Baseball and Football News From North American Sports Circles
Oklahoma City sold pitcher Herbert May to San Francisco. Philadelphia Athletics sent shortstop Kvugle to Memphis. Minnesota's field house will seat 17 700 and cost 670000. Dempsey Tunney chatter grows. Walter named Football captain at College of Osteopathy. Walker now a leading golfer in Australia. Penn Harvard clash will fill Franklin Field over 80 000. Robinson roots at Emporia. Harold Hoekelman named captain at Cornell 1927. Harold Broda from Brown’s Iron Team plays every 1924-27 game. Mrs Dunn may sell Cleveland stake. Referee mobbed after miscalled kick. Roy Whitecraft to pilot Evansville 1927. Future golf balls tinning planned. Fighter era ends. drugs in coffee noted. Seraphin Martin sets 1000m mark in Paris. Mary Browne to boost prize if she beats Lenglen. Luque denies quitting. plans service to Reds. America’s democratic czar joke cited. Yale Okum, son of rabbi, notable siblings. Insurance medical director advocates two yearly vacations for champions.
Belgian Financier Is Amateur Boxer
Alfred Lowenstein, the Belgian banker, is described as an amateur boxer of notable ability and a skilled fencer. He is depicted as short and thickset, capable of competing in the middleweight division, and he remarks that high finance requires nerve and muscle and that enemies should know he is ready to fight if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lowenstein
Belgium
Mr. Lowenstein
Strike-Out Record For 1926 Awarded To Yanks
The New York Yankees pennant winners earned a dubious mark as the easiest team in the league to strike out. With Ruth Meusel Paschal Gazella Lazzeri Gehrig Koenig and Collins in the lineup the club averaged 53 strikeouts per player. Lazzeri led with 96 strikeouts followed by Ruth 76 Gehrig 72 Collins 55 Koenig 37 Paschal 35 Meusel 32 and Gazella 24 for a total of 427 by eight regulars.
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New York Yankees
Yanks
Ruth
Meusel
Paschal
Gazella
Koenig
Lazzeri
Gehrig
Pat Collins
Tony Lazzeri
Alexander
Haines
Tony
Collins
Bill Doak Seeks Managerial Role in Minor Leagues
Former pitcher Bill Doak, property of the Brooklyn Dodgers, seeks a managerial post with a higher class minor league club. Retired from active mound duty since 1924, he has worked in real estate in Bradenton Florida and may be released soon, also available as a coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Doak
Doak
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bill
Bradentown
Flin
Rather Be a Nurmi Than a President
A Finnish reflection jokes that boys dream of becoming Nurmi rather than president. It notes youths value athletic world champion status and, for now, a wrist watch as the first prerequisite to timing their pace like Nurmi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurmi
Finland
Republic
Meenan's Plain Talk on Fundamentals for Columbia Basketball
Dan Meenan, coach of the University of Columbia's 1926 eastern champions, urges high schools to emphasize passing catching and shooting over fancy plays. He teaches one smooth chest pass, a one handed under control shot, and a defense press to trap the ball carrier. He bans dribbling except for immediate baskets and stresses rhythm and footwork for deliberate scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Meenan
University of Columbia
American Boy Magazine
Meenan
Columbia
Captain Charles Pratt Named Harvard 1927 Football Captain
The photograph shows Charles Pratt, tackle, who has been elected to the captaincy of the Harvard 1927 football team.
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Charles Pratt
Harvard
Yankees use most players in right field in 1926 season
Miller Huggins used more men in right field than any other regular position with six players Bob Meusel Babe Ruth Earl Combs Carlyle Davis and Paschal. Meusel and Paschal also covered center and left as needed and overall thirty nine players appeared in various positions with no one avoiding time at some station.
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Miller Huggins
Bob Meusel
Babe Ruth
Earl Combs
Carlyle
Davis
Paschal
Meusel
Huggins
Machinery shed and farm equipment protection insights
William A. Radford offers free advice on farm building work. Illinois data show $1,287,500 in annual losses from unprotected machinery and underlines benefits of proper sheds, doors, and design for easy access and use to prolong life and cut depreciation. Proper placement and winter work use boost farm efficiency and reduce delays from weather-related damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Illinois
R. I. Shaw
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Pretty Houses Attract More to Neighborhood
A discussion on how good homes raise local values, with emphasis on fire-safety and cement stucco. The piece notes portland cement stucco strengthens permanence, boosts resale value, and allows cost-effective upgrades like new porches sun rooms and windows.
Rear Stairway Advised If Space Allows
The passage argues for adding a rear stairway alongside a main one to let a maid or housewife use the stairs without traversing the main hall or living room. It claims such a feature saves steps and helps prepare for welcome or unwelcome visitors efficiently.
Lime Mortar Stands Test After Years
The article notes lime mortar, not cement, was used in early work as cement was rediscovered later. It praises the quality of lime mortar in surviving buildings, citing careful sand selection, long slaking and curing times, and an optimal lime to sand ratio that made walls waterproof and the mortar tenacious.
Advice Against Faulty Brick Homes
The text warns against buying homes built on salmon brick with footing courses barely bedded in top soil. It cautions about soft crumbling mortar that runs and weathering, leading to mortar lines sunken from the wall face.
Small Brick Homes Offer Low Upkeep Compared To Wood
Government and industry advocates argue brick homes cost no more over ten to twelve years than houses of lesser durable construction. Brick walls conserve lumber by protecting interior wood, with outer brick walls providing longer life and reducing forest depletion while interior wood use remains similar to frame houses.
Painting the cellar stairs for safety and neatness
The cellar stairs likely require attention this season. A coat of dark durable paint will improve appearance and ease cleaning. With white walls and handrail, better lighting reduces fall risk while accessing the furnace.
Built In Mail Box Offers Convenience for Homes
A built in wall mail box provides mail handling without leaving the home. Authorized for bunga lows, residences, duplexes and flats with separate entrances, the three models suit different installation needs and adjust to wall thickness.
Eases Home Work
A modern vacuum cleaner is scientifically grooved to increase cleaning efficiency. The grooves spread the rug nap and lift deeply embedded dirt while directing airflow to trap litter and hairs. The front edge smooths the nap spread by the nozzle as the back edge follows.
Automatic frequency changer for superheterodynes
A circuit by F. J. Anderson presents an automatic frequency changer for superheterodynes using a fixed long wave oscillator and parallel tubes A and C to provide a heterodyne output. It eliminates the double beat while noting a trade off in selectivity and suggesting improvements with rf amplification stages.
Hoosier Poodle Becomes Dyed-in-Wool Radio Fan
A French poodle in Fort Wayne owned by Oliver Clark develops a habit of listening to a radio program with headphones. The dog howls at music and pricks up ears at station announcements, mistaking the announcer’s voice for friendly barking.
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Oliver Clark
Fort Wayne
Ind
Clark
Power tubes explained as high volume audio stage devices
Power tubes are power handlers not producers and only work in the last audio stage to pass amplified but undistorted sound to the loud speaker. They require higher B and C battery voltages and must be wired to supply the grid with the correct C voltage. CX-371 and CX-171 operate on 90 135 or 180 volt B batteries.
Type 171 Preferred to 210 for Ordinary Use
This note weighs when replacing receiver output tubes with power tubes. It cites Radio Broadcast magazine comparing 171 and 210 tubes for final audio amplification. It notes lower output resistance for 171, best energy transfer with matched impedances, and mentions 174 as low plate impedance to counter low speaker impedance. At 180 volts plate, 171 delivers 700 milliamps to the load.
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Radio Broadcast Magazine
Victoria Radio Club Bids Ban on Noisy Receiving Sets
The Victoria Radio Club of Canada filed a protest with the dominion government against selling radiating receiving sets in the territory. They call the devices a public nuisance and urge prohibition by law. The marine department's radio section issued instructions to prevent reradiation. Some in Canada back the protest, though in this country many would endorse it if made, while doubts about freedom of the air persist.
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Victoria Radio Club of Canada
Dominion
Department of Marine
Canada
Loss of Volume in Receiver Tubes and Causes
When volume decreases avoid raising filament rheostat as it shortens tube life. Emission depleted tubes and worn batteries are common causes of reduced volume and should be addressed to restore performance.
Selecting Tube Sockets for Reliable Tube Contact
The tube sockets should use top insulation materials and springs built to ensure constant contact with the tube prongs. Proper contact is maintained through sturdy construction and durable materials.
Keep Workbench Clean After Wiring Jobs
After finishing a wiring or receiver assembly task, thoroughly clean the workbench and, if needed, the workroom before starting the next job. The habit will prove a surprising help in future work.
Power Tubes Compared for Home and Concert Use
The discussion compares tube power outputs: a 210 at about 300 volts on the plate yields power similar to the 210. At 425 volts the 216 provides more than twice the undistorted power of a 371. The 171 is favored for normal home signal levels while the 210 suits unusual volume for concert work in large halls.
Matching Tubes by Rheostat Adjustment
To match tubes turn the rheostat down until a good tube barely makes the bulb glow. If the next tube is poorer it will not brighten. if better the light increases noticeably. This method makes it easy to select tubes with the same characteristics.
Placing A Set For Minimum Shocks And Vibrations
The guidance states the set should be positioned to be as free as practicable from shocks jars and vibrations to protect stability and accuracy.
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Jack Delaney
Tunney
Jack
Delaney
Oklahoma City
Herbert May
San Francisco
California
Berkeley
Philadelphia Athletics
Kvugle
Memphis
University of Minnesota
Dempsey
Louis Walter
Atlantic City
N. J
College of Osteopathy
D. J. Walker
Australia
Big Franklin Field
Philadelphia
E. N. Robinson
Emporia
Kan
Harold Hoekelman
New York
Cornell
Harold Broda
Brown University
James C. Dunn
Cleveland Club
Rooters
Roy Whitecraft
Terre Haute
Evansville
Seraphin Martin
The
Racing Club of France
Paris
Mary Browne
Suzanne Lenglen
Havana
Adolfo Luque
Cincinnati
Cuvan
Reds
America
Czar
Julius
Yale) Okum
Wales
Prince of Wales
Army
Princes Club
London
Lord Bingham
McCormick
Yankees
Toa Es Aid
Aspha NG
F. J. Anderson
Qst
Victoria Radio Club
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