Lefty Grove and Herb Pennock Rated Top Left Handed Pitchers
The piece lauds Lefty Grove of the Athletics and Herb Pennock of the Yankees as the era’s greatest left handers. It recounts Pennock’s 17–6 record before a mid August tendon issue, Grove’s roughly .750 mark, their World Series feats, and Connie Mack’s pivotal role in Grove’s 1924 purchase and Grove Pennock’s rise from Kennett Square to the major leagues.
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Mobert Moses Grove
Philadelphia Athletics
Herb Pennock
New York Yankees
Yankees
Athletics
Pennock
Yankee
Lefty Grove
Grove
Pittsburgh Pirates
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletic
Baltimore Orioles
Kennett Square
Philadelphia
Wonder
Herb
Gene Sarazen Wins Miami Open With 289 Total
Gene Sarazen, former national open and professional champion, clinched the Miami Open title with a 289 total over 72 holes. He finished strong after a steady final rounds to secure the championship.
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Gene Sarazen
Grade Crossings Toll in Country 1927 Figures
Across these states 1927 saw 2,371 deaths and 6,613 injuries from grade crossing accidents. Louisiana led with 3.02 fatalities per 10 000 registered autos, while Wyoming reported zero deaths. Rhode Island recorded an extremely low rate as well. At year start there were 206 533 unprotected grade crossings.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
Wyoming
Rhode Island
Waves Not Watts Give Range Amateurs Find
Amateur short wave operators increase range by changing wavelength not power. In early studies it showed power changes mattered little. wavelength determined reach. For example 50 meter waves cover 50 to 1500 miles at night, 40 meter waves 1500 to 5000 miles, with 20 meters used for extreme night distances and daytime longer hops.
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Midwest
Pacific Coast
Europe
Australia
Spiller Wins Suit Over Forfeited Games Dispute
Bell Spiller of Atlanta wins a suit related to forfeited 14 games amid a fan attack incident in 1926. The Court of Appeals held the pitcher violated no employer scope by entering the stands, and found no negligence by the club, despite a $20,000 suit from the fan's side.
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Bell Spiller
Atlanta
Feague
Witcher Hollis McLaughlin
Court of Appeals
Glove Talk and College Stars Turn Pro Headlines
Boxing hints from Tunney and Babe Ruth prompts sneaks of catcher signs. Alabama counts six ex college stars in major league baseball. Oregon plans handball soccer and lacrosse expansions next year. Navy expects a strong eleven at Annapolis. Illinois lists 245 pound guard candidate Huddleston. Philly teams face a long season first 154 games. Heeney-Tunney postfight notes. Tex Rickard retirement rumors denied. Jack Hendricks Northwestern origin smiles on major league rise. Bernard Kelly eight seasons Spartanburg manager in Class B. Walter Hagen and Earl Combs golf contrasts. Marion Thomas sale to Kansas City announced.
Stiff Northwestern Grid Schedule Sees 61 Men Report
Sixty one men including fourteen lettermen report to Dick Hanley for Northwestern football as he picks a stout schedule with Butler Ohio State Kentucky Illinois Minnesota Purdue Indiana and Dartmouth. Walter Holmer is noted as fullback directing play and Hank Sinkler is the heaviest at 198 pounds.
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Dick Hanley
Northwestern University
Hank Sinkler
Walter Holmer
Butler
Ohio State
Kentucky
Ilinois
Minnesota
Purdue
Indiana
Dartmouth
Spark Plugs Are Easily Cleaned
A guide on maintaining spark plugs noting a 0.020 to 0.025 inch gap, cleaning methods with alcohol, avoiding disassembly, and when to replace worn insulators or electrodes to prevent power loss, misfires and added engine issues.
Indians President Refuses 175000 for Gehrig Offer
Alva Bradley, president of the Cleveland Indians, turned down a 175000 cash bid for Lou Gehrig from the New York Yankees last spring. Miller Huggins, the Yankee manager, rejected the offer during a contract dispute with Gehrig. The sum was the largest ever offered for an American League player. Subsequently Burns joined the Yankees on waivers.
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Alva Bradley
Cleveland Indians
George Burns
Low Gehrig
New York
Yank
Miller Huggins
Gehrig
Yanks
Burns
Automobile Hints and Road Safety Opinions
The piece surveys car brakes reliability and speed tests while mocking liberal calls for universal car ownership. It warns against oil on tires, notes drivers’ prejudices and gasoline choices, and quips that the brass of the driver is the main metal. It also links impact force to speed and urges safer road behavior.
Missouri News Nuggets Roundup of Local Events and Honors
Joplin teachers threaten to withdraw from the Southwest Teachers Association and form an independent group unless alternate meeting sites are arranged. Scouts in Missouri plan a November roundup in Columbia with attendance tied to the Missouri Drake game, and 1,200 scouts from eight cities are expected. Westminster College launches a $190,000 capital drive led by Dr. Melvin with key gifts from the Rockefeller Foundation and Presbyterian Church. Springfield announces a pastorate change with Miller moving to South Street Christian Church. Willow Springs hosts a large homecoming and fair drawing attendees from multiple states. Springfield to host The Freiburg Passion Play with a German company and local church support. Columbia holds an alumni dinner during Farmers’ Week with speakers from university leadership. Sedalia reports Harley Quaintance injured by a pencil in a scaffold accident. Nevada prepares for a Vernon County Christian churches convention with Jones and Johnson speaking. Rich Hill notes the Downey wedding anniversary for Miles and Mrs Downey. Jefferson City records funeral services for W. R. Hollister editor found dead from gas asphyxiation.
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Columbia
Scouts of Missouri
University of Missouri
Drake University
Missouri
A. J. Gillette
Central
University Athletic Department
Fulton
Westminster College
M. J. Melvin
O. W. Buschgen
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Melvin
Rockefeller Toxrd
New York
Board of Education
The
Presbyterian Church
U. S.A. Springfield
Wichita
Kan
South Street
Christian
Miller
First Christian Church
Leake
Christian Church
Portland
Oregon
Willow Springs
Mississippi
Alex Harkey
W. E F. Drew
McComb
Miss
Charles Sullenger
Arkansas
John C. Dyott
Will Brewer
Charleston
Harris
Bob Hill
Stratton D. Brooks
F. J. Mumford
College of Agriculture
Frank Rollins
Alumni’ Association
Sedalia
Harley Quaintance
Dallas
Tex
Springfield
Stidwell
Joplin
O. M. Johnson
Nevada
Opal Campbell
Rich Hill
Miles Downey
Covington
Bates County
Downey
Second Kentucky Cavalry
Jefferson City
W. R. Hollister
Daily Capital News
Riverview
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Antacid Reminder
An advisory urges readers to use Phillips Milk of Magnesia for acidity and digestive discomfort. It claims one spoonful neutralizes acid, relieves gas and sourness, and leaves the system sweet. The product is marketed as suitable for children and available at drug stores.
Hard Water Made Soft by 20 Male Team Dorax Wash Aid
A promotional blurb urges using 20 Male Team Dorax in the wash tub to soften hard water and improve soaking. It claims quicker easier washing plus deodorant and purifying benefits.
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Dorax
Girl Featured in Human Interest Piece
A human interest item spotlights a girl central to the story, highlighting her role and experiences. The piece frames personal impact and community reactions, offering a relatable glimpse into everyday life through her perspective.
Old Folks Say Dr Caldwell Was Right
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe gentle laxative using senna and herbs. It claims effectiveness for constipation biliousness indigestion and low mood with no narcotics and offers free trial bottles from Dept. BB Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Medical College
Dr. Caldwell
Dept. BB
Monticello
Illinois
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