Portraits on New Currency Headline a Treasury Move
Elmo Scott Watson explains that from July 1 1929 the new reduced size currency will feature distinct portraits including Washington Jefferson Lincoln Hamilton Jackson Grant Franklin McKinley Cleveland Madison Chase and more. The article notes stealthy design changes to deter counterfeiting and ease handling while linking each portrait to monetary history and the nation’s fiscal development.
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United States Treasury
Washington
Jefferson
Monticello
Lincoln Lincoln
Hamilton
Treasury
Jackson
White House
Capitol
Franklin
Hall
McKinley
Cleveland
Madison
Chase
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
United States
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
United States Bank
Abraham Lincoln
Ily
William McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Bryan
Willie Terry joins goat lore of base running errors
Giants first baseman William Terry failed to touch first base on a close play, ruled out by umpire George Magerkurth after Sunny Bottomley and Jim Wilson combined to force the issue. The play echoes 1908 Merkle mishap and reshapes early season drama.
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William Terry
Me Graw
Giants
Willie
Fred Merkle
Bill
Merkle
Ferry
Ae Ganic
Big Bill
Sunny Jims Bottomley
Cardinal
Jimmy Wilson
Jim
Terry
George Magerkurth
Gene Tunney
Magerkurth
Bottomley
Big William
Travis Jackson
Cubs
Elias Funk Sizable Hope To Make Yankees Roster
Elias Funk, called Liza by his ball friends, seeks a reserve outfield spot with the Yankees after three years in their camp. The 23-year-old left-handed batter throws left, stood 5 feet 8% inches, and weighed 165 pounds. He hit .804 for St. Paul last season and lives in Oklahoma City.
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Yankee
Elias Funk
Liza
Ruth- Meusel-Combs
Funk
Cedric Durst
Ben Paschal
Elias
St. Paul
Oklahoma City
Caddies Form Baseball Team in Joplin Challenge
The Schifferdecker Caddies, municipal golf course caddies in Joplin Missouri, have formed a baseball team. They issued a challenge to other boys teams in the Joplin territory, proving they enjoy both golf work and baseball despite spending money on courses.
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America
Joplin
Schifferdecker
Northwestern Coach Proposes Numbering Athletes On Front And Back
Coach Dick Hanley proposes placing numbers on both jerseys during Northwestern grid games next fall. A recent trial game with two selected teams showed front and back numbers helped spectators identify players more easily and allowed quicker, more accurate substitute recognition.
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Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Freshman Albert Booth Sets Yale Records in Multiple Sports
Albert J. Booth Jr. again makes Yale history as freshman captain of football basketball and newly elected captain of the freshman baseball team. A New Haven High School graduate Booth joined Yale last fall and quickly earned leadership roles across three sports.
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Albert J
Albie” Booth, Jr
Yale
Booth
New Haven High School
Baseball Afield Highlights From Varied Scores and Moves
A sweeping update lists players and moves across teams and leagues. Mil ius of Cleveland plays for thirteen clubs. Pat Simmons sent from Boston to Pittsfield. Flint Rhemn enduring 15 innings in Minneapolis before a run. John Allen traded from the Giants to Springfield. Rutgers baseball leads among athletes. Amanda Clement of Hudson umpiring 25 years. Baltimore ballpark to seat 25 000 with rapid exits. Pug Allen now Deland golf head pro. New York high school alums Gehrig Hoyt Thompson Frisch Judge Connolly cited. Clarkson joins Baltimore on option from Boston. California opens Hawaii schedule July 4 against Honolulu Chinese team. Kessler elected class president at Maryland. Bruno Burns, one-armed star from Boston Univ.. Otis Cashion ties outfield putout record in Shreveport. Pirates eye Rabbit Wortster for shortstop. profits from Cleveland benefit fight support amateur baseball. Ty Cobb vacations near Paris this summer. Elmer Klumpp shows promise for future with Mobile. Rudy Hulswitz develops him for Boston Red Sox.
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William H. Clarkson
University of California
Baseball Nine
Hawaii
Honolulu
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Maryland
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Boston University
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Terriers
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Shreveport
Pirates
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Indianapolis
Ty Cobb
Mobile
Elmer Klumpp
Mississippi Valley League
Rudy Hulswitz
Somester
Boston Red Sox
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