Hagen Jones World Championship Meeting Declared Unlikely
Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones are unlikely to meet this winter in Florida for the world golf championship due to the United States Golf Association opposition to amateur professional clashes. The governing body fears commercialism, and Hagen’s baseball duties and Jones’s law studies further reduce chances.
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Walter Hagen
Bobby Jones
Florida Links
United States Golf Association
Flagen
Jones
St. Petersburg
Fla
South
Drury Trojan Grid Tractor Knows Snow Ice and Cold
Orley Drury captain of USC football, nicknamed the Trojan tractor, is described as a hardy backfield star born in Midland Ontario. The piece highlights his resilience amid winter, his leadership at quarterback in 1927, and his tendency to carry the ball repeatedly, regardless of opponent deception.
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Orley Drury
University of Southern California
Trojan
Morley
Midland
Ontario
Drury
Middle West
Cissell’s Rapid Rise From Minors to White Sox Star
Chalmer W. Cissell, once a United States regular at Fort Des Moines, rose to the majors in two seasons. Portland paid 12300 for him in the Pacific Coast league, and Chicago reportedly paid 128000 to acquire the St. Louis youth. The flashy shortstop is noted for his fielding and batting prowess.
Hawaiian Barefoot Kickster H Hughes Boots 55 Yards
Freshman Henry Hughes of Oregon State, a Hawaiian, dropkicks 55 yards in bare feet, curling toes to strike the ball with the ball of the foot. Rockne’s Hawaii visit inspires tale of native kickers and crowds calling a barefoot player yellow when in pads.
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Knute Rockne
Hawaii
Oregon State College
Henry Hughes
Notre Dame
Hughes
Scouting Does Not Pay in Football Says Red Grange
Harold "Red" Grange argues scouting rivals yields little value for football players. He says professionals learn more by playing the opponent, noting Giants guests at some Grange games and emphasizing on-field preparation over scouting.
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Harold
Red
Vic Vanson Signs Third Pro Contract At Syracuse
Vic Vanson, all American end and ex captain of Syracuse university teams, signs his third professional contract since graduating last June. He will assist as football coach at Syracuse this fall and try out with the Yankees next spring while playing basketball with the Cleveland Rosenblums this winter. He is not expected to break into the Yankee lineup in 1928.
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Vic Vanson
Syracuse University
Desides
Syracuse
Yankees
Hanson
Cleveland Rosenblums
Yankee
Notre Dame Coach Opposes Yale Plan to Eliminate Gate Fees
Coach Knute Rockne of Notre Dame questions Yale’s idea to abolish salaries for college football coaches. He says it would be absurd to offer coaching services for free once admissions are no longer charged and notes he hasn’t heard rumors about eliminating gate drouissenis for college games.
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Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Yale
New Basket Ball Blocking Rule Explained by League
The Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League clarified rule seven section twelve. A blocking foul now requires personal contact unless a player cuts off an opponent and movement impedes progress without contact. Ellwood Kemp Jr. said the interpretation speeds play, reduces fouls, and boosts spectator interest.
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League
Ellwood Kemp, Jr
New York
Yale and Boston Sports Roundup Highlights from 1928
Sporting notes recall Tad Jones leaving Yale and the Blue being blue. Montreal Indoor Tennis Club opens January 23 1928. Washington pitchers head to Tampa February 11 1928. San Francisco seeks 1928 national indoor swimming championships. Harvard trounces Yale 41 to 0 in 1913. Doc Spears Minnesota coach weighs 225 pounds. Two top priced baseball stars join White Sox next year. Football rules unchanged this winter to aid radio announcers. Yale vs Harvard four mile row at New London June 22 1928. Mary Cassen of Granite Club Toronto unbeaten in 100 yard swims for two years. Purdue fullback R C Robertson kicked seven goals from placement in 1900. Wilbur C McFeely named 1928 Swarthmore football captain. W L Paul named Yale assistant manager for varsity football. Commentary on bridge and chess notes. London hosts world record team match on 508 boards. Paris to build 15000 seat Davis Cup arena. Michigan and Northwestern new athletic fields push Western Conference stadia to 496000 capacity. Conference football fields 25 years ago totaled 45000 seats.
Bancroft to Receive 49500 From Robins Next Year
Veteran shortstop Dave Bancroft may get 49500 from the Brooklyn Robins for next season. Emil E. Fuchs, former Boston Braves president, confirms the release and two payments of 15000 each, one upon reporting for duty and the other next summer.
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Joe Vila
New York
Dave Bancroft
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Emil E. Fuchs
Boston Braves
Bancroft
Fuchs
Brooklyn
Boston
Braves
Costs 1200 Dollars per Man for Olympic Amsterdam Campaign
The American Olympic committee estimates about 1200 dollars per athlete for Amsterdam 1948. With 300 or more athletes across a dozen sports, a 400000 dollar fundraising drive will solicit city quotas based on 1 cent per resident in cities over 25000. The main team sails July 12 on the President Roosevelt, chartered for the voyage and used as a floating hotel in Amsterdam.
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American Olympic Committee
Amsterdam
Holland
Murray Hulbert
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Yale Grid Captain Maxon Hunter Eddy Named
Maxon Hunter Eddy of Middlebury is chosen to captain Yale football eleven for 1929. At twenty, and over six feet tall, Eddy’s election followed by the team banquet with coaches.
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Maxon Hunter Eddy
Middlebury
Yale
Eddy
Dutch Colonial in Perfect Setting Displays Both Dignity and Charm
William A. Radford offers free home building advice to readers. The article praises a compact Dutch colonial with dignified exterior, warm fireplace, and skilled landscaping. It notes a five room layout with living room sun room, dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bath on the second floor, all suited to a typical American family.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Home Decorator Praises Modern Linoleum Floors
A noted interior decorator says fifty years past floors were costly and dull, while today linoleum offers affordable, easily cleaned, decorative options. He notes designs, surface effects, and quiet, soft underfoot quality, with proper installation preventing bulges or cracks.
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Hanlet
America
Early American Furniture Popular in New Homes
Nearly all new homes and apartments are architecturally early American. Sooner or later you are almost sure to live in one of them. Therefore, when you buy furniture, consider early American from an authentic source.
Good Concrete May Be Mixed by an Amateur
Concrete can be mixed either by hand or by machine. Machine mixing is preferred for thorough, uniform batches though first class concrete can be hand mixed. The process continues until every pebble is coated with well mixed mortar of sand and cement.
Wrought Iron Appealing to Small Homeowners
The article promotes affordable hand wrought iron pieces for homes. It highlights Italian mastersmiths influence, modern forge techniques, and a wide range of items including plant stands brackets gates tables chairs wall sconces lanterns chandeliers lamps and fire screens.
Feed Requirements for Chickens Highlight Poultry Diets
The Iowa Homestead notes feed cost is a major factor in poultry, while the Connecticut and Indiana stations provide figures. White Leghorn chicks require about 23 pounds of feed to 23 weeks, Rhode Island Reds about 26 pounds, White Rock pullets about 30 pounds to 28 weeks. Heavy layers like leghorns use roughly 75 pounds per hen yearly, heavier breeds about 85 pounds.
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Iowa
Connecticut Experiment Station
Rhode Island
Indiana
Skim Milk as Feed for All Poultry Aids Production
A historical note advocates skim milk as a universal feed for poultry from chicks to layers, usable with home grown or commercial feeds. It emphasizes high production requires abundance and proper mixing, while endorsing commercial feeds backed by research to lower costs by supplementing with skim milk.
Preventing Eye Losses Is Not Difficult Task
The text outlines factors to reduce egg losses in markets. It notes about 17 percent of eggs ship with no value due to dirt damage or development. It recommends market eggs weigh 1.5 to 2 pounds per dozen, be uniform, clean but not washed, strong shelled, fresh and infertile, laid in clean nests, gathered often, not taken from incubators or stolen nests, and stored in a cool dry place until delivery.
Picking Out Layers in a Farm Flock
No difficulty should be met in selecting best or poorest laying hens. Some birds defy easy judgment with early or late molts and contrasting body depth. Such medium producers pose a choice for owners on keeping or selling.
Affects Egg Size in Forcing Feeding
The text explains that forcing feeding over a week or two can cause eggs to shrink, varying by hen and diet. Hens prone to laying many eggs can still produce normal sized eggs with appropriate nutrition, particularly sufficient protein in the mash during winter.
Avoid Air Drafts In Poultry Houses
The article urges seals and tight construction in poultry houses during fall and winter. It stresses nearly airtight side walls and roofs to prevent heat loss and notes shingles are inadequate.
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Kiki Cuyler
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Kiki") Cuyler
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Iete Scott
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Doc” Spears
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New London, Conn
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C. Robertson
Purdue
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Wilbur C. McFeely
Swarthmore College
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