Sprinter Born Not Developed, Says Marquette Coach
Conrad M. Jennings, Marquette University track coach and athletic director, argues that talent is innate and discipline shapes greatness. He estimates only a small fraction of the 10,000 college track athletes reach top status, stressing mental attitude, consistent training, form improvement, and clean living.
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Conrad M. Jennings
Marquette University
Jennings
United States
Canada
Marquette
Peter DePaolo Enters 1920s Indianapolis 500
Peter DePaolo, 1925 and 1927 American Automobile Association champion, enters a Reo Flying Cloud for the Indianapolis 500 on May 30 at Speedway. Nephew of Ralph DePalma, he rose from early yardwork and street racing to become a premier racer after wartime service and a pivotal Duesenberg assist. He is married with a three year old son.
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Peter DePaolo
Italy
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Peter
Ralph DePalma
DePaolo
Indianapolis Track
DePalma
Uncle Sam
Eranny DePalma
Ralph
Angels
Apolis
American Automobiles Association
Tersely Told Bits of Sport
A collage of sporting notes mentions Jack McGrathe as the first British bantam champion in 1842, and various player moves and feats in baseball. It cites Friday with the Louisville Colonels, Yankee Jack Smith in New York boxing, Joe Nagle as a Chicago lawyer, and Albert Ellis selling to Dallas. It notes Wee Willie Keeler’s 44 game hit streak in 1897 and Walter Gau treau as the smallest minor leaguer. It also references Arch ie Campbell and Highpockets George Kelly, plus naval academy and army summer interleague play.
How Low Loss Sockets Are Easily Made
An article describes making a low loss socket by mounting a standard socket onto a square bakelite or hard rubber piece with small screws. The assembly is quartered with a hacksaw to reduce losses at very short wavelengths. Ensure correct tube insertion if saw cuts are wide.
Wave Trap Aids Radio Receiver Selectivity
A wave trap improves selectivity in a radio receiver. It can be built simply by shunting a tuning condenser across a coil and connecting the trap between the aerial and the antenna binding post.
Oil Burner Fault Causes Static Noise in Neighborhood
A defective oil burner furnace is reported to produce a persistent static noise affecting residents in the area. Utilities or a service technician may be advised to inspect and address the nuisance promptly.
Automobile items and police actions cited in 1940s era notes
The snippet notes Germany using 2714 motor busses in postal work and Kansas City tagging 480 unlighted parked cars. It cites 981000 children carried daily by 85860 motor busses and offers car care tips about windshield washing and water pump leaks with guidance on tightening nuts and understanding thread directions.
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Kansas City
Sande Races Back After Reinstatement at Jamaica
The photo features Earl Sande mud-splattered after riding Half-Pint in Jamaica’s third race. It marks his first real race since reinstatement following competition at the United Hunts meet.
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Earl Sande
Jamaica
United Hunts
Volume Control Improves Radio Set Versatility
A remote volume control enhances any radio by matching volume to the occasion. It allows quick adjustments whether conversing, reading, or entertaining, turning the radio from nuisance into a helpful feature. Tone and soft-pedal options enable sharp or dulled output for speech, jazz, or piano selections, as described in Radio World.
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Radio World
Waner Brothers Colorful Pirates Stars In 1920s Narrative
The Waner brothers Paul and Lloyd, famed Pirates outfielders nicknamed Little Poison and Big Poison, are highlighted as key National League performers. Paul led in hits and run production while Lloyd topped runs scored. both hailed from Oklahoma and rose from minor league sections to major league prominence.
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Yankees
Ruth
Gehrig
Pirates
Waner Brothers
Oklahoma
Paul
Lloyd Waner
Lloyd
Vaul
Picturesque
Hal Rhyne
San Francisco Seals
Columbia Club
South Atlantic Association
Missouri Associations Hear New Portable X Ray Device
At Columbia the Missouri State Medical Association wrapped its annual convention with a public meeting where Dr. L. G. McCutcheon of St. Louis demonstrated a compact portable X ray system for setting broken bones. The device attaches to tables or beds and shows bone fragments under fluoroscope as alignment is achieved, reducing handling and guesswork.
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Columbia
Missouri State Medical Association
L. G. McCutcheon
St. Louis
Jefferson City
L. Cunningham
Adj
A. V. Adams
Putnam County
Germany
Mount Vernon
Miller
Stotts City
Lawrence County
KE. M. Voirot
Illinois Agriculture College
A. W Klemme
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Holland
Kirksville
Olin Murfin
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Savings Thank
Lancaster
Adair County
University of Missouri
Sigma Ni
Missouri School of Mines
Rolla
Ida Bengston
Herbert Hanley
KE. Catheryn Seckler
Martinsburg
Kirksville State Teachers
Here
B. F. Wade
Baby habits and Castoria guidance from Ruth Brittain
Advice for mothers on stopping baby habits like thumb sucking and bowel irregularities. Warns that thumb sucking can cause dental problems and digestion issues. Recommends pinning sleeves, cuffs, and Castoria for regular bowels and colic relief, noting Castoria is vegetable and has 30 years of physician use.
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Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
Skating Pattern Dream Spurs Unexpected World Championship Idea
Sidney Charl ton relates a dream pattern that inspired a sun flower design on ice. He believed the vision pointed to a world trick skating championship and woke to find the turns workable the next day, having sketched them after the dream in Switzer land.
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Sidney Charlton
Switzerland
Dustin Stux Emerges as Key Figure in Railway Merger Talks
A trade note describes Dustin Stux as a major player in railway mergers, labeled an expert engineer and accountant. The terse commentary heightens expectations around his influence in ongoing negotiations and consolidation efforts.
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Dustin Stux
Not enough details to determine a headline
The fragmentary prompt offers no clear event, person, organization, or location. It reads as generic advice about managing duties without specific facts or dates. No concrete news item is discernible from the text.
If Some People Think Twice Before Speaking Phrase
The line plays on caution in speech by suggesting that thinking twice would silence all dialogue. It uses aphoristic wording to provoke reflection on restraint and expression. No named individuals or organizations are cited.
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Bayer
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Glacier National Park
Fred Duesenberg
Pete
Jack McGrathe
Louisville Colonels
Yankee Jack Smith
Joe Nagle
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicago
Albert Ellis
Louisville
Dallas
Eddie Roush
Wee Willie Keeler
Walter Gautreau
Boston Nationals
Leon Ames, Jr
Wichita
Jarks
Tulsa
Dave Bancroft
In Tauw
John Goisin
Duluth
United States Naval Academy
United States Army Sqquads
Archie Campbell
New York Yankees
Cincy Club
George Kelly
Sande
Paul Waner
Missouri
Traffic Club of
Missouri Pacific
Butler
St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company
Hugh Stephens
Missouri State Highway Commission
W. Thomas
Willow Springs
Pomona
Mountain View
West Plains
Chamber of Commerce of
Ruth Brittain
Dili
Thacher
Miller’s
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