My Greatest Thrill in Sport by Robert Zuppee
University of Illinois football coach Robert Zuppee recalls the 1916 upset at Minneapolis when Illinois defeated Minnesota 14 to 9, denying Minnesota’s so‑called perfect team. He notes the pregame doubters, the dramatic early Illinois touchdowns, and Minnesota’s later lopsided wins, calling the upset the greatest thrill in Middle Western football history.
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Robert C. Zuppee
University of Illinois
Allinosis
Minneapolis
Minnesota
H. L. Williams
Baston
Wyman
Illinois
Colgate
Ohio
Ring Lardner
Chicago
Ring
Halas
Klein
Dutch Sternaman
Ilinois
Kraft
Minneapolis Tribune
Tilnois
Gophers
Wisconsin
Public Ledger Company
Passes Not Allowed to World Series Contests
The article notes a strict ban on free tickets for world series games with only Commissioner Landis receiving one unpaid ticket. It explains that officials and high figures must pay, while newspapers obtain tickets via public allotment. It also laments the burden of free admissions in boxing and wrestling.
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Kenesaw M. Landis
Sam Brendon
United States
Beginning of Fred Clarke’s Major League Career
Barney Dreyfuss traveled to the Southern league in 1894 to recruit players. In Memphis he met Throw Em Down McCloskey and offered $75 for Clarke after McCloskey asked for $50,000 value. Clarke then went on to become one of baseball’s greatest players.
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Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh
Memphis
McCloskey
Mae
Dreyfuss
Barney
Mac
Mr. Dreyfuss
Clarke
Fred Clarke
Ways to Keep Radiator From Freezing Reveals Research
The bureau of standards in Washington favors alcohol as the leading antifreeze but warns against acid in wood alcohol. Glycerine avoids evaporation but costs more. Kerosene is not advised due to flammability and rubber damage. Calcium chloride works but corrodes some metals and can cause ignition short circuits. Honey and glucose need high concentrations and risk sugar deposits. low concentrations fail to prevent freezing.
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Bureau of Standards
Washington
Bureau
Reasons cars start hard in severe winter weather
Chief lists causes for hard starting in cold weather including heavy lubricants, dirty or worn spark plugs with wide gaps, excessive choke drawing raw gas into chambers, choke valve failing to close, and dirty or misadjusted breaker points.
Timely Bits Of Sports Gossip And Speculation
A column surveys winter moves in baseball basketball and golf noting Fresco Thompson’s potential sale from the Phillies and Jimmy Asilton’s fifth season coaching at Temple. It muses on pee wee golf midget golf and miniature courses aiding unemployment with light humor on figures from Bobby Jones to the US teams.
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Jimmy Asilton
Temple University
New and Effective Plan to Drag Auto Out of Mud
Bernard Mc Manus of East Moline describes a clever auto recovery method from Popular Mechanics Monthly. He used old skid chains and two fence posts under the running boards to lift the vehicle so the rear tires could move, while the front ends pressed against the posts, enabling a low gear ascent. The technique allegedly saved money and worked repeatedly.
Lighthorse Harry Wilson to Aid Army Football Backfield
Lighthorse Harry Barry FE Wilson known to fans as Lighthorse Harry Wilson will assist Maj Ralph I Sasse head coach of the Army football team. Wilson will concentrate on developing the backfield of the West Pointers 1080 football machine.
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Barry
FE. Wilson
Harry Wilson
Maj
Ralph I. Sasse
Army
Wilson
West Pointers
Winterizing Your Automobile for Year‑Round Use
An article urges applying common sense from home winter prep to cars. It compares winter adjustments for vehicles to heating, sealing, and dressing for cold, noting simple steps can keep cars operating reliably through the cold belt year-round.
Stagg Enlists Four Former Captains as Assistants
Stagg adds four ex Maroon football captains to coaching staff for the season. Ken Rouse, a top center three years ago, will coach the line. Jim Pyott, 1928 captain, helps with backs. Pat Kelly, 1929 captain, assists freshmen. Nelson Norgren, Stagg’s first assistant, unavailable until late October due to ball team tour in Japan.
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A. A. Stagg
Ken Rouse
Jim Pyott
Pat Kelly
Nelson Norgren
Strgg
Japan
Learning to Trust Jesus Thomas the Twin Skeptic to Believer
Lesson outlines Thomas as a skeptical yet faithful follower. It cites John 11 14 16 14 5 8 20 24 29 and 21 1 2, highlighting his doubt and eventual confession My Lord and my God. The study contrasts Jesus as the way truth and life with Thomas demand for tangible proof and final trust.
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Thomas
Jesus
Didymus
Matthew
Eve
Christ
Lazarus
Bethany
Mary
Martha
Judea
God
Lord
Life’s Chance to Love Work and Play Under Stars
The quote by Henry Van Dyke highlights gratitude for life’s opportunities to love, work, play, and admire the night sky. It emphasizes cherishing each moment as a gift.
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Henry van Dyke
Ideals and plans echoed by Rey and Reisner
A short reflective line compares ideals to an architect's plans for a building, attributed to Rey and Christian I with Reisner noted. The excerpt emphasizes core guiding principles shaping life and creation.
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Rey
Christian I
Reisner
Missionary Worker Declares Faith Shaping Majority View
A missionary worker writes that faith in God on one side can outweigh a majority against the world, signaling a call to steadfast belief amid opposition.
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God
Husband and Wife Bury Papers in Breakfast Nook Safe
A lighthearted exchange shows a couple debating where to hide important papers. They settle on the breakfast nook as a safer spot, contrasting with the idea of a simple safe.
Normal weights for men over fifty and Kruschen diet ad
A British physician lists normal weights for men over 50 with figures from 149 to 198 pounds and heights. The ad promotes the Kruschen Method to reduce fat, recommending a four week trial and a daily half teaspoon of Kruschen Salts in hot water each morning. It suggests cutting desserts and fats while eating lean meats, vegetables, and fruit. An 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks and is available at drug stores.
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Adv
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Bernard McManus
East Moline
Popular Mechanics Monthly
Stagg
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Manhattan
Ralph AW. Hager
RV. P. Blitzwater
D. D
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter
Burley
Walter Raleigh
Englewood Fur Farms
20Th & Northern Bivd
Independence
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Albert Meszoros
Depot Square
Tarrytown
Thousand Islands
Ottawa
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Ottawa Journal
W.N.U
Des Moines
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