Illinois coach Gill’s rise fuels Big Ten track dominance
Claire Bureky notes Gill’s return to coaching at Illinois after a break, detailing his 25 year tenure and Illinois’ 100 plus dual meet wins, 11 outdoor titles, and a parade of champions including Alberts and Os Dora. It also touches on World and Olympic competition and Japan’s Olympic ambitions for 1940.
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University of ‘Linois
Claire
Bureky
Chicago Evening Post
Hiineis
Gill
Winois
Joo
Wlinois
Dewey Alberts
Harold Os Dora
Russ Wharton
Dean Brownell
Doug Wessenden
Dan Kinsey
Chuck Werner
Jack Sittig
Dave Abbott
Verne McVermon
Lee Sentman
Cur
Japan
Tokio
Japan Atletic Sports League
Mystery of Horsepower and Car Trends Across Eras
A garbled text discusses the origin of horsepower coined in England in 1870 and notes aging figures, plus a shift toward closed cars with 91 percent of production in 1930. It warns about license plates rubbing on radiators and causing leaks, urging tight clamps to prevent damage.
Gilbert the Old Reliable Hits The Big Leagues
Wally Gilbert of Brooklyn, a third baseman in only his second major league season, earns the tag Old Reliable. Known for strength, steadiness, and a solid 300 batting average, he rarely makes flashy plays but consistently delivers dependable defense and offense over a full 150 game schedule.
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Wally Gilbert
Brooklyn
Diverse Sports Bits Highlight Baseball to Boxing News
The piece surveys figures from Kid Gleason and Connie Mack ties to the Bobby Jones film gag, noting Dan Bronson in Independence Kansas and Lee Ivor Johnson as a standout rookie. It mentions historic steals lows, various league players, and upcoming tennis Prentice Cup in Eastbourne.
Worn-Out Cars Brakes Faults Endanger Public Safety
The Chicago safety council warns worn or defective automobiles pose life risk and should be scrapped. It cites surveys showing 15 percent of fatal accidents involve vehicle defects, with brakes responsible for 45 to 50 percent of faulty equipment incidents and 25 to 28 percent in eastern states during inspections.
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Chicago Safety Council
Greatest Thrill From Paris Grand Prix Bike Race
In June 1905 trainer Jack Neville accompanied me to Paris for the Grand Prix. A one mile race with heat semi final and final, the winner receiving 5000 francs. I, with Amiel Iriol and Henry Myer, earned a place in the final and, after a tight finish, claimed victory as the French crowd welcomed a victorious American.
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Jack Neville
Paris
America
Fident
Amiel Iriol
France
Henry Myer
Germany
Workd
Neville
Ime
Fundamentals of car care emphasized for longevity
The basics of maintenance include chassis lubrication engine oil changes tire inflation radiator water and battery checks. These simple tasks keep vehicles running smoothly but are frequently overlooked.
League of Nations to Start Geneva Radio Station
The League of Nations will establish its own radio station in Geneva Switzerland to broadcast with a world wide radius.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
The Valve Stem Useful to Blow Out Feed Pipe
An old tip describes cutting and beveling a valve stem to blow out gas feed pipes with compressed air from a garage or station. The beveled end fits in the tubing while air through the hose nozzle clears blockages and thoroughly cleans the pipe.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Present-Day Oil Aged Over Vast Geological Time
A bulletin from the American Research Foundation notes that modern motor oil derives from crude oil laid down in the Paleozoic era, over 150 million years ago, stored underground long before civilization used it. The piece emphasizes petroleum products as some of the oldest natural commodities still in use.
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American Research Foundation
Memory of Older Decoration Day Reflections on a vanished parade
The piece recalls a bygone Memorial Day with a town parade featuring veterans in blue uniforms, a march to the cemetery, and a dance in the evening. It contrasts past pomp with present weariness, notes dwindling Grand Army members, and reflects on Civil War meanings versus later conflicts. The essay ends by questioning what the war settled and cites Gettysburg and the Fourteen Points.
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Ivery
Main
Acme
First National Bank
William Irrederick Cody
Orpheus Siler Cornet Band
Grand Army of the Republic
Water Witch Fire Company
Semper Fidelis Fire Company
United American Mechanics
Boy Scouts
First
National. Bank
Grand Army
Shiloh
New York World
President Hoover Delivers Memorial Day Address to Veterans
President Hoover makes a stirring Memorial Day speech honoring veterans as part of annual ceremonies. The tribute underscores national gratitude and the sacrifices of servicemen, set against the backdrop of commemorative events.
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President Hoover
Service in Patriotism Quiet and unvoiced Sacrifice
A concise note honors a silent devotion to service and family sacrifice. It emphasizes quiet duty, uncomplaining endurance, and steadfast patriotism without loud or public display. The sentiment champions personal commitment over grand gesture.
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Teague
BI MicKechnie
Boston
Australias
International Tourist Bureau
Harry Gill
Shimes Watton
England
Glasgow
Gilbert
Kid Gleason
Connie Mack
Joe Vosmik
Cleveland
Douthit
Cardinal
Lucy
Bobby Jones
Independence
Kan
Dan Bronson
Lee Ivor Johnson
The
Pirates
Cyran
Fairmont Club
Britain
Jime@Campbell
Qsenr Stangge
Everett McGowan
Springfield Indiaa Hockey Club
United States
Billy Burch
Yonkers
N. Yo
Taffy Abel
Sault Ste. Marie
Frank Peters
Rouses Point
Harvard
Yale
Oxford-Cambridge
Eastbourne
Alahy
Smagerstown
Washington
Chattanooga
Phil Scott
Art Shires
Frank Kramer
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