Grange Draws Bigger Gate Than Wilson in Pro Plans
Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost, outdraws George Wilson as a gate attraction. Promoter O. Pyle banked over 100000 dollars with Grange's New York eleven last season and plans an all star cast for 1927. Wilson’s roving Wildcats lost 37000 dollars and he may join a National Football League lineup. Potential Grange teammates include Eddie Tryon Wild Bill Kelly Jeff Cravath Morton Kaer and others.
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Red Grange
Ghost
Illinois
George Wilson
University of Washington
Grange
Babe Ruth
O. Pyle
New York Eleven
Wilson
Wildcats
Pyle
Eddie Tryon
Colgate
Bill” Kelly
Montana
Jeff Cravath
Southern California
Morton Kaer
Army Navy football hopes and sports notes mix
A collage of sports items mentions San Francisco Army Navy plans, Penn bud die system for fall football, par golf course questions, Braves paying 15000 for rookie Clark in Virginia league, and Roberto Roberti as an unlikely heavyweight contender. Other notes cite Jack Shar key’s birth name, Lexington’s centennial racecourse, Yale winter gym, 1922 US public links Toledo event, John McMullen’s Creighton role, Topeka buying Eddie Ries, Gribble signs with Okmulgee, and Hines’ 1878 unassisted triple play record.
Red Killefer Faces Off Umpires as Seattle Star Caught
Red Killefer, manager of the Seattle club in the Pacific Coast league, drew more than a month of vacation last season. He was chased from the park 88 times for trouble with umpires and spent 38 days off duty. He profited greatly from changes, though some pay was withheld.
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Red Killifer
Red Killefer
Seattle
Killefer
Tube Arrangement Question in Neutrodyne Circuit
The article argues against swapping tubes across positions when using new sets. It states the neutrodyne circuit performs better without moving tubes, even if the last stage lacks a power tube.
Roadside Markets Grow Into Major Direct Business
Roadside markets have conducted substantial direct selling this touring season with a conservative 100 million dollars in produce expected to be bought by motorists from farmers in 1927. The estimate, drawn from American Automobile Association reports and National Motor Federation clubs, shows national growth uneven by state but overall expansion. Thomas P. Henry of the AAA notes this motoring driven trade could reach half a billion dollars in a few years and urges elimination of abuses to protect farmers and cash customers from dishonest city traders.
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A. A.A
National Motor Federation
Thomas P. Henry
American Automobile Association
Mr. Henry
Eliminate Door Rattle with Rubber Padding
G A Luers of Washington DC explains a method to stop door rattle by adding rubber pads or inner tube pieces to the hinge side of the door jamb. One or two pieces may be needed depending on space. The tip also notes keeping batteries close to the set.
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G. A. Luers
Washington, D. C
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Obsolete Car Models Inspiring Modern Designs
Auto body designers seek fresh ideas by borrowing boat lines and concave waists. An old timer suggests revisiting classic models now obsolete, arguing their lines were more appealing than current editions. A memory tour may support this view.
Lightning Arrester Faults Draw Attention in Tests
The lightning arrester may fail to operate when a set fails. Check fuse status and test methods, as dirt in the arrester gap can short the antenna to ground. Disconnect the antenna, connect directly to the set, and observe activity to diagnose.
Tennis and Golf Crowd Baseball Rise in Boys Sports
The article notes golf and tennis expanding among American boys, with more golf links and caddies on weekends. It contrasts past disdain for tennis with current view of tennis and golf as equal to baseball, highlighting earnings for caddies and rising youth participation.
Meehan's Star Team Begins Dry Run At Farmingdale
Chick Meehan and his New York university football squad start early practice at Farmingdale. Coach Meehan plans around last year’s veterans to rebuild the eleven after a season where they defeated many foes but lost the final game to Nebraska.
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Chick” Meehan
New York University
Nebraska
Farmingdale
L. L
Meehan
Chick
Secret Drill Aid Suits Some Coaches
University of Minnesota head coach Dr. O W Spears says secret football practice is valued not for hiding plays but to protect players feelings. He notes calls should be made privately rather than in front of crowds to avoid demoralizing young players.
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O. W. Spears
University of Minnesota
Modify Farmers' Feeling on Roadside Market Trading
An A A A executive cites roadside selling near country crossroads as unfair to farmers and urges state action like New Jersey Massachusetts and Rhode Island to form roadside marketing associations. Such groups would boost business and curb dishonest traders while improving relations with city motorists.
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New Jersey
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Tacking Parson Helps Build Penns Christian Association
Tackling parson Rev. Charles H Urban, candidate for tackle on the University of Pennsylvania team, is pictured aiding construction of the Pennsylvania Christian Association building in Philadelphia. He has spent the summer hardening his muscles for the football season.
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Charles H. Urban
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Christian Association
Philadelphia
Millers' Crack Shortstop Heads Toward the Majors
Minneapolis shortstop Frank Emmer, famed for his fielding and batting over .800, tied the American Association record with 22 consecutive errorless games and 140 chances without an error. He hit a key triple driving in three runs to spark a late rally, briefly reaching the majors with Cincinnati before being sent back, now aiming for another chance.
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Emmer
Cincinnati
Radio set pioneers reach Havana from Death Valley
A radio operator carried a temporary aerial to Death Valley and tuned Pacific coast stations with ease. The first long range station received was PWX in Havana Cuba, suggesting unusual radio propagation in the California low mood region.
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Death Valley
California
PWX
Havana
Cuba
Household Hint: Wife Teases Poison Threat
In Tit-Bits a joke shows a wife threatening she would take poison if tired of her spouse while the husband notes the remark is convenient to know. The exchange mirrors light domestic humor of the period.
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San Francisco
Lou Young
Penn
Bobby
The
Braves
Clark
Roberto Roberti
Jack Sharkey
Joseph Paul Cukoschay
Binghamton, N. Y
America
Kentucky Association
Lexington
Yale
Toledo
John McMullen
Notre Dame
Creighton University
Topeka
Eddie Ries
Okmulgee
Gribble
Joplin
Hines
Providence
Baa
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Mig. Chemists
Buffalo
N. Y
Harry
Jimmy
Bayer
Hildren
Fletcher
Qathlhr
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