands
England
The Middling Block Transit Tale On Fifth Avenue
An observer recalls a traffic incident on Fifth Avenue in New York where a careless pedestrian weaves across busy lanes. He notes the danger of rushing and the odd contrast of a man studying hosiery displays after his near miss.
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Marcus A. Dow
Fifth Avenue
Old
New York
Manhattan
Freak balk seals Oakland win as Yde balks in eleventh
Emil Yde, former Pirates pitcher for Hollywood, was summoned in the eleventh with the bases full but balked. Martin scored from third on the play, giving Oakland a 9 to 8 upset despite Yde not throwing a pitch.
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Emil Yde
Hollywood
Pittsburgh Pirates
Oakland
Yde
Page
Martin
News Nuggets from Missouri Cities and Officials
A Missouri governor calls for government reform at a spring AP banquet. Reports mix with local crime updates including a fatal gun battle near Springfield, theft findings in Douglas County, and a Sedalia airplane parts theft. Additional items cover bank forgery charges in Fulton, Kansas City bureau management, and traffic to Missouri bus routes.
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Columbia
Henry S. Caulfield
Missouri
Associated Press
Caulfield
State Penitentiary
Springfield
George Lewis
Downs, Ill
Douglas County
Christian County
Lewis
Christian
Taney
Stone
Ozark
Fulton
W. R. Hord
Tebbetts Bank
Tebbets
Fred M. Hafner
D. W. Herring
Circuit
Hafner
Herd
Kansas City
George M. Husser
Better Business Bureau
John Henry Smith
Kenneth Barnard
Detroit
Better Business Bureaus
United States
Canada
Barnard
Kansas City Bureau
Husser
Sedalia
Conrad Michaels
Herbert Harmon
John T. Seymour
Kansas
Phillips Milk of Magnesia relieves sour stomach fast
Overeating rich foods smoking or acid causes sour stomach. A spoonful of Phillips Milk of Magnesia alkalinizes acid and sweetens the system. Physicians endorse Phillips to relieve distress from overeating, acidity, or nicotine as a trusted remedy.
Mose the porter begs wakefulness in Pullman berth
A loud snore from a Pullman berth keeps passengers awake until Mose the porter requests the sleeper stay awake until all others rest. The sleeper responds hesitantly that he is awake now.
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Mose
Reason for Everything Neglects College Visit
Dialogue hints at parental view on college and career paths. A line questions sending Eric to college while another explains he won’t enter a broker’s office, deeming college unnecessary. The exchange reflects pragmatic attitudes toward education and employment.
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Eric
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Crews
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Sable
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Parker
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Penly Floreston
Hiscox Chemical Works
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