Umpires Under Fire and Faith: A Veteran Reflects
A longtime umpire recalls 25 years in baseball noting fans once doubted umpires as alien figures while arguing their humanity. He argues umpires are ordinary people with sight and feelings, shaping their own fate by attitude and conduct on the field.
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Tet the Joker Ready to Step Up at Moment’s Notice
A fragment notes Tet the Joker expresses readiness to take his place at a moment’s notice. The garbled line suggests a military or sports metaphor and mentions a 1981 Bell Syndicate context. No clear event details.
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Lefty Edward Brandt Reemerges as Season Sensation
Edward Brandt, once a weak link for the Boston Braves with only three wins and eleven losses, was dropped from baseball's Who's Who. This season he has reversed fortunes and become the sensation, earning the nickname Lefty.
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Who's Who
Regular Spark Plug Change Recommended At 10000 Miles
Automotive engineers outline reasons to replace spark plugs every 10000 miles. Worn plugs cause misfires at speeds, hard starting and oil dilution, wasting gasoline and straining the battery, costing more than new plugs, with manufacturers backing the 10000 mile guideline for optimal engine performance.
Popular Announcer Jennings Tierce Tops Portland Contest
NBC Pacific division chief announcer Jennings Tierce is named the most popular announcer in a Portland Oregon contest held by the Portland Journal. The result crowns Tierce as the division’s favored figure in a city based judging event.
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Young Cage Coach Neil Cohalan Leads Manhattan Team
Neil Cohalan, twenty four, is coach of Manhattan College basketball. A student athlete, he earned eleven letters in football baseball and basketball, captained both court and diamond teams, and served two years as assistant football coach before his current duties.
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Testing noise source in a radio set by disconnecting the aerial lead
To determine if a noise originates inside or outside the radio set, unplug the aerial lead and observe the result. If the noise ceases, the source is external. if it continues, the noise likely lies within the set.
Epitome of Sporting From Different Angles
The Pacific Coast League shifts to night baseball in summer. Indians owners claim over a half million spent on players. Reds may need help to keep pace. Jimmy Mcleod released to Topeka by Dallas. Curt Walker moons the undertaker trade in Beeville. Percentige baseball tests double steals after last week. Weller averages two strikeouts per inning in two games. Mel Simons ill with teeth infection then stomach trouble. Brothers Brown Leeds Whitney fail to make De catur grade. San Francisco offers Golden Gate park sports: nine diamonds, twelve tennis courts, bowling, speedway, and stadiums across 1013 acres.
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San Francisco
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Repartee Decision Won by Friend of Manager Harris
An unidentified young man in the Comiskey Park grandstand loudly cheered for Detroit, provoking a vendor clash with a quip about selling pop. Ed Leader of Yale assesses oarsmen by their ability to pull their weight, warning that failure means removal from the boat. A 1913 New York Nationals game featured three balls at start, now ten times as many balls used per game.
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Ed Leader
Yale
Leader
New York Nationals
Summer Fashion: Sheer Frocks and Wide Brim Hats
The article describes airy summer gowns in white and pale blue with wide sashes, delicate organdies, and eyeleted fabrics. It highlights sheer cottons, garden party silhouettes, and large straw hats with simple white florals, reflecting midcentury feminine style and accessories.
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