Foreign Drivers Favored to Win at Vanderbilt Cup Race
International contenders from Europe and Australia converge at Roosevelt Raceway Long Island for the George Vanderbilt Cup 400-mile race. Nuvolari leads a powerful Alfa Romeo challenge while Americans like Evans and Shaw vow to prove locals can prevail.
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NEA Service
New York
Roosevelt Raceway
Westbury
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Europe
Tyaio Nuvolari
America
Long Island Roads
William K. Vanderbilt
United States
George Vanderbilt
Australia
Tisliens
Freddie McEvoy
Fin
Speedway
Indianapolis
Lou Meyer
Dave Evans
Nuvolari
Antonio Brivio
Giuseppe Farina
Sean Pierre Wimille
Lord Howe
Earl Howe
England
Brian Lewis
Wild Bill Cummings
Babe Stapp
Evans
Wilbur Shaw
Meyer
Three Continents
Clark Gable Eyes Yacht as Infanta Ties Run Debut Auction
Clark Gable seeks a yacht and tests John Barrymore's Infanta said to be for sale. Actor Walter Kingsford once worked in a London paper factory before choosing the stage as a career.
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Clark Gable
John Barrymore
Walter Kingsford
London
Wilkinson Shifts to Quarterback Job at Minnesota
Charles Bud Wilkinson, a 200-pound guard, is named the No 1 quarterback after a standout performance in the Northwestern game and a successful move to quarterback school. He leads the Gophers to a 14 7 win over Washington Huskies with pass plays and strong blocking as Uram connects for 20 yards to set up the winning score.
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Minneapolis
Charles
Bud) Wilkinson
Babe Levoir
Glenn Seidel
Minnesota
Levoir
Seidel
Bernie Bierman
Northwestern
Wilkinson
Bierman
Gophers
Washington Huskies
Seattle
Wilkingon
Urani
Boston
Washington
Andy Uram J
Uram
Ray King
Wart cure tale from Ohio county folklore linked to Twain
In Logan Ohio an old folk belief ties Hocking county to a Tom Sawyer wart cure. The ritual involves spunk water from stump hollows, moonlight, and a backward approach, with a chant recited to remove warts, then a three time leftward circle and home.
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Logan
Ohio
Hocking County
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Razorbacks Ready for Washington Trip Friday
Arkansas travels to Washington D C Friday to face George Washington University with its aerial attack. The trip marks the Razorbacks longest road swing of the season as they seek a third straight win after beating Baylor 14 10. The schedule also features Ouachita and Arkansas State Teachers College teams taking on out of state opponents.
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Little Rock
Ark
University of Arkansas
Washington, D. C
George Washington University
Parkers
Ouachita
Arkansas State Teachers Colleges
Razorbacks
Baylor
Bears
Texas Christian University
Teachers College
Collins Switches to Baseball Lexicographer Role
ST LOUIS with the diamond season over James Ripper Collins former St Louis Cardinal first baseman now with Chicago Cubs returns to Rochester New York ready to take over a new role as baseballs Noah Webster. A journalist off the diamond Collins has written a daily column and plans to publish a dictionary of baseball expressions gathered from games. Lexicographer Catling hints at a forthcoming dictionary but offers no details on its contents or use.
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James
Ripper) Collins
St. Louis Cardinal
Chicago Cubs
Rochester
N. Y
Noah Webster
Collins
Dizey Dean
Pepper Martin
Catling
California Builds Electric Fences
California farmers increasingly adopt electric fences sparking concern from state and public utility officials over safety. While commercial models are regulated, improvised setups by amateurs have electrocuted several animals and worry about a child’s safety. A statewide committee plans safety regulations as experts tout the fences as cheap and effective, delivering a small shock to deter livestock. Bristow Oklahoma marks Main Street for tourist parking.
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San Francisco
Electrica!ly
California
Ohio State Falls to Pitt Panthers in Columbus
Pitt Panthers routed Ohio State 6-0 in Columbus as the national title picture shifted. The day saw major upsets and strong showings across the country with Minnesota, Georgia Tech, Auburn, USC, and others posting notable victories while Notre Dame and Purdue also produced decisive wins.
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F—Pit
Panthers
Ohio State
Tallege
Pitt
Buckeyes
Columbus
Minnesota
Andy Arari
Gophers
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Fordham
Army
Yale
Georgia Tech
Aubin
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Vanderbilt
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Butler
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Chicago
Ariy
Columbia
Fortham
Southern Methodist Mustings
Penn
Qruakers
Kentucky Avery
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Tennessee
Southern California
Trojans
Illinois
Bob Zuppke
Purdue
Devil Isbell
Harry Stuhldreher
Tech
Wisconsin
Michigan State
Baldwin-Wallace
Suracuse
West Virginia
Washington & Lee
Navy
Virginia
Holy Cross
Dartmouth
Princeton
Rutgers
Harvard
Brown
Villanova
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Washington University
Marquette
St. Louis
Indiana
Michigan
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Iowa
Missouri
Kansas State
Iowa State
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Blue Devils
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Maryland
Alabama
Mississippi State
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Centenary
Washington
Huskies
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Stanford
Oregon Lick
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Tali
Arkansas
Wily
Baylor
Weil
Ubindglohik
Lexis A
Rice
Texan
Oldahound
Fell
Texas Christian
Tulan
U S Justices Back for Autumn Court
A vivid Associated Press profile of the Supreme Court's autumn term ritual. It describes the hush before sessions, the entry of the justices in black robes, the courtroom’s solemn liturgy, and Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes presiding in the grand chamber.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Catacombie Capitol
Court Uw
Io Court
The
United States
Charles Evang Hughes
Tulsa Wins Dixie Playoff Series
Tulsa Oilers claim the Dixie playoff series in a three game sweep. Key plays include Patchett center fielder being hit by a pitch and Clyde Shows pitching for the Southpaw, with McMounus, Cilweks, Babe Howell and Cobb contributing offensively as Tulsa defeats the Barring han Bursis to clinch the title.
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Tulsa
Okla
Tales
Oilers
Jchampions
Dixie Senes
Tue
Pstraight
Han Bursis
Tidsa
Eun
Patchett
McMounus Protindertut
Cilweks Te Chiwy
Babe Howell
Tula
Witter
Walker
Cobb
Sinklue
Hiswell
Aleneineham Field Generals
Gilhers
Sehing
Shou
Howell
Court Strikes Down New York Women Wages Law
The New York state legislature faced a pivotal court ruling on minimum wages for women, with the high court declaring the law unconstitutional. A subsequent, more primitive claim challenged a labor provision, sparking debates as divorce and wage disputes rose while labor voices warned lawmakers to heed public opinion.
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Nis
Sarge
New York
Lamnidey Iin
Iausimee
Wang
Dove
Pipildla
Brooklyn
Lawuadryinae
Hue
Tahoe
Boruly
Washington
Bobcats Face El Dorado In Tough Arkansas Tilt
Uncertain scouting notes describe Blytheville and El Dorado as strong contenders as the Bobcats prepare for a statewide clash. The piece notes passing, defense, and key players shaping several teams in the region with emphasis on South Arkansas rivals and upcoming Friday contests.
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