Aviation Revival and Chicago Air Show of 1938
A look at aviation’s rapid growth since the Wright brothers 1903 flight, highlighting Chicago's International Air Exposition January 28 to February 6, 1938. The piece discusses oceanic air service, private pilots, seaplanes, military aircraft, and the shift toward carlike airplanes, with emphasis on accessibility and industry expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kill Devil Hill
North Carolina
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Chicago
America
Joseph P. Kennedy
United States Maritime Commission
Kennedy
London
New York
Europe
Washington
Los Angeles
Airacuda
Seversky
Sporishmen
Maby Rich Wien
American Airlines
United Airlines
Pan-American Airways
TWA
Baugh a Football Star Tests Baseball Path at Daytona
GEORGE A. BARCLAY notes Sammy Baugh of the Washington Redskins will attend the St. Louis Cardinals spring camp at Daytona Beach. Rickey hopes to turn him into a major leaguer, despite slim precedents. The piece surveys football greats who crossed into baseball and weighs Baugh’s chances against long odds and historic examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Cardinals
Daytona Beach
Fla
Sammy" Baugh
Sam
Branch Rickey
Sammy
Babe Ruth
Texas Christian
Washington Redskins
Thorpe's Sad Example in a Theses Footnote
The piece discusses Jim Thorpe as a famed all around athlete who tried professional baseball under John McGraw. It notes Thorpe’s strong fielding and speed but poor hitting, leading McGraw to drop him. It cites other fallen stars and asks why college football may hinder later baseball success, while musing on Sammy Baugh potentially avoiding that fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy Baugh
Riggs Stephenson
Hoss
Chicago Cubs
Bogo
Stevie
Alabama
Eddie Morgan
Tulane
Boston Red Sox
Stephenson
Luke
Joe Sewell
Baugh
Mickey Cochrane
Detroit Tigers
Tron Mike
Boston University
Ted Lyons
White Sox
Baylor
Zeke Bonura
Loyola of New Orleans
Frankie Frisch
Fordham
Luke Appling
Oglethorpe U
Bill Lee
Cubs
Louisiana State
Gerald
Hub Walker
Mississippi State
Jim Thorpe
Thorpe
John McGraw
New York Giants
McGraw
Erdie Nevers
Stanford
Louis Browns
Earl Caldwell
Yale
Cleveland Indians
Hank Greenberg
del Baker
Baker
Greenberg
Hank
Changes in football rules aim to boost scoring
Rules committee approves three incomplete forward passes into the end zone and moving out of bounds from fifteen yards to aid offenses. Coaches argue the changes reduce excessive defense emphasis and revive offense, while critics note potential future shifts to align college play with professional game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. John Q. Spectator
National Football Rules Committee
Sew-Your-Own Spring Frocks and Pattern Details
A vintage Sew-Your-Own promotion showcases three spring frock styles Good-night Good morning and Good afternoon with descriptions of materials, silhouettes and styling. It lists patterns 1410 1438 and 1211 with sizes 12 to 20 36 to 52 and 12 to 20 respectively, yardage requirements and the Chicago address for ordering. Also includes an Adv for Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Momentary Pleasure in Building Air Castles
Quotation notes that there is more pleasure in crafting castles in the air than in real achievements. Attributed to Edward Gibbon, the line reflects Romantic ideas about imagination versus tangible progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gibbon
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Aviation
Joseph W. Labine
North Dakota
North Capes
American
United
Pan-American
Flser
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Kiaislugtunm
Bidtu
Seal Way
Gleeinit
Ld Tiltun
Webioro Newspaper Union
Gwinn
Aslakson
Cheyenne
N. D
George A. Barclay
Jammy Baugh
Stooge
Budge
Donald Budge
Oakland
Treveway
Ellsworth Vines
Fred Perry
Redhead
Forest Hills
William T. Tilden
Tilden
Big Bill
Willum M
Little Bill
Johnston
Vines
Perry
Vinesgevoud
Bill Pilden
Barry Couper
Pio Seulter
Halpbh Guldahl
Winder
Eta Coleman
Ian
Raa
Uemend
Baseriblag
Wonder Coleman Iren
Smith Brothers
Smith Bros
Tun
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