Good Luck Follows Infielder Mike Gazella
The story recounts Mike Gazella's career with the Yankees after college at Lafayette. He earned full World Series shares totaling about 36,000 and later, after limited play, was released to the Newark club of the International League. Over four years with the Yankees he netted around 41,000.
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Newark
Gazella
Lafayette College
Landis
New York
Jockey Earl Sande Eyes Return to Riding This Year
Veteran rider Earl Sande may attempt a comeback in 1920 training intensely to shed weight that forced his retirement last summer. Reports from Maryland say he could ride in the Coff roth handicap possibly for Gifford A Cochran if weight losses continue as planned.
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Aqueduct
Jamaica
Pimlico
Bowie
Bassler Sets New Pacific Coast League Fielding Record
Hollywood catcher Johnny Bassler, ex-Detroit Tigers, posted a .994 fielding average with only four errors in 127 games in 1928. He totaled 491 putouts and 125 assists for 16 accepted chances, setting a new league record for catchers. Gordon Slade of the Missions started a new high for shortstops with a .970 fielding mark across 179 games, 444 putouts, and 6637 assists for 1,081 chances.
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Hollywood
Metroit Tigers
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Gordon Slade
Missions
Slade
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Draft Foes Headless After Death of Jack Dunn
The death of Jack Dunn leaves the anti draft party leaderless though still active in minor leagues. Dunn withdrew from councils when balked and walked off in high dudgeon. He believed players should belong to the club that nurtured their skill, not be ruled by greed of higher organizations. He fought hard for this point.
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Jack Dunn
Dunn
War Department Eyes 1982 Olympic Games? Noted 1932 plan
The War Department aims to enter the 1932 Olympic Games in the United States with Maj. Gen. Herbert R. Crosby designated as department representative. The army plans an equestrian and modern pentathlon team, modeling after the 1928 Holland effort, focusing on early selection and training to overcome European rivals.
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Secretary of War
Davis
Herbert R. Crosby
Cavalry
Deartment
Los Angeles
Holland
Crosby
Port Notes Roundup of Sports Moves and Records
William Canford Alexander becomes san Antonio manager while Mike Doolin resigns, Grover Land succeeds. Boston hockey team may win more in 44 games than the Red Sox. American trotting stock exported to Europe. a poor fountain pen likened to a weak boxer. Fred Nicolar, UW trainer, raised on Iroquois reservation. Private betting booths planned for Washington Park’s Chicago grand stand. Yankees poised to take Jersey City club. Syracuse to Yankee property before season. Albert Smoke staging comeback by winning a three mile race. Jim Thorpe hints at coaching only. Dazzy Vance leads NL strikeouts for seven straight years. Stallings discharged from Atlanta hospital after four months. Lewis Lacey noted polo pony judge in South America. Nebraska 1929 schedule to open vs SMU, Syracuse, Pitt, others. Every Texas Open winner listed among entrants. Alberti challenges peers at 72 in long-distance pace. Jay Partridge back to Southern League as second baseman for Birmingham. Illinois to建 artificial ice rink for students at $250,000. George Kirby claims longest golf hole in one on 340-yard Stoneham ninth.
Metzler Finally Lands With Sox In Major League Return
After a wandering path through nine clubs and farm teams, Alex Metzler finally joins the Chicago White Sox. He traveled from Fresno to Topeka by freight, endured multiple trades and recalls, and ends up with Chicago as an outfielder replacing the injured Johnny Mostil.
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Ardmore
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Shreveport
Dallas
Athletics
Philadelphia
Ty Cobb
Zack Wheat
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Chicago Americans
Johnny Mostil
Asphalt Roads Proved Worthy in 16 Years of Traffic
The United States Bureau of Public Roads reported in 1911 12 that asphalt pavements on Connecticut Avenue in Maryland suffered heavy use yet remained serviceable and durable. Bituminous macadam sections showed longevity with maintenance needed but no reconstruction expected for years. Coburn's Bay State study placed annual maintenance costs from cement to bituminous options, noting bituminous roads remain economical after up to ten years.
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Montgomery County
Washington, D. C
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Massachusetts State Highway Department
Bay State
Coburn
New York State Highway Department
Overlubricating Spring Shackles Warns Against Excess Oil
The piece warns that covering springs dry is best and that overlubricating the spring shackles can allow excess oil to seep into covers. A car owner with an automatic chassis lubricator dumped oil daily, causing oil to run to the spring ends and soften them. Excess oil keeps the ends oiled but is not advisable for a smooth ride.
Siphoning Gas From Car Tank Demonstrated
An inventive guide explains siphoning gasoline from a car tank using a rubber tube. One end goes into the tank, the other into a container, with fingers sealing the entry to push air and force gasoline through the tube into the container.
Paris Police Require Driving Skill for New Recruits
Paris authorities announce that ability to drive is a prerequisite for all new police recruits. The policy incentivizes obtaining a driving license before applying and raises the share of officers who can operate cars. With about a million cars in France, few officers could drive, but the rule broadens the pool as traffic officers must learn motor skills.
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Paris
France
Big Ed Morris Faces Sleeper Car Shock in Rookie Year
A southern paper recalls Boston Red Sox pitcher Big Ed Morris during his Chattanooga rookie season. He feared trains and slept poorly, then learned about sleeping cars. A teammate reassured him, but Morris accused a friend of lying when the car had no beds for players.
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Sleeper
Boston Red Sox
Chattanooga
Morris
Southworth Named Cardinals Manager Surprise Move
Southworth’s appointment as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals shocks those who recall his 1924–26 Giants days. He arrived with Joe Oeschger in a deal sending Bill Cunningham, Dave Bancroft, and Casey Stengel to Boston, and struggled to meet expectations before being released.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Giants
Joe Oeschger
Bill Cunningham
Dave Bancroft
Casey Stengel
Boston Braves
Southworth
McGraw
Police to pursue safety campaign headline on road caution
The piece notes a civic push for safer driving with a police led safety campaign. It questions driver behavior and urges cooperation from both pedestrians and motorists to improve city traffic safety. It also cites Brazil’s high rate of open cars and asks why farmers should not buy autos with their spare money.
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Ohio State Journal
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Women alight safety device on German streetcars
Press dispatches report a German street car firm installing a mirror at the forward exit to help women pause and position themselves before alighting. Elsewhere motorists compare US road mileage to rail, claim a Detroit man set a speed record for拆 car disassembly, and note electric roads replacing trolleys with gas buses across the country.
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