Seeing Big League Baseball By Billy Evans
Billy Evans reflects on a lifetime in baseball from umpiring to front office. He recalls watching legends like Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson and Babe Ruth and states the supreme thrill of his career came from his 1905 debut invitation by Ban Johnson and mentorship from umpire Jack Sheridan. He credits Sheridan for guiding his early major league path.
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New York
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New York Yankees Expected To Be Most Profitable In 1930
Analysis cites the Yankees as the wealthiest major league club with profits forecast to exceed all others. It notes Colonel Ruppert’s ownership, the club’s $10 million value, and historical moves from 1903 to today, including Farrell’s original purchase and 1915 sale.
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Balancing the Pigskin in Grid Training at Kansas
Michael Getto demonstrates balance training by balancing a football on his nose. The former University of Pittsburgh All American tackle works as first assistant to Bill Hargiss, Kansas head football coach, while preparing for the upcoming gridiron game.
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Mike
University of Pittsburgh
Bill Hargiss
University of Kansas
Dazzling Lights of Car Are Cause of Accidents
A Detroit Automobile Club official warns motorists that winter accidents rise from dazzling headlights and faulty brakes. H C Rounds says glare from improper headlight focus and brakes that fail on wet pavement are major hazards. He urges professional adjustment and brake checks for winter safety.
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Detroit Automobile Club
Static Antenna Guidelines for Windy Conditions
Instructions emphasize keeping an antenna immobile against wind. Wires must stay in a fixed position relative to the earth, avoiding movement or sway to ensure stability and accurate alignment.
Versatile Notes From Sports and Local Life Across Nations
A collage of snippets recalls Minne sota stadium turf kin blue grass, Eagle Pass baseball leagues, Britannia racing longevity, Benny Leonard boxing coaching, Dixie golf tours, Georgia and New York players, grouse shooting limits, miniature golf quips, Ty Cobb era tales, Penn State workouts, North Carolina State linesmen, New Brunswick sports policy, infant teeth jokes and a hefty automobile tax bill.
Headlights in Daytime Considered Unnecessary Practice
The article explains that daytime headlight use is not advisable to protect aging batteries. Modern generators keep charging well, so long trips can be managed by reducing generator output. It notes overcharging signs by frequent water refills and adds a tip on spark plug gaps if the car runs jerky or uneven.
Fender Aprons Handy to Prevent Mud Splashing
A discarded inner tube provides material for fender aprons to shield the body from mud fur or slush. Cut heavy rubber bands from the tube, split the tube lengthwise to form two aprons, and sew wire pieces to the upper edge so the bands can snap over the fenders to hold them in place.
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Popular Science Monthly
Feel Better Now Bayer Aspirin Headache Relief Ad
Immediate relief tips urge carrying Bayer Aspirin for headaches toothache neuralgia and fever. The ad promises fast action from a tablet or two and promotes gargling for sore throat, emphasizing genuine Bayer labeling and heart safety.
Bible Society reports translations in over four hundred languages
The American Bible Society notes many dialects remain without Scripture yet over 450 languages have been translated. The text also contains an unrelated exchange about a deceased wife and a woman described as kind and good, remarking she often hit with the broom.
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American Bible Society
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