Moments From a Sports Editor’s Early Career
Ernest L. Meyer recalls his rough start as sports editor for a family journal about 18 years ago in Milwaukee and the sharpened wit needed to fake knowledge about boxing. He shares tales of box scores, manager banter, and cigars, plus curiosities about tennis, racing, and the era’s sports scene including von Cramm, Budge, Mako, and Cot.
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Ernest L. Meyer
Hugh Bradley
Milwaukee Daily News
Davenport
Press Club
Hfe
Schlitz Palm Garden
Dean Kirk
Art Schinners
Wisconsin
Missouri
Smith Brothers
Kid Cuckoo
Wildcat Levinsky
Mr. Solomons
Wildcat
Germany
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Donald Budge
Gene Mako
United States
Daniel Prenn
Why the 1936 Ford V-8 Stands Out in Value and Style
The 1936 Ford V-8 emphasizes its new engine as the core value while highlighting styling upgrades. Longer hood and grille, larger fenders, concealed horns, new steel wheels, refined upholstery, and safer features like Ford Super-Safety Brakes and Safety Glass are touted. Practical improvements include eased steering, larger radiator with two pumps, and quicker, quieter gear shifts. Thirteen body types are listed with prices and optional deluxe features.
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Ford
Red Cross Campaign Aims to Cut Home Farm Accidents
The American Red Cross launches a nationwide effort to eliminate hazards in homes and on farms, targeting about 35 000 deaths yearly. James L. Fieser notes chapters will instruct communities with home hazard lists, enlisting parents and relatives in prevention efforts. Public Health groups highlight 5 million yearly home injuries and the need for safety education, especially on farms. The drive spans 13 000 chapters, using inspections and listings to curb avoidable harm during the Armistice Day to Thanksgiving period.
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American Red Cross
James L. Fieser
Charmat
Red Cross
Mr. Fieser
America
National Safety Council
Lttle
United States
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Denton
Melvin & Jenson, Inc
New York Post
WNU
Kid Cuckpot
Hitler
Andi Nagi
Lester Doctor
Whitness
Payne Whitney
Art Lashy
Maurice
Los Angeles Water Works
St Aday
Bmn
Terry
Giants
Dizzy Dean
Llughie Critz
Allyn Stout
Plutcher
Stout
Dean
Howdy
Critz
Dizzy
George
Yankees
George Moriarty
Boston
Nick Altrock
White Sox
Wearst
Jack Curley
Wrestlng
Perry
Yankee Stadium
Trojans
Hawaii University
Honolulu
Bill Brown
Joe di Maggio
San Francisco Seals
Steve [Iamas
Steve O'Neill
Cleveland Danager
Guissenoe
Pauline Uzcudun
Danno O'Mahoney
Florence
Saratoga Race Track
New York
Jockey Club
Racing Commission
Christner
Alston
Shulffin
Phil Douglas
Chicago
Mills
South Side
Jocko Conlan
Johnny McCarthy
Dodgers
al Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
D. Ralph Horsey
Fordor
Roedster
Detroit
Universal Credit Company
General Motors
Delco-Heat
Delco- Heat
General Motor
M. K. Newnam
Denton, Maryland
M. E. Newnam
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Rapfin Sale
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