Braves poised for fast turnover in modern baseball
Boston Braves president Christy Mathewson says the team will test a youth driven approach, filling most positions with rookies and evaluating through 30 to 60 day auditions. He notes limited value in aging signings and compares plans to Dodgers Mack and Washington's handling of veterans.
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Most Powerful Radio Station Planned Abroad
Geneva reports plans for a wireless system on Mount Salere enabling Atlantic and Pacific communication and global contact, alongside a proposed world’s largest observatory at 4,000 feet. The observatory would house the finest telescopes, with Fourier mentioned in connection to the project.
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NYU appoints John Meehan head football coach
New York University hires John Frances Meehan as head football coach after a storied career at Syracuse and Colgate. The young coach steered Syracuse to surprise upsets and built a resilient unit for Lincoln, Nebraska and beyond, earning a reputation as a steadfast leader.
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Baseball Recruitment Mix of Promises and Replacements
The roster lists Bur rus from Atlanta and Bill Marriott of Mobile as hopefuls after prior rejections, with Fred Lucas once with the Giants and Jim Welsh from Seattle slated to challenge regular outfield spots. Catchers Frank Gibson and George Oncil remain, while pitchers include Jess Barnes and Rube Marquard among others, some labeled adequate and others fading from past seasons.
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Franklin Receives Nicholas Medal for Chemistry Achievement
New York March 7 Dr Edward Curtis Franklin professor of organic chemistry at Stanford University received the Nichols medal for outstanding achievement in chemical science last night. The report notes a germ-killing concept involving brief exposure to X ray light as part of Franklin's research.
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Y M C A Wins Final Bout Against Aviators 39 to 20
The Y M C A Varsity defeated the Naval Aviators 39 20 in the final game of their two game series. Busch led scoring for the Aviators with six points, while Lacy guarded well for the Y M C A and added a first season point. Officials listed Williams Pres timer Grundhoofer and Lord as scorers with 20 minute halves.
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Big Game Hunters Depart With Primitive Bows
Stewart Edward White and Dr. T. Saxon Pope sail on the Olympic to Africa to hunt big game with self made bows and arrows based on 14th century designs. A moving picture camera will document the expedition led by Arthur H. Young. Each arrow measures two feet three inches and is tipped for hunting.
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Constitution Drawn for Junior Chamber of Commerce
A constitution and by laws were drafted by temporary directors of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The document will be presented Thursday night for adoption and may lead to permanent officers. J B Hamman chaired the meeting with attendance of Marlene Cammeck F E Inge E B Overton John Todd E F Johnstone Jr and W R Prichard. The group plans an independent junior organization aligned with the senior chamber on civic efforts.
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Siag From Steel Mills Used In Cement Making
A new process uses siag from steel mills as an additive in cement production. Industry officials say the material improves strength and durability while reducing waste.
Six Day Bicycle Race Tie Holds Through 128 Hours
In New York on March 7 the six day Madison Square Garden race continued with a 13 hour delay in the lead as 19 of the original teams remained tied at the 128th hour of the event.
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Mobile Tugs May Get Towing Jobs
Reports indicate seven vessels from the Aiken fleet will move from Pensacola to New York for towing work. Gulf Towing and Wrecking Company already sent a tug to Pensacola to tow two barges with over 766000 superficial feet of lumber to Havana, suggesting Mobile tugs may secure additional tow jobs.
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Wayne Munn Defeats Wallace Duguid in Cleveland Match
Wayne Munn, champion heavyweight wrestler, defeated Canadian Wallace Duguid at Public Hall, Cleveland, in eleven minutes using a halisan and crotch hold. The bout followed Munn's recent title win and a noted draw in a semifinal against Bill.
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