Wright Proves Honus Right infield Makes a Club
Glen Wright, once discarded with a torn throwing arm, rebuilt the Robins by stellar play at shortstop. Robie Robinson gambled $5,000 on his cure. Wright chose surgery and recovered, aided by his wife’s support, turning him into a pennant contender for Brooklyn.
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Hans Wagner
Brooklyn
Glen Wright
Robins
Wright
Pittsburgh
Wilbert Robinson
The
Robie
Most Furious Tornadoes Not Deemed Dangerous
The Chicago Motor Club touring bureau offers four rules for safety during tornado sightings. Drive north or south to avoid the path, seek cyclone cellar if possible, or take shelter in a frame house cellar toward the storm, and if exposed lie flat or in a ditch shielding the head. Tornadoes travel east to northeast, with a typical destructive area of two to three blocks and speeds rarely above sixty miles per hour.
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Chicago Motor Club
Bureau
The Motor Quiz How Many Can You Answer
Oil circulates through the engine 100 to 150 times per hour at average speed. Spark plug ignition clues include power loss and gas deficit perception, a pinging sound, and misfiring at high speed. Proper carburetor performance needs correct adjustment, good compression, and ignition.
Sports snippets span speed to saddle wealth and records
George Simpson displays a nine foot stride at speed while St Andrews caddies boast age and wit. The British Open evolved from one day to six, Ramapo bears a 160 pound load, Albert Michelson dominates US marathons except Boston, a New York church sells land for a miniature golf course, Harry Rice has played every infield and outfield position for the Yankees, and jockey Earl Sande amasses fortune while steering clear of betting on horses. Despite heavy batting, a recording era ends with unresolved notes.
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Harry Rice
The
Yankees
New Mile Champion Emerges From 1894 Boston Nationals
Hugh Duffy of the Boston Nationals authored a new mile champion in 1894. the note praises the feat and comments on the need for scientific devices to log blows in pugilism. England and Scotland drew profits of 52136 at Wembley versus 51130 in the English cup final. Tommy Connolly, veteran AL umpire, has a son now umpiring in the American Association. Binghamton sent catcher Dave Miner to Nashville Vols and acquired pitcher William Simmons from Montreal.
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England
Scotland
Wembley Stadium
London
Tommy Connolly
Binghamton
Dave Miner
Nashville Vols
William Simmons
Montreal
Controlling Lighting Aids Driving In Fog Snow And Rain
In bad weather controllable lighting offers the best solution to fog snow and rain driving. Ground hung lights and bumper mounted road lights help drivers see the road edge ahead. Downward tilting dimmers and movable spotlights improve visibility while heeding hazards. Caution remains essential in heavy weather.
Speaker Retires as Manager After Red Sox Base Career
Tris Speaker, famed baseball figure, reportedly ends active play after resigning as Newark manager. His big league start came with the Boston Red Sox in 1908, staying until 1916 before moving to Cleveland. He took over the Indians in 1919, guiding them to a pennant and World Series in 1920.
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Tristram Speaker
Tris
Newark
Speaker
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Lee Fohl
Tadians
Crystal sets form large share of Finnish radio registrations
Finland reports that about one third of the nearly 100000 registered radio receiving sets are crystal sets. This reflects early radio technology adoption as households equip homes across the country. The statistic highlights the prevalence of crystal radio receivers amid expanding communications.
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Finland
Repairing Poor Idling of Motor Car Engine
A Popular Science Monthly note explains that worn butterfly valve shaft bearings cause inconsistent idle and air leaks. It recommends removing the adjusting screw so the valve closes tightly and filing a small notch on the valve edge near the low speed nozzle to control idle speed.
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Popular Science Monthly
Tubes Become Overloaded Under Maximum Volume
The report notes that tubes overload when the volume control is pushed to the maximum for loud signals, indicating potential distortion or equipment strain.
Three World Sprinters to Attend USC This Summer
The University of Southern California will host three of the world’s greatest sprinters this summer. Charley Paddock returns to study law after teaching and publishing work following his 1923 A B degree. Charley Borah, former national intercollegiate champion, will re-enter to study medicine. Frank Wyckoff, who ran 100 yards in 9.4, aims to become the era’s most famous sprinter.
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University of Southern California
Trojan
Charley Paddock
Cinder Path
Paddock
Minneapolis
Charley Borah
Frank Wyckoff
New York Motorists Face High State Tax Bill This Year
New York expects 24 to 27 million dollars in gasoline taxes this year with plate taxes drivers licenses and dealer fees adding more than 34 million. Premiums for liability insurance total over 56 million annually, averaging about 55 dollars per vehicle across the three charges.
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New York
New York State
Radio exports to France far exceed 1928 figures
American radio exports to France in the last year surpassed three times the 1928 total, reaching $201,005 in value.
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France
Lose Pounds of Ugly Fat With 85 Cent Kruschen Plan
A vintage style ad promises shedding pounds in a month for 85 cents a month. It claims fat loss, boosted energy, clearer skin, and increased motivation by taking Kruschen Salts daily and weighing again after four weeks. Leading druggists stock Kruschen Salts nationwide.
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America
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