Lyons urged to ditch pitching by Baylor coach
Ted Lyons of the Chicago White Sox was urged by Baylor coach Frank Bridges to avoid signing as a pitcher. Lyons believed he could excel in infield or outfield and enjoy playing every day. The piece notes similar moves by Bib Falk and suggests many players prefer outfield for longevity and hitting fun.
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Ted Lyons
Chicago White Sox
Frank Bridges
Baylor
Ted
White Sox
Bib Falk
College Diamonds
Texas
Falk
Way to Develop Tennis Game Warned by Writer
A writer in Boys' Life argues that tennis offers a practical path for businessmen to improve sport skills. Emphasis is on ground strokes with proper grip, eye on the ball, and a full length swing without muscle tension, favoring speed over rigidity.
Front Tire Wisdom Questioned in Auto Safety
The article notes growing doubt about placing the best tires on the front wheels. It states rear blowouts can be more dangerous because drivers steer with the front wheels, and advises discarding a doubtful tire.
Reducing Car Upkeep Costs With Proper Oil Filter Care
Engineers say using the proper oil filter and changing the cartridge every 10 000 miles can cut mechanical upkeep costs and save motorists up to 150 in wear. The filter cleans oil at one quart per minute while running, removing dirt and sludge over 10 000 miles to protect engine parts.
The Motor Quiz How Many Can You Answer
A quiz item lists braking tips and battery care. It asks why brakes should be moderately applied, how to save a battery besides inspections, which state limits cars to 20 mph, and the U S ranking in aircraft numbers with seven thousand one hundred of ten thousand planes in operation.
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Apns
Massachusetts
United States
Ans
Phillips
Faulty Spark Plug Gaps Blamed for Engine Trouble
Improper spark plug and breaker point gaps often cause engine misses or bucking more than carburetor issues. Before carburetor work in high compression engines check plug gaps per manufacturer specs and file breaker points square. Dirty or worn plugs also trigger carburetor blame and should be inspected at least twice yearly.
Argentina Expands Broadcast Network With Forty Four Stations
Argentina now operates twenty broadcasting stations with powers from 500 to 30000 watts delivering regular programs. An additional 24 smaller stations extend the system across the country.
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Argentina
Device Aids Parking by Lifting Front Wheels
R W Branson of the Missouri state auditor’s office unveils a parking aid using two drop‑wheels on the front axle. Lowered wheels touch ground, reverse is used to lift the front end onto the auxiliary wheels, enabling turning by steering wheel without moving the rear wheels.
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R. W. Branson
Office of
The
State Auditor
Jefferson City
Sports Bits From The Times On Boxing Baseball And More
A collage of sport notes covers boxing history with Sammy Mandell defeating Rocky Kansas, college baseball ties between Princeton and Yale since 1828, and hockey attendance reaching 1 682 915 in 1929 30. Also noted are athletics leadership changes at Catholic University, polo player Pete Bostwick weighing under 130 pounds, miniature golf quips, bells on a football ball used by blind players in England, Elmira Colonels signing Joe Ruane, and Charley Berry moving from Lafayette football to Boston Red Sox catcher.
Arm Rest Design Lets Drivers Relax While Driving
A simple arm rest attaches over the window regulator on the driver’s door. It uses a bare iron bracket with a padded wooden strip to form a comfortable rest. Length and fit must suit the specific car model and dimensions.
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Popular Science Monthly
Connie Mack Predicts 1930 World Series Cubs Athletics
Connie Mack, 67, leader of the world champions, forecast the 1930 World Series matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Athletics. He noted early worries over pitching and hitting but said his club is clicking now and will be hard to beat through the West.
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Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
White Sox
West
Mack
A Shepherd Who Became Great in Amos Study
Lesson centers on Amos the herdsman called by God to speak to Israel during Jeroboam II. It highlights Amos not as trained prophet, but chosen to deliver God's message, denouncing greed, luxury, and moral decay while urging repentance and seek the Lord before judgment.
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Amos
God
Israel
Judah
Jeroboam II
Joseph
Ephraim
Manasseh
Bethel
Gilgal
Beersheba
Praise the Lord Goog and His Tender Mercy Quote
Fragmentary religious quote praising the Lord with affection and reverence. Attributed to Joseph Parker, expressing joy and devotion with joyful language.
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Goog
Joseph Parker
Spurgeon on Conduct and Trifles in Everyday Actions
A quotation from C H Spurgeon urges precise moral judgment in small deeds. It emphasizes treating minor choices as significant and recording conduct as right or wrong.
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Spurgeon
Ahal and Jack Visit Tiffanys for a Gift
In a brief dialogue Ahal asks Jack about their plans and he replies they will buy a present. She agrees to accompany him as they say they will stroll to Tiffanys together.
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Tiffany's
Entertainment Visitor at quiet resort
A light exchange in London Answers notes a visitor at a quiet resort asks what to do in rain and a local native replies they simply let it rain, reflecting a humorous weather moment.
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London
Silent Night Reflections and a Man with No Estate
A fragmentary text presents questions about a saxophonist’s silence and response to requests. It notes a wealthy man’s death leaving no estate and asks whether a person who proclaims love can be doubted.
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