Henrich's Rise From Softball to Yankee Starring Outfield
The piece chronicles Tom Henrich's ascent from a Massillon youngster hitting softballs over a fence to a feared right fielder for the New York Yankees. It details early days in softball, recruitment by the Indians, a free agent declaration, a $20,000 bonus, and rapid development in Newark and the International League, with notes on teammates Gordon and Keiler and prospects for the future.
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Tomenrich
Tom Henrich
Tris Speaker
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Joe DiMaggio
Henrich
New York Yankees
Massilon
Ohio
Tom
Gandlor
Col
Jake Ruppert
Joe McCarthy
Newark
Yankees
Yanks
Roy Johnson
McCarthy
Boston
Johnson
Boston Bees
Tommy
George Selkirk
Tommy Henrich
Gordon
Rightield
Charley Keiler
University of Maryland
Tennis Dilemma Prompts Crossroads for Pro Game
The article argues pro tennis faces a public interest dip unless stars like Fred Perry and Ellsworth Vines enter national championships. It notes players earn more in exhibitions than tournaments and suggests closer ties with the pro association. John Gray, deaf mute and nephew of John McGraw, shines at Mystic Oral school. Cubs beat all in the series except Pirates, who loom as a jinx. Bees and Giants may challenge. Lou Gehrig gifts bracelet of his charms and trophies to Mrs. Gehrig.
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Fred Perry
Ellsworth Vines
South
Vines
Perry
John Gray
John McGraw
Mystic
Conn
John
Cubs
Pirates
Boston Bees
New York Giants
Lou Gehrig
Charley Gehringer At Thirty Five Still Brings Insight
Detroit Tigers second baseman Charley Gehringer, in his thirteenth big league season, argues today’s pitching is stronger than in 1925. He cites stars he faced early in his career and singles out Lefty Grove as the best pitcher he ever faced, noting Grove was faster in his prime than Bob Feller today.
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Charley Gehringer
Detroit Tigers
Charley
Lefty Grove
Grove
Cleveland
Bob Feller
Western Newspaper Union
Vargas Frontiersman to Dictator in Brazil’s Rise
Getulio Vargas, a swarthy frontier figure, rose from gaucho-inspired youth to authoritarian Brazil leader. He seized power in 1930, formed a dictatorial state November 10, and suppresses free speech, presses, and unions while promising reforms. He is portrayed as a shrewd political operator with strong-arm tactics.
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EW York
Getulio Vargas
Brazil
Germany
Rug weaving with crochet joins and dye options
Ruth Wyeth Spears shows a JHE diagram arranging contrasting squares to form an eye catching rug design. Black joins and edging highlight the Squares and crochet slip stitch joins secure the pieces. The rug uses odds and ends with 36 by 21 inches, rag strips torn to 1 1/2 inches and edges folded.
Household Questions and Home Sewing Tips
Practical household hints cover improving boiled meat flavor by cooling in the cooking water, greasing and preheating iron muffin pans, preserving hat bands with cellophane, brushing egg white on pie crusts to stop sogginess, and dusting upholstered pieces with hot water–soaked sheets. Also instructions for slipcovers and curtains from Mrs Spears sewing book with price and address.
Beauty in Crocheted Linens Pattern 6038
Crochet lovers are invited to obtain pattern 6038 featuring cross stitched bouquets and crocheted edgings. Includes transfer motifs sizes 34 by 12 inches and 4 by 12 inches, a chart, stitch illustrations, material lists, and directions. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle, Household Arts Dept., 259 W 14th St, New York, NY with name and address.
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Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
Mayflower voyage and early Plymouth Colony arrivals
The Mayflower carried 41 men and their families totaling 102. The Speedwell proved unseaworthy and turned back. In 1620 the Fortune of 55 tons arrived at Plymouth in November with about 30 more emigrants. In 1623 the Ann and James, 149 and 44 tons, brought 60 more settlers, completing the first-comer list.
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Plymouth
Not To Be Sure Visitor Collecting for Poor
A comic exchange shows a visitor pressuring a housewife about the suffering poor while a father celebrates a newborn on the phone. A garage complaint follows about a car slowed by a new speedometer, with the joke ending in a misquote.
Martha’s Exit Echoes in Mistress’s Polished Table Demand
A household drama centers on Martha who has just given notice. The mistress commands a final polishing of the table until it reflects her face, while Martha retorts that she would not look herself into the gleaming surface. The exchange captures class tension and resignation in a terse domestic vignette.
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Martha
Porter's Weathered Gibe Over No Change Mentioned
A fragment depicts a porter humorously noting a cloudy day and a lack of small change, while a customer replies with resigned agreement that no change is forthcoming. The scene centers on mood and exchange rather than eventful action.
Forgotten Place Lost Address Leads Traveler to Mix Up Route
A commercial traveler returns home distressed after misplacing his firm’s address while on an order. His wife consoles him as he searches for the exact location, wondering how the day’s journey could improve with the missing contact details.
Noble Indifference in Wealth Versus Character
A terse reflective line echoes Cicero on wealth and character, arguing that craving riches signals a narrow soul while true nobility lies in indifference to money and material gain. The aphorism frames wealth as a test of virtue rather than a goal.
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Cicero
Thrill of a Lifetime with Pepsodent Toothpaste
Ad copy touts Pepsodent toothpaste containing rium Theo to brighten teeth. It claims surface stain removal without bleach pumice or grit and promises natural sparkle with safe brushing.
Uncle Phil and a Farm Question in Postwar Wit
A reflective musing on whether a stock slump destroys a man's farm and whether envy drives misfortune. The piece ponders wealth, happiness, and the continuity of time, noting that love of money can be evil yet envy worsens life while flattery may arise from goodwill. It questions parental influence and heredity in shaping behavior.
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
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