Baseball's mythical outfield picks and Yale sports reform debated
The piece surveys the all‑time Athletics outfield dream team with Mule Maas and Bing Miller amid old guard dissent, recalls other stars like Socks Seybold and Elmer Flick, and notes Yale's push to unify major and minor sports awards. It also covers Baltimore Orioles uniforms, Maryland racehorse wagering totals, and Charles Comiskey's praise of Ty Cobb.
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Mule” Laas
Miller
Almong
Nychisers
Seybold
Davy Waltz
Columbia
Yale Daily News
Yale
The
News
Athe News
Eli
Greatest Thrill in Sport Defeating Dibble on the Schuylkill
The narrator recalls a July 1920 race on the Schuylkill River where he defeated Bob Dibble, then holder of Canadian and American championships. A brutal finish, Dibble collapses, and both rowers fall overboard. referees Harry Burke and Elliot Newlin rescue them as Dibble regains consciousness hours later.
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Bob Dibble
Fred Dalsted
Seainst Hanlan
Dibble
Bob
Harry Burke
Elliot Newlin
Schuylkill
Allentown Wrestler Leads Pennsylvania Capt. Pappano
Allentown PA native Captain Aelizze Pappano leads the Pennsylvania university wrestling team as captain. The standout grappler anchors a squad aiming for national placement and conference success this season.
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Aelizze Pappano
Allentown, Pa
Pennsylvania University
Car lighting safety using generator power
The article explains a method to avoid battery drain by lighting from the generator instead of the battery. It describes locating the generator wire, connecting to the automatic cut-out, and using a 12 volt bulb in series with a 6 volt bulb to handle voltage rise. A dashboard indicator light is suggested as a suitable option.
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Popular Science Monthly
Watch Instrument Board to Avert Any Accident
The instrument board is a bulletin board of changing reports from vital car parts and should interest the driver. It argues against driving with the dash light off as glare is manageable and the night light should never be off to ensure safety.
Oil Filter Extends Car Life by Excluding Harmful Particles
The article explains how an oil filter prevents dust grit and particles from contaminating engine oil. It compares filtering oil to fruit juice strainers and notes the filter cartridge should be replaced after about 10 000 miles to maintain efficiency and extend engine life.
PITHY NOTES OF VARIOUS KINDS OF SPORTS
Summary of diverse sports notes including boxing revenue figures in prior year, Massachusetts boxing state take, a five year contract involving Joe Jacobs and Max Schmeling, Seattle’s weak attendance in the Pacific Coast league, Navy Maryland 1931 game venue uncertainty, Gus Welch coaching lacrosse at Virginia, Joe Bird released by Pirates, shift to white basketballs, Bert Munhall’s 18 years at Carnegie Tech, curling to Olympic 1932, Doc Legett back with Readling, umpire and bottle controversy, three new International league magmates, Australian women’s hockey tour, Gertrude Ederle teaching water sports in Puerto Rico, Fred Koster standout 1980 season, Sam McAllister choosing coaching over pro offers, and Alabama’s new head coach for baseball and basketball.
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Sam McAllister
St. Viator College
Alabama Toly
Great Volo Develops Into One of Best Sires
Great Volo, a trotting stallion purchased by Hanover Show Farms, begins to emerge as a top sire. From Laurel Hall stock and trained by Walter Cox, he sired promising two year old Cilumet Bel Eka who ran near 2.00 on the Grand Circuit.
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Volo
Ilanover Show Farms
Hanover
Sanford Small
Boston
Myss
Peter the Reat
Cilumet Beleka
Yolo
Laurel Hall Farm
Indianapolis
Walter Cox
Cox
Columbus
Peter the Brewer
Great Britton
Czar Worthy
Peter Volo
Peter the Great
Nervelo Belle
Volga
Aspirin for Women Pain Relief Slogan
A vintage ad touts Bayer Aspirin as a universal remedy for women’s pains and headaches. It claims quick relief without heart or stomach issues and suggests using enough to ensure comfort. It also notes aspirin’s usefulness against colds and neuralgia with a strong promotional tone.
Woman's ruling passion crops out in her desire to rule
A humorous item notes a wife seeks control over her husband reflecting a common social stereotype. The snippet frames marriage dynamics with wit and a light tone characteristic of the period's humor columns.
Mothers learn uses of magnesia in pregnancy care
An older ad explains Phillips Milk of Magnesia relieves nausea heartburn and morning sickness during expectancy and after. It notes mild laxative action aids digestion and that the product neutralizes cow milk for infant feeding better than lime water. Store bottles carry the genuine endorsement.
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Phillips
Question on Free Advice Quality Versus Quantity
Free advice often favors breadth over depth as a bias of effort and habit. People may share many generic tips rather than tailored, high impact guidance, leading to perceived lower quality.
Thrifty Wife Saves in Bank Amid Rainy Dig Plans
A lighthearted note describes a wife who saves small amounts for future needs while a husband jokes about a rainy day. The colloquial exchange centers on frugality and future security without strong dates or locations.
Don’t Blame the Pie Tit for Indigestion
A Woman's Home Companion line suggests overeating, not pie tit, causes indigestion and discomfort. The snippet frames dietary excess as the true source of upset rather than specific foods.
Beaver Trappers Get Regulation Change on Beaver Traps
Article notes amended rules allowing ten beavers per trapper in certain districts to ease economic strain. Mentions medical claims for Dr. Lierce's Pleasant Pellets and a debate over uniforms and war terms amid the discussion.
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California
Navy
Washington
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Gus Welch
Carlisle Indiango
University of Virginia
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Pirates
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Bert Munhall
Carnegie Tech
Lake Placid
Doc Legett
Readling
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International League
Leo Dandurand
Joseph Cattarinich
Montreal
Samuel Colacurcio
Jersey City
England
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Wales
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Holland
Belgium
France
Gertrude Ederle
Coronado Beach
Porto Rico
Fred Koster
Little Rock
Whittes
WNC Bnd
Gallatin
Bozeman, Mont
New Marvelous Cleaner
Nelson Lith
der. O. Pasadena
Beall Pipe & Tank Corporation
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Parker
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N.Y
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