Records of long drives and ball distances across sports
The write up discusses varying opinions on maximum driving distances in baseball and golf. It mentions Babe Ruth’s famed long hits, golf’s Jimmy Thomson as a top distance hitter, and notes that measurements are unreliable. carries over 250 yards are plausible with favorable conditions, while 300 yards on flat ground is unlikely. Headwinds affect distance and mental effort, with wind and effort often causing missteps.
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Babe Ruth
Florida
Jn Gulf
Jimmy Thomson
Thomson
PGA
Grand Canyon
Polo and golf mixed feats stride through Meadowbrook field
A curious clipping reports golfers and polo players delivering astonishingly long hits. Tommy Hitchcock and Win Guest generate drives near 190 to 300 yards, with claimsof 300 yards in a single strike. The article notes swing speed and equipment factors, citing Measured distances as proof of power rather than mere strength, featuring several players and spectators recounting booming drives and extraordinary endurance.
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Tommy Hitchcock
Dey Milburn
Fan Guest
Bitchcock
Haif
Stewitness
Winz- Guest
Meadowbrook
Fedelo Field
Wood Repeats Open Triumph at Fort Worth
Dan Craig Wood wins the National Open at Fort Worth Texas ending a long playoff drought and matching rival legends. Strong finishers Denny Shute Byron Nelson Gene Sarazen Paul Bunyan and Lawson Little pursued him through a soggy final stretch. Wood’s hot putter and precise short game sealed a 73 71 70 70 four round tally as crowds cheered his long awaited place in the sun.
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Golepons
Blend Craig Food
Fort Worth
Texas
Wood
Craig
Denny Shute
Shute
Paul Bunyan
P. G. A. Ulle
Bunyan
Gene Sarazen
Colonial Club
Runyan
Sarazen
Nelson
Augusta
Philadelphia
Lawson Little
Dan Craig Wood
Pion
Chic Prints Feature Flowers in Colorful Wide-Spaced Motifs
Fashion notes extol large floral prints in hand blocked and sharkskin fabrics for day and evening wear. Applique details in tulip patterns accent bodices and waists, with silk crepe dresses and Hawaii-inspired motifs signaling a bold summer trend.
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Seckline Atx
Desizn
Button-On Yoke Adds Charm To Simple Dresses
A fashion note highlights the yoke collar as a top trend pairing with basic dresses. Descriptions include lace embroidered sheets and pique options, with lace-trimmed Counce edges and aylet embroidered organdy inserts.
Irish crochet lace returns in summer fashion spreads
The article notes Irish crochet lace in a new summer line with cotton boucle dresses, lace trimmed piqué collars and yokes, fish crochet edging on pique dresses, trimmed party hats, jackets, handbags, and gloves. Milliners trim hats with this lace to coordinate outfits.
White Jewelry Accents Summer Prints and Pastels
White hats pair with white jewelry to create a summery duet. The new white plastic jewelry such as Jacy looks flat and fresh against dark dresses. Glass bead jewelry also adds color to summer prints and pastels in the season’s display.
Peasant Blouses Draw Fashion Focus At Local Shops
The current trend features full peasant skirts paired with gaudy foreign looking blouses. Shoppers can find natives inspired styles from Hawaiian, South American, and Mexican influences in the blouse shops. The display promises a grand array of peasant inspired options for all ages.
Embroideries to Make You Proud Motifs for Sheets
Pleasant dreams are assured as the article highlights embroidered filher motifs for sheets and pillow cases. It notes designs and crocheted edging to be found for decorative bedding accents.
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Mithhing
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Fabby Jones
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Natuess
Sallen
Lersseftort
Felnovad
Sineet Revenge
Sarezen
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Briges Stadium
Detroit
Army
Navy
Stanford University
Sam McDonald
Ccracg Woon
By Gherig Nicholas
Ealtern
Jeanne Hess
Switthoferd
Cape
Anias Bronson Alcott
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