Thrilling 1924 Merion shot seals drama in amateur final
C B Keeler recalls Bobby Jones describing Roland McKenzie's near 300 yard shot on the seventeenth at Merion as the greatest thrill of his amateur career. The Washington schoolboy battled George Van Elm, winning the hole to reach dormie, before McKenzie ultimately lost the match in a dramatic finish.
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C. B. Keeler
Boswell
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Merion
George van Elm
Roland McKenzie
Washington
George
von Elm
Roland
McKenzie
Public Ledger Company
WNU Service
Baseball Leader Forever, Moriarty Tells Bradley Students
George Moriarty an American league umpire in an address to Bradley College students declared baseball the leading sport. He said it would remain the leader though golf and football pressed it hard.
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George Moriarty
Bradley College
Colored car finishes prove easier to clean and maintain
Experts note vivid lacquer colors make modern cars easier to keep clean and polished than dull enamel finishes. Black is regaining popularity as a distinct, eye catching option, with lacquer outfits and red pinstripes drawing attention.
Purchase Afforded for Removal of High Valves
A Popular Science Monthly snippet notes the challenge of removing overhead valves with a conventional lifter due to lack of a resting surface. It describes a solution using a steel or hardwood bar fitted to the studs to provide purchase after removing the rocker arm shaft.
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Popular Science Monthly
Sports glimpses from 1930s college athletics and pro notes
A collage of sports items notes 1930s trends. Yale baseball under Ramsay, West Point’s 1931 grid foes, Harvard game in home schedule, pro football cleanliness debate by Joe Savoldi, restrictions on Yale athletic commentary, Red Sox starters in May, Butte hockey, Ruth’s pitching plans, Big Ten captains, college expansion plans, Salitorati football coach, Wisconsin boxing, California football eligibility, McGraw aiming Lindstrom in outfield, St Paul training, Temple hosting Intercollegiate Gymnastics, Mal Stevens scouting, Burks captaining Georgetown track, nine Georgetown indoor meets, Virginia baseball schedule with Dartmouth opener.
Would Replace Glenna Collett as Golf Queen
Helen Hicks, a Big Four figure in U.S. women's golf, trains in Florida for the national championship next fall. She aims to compete in the three major women’s tournaments on the Florida East Coast against top American and British players.
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Glenna Collett
Helen Hicks
United States
Florida
Florida East Coast
Great Britain
Rim Bolts Grease to Prevent All Binding
When you have the urge to do a little work about the car, grease the rim bolt threads with graphite grease to prevent binding. Remove the nuts, apply grease to the threads, and replace them. This prevents rusty bolts and seized nuts during tire changes, saving effort later.
Boy’s Boots and Trousers Prompt Reserved Seats
A mother recalls shopping with a friend when they bought excess cloth for a boy’s trousers and boots. She explains the purchases were to prepare reserved seats, noting the emphasis on readying garments for future use.
Timekeeper’s Daughter Quick to Call Time
A playful note references a timekeeper’s daughter and swift clock events. It mentions a star rhyme and a puzzling line about forty nine or seventeen, hinting at numeric clues or a playful verse.
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Little Star
Tootight
Automobile care tips for safe driving and maintenance
Car experts warn that driving thirty miles per hour used to be mocked but is now avoided. After washing, test brakes before distance. Open choke and throttle wide in cold starts. A noisy fan signals worn bearings or bent blades. Tighten body hold-down bolts to prevent door distortion. Low fuel can allow sediment to damage the fuel system.
Actor demands booking or name and address returned
An actor who visited his agent for nearly five years without progress shouts in anger at the office then demands his name and address back after the agent again says no. The scene carries a tone of satire on show business persistence and rejection.
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Toisten
Charley O'Leary Returns to His Old Stamping Grounds
Charley O'Leary resumes Chicago roots as new Cubs coach under Rogers Hornsby. The longtime player, born on Chicago's south side, began in 1900 with the White Sox before stints in Des Moines and Detroit, with a high school jumper Mossisio noted for a future record. A note on high school coaching certification for Pennsylvania Inter scholastic Association members and full-time employment requirements is included.
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Charley O’leary
Charley O'Leary
Cubs
Charles O'Leary
Chicago
Rogers Hornsby
Charley
James Crusinberry
Chicago Daily News
White Sox
Charley Comiskey
Des Moines
Joe Quinn
Joe
Mossisio
Igehigan
Hoyt
Hartford
Connie Mack Predicts A Winning Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack and Tom Shibe depart with their wives for Mount Plymouth Florida to begin spring training. The 68 year old manager said he expects a winning team but refused to predict another pennant amid strong opposition.
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Connie Mack
Tom Shibe
Southland
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack
Shibe
Mount Plymouth
Fla
Fort Myers
Disappointed wife cites car woes in quiet den scene
Mrs Newrich enters her husband's private den and explains the new car fails to please Wido who does not enjoy riding in it. The exchange reveals a domestic tension over the vehicle and its reception.
Umbrella Merchant Prompted by Rain Trade
In a rainy scene a tradesman and traveler discuss umbrella prices while the merchant notes his good temper today. The dialogue captures a moment of exchanges under wet conditions with casual bargaining.
Corner rendezvous at seven in the evening
A brief chat fragment shows two speakers arranging a meet at a street corner. The exchange fixes the time as seven o'clock tonight, expressing casual urgency and anticipation.
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Fie
Turtle-Yep Seeks New Laundry Job For Turtle Helper
Turtle-Yep announces a new job for a rabbit as a helper at Clean-'Em-Quick laundry. The playful notice frames a whimsical hiring scene with animal staff and a humorous refrain about washing duties.
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Rabbit
Turtle
Gasoline Hot Dogs and Juice Sold Beneath Chestnut Shade
A craftsman hawks fuel and snacks under a spreading chestnut tree. The smith operates briskly selling gasoline hot dogs and orange juice to passersby as a roadside setup.
Prisoner Claims Confession Sourced From Magazine
The warden asks for his account this morning and the prisoner admits the confession he gave last night was copied from a confession magazine. The exchange centers on the credibility of his recorded statement.
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American Association
Ramsay
Yale
West Point
Harvard
Joe Savoldi
Red Sox
Butte
Montana
Babe Ruth
New York
Dallas Marvis
Northwestern
University of
Len “Stub
Allison
Thhe University of Wisconsin
University of California
John McGraw
New York Giant
Fred Lindstrom
St. Paul
Mineral Wells
Texas
Saints
Temple University
Philadelphia College
Intercollegiate Gymnastic Association
Mal Stevens
Victor W. Burks
Jersey City
Georgetown University
Georgetown
University of Virginia
Dartmouth
Charlottesville
The
Unter den Linden
Berlin
Detroit
Donle Bush
Los Angeles
Philippines
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Association
Association
Owning
R. D. Curry
Lewis & Walker
P.O
North
Wyoming
Butte, Mont
M. Paumie
Parisian
Galena St. Butte, Mont
F. H. Bimrose
Annabel Desmond
Phillips Apts
Dillon Telephone
Richard. McCarthy
East Granite
Butte, Montana
Land Office
Pearl 1. Smith
Dillon
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