Arkansas Razorbacks Set Seven Southwest Conference Records
The University of Arkansas basketball team set seven Southwest Conference records including a fourth straight title and 21 consecutive conference wins. Tom Pickell scored 156 conference points in 11 games, a single game high of 71 against Baylor, and 60 field goals in the season. The Razorbacks totaled 566 conference points in 12 games, averaging 47 per game, with Pickell, Schoonover and Lambert earning all conference honors.
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East Approves Grid Iron Rule Changes
Eastern college coaches largely back National Football Rules changes allowing a fumble recovered by the defense to be dead at recovery. Proponents say the new rule adds offense while preserving risk. Dissenters include Lou Young Penn, Maj. Frank W. Cavanaugh Fordham, William J. Bingham Harvard, and Larry Bankart Dartmouth Colgate who argue it kills dramatic returns.
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Farrells Win Open Best Ball Match at St Augustine
Johnny Farrell ties course record in St Augustine as he and brother Jimmy defeat Tommy Armour and Gene Sarazen 2 and 1. Johnny shoots 67 in medal round, a record tied from last year when Armour and Sarazen won.
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Baseball Notes From The National Pastime Fantasies
Del Gainer signs with Baltimore as coach. Tom Hart a Cincinnati catcher joins Baltimore’s staff while Jersey City unfolds a youth heavy roster. Reds deemed short and quick. Simon signs with Erie. No no hitters in 1927 AL. Rufting’s one hit. McGraw and Giants pick San Antonio for three-year training. Alexander nearing 19th season under 11th manager. Wrightstone to Newark as either first or outfield. Schmidt injured with 21 broken bones in 21 years. Hagerstown’s suspension lifted for Harry Fisher. New Haven sells Elmer Bowman to Springfield. Babe Ruth of the league. Terre Haute offers passes to ladies for 2.50. good for all games except weekends. Snapp to direct Sherman baseball in Lone Star. Aaron Ward to Little Rock in Southern league. Ruth’s first AL home run off Warhop on May 6 1915. Shreveport may offer Cuban battery with Tuero and Cueto. 85 265 attend Yankees vs Athletics doubleheader in New York. Jack Powell signed by Phoenix. recommended by Vean Gregg. Ben Tincup returns to majors with Cubs from Louisville. Merito Acosta to manage Dayton in Central league while playing OF. Vic Keen joins Baltimore International after release from Houston Texas league. Keen previously with Rochester through 1928.
Red Faber attributes long career to spitball pace
Red Faber, entering his twenty first season, credits the spitball for his longevity as a big league pitcher. He cites Jack Quinn and Burleigh Grimes as peers using the pitch and warns against overwork. He recalls Ed Walsh and an elbow injury, then notes his return to form after learning the spit in 1911 and rebuilding power to throw a curve.
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Sporting Squibs Highlight Early 20th Century Athletes and Games
The roundup notes diverse sports figures and topics from early 1929 including lacrosse at the University of Baltimore coached by Emil Budnitz and Navy football led again by William A. Ingram. It mentions Princeton crews, track trophies won by Daniel J. Ferris, boxer K O Billy Edwards, Stanford tennis with Johnny Doeg, and a shot put record by Emil Hirschfeld. It also covers polo’s long history, fading Flying Tings, Missouri basketball captain Marshall Craig, Gene Tunney’s literary interests, and lacrosse broadcasts to popularize the game.
Three Health Tips From Dr Caldwell and Bayer Aspirin Reminder
Dr Caldwell promotes a natural approach to constipation using a mild vegetable compound and urges three health rules keep the head cool feet warm and bowels open. Bayer Aspirin is recommended for 28 years by the medical profession for colds headaches and various pains with use directions on each package.
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Painter Reveals Subjects Behind His Exhibition
A observer recalls instantly identifying the subjects of each painting shown by the artist. The remark highlights the clarity and focus of the works on display.
Telephone billing dispute between citizens and G P O
Intrepid Citizen argues they have been charged for 272 telephone calls while a G P O representative questions the complaint. The citizen insists they have no telephone, highlighting a billing error in a public utility context.
Three French Lessons Lead to Light Conversation
Mollie reports taking three French lessons via correspondence. Dollie wonders if she can converse with a Frenchman, and Mollie replies she could chat with anyone who had three lessons.
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Dreaming in Glasses Sparks Short-Sighted Jokes
A lighthearted quip captures Herbert joking that his new glasses render people in dreams unrecognizable due to his growing near sight. The exchange highlights a playful domestic moment centered on vision and familiarity.
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Wise is the man who makes all he can
The proverb contrasts thrift with miserliness, praising the wise man who earns, saves, and gives. It notes that a miser is disliked by neighbors, likening them to mice fearing a cat. The aphorism underscores practical generosity over hoarding.
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Phillips Milk of Magnesia Needs No Diet for Indigestion
A vintage advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a trusted remedy for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims medical endorsement, ease of use after hearty meals, and urges using the genuine Phillips product registered since 1875 by the Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co.
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