Stein Nelson Set New Mid-West Doubles Record
Otto Stein Jr and Roy Nelson of St. Louis forged a new Mid-West Bowling doubles mark with 1 398 total in St. Louis, beating the Chicago pair C Thoma and H Thoma by 13 pins. The old Mid-West record of 1 845 dated only ten days earlier by Roy Fleisch and Hi Meyer, also of St Louis, while the A B C record of 1 880 dated to 1924.
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Otto Stein, Jr
Roy Nelson
St. Louis
C. Thoma
H. Thoma
Chicago
Roy Fleish
Hi Meyer
Northwestern Cage Team Stands Tallest In History
The Northwestern University basketball squad is the tallest in the school's history with only four inches between its tallest and shortest players. The tallest member reaches 6 feet 2 inches, the shortest 5 feet 10 inches, and Capt. Hal Gleichmann is among the tallest players.
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Northwestern University
Hal Gleichmann
Rabid Rooter Taunts Dan Green Over Arm Shortcoming
In Liberty Weekly Billy Evans recalls a White Sox outfielder Danny Green known for speed but weak throwing. During a game Metsing rivals scored twice on throws to home plate. A rabid fan urged Green to run with the ball instead of throwing, prompting laughter from the crowd and leaving Green to contemplate the taunt.
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Dan Green
Billy Evans
Liberty Weekly
White Sox
Danny Green
Flo
Texas
Green
Danny
Babe Ruth Trust Fund Grows By 10000 To 130000
The Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees boosted his trust fund by 10000 bringing the total to 130000. He started the fund after the 1925 season and arranged the principal to remain untouched. The fund now yields about 10000 yearly from commercial by products like barnstorming trips vaudeville movies and advertising.
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Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Ruth
Casey Handles Mud Hens as President Resigns
Toledo reports Dick Meade resigns as club president. James McGraw remains secretary while Charles D. Casey Stengel assumes full managerial duties. Owners may appoint a nominal head later, but Stengel runs daily operations for now.
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Toledo
Dick Meade
James McGraw
Charles D
Casey) Stengel
Stengel
Michigan captaincy for 1929 announced for Nores Truskowski
A list of sports notes reports 1929 captaincy for port Nores Joe Truskowski at Michigan along with other multi sport and athletic moves. It mentions Tom O Rourke managing Irish heavyweight Con O Kelly, Joe Wright Sr elected Toronto alderman, and various college and pro baseball and football transactions.
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Joe Truskowski
Michigan
Tom O'Rourke
Con O'Kelly
Joe Wright
Toronto
Climate in Stanford Football Wins Over Army's Wariness
Warner credits California climate and a bold open style for Stanford's win over Army, noting maturity and aggressive thrusts shaped by dry fast fields. He contrasts Far West advantage with East rains, while praising Artman and Fleischhacker and highlighting Brundage’s Olympic ties and Klein as a rising rookie. Africa’s Tunisian baseball league is noted. other sports bits follow.
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Stanford
Army
Glen Warner
California
Yankee Stadium
New York
Artman
Fleischhacker
Far West
East
West
Warner
Pittsburgh
Northwestern Captain Sets Feedback on Tosses and Kicks
Captain Walter Holmer of Northwestern in 1928 achieved a perfect eight for eight on coin tosses at game starts and made eight of nine extra point attempts. His only miss came in the final game against Dartmouth when Andres of Dartmouth blocked his kick as the Purple line failed to protect.
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Walter Holmer
Northwestern
Dartmouth
Andres
Hubbell Emerges as Star Prospect for 1929
Hubbell, the Texas rookie pitcher McGraw promoted from Beaumont, pitched remarkable ball from first to last game and earned regular turns in crucial pennant races. After nine prospects failed to win regular berths, Hubbell’s late-season call proved decisive and he is expected to be a star next year.
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Hubbell
Texas
McGraw
Beaumont
Notre Dame to Have New Stadium Seating 60000
Knute Rockne announced at a South Bend chamber meeting that a 60000 seat stadium will be ready before the 1929 football season. He pledged to bring the nation’s best teams to South Bend, saying this year’s Notre Dame eleven is among the program’s strongest.
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Notre Dame
Knute K. Rockne
Chamber of Commerce
South Bend
Rockne
Ban Johnson Celebrated with Mexico City Baseball Trophies
Former baseball president Ban Johnson returned from a trip to Mexico City where he has sponsored the sport for years. He observed robust league play nearly year round, attended a Johnson day with about 5,000 fans, and presented trophies to the winning teams.
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Ban Johnson
Mexico City
Border Republic
Kissing Temptation Debate Triggered By Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue shows a tension over consent with a male character insisting on action and another prompting a clear decision. The short exchange hints at social pressures and gender dynamics in a tense moment.
Hat choices test husband and saleswoman in a fitting moment
A patient saleswoman presents a seventeenth hat as a customer is impressed. The husband interjects, calling the first hat unflattering for his angel. A second hat is shown and again deemed unsuitable, as the scene ends with a playful deflection about stifling the angel.
Halo Not Available Says Saleswoman
A saleswoman remarks that there is nothing in the way of a halo and states no halo stock is on hand.
Frost on the Pump Kin Inspires Pier Encounter
A young man with premature gray tells a girl on the pier that the moment feels poetic. She recalls a poem and asks for its name. He answers with a provincial line about frost on the pump kin.
Denver Mother Endorses California Vig Syrup for Kids
A Denver mother promotes California Vig Syrup as a safe vegetable remedy to regulate bowels and stomachs in children. The ad notes strong physician endorsements and four million yearly bottles sold, citing a Denver mother’s tale of improved appetite, energy, and weight after use.
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R. W. Stewart
Raritan St
Denver
Colorado
Raymond
Cross
California
Swedish Graduates Idle Stirs Upsala Officials
Swedish government education aims have left Upsala University officials worried as many graduates finish courses with no available positions or tasks for them. The surplus of educated youths creates concern over employment prospects and national planning.
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University of
Upsala
Sweden
Drink Water to Help Wash Out Kidney Poison
A health advice note urges constant water intake and Jad Salts to flush kidneys and ease back pain. It promotes four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for several days to stimulate the kidneys and neutralize system acids.
Take Heed and Run Pedestrians Warned in Transit Note
A Boston Transcript line urges pedestrians to heed warnings and then run for life when crossing roads. It contrasts male and female outlooks with a quip about looking to the future versus the present.
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Boston Transcript
Indigestion remedy claims quick relief with Milk of Magnesia
Advert says many people misattribute indigestion to acid and that Phillips Milk of Magnesia quickly restores digestion. It promises relief from sourness and gas after meals, avoids temporary soda relief, and neutralizes acid to ease discomfort after heavy meals.
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A. Heydler
National Baseball League
Nob Quinn
Boston Red Sox
American Baseball League
Atlantic City
Casey
Port Nores
Penn
Penn State
Navy
Frank Sheppard
St. Paul Club
American Association
Tulsa
Georgia Tech
Stewart Scheftel
Formsby
Paul Jessup
University of Washington
Massachusetts
Homer Summa
Cleveland
San Francisco
Earl Averill
Sammy Hale
Johnny Niemic
Chicago White Sox
University of Pittsburgh Panthers
Cornhuskers
Nebraska
Lincoln
Brae Burn
Pert Niehoff
Atlanta Crackers
Southern Association
Rogers Hornsby
Grover Alexander
St. Louis Cardinals
National Ski Association
Avery Brundage
The
Amateur Athletic Union
U. S
Stockholm
Klein
Phillies
Africa
Ligue-Tunisienne de Baseball
C. G. Kelly
Santa
Croesus
Fellows
Felix I
Sither
Abs
Finney
Andy
Philips of Magnesia
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