Hornsby a Hall of Fame Batting Giant and Controversial Manager
The article honors Rogers Hornsby, seven time NL batting champion and Hall of Famer, noting his .424 average in 1924 and 358 lifetime, while recounting his volatile managing career with six firings. It covers his stance on baseball, his 1962 Mets coaching role, and his notorious feuds and autobiography My War With Baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornsby
Ty Cobb
North Fort Worth
Texas
New York Mets
Mets
Remembering a 1927 compact car and its stubborn quirks
The writer recalls buying a 1927 Chevrolet coupe for 45 dollars in 1935 and driving it with a stick shift. He recounts gas rationing, frequent tire flats, improvised repairs, and a lack of a self starter, all while clinging to Philbert the car as he navigated old roads and chilly mornings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Philbert
General Motors
Robert W. Wells
Christian Science Monitor
Rock Creek
Packers Win Tough Cold NFL Title Over Giants in 16–7 Clash
In a frigid wind swept at Yankee Stadium the Green Bay Packers defended their NFL crown beating the New York Giants 16 to 7. Quarterback Vince Lombardi’s squad showed grit as stars Paul Hornung and Jim Taylor endured injuries and Max McGee shivered in the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hornung
Dim Taylor
Max. McGee
Hornung
Taylor
McGee
Green Bay Packer
Packers
New York
Yankee Stadium
New York Giants
Green Bay
Vince Lombardi
Los Angeles Rams
NFL
Sam Huff
Classified ads roundup from a Toronto paper page
A jumble of old Canadian ads offers sales jobs in Canada, dairy farm help, barber and hairdressing school promotions, jewelry and perfume adverts, Bible study aids, and a mint and Korean commodities note. Names and addresses include Toronto areas like Russell Hill Road, Horner Ave, and 358 Bicor S. W. Toronto.
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Canada
Marvel
America
Bicor
Cleaning and shining leather chairs with egg white polish
A historical tip suggests rubbing leather furniture with beaten stiff egg whites to clean and polish for a shiny surface. The method emphasizes frequent application to maintain appearance and preserve workmanship.
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Bill Veeck
St. Louis Browns
Rogers Hornsby
Veeck
Lincoln
Windsor
Christopher Columbus
San Salvador
Palos
Spain
Columbus
California
Folsom
Los Angeles
Tarsis Harris
The
Department of Motor Vehicles
Russell Hill Road
Toronto
18Th Street
PARM
Philip Goreski
Perry
W. Weir
Horner Ave
Sound
Ross Butler
Woodstock
Dixon’s
Munro’s
Elgin
Ottawa
POST
IAF
St. Clair Avenue
Eas
K. Ashbee
Ashbea Enterprises
Jones Street
Oakville
Ontario
Brantford
Minkus and Scott
J. J. Cappel
Arborwood Drive
Gibsonia
Empire State Building
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