Earl Averill's Comeback From a Dead Arm
A former Snohomish outfielder Earl Averill rose from a dead throwing arm to star in semi pro teams and the Pacific Coast League before being signed by Cleveland for $50,000. He faced doubts about returning to baseball but persevered to join the Indians after a circuitous route through Frisco and small clubs.
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Earl April
Cleveland
Averill
Snohomish
Washington
Earl
Clinb
Marl
Lea
Wade Killefer
Bellingham
Anaconda
Butte
San Francisco
Karl
Frisco
Kimy
Indians
Large Increase Seen In Automobile Fatalities
A report by the American Motorists association and the Automobile Club of Illinois notes a rise in automobile fatalities total 35 060 last year and warns autoists face greater court accountability. It cites recent cases from Maine and Massachusetts where drivers were found negligent despite signals or right of way rules.
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Legal Department
American Motorists’ Association
Automobile Club of Illinois
Si Mayer
Automobile Club of Pee
A.M. A
Maine
The Umpire’s Big Call That Shaped A Career
In a 1930 Bell Syndicate recounting, umpire Billy Thomas calls strike three on Billy Thomas with Niles trailing Youngstown, triggering a mob scene. Charley Crowe helps escort the umpire to safety, and the incident propels the narrator toward the major leagues. The dramatic game features Jimmy McAleer observing from the stands and Charley Starr of Youngstown.
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Niles
Youngstown
James McAleer
Jimmy” McAleer
St. Louis Browns
St. Louis
Cleveland
McAleer
Charley Starr
Billy Thomas
Stewart
Billy
Thomas
Charley Crowe
Bell Syndicate
Miss Phyllis Sargent Headlines Camp Perry Rifle Meet
A national rifle shoot at Camp Perry Ohio features feminine competitors led by Miss Phyllis Sargent of Hartford Connecticut. Her deadly aim shatters targets and adds excitement to the event.
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Camp Perry
Ohio
Phyllis Sargent
Hartford
Conn
Duty of Care in Safe Driving Across Jurisdictions
The passage cites several state supreme and superior courts on safe driving duty. It notes that drivers must take due care to avoid collisions, that extreme negligence includes eyeing a wristwatch at high speed, and that being blinded by headlights requires stopping to avoid pedestrians. It also warns that constant watch for pedestrians is essential when they may appear any time on the highway.
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Minn
Sup
Maine
Jud
Shires Sifts Rookie Joe Kuhel in Doubleheader
John Sieran notes Art Shires, manager of the Senators, examining young first baseman Joe Kuhel after Kuhel impresses in the first game against the Red Sox. Shires then ponders the outfield as he studies the rookie, joking about searching for an outfielder's dove.
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John Sieran
The
New York Times
Charles Arthur Shires
Senators
Joe Kuhel
Kansas City
Joe Judge
Red Sox
Sporting Squirbs of All Sorts From Everywhere
A collection of notes on players and golf caddies turning pros, caddie beginnings of Sarazen Diegel and Facell, Ace Hudkins' West coast move, Harman drawing scouts, Williams paying admission then receiving refund, and various snips including Dodds in the Southern association and Keokuk's multiple managers. The piece blends humorous takes on golf and baseball figures with transient anecdotes.
New Twenty Five Story Garage Opens in Chicago
R Austin demonstrates the new 25 story electric garage in Chicago valued at 3 million dollars. A motorist enters, receives a claim check, and the car is captured by a pneumatic tube system. Elevators access floors via illuminated buttons as an automatic dolly lifts the vehicle onto the car lift for storage.
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BH. R. Austin
Chicago
Night rules force DC mini golf to close at 7:30 PM
The District of Columbia requires miniature golf courses to close at 7 thirty p.m. each night. Operators ignored the rule and reopened after darkness, arguing the law lacked an opening hour. The dispute let players resume late games.
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District of Columbia
Castoria Endorsed for CHILDREN Ailments in Ad Tone
An old advertisement extols Castoria as a reliable remedy for teething colic and upset in babies and growing children. It claims quick comfort relief from pain and promotes restful sleep, asserting mild safe action and harmless to infants with Chas. H. Fletcher's genuine signature on the package.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Somewhat Too Familiar Cartoon Snippet
A short Cupper's Weekly cartoon caption jokes about neighbors and familiarity, noting how people feel when neighbors are around too much and the line delivery plays on casual speech.
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Pd Dike Chem
Cupper's Weekly
Hatred for Hatred In Latred We Find No Good Result
A cryptic line notes that hatred begets hatred and that dealing in vengeance yields no lasting good, warning against repeating cycles of retaliation and urging restraint and reflection.
Their Distinction
Mother and daughter debate charm and mold in a witty exchange about men’s appearances and suitability, highlighting social humor and family banter from a bygone era. The dialogue contrasts standard beauty with finer temperaments in a concise domestic moment.
May See More Love at First Sigh
A brief note from the Grand Rapids Press remarks on a piece titled May See More Love, suggesting initial charm may grow with a second look.
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Grand Rapids Press
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Mass
Big League Baseball
Billy Evans
Cleveland Indians
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Shires
Hal Chase
Art
al Schacht
Art Shires
Ace Hudkins
Gene Sarazen
Leo Diegel
Johnny Facell
Billy Harman
Louisville
Johnny Weismuller
Jack Steele
Little Rock Travelers
Captain Mage
Southern Association
Cuit
Laurence Stallings
Kiddie Cihocki
Willmington
Philadelphia Athletics
A’s
Lefty Krausse
Media
Johnny Dodds
Atlanta
Mr. Funk
Boston
Hasterfi
Scott
Keokuk
Mississippi Valley League
Sammy Schwartz
Pat Patterson
Henry Wingfield
University of California
Castoria
Bayer
Tly
Cinvinniti Maquirer
Buup Se
Olement Zoe and We
Lalcum
Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation
Melden
Masa
Ouuuny Aire
C.O.D
Nava Company
Michigan Ave
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