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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1930
Page
7
Dr J A F Pfeiffer of the University of Maryland medical school announces discovery of the germ causing the common cold and a vaccine to cure and prevent it. After ten years of study he isolates a small organism linked to coughing sneezing and lost work time valued at 27 million dollars yearly.
The text outlines Texas declaring independence as the Republic of Texas in 1836 and facing repeated Mexican incursions that were repelled. It notes the offer of statehood and the slave question fueling national politics, with President’s stance on expansion shaping Congress actions leading to Texas joining the United States.
A fragmentary summary notes Tampa cigar production in 1825, a 1928 railroad tax bill, Ambrew Johnseon’s brief senate term, platinum usage in jewelry, Grenoble glove dominance, medieval pewter metals, and Luther Bates' long residence and death aged sixty.
Former Pittsburgh catcher Bart Qa Smith, now with Toledo, laments the volatile American Association after eight riots in eleven days. He recalls a rough major league pedigree and chats with Tom Sheehan about chaotic league nights before a billiards tournament update and other sports notes.
The article surveys international sports interest with Japan’s school baseball appeal and Philippine views on independence linked to baseball. It notes high attendance expectations for Japan, compares American and Filipino baseball prowess, cites Chattanooga attendances, and highlights Bobby Jones and Edward Hamm achievements with notable marks at Hoylake and in dual meets.
Helen Wills captains the United States team at Wimbledon leading Mrs Moody and other players in the battle to defend the Wightman Cup. The match highlights the American effort to retain the prestigious tennis trophy.
In a Brooklyn game Melvin Ott injured his left leg after a seventh inning single. He pulled a Charley horse while running to first and nearly collapsed, forcing him to retire. A Brooklyn spectator quipped Ott has the mumps in the legs as several Giants players have suffered similar illnesses this season.
Invitations issued to Edouard Horemans of Belgium and Roger Conti of France to compete in the world championship 15.2 billiard tournament to be held in the country early next winter. Horemans and Conti are regarded as Europe’s strongest billiard players, earning their right to compete per the National Billiard Association.
Dan Howley notes all eight National league clubs have solid title chances as top athletes depart or rise. Princeton names David Marvin captain of fencing. Northwestern dominates Big Ten polo. world duckling record claimed by Don MicGary. Allen East named UT Chicago track captain for next year. John Ogden shifts from St Louis Browns to Cincinnati Reds. Argentina league features five teams each with at least 3000 dues paying members. Walter Johnsen Jr recovers from car injuries. Columbia coach Andy Coakley receives 500 in gold on eve of key match. Virginia Van Wise, 21, reaches many finals winning 18 of 30 and Western junior title at sixteen. Outfielder Bill Barrett moved Washington Nationals to Minneapolis after Boston trade.
University of Pennsylvania pitcher Walter Masters, a College Boy Star, secured his fifteenth consecutive win for the team in two years of intercollegiate play, continuing a remarkable record for his outfit.
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