Lyons Urged to Avoid Pitching in Baseball Talk
A look at Ted Lyons and his career suggests shifting roles may suit him better. Coaches and scouts debated whether he should stay pitcher or switch to fielding or hitting, noting his strong all around ability and fun in the lineup.
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Ted Lyons
Chicago White Sox
Frank Bridges
Bayley
Ted
White Sox
Ed Park
College Diamonds
Texas
Bic
Falk
Way to Develop Tennis Game Emphasizes Stroke and Grip
A writer outlines a method to improve tennis focusing on grip and backhand drive. Key points urge steady eye on the ball, full length ground stroke, relaxed swing, and firm racket grip. Emphasizes avoiding rigidity in both grip and swing.
Connie Mack predicts Cubs vs Athletics in 1980 World Series
Connie Mack, 67, leader of last champions, predicts the Chicago Cubs will meet the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1980 World Series. He recalled early worries as his club struggled against the White Sox but noted the team has begun to click and will be hard to beat going forward.
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Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Jeader
White Sox
West
Ruth Ruth cures Lynford Lary of homesickitis in Yankee clubhouse
Lynford Lary joined the New York Yankees and suffered homesickness until Babe Ruth spotted him in the clubhouse. Ruth complimented his outfit and greeted him with Broadway style, making Lary feel like a real New Yorker.
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Lynford Lary
New York Yankees
Lary
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Yankee
Broadway
Dway Lary
Yankees
Ken Holloway
Indians
Babe
Cornellians Close Year With Sports Revival
Cornellians wrapped up the 1929 30 athletic year by aiding a combined Cornell Princeton track team to beat Oxford and Cambridge. They played 91 contests across 12 sports, won four championships in crew and wrestling, and tied for first in indoor track and lacrosse, signaling a return to strong athletic traditions.
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Cornell-Princeton
Oxford
Cambridge
Cornellians
Baseball, boxing, and college sports in early 20th century notes
A collage of sports tidbits highlights 1828 Princeton and Yale baseball rivalry, Sammy Mandell’s lightweight title win over Rocky Kansas, 1970 NHL attendance, Elmira Colonels signing Joe Ruane, and figures like Babe Ruth, Cobb, and Cobbs. Mentions Purdue Butler gridiron, Philadelphian football, and foreign entanglements in American baseball culture.
Tulane's Clifford Sutter Wins National Intercollegiate Tennis Cup
Clifford Sutter of Tulane University won the National Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis championship at the Merion Cricket Club in Haverford Pennsylvania, capturing the championship trophy.
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Clifford Sutter
Tulane University
Merion Cricket Club
Haverford
Magnesium arsenate eyed as spray against Mexican bean beetle
United States Department of Agriculture entomologists praise magnesium arsenate as the most effective control for the Mexican bean beetle threatening eastern bean crops. They advise spraying or dusting under leaf surfaces, with 10 day intervals, to curb two to three generations yearly.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Hearon
Bureau of Entomology
Mississippi River
Pasture Plays Big Role in Management of Farm
Indiana farm management specialist G B Young argues pastures are increasingly vital in farming. He cites rotation to build soil fertility and reduce erosion, productive pastures for economical livestock production, and uses for land not suited to crops. The shift to a commercial farming basis raises the need to maximize land labor and capital efficiency for optimal returns.
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Mery
G. B. Young
Indiana
Lime and Mulch Tips for Farm Crops and Storage Needs
Farm notes cover lime for alfalfa, moisture favors fungi, asparagus needs heavy fertilizer, commercial fertilizers are valuable. Carbon bisulfide used to rid lawns of ants but is highly flammable. Bees require space to store honey, shallow supers first. Coat farm buildings with paint, plant clovers and alfalfa for range, rape or kale as substitutes. Paraffin coats silo walls, walls must be clean dry and warm for best results.
Soy Bean Use Expands for Forage and Food
Soy bean use for forage rises as acreage and production grow. The crop provides high protein feed for stock and dairy, with seed usable for oil and human food. Soy bean pasture supports cattle, sheep, horses, mules, hogs, and poultry, especially in late summer and fall.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureaa of
Entomology
Ventilation Methods for Storing Fruits and Vegetables
Guidance on fall storage emphasizing air circulation for ripening produce, using shaded sheds or cribs, and moisture control. It describes pits for root crops buried outdoors with straw bedding, dirt layers, and a temporary chimney to vent. adjustments for very cold weather and opening the pit in early winter.
Proper Phosphate Depths Boost Fertilizer Value
Michigan State College sol la department warns farmers that broadcast phosphate on heavy upland soils fails to reach root zones. Tests show placing phosphate at four to six inches depth ensures proper distribution and uptake. Fertilizer drills should place material at the correct depth for effective results.
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Michigan State College
Solla
Expel Carbon Dioxide Before Entering Silo
Warning on silo work urges starting the blower before entry to dilute carbon dioxide. If entry is necessary in a partly filled silo and dilution fails, test the air with a lighted lantern. A shrinking flame signals deadly carbon dioxide from fermentation asphyxiation risk.
Fall Plowing Favored for Best Germination
Under most conditions land should be fall plowed. Winter freezing and thawing improve soil physical condition more than mechanical means. Spring plowing leaves soil often too coarse or cloddy for small seed germination and does not place soil in close contact to supply moisture for germination.
Diphtheria Fight Report Promises Near Extinction
New York health officials credit modern publicity and public health administration for a strong diphtheria battle in 190, led by Dr. Shirley W. Wynne. The first annual report notes half a century ago half who contracted the disease died.
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New York
Firet Executive Visits Local Business Lunch
A brief note describes Firet executive planning a business lunch at a local joint before returning to the office within three hours. The record captures a quick outing for a working professional.
Refined Life Through Action Says Old Proverb
A terse maxim quotes That Life gains strength from action and loses its charm with excess moderation. It emphasizes disciplined effort as key to vitality and allure.
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts remove fat by cleansing organs and boosting energy. It urges taking dose with hot water each morning for two weeks, promising weight loss, clearer skin, brighter eyes, and a younger feel. It credits global druggists selling the product.
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