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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1922
Page
3
The article discusses operating a three-electrode vacuum tube as a detector using grid potential and the C battery, noting benefits of mid-curve operation and risks at the knee. It explains grid condenser and grid leak, AC grid signals, and safe wiring practices for crystal sets with electric light power, including fuses, condensers, and safety cautions.
The article notes Hammond and Chaffee claim an invention to ensure secrecy in wireless signaling using special receivers. It mentions Hoover era detection stations to locate interference sources. It highlights England with 8000 authorized amateurs and British press criticisms of U S restrictions on amateur practice.
Nick Altrock, pitching for the opposite side in an exhibition game on the coast, passed Detroit Tigers recruit Fred Haney to force Ty Cobb to bat. Cobb fought back, but Altrock achieved a historic moment as the first pitcher to pass the batter to test Cobb.
The Hartford club of the Eastern league signs Jim Thorpe, famed Carlisle Indian School and Olympic athlete, once with the Giants and Reds. Once top paid in the Pacific Coast league, age and roster cuts now frame his career as a multi sport star facing a downsizing season.
The piece playfuly notes varied sports and public figures. It mentions horse racing, cock fighting thrills, Jack Dempsey with publicity eyes, and the University of Pennsylvania claims. It also references Toledo memories and honors roles for President Harding and Chief Justice Taft in the American Olympic Association.
Maynard hosts a Junior Hi y game at Maynard on Saturday July 1. Concord twilight game next Monday. An annual outing of a business organization ends at Mt Pleasant House on July 19 with Columbus Rainville Frank Taylor and Albert Murphy in charge. William Waterhouse underwent appendicitis surgery at Deacon hospital Tuesday evening. operation successful. Ben Gruber’s name was omitted from the Legion field day committee by mistake.
The Concord home squad overwhelmed the Boston Post Office nine in ten innings, scoring in the first and taking control late. Loftus hit a circuit, while the locals roughed up opponents with strong hitting and timely runs as the visitors wilted.
Concord defeated Wakefield 3 to 2 in a tightly played seven inning game Monday. Bulger starred with strong defense and two tough fly balls while Canel delivered a sharp pitching performance and two hits including a two bagger. White of Tufts contributed at third for Wakefield and Barry added a two base hit for Concord.
Diamond Squibs notes Erve Scott’s hitting habit after moving to New York and deflation affecting Babe Ruth. Hasty of the Athletics and other big league twirlers face the downturn. Bonny Hearne becomes manager of the Ison team in the Virginia league, succeeding Tom Clarke. Max Flack is traded from the Chicago team to St. Louis for Clim Heathcote. Cramton Bowl trustees receive a telegram accepting Montgomery’s invitation for the Athletics to train there next spring.
A veteran observer notes that pitchers are dialing in on Babe Ruth with low inside curves, aiming to curb his home runs and on base walks. The piece cites Johnson’s control on Ruth and claims 1922 may see reduced power unless Ruth adapts. Ruth reportedly thrives on low pitches, with several longer hits cited from past seasons.
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