Science tests speed of baseball pitchers with new electric device
New York reports scientists create an electric velocity tester to measure a pitcher’s arm power. Walter Johnson and Nap Rucker are shown as pioneers using a gun-factory setup in Bridgeport to quantify ball speed at five feet distance, revealing Johnson as the faster thrower.
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New York
Bill Irwin
Arthur Irwin
Amos Rusie
Bridgeport
Johnson
Rucker
Clark Griffith
Joe Ood
Boston Red Sox
French Champion Heads to America as Studebaker Team Splits
The Studebaker racing outfit withdraws for the season after a string of light car class records set by Evans and Tower across road, track, and beach venues. The piece notes Carpentier, the French boxing star, planning matches in the middleweight division with McGoorty and Gibbons.
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Evans
Tower
American Association
Studebaker
George Carpentier
France
America
Carpentier
Eddie McGoorty
Mike Gibbons
Giants Discuss Pitchers On The Way To Boston
Three are divided in opinion among Johnson Wood and Bender on the Giants car to Boston after the first game of the world series. Josh Devore says Wood has speed while Meyers credits Bender as the real ace. Engle confirms Johnson and Wood show great speed with Johnson praised for his fastball.
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Wood
Bender
Giants
Boston
Guy Wood
Josh Devore
Chief Meyers
Engle
Clyde Engle
Red Sox
Joe Wood
Joe
Walter
West End Wins 6 to 0 in City Football Clash
West End football team defeated Beacon Hill Juniors 6 to 0 yesterday on Beacon Hill field. West Enders claim city championship for teams averaging 105 pounds and invite challengers. To arrange games contact Manner Larles Lacks at 5564 or Captain Sam Camp at 1474.
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West End
Beacon Hill
West Enders
Larles
Sam Camp
Studebaker Speed Campaign Tops 1912 Auto Races
A Sanita Monica road race saw Evans and Tower set pace marks while Ta coma events yielded first and second places at about 62 mph. Los Angeles mile marks included Evans times from 52.65 to 8 31.35 and Tower set a 25 mile record. Galveston beach races featured Studebaker entries dominating the field with no accidents, showcasing speed and reliability across the season.
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Evans
Tower
Tacoma
Vans
Los Angeles
Studebaker
Galveston Beach
Spee
Evangan
Cleveland
Tracy
Hints for Car Owners on Leaks and Maintenance
Practical car care advice covers locating valve leaks with jacked wheels and water, diagnosing foot leaks on valves, installing new valve tabs, using proper insulated terminals, checking pulley alignment, securing rubber cooling system joints, keeping bolts tight on the carburetor, and preventing intake leaks that upset fuel air mixture and jet suction.
Marking parts during engine disassembly instructions
When dismantling an engine parts should be marked carefully by the disassembler if the maker did not indicate the parts locations. This helps ensure correct reassembly and preserves accurate placement of each component for proper function.
Overloading Car Risks Rear Axle Damage
Warning against loading a car beyond designed capacity. Excess weight can cause a sag in the rear axle if an obstruction is struck, risking bearing damage and axle failure. Sagging is seen when rear tire tops appear closer than the bottoms, signaling danger.
Arithmetic Question Prompts Teacher’s Humorous Reply
A county superintendent posed a math riddle about racing horses. The problem asks how far the first horse would lead in a two mile race given speeds of one mile in 1 50 and another in two minutes. A prim teacher replied she will have people to do with horse racing.
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Peeple
Automobiles Strain Rail Lines for Detroit Industry
Railroads may fail to handle the upcoming Detroit auto output as Ford and others require up to 100000 freight cars next year. Ford alone may use 30000 cars, with production pressures rising after a severe 1910s winter and coal strikes. Rail managers see growing car shortages, urging careful planning for the coming year. Garford cars prove durable in taxi and city service, underscoring aging equipment's usefulness.
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Detroit
Mich
Jit
Pdvacy
Ford Motor Company
Howver
Saigas
Ford Motor Cotppany
Foard
Railro
Inter
Methuselah Cars Promise Longevity Motoring
Garford company claims its motor car named a la Methuselah delivers exceptional longevity as proof of its high quality materials and workmanship. Sales Manager J. D. Porter asserts belief in the car’s longevity based on customer reports and performance.
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Methuselai
Gun Club Sets First Regular Shoot at Exposition Park
The San Antonio Gun Club will hold its first regular shoot this afternoon at 4 on the grounds behind Exposition Park. Officers named include Dr J B Wagoner president and Dr Frank Kent secretary and treasurer. The club extends an invitation to all interested in the sport to attend the shoot tomorrow.
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San Antonio
Franklin Car Repeats in Los Angeles Phoenix Desert Race
Ralph Hamlin of Los Angeles again enters the Los Angeles Phoenix desert race. His Franklin car has finished high in prior years, taking second place the last two contests. The race spans over 500 miles across the Arizona desert with tough terrain and cactus and mesquite obstacles.
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Ralph Hamlin
Los Angeles
Franklin Automobile Company
Franklin
Hamlin
Teddy Tetzlaff
Los Angeles Desert
Arizona Desert
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