Notoriety of 75 000 sale won't hurt O'Connell says
Jimmy O'Connell, sold for 75000 by the San Francisco Seals to the New York Giants, says fame will bring razzing but won’t bother him. Willie Kamm cautions that O'Connell's notoriety could pressure him and that fans will expect too much, potentially harming a player in the pinch.
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Jimmy O’connell
New York Giants
San Francisco Seals
O’connell
Willie Kamm
San Francisco
Old Man Kamm
O'Connell
Chicago Cubs
Kamm
Jimmy O'Connell
Walter Travis Sees Golf as Life Saver and Blessing
Walter J. Travis the only American to win the British amateur title credits golf with prolonging his life. He spent a winter on the Pacific coast and says golf is a national blessing. He began at thirty five and went on to win both the American and British titles. He believes one can golf for many years beyond ages that stop other sports.
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Walter J. Travis
Pacific Coast
New Jersey
Austin Still Can Hit Hard In Swinging Practice Smash
James "Pepper Pop" Austin of the St. Louis Browns proves old age cannot dull his power by delivering a timely smash that breaks up a practice game. The veteran continues as a coach but remains ready to join on-field action when needed, showing true grit and baseball spirit.
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St. Louis Browns
James “Pepper
Austin
Jimmy
Txere
Baseball Notes Reflect Spring Interest and Moves Across Leagues
Baseball notes survey spring activity with Red Sox releasing Fred McGaffey Lynn and Schemes by Athletics pitchers. Ruth thriving as vaudeville performer hints at crossovers. St Louis Cardinals rate Barfoot as top pitching hope while Mack struggles to solidify staff. Town updates include Townsend to Toronto and Sacramento whisker ban by Pacific Coast league president.
Insurance pitch halts deal with ballplayer and prospect
Sensitive of His Age Ray Schmandt of the Brook lyn Nationals selling insurance as a sideline to his business at first basing. He picked out Ivy Olson as his first prospect. "Want to get insured, Ole?" asked Ray, "What kind?" queried Olson, "Life, casualty, fire, burglary, any kind." "What's the premium on $1, 000?" "What's the age?" The deal stopped right there.
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Ray Schmandt
Brooklyn Nationals
Ivy Olson
Ray
Olson
Golfers Seek More Useful Prizes Than Silver Cups
Golf writers note a shift from silver cups to practical rewards as prizes. Persisent winners disparage cluttered cabinets while events prize watches and jewelry. Charles Evans Jr. holds a record cup collection now housed by Edgewater Golf Club. Insurance and upkeep for about 200 cups add cost to the sport. Medals are also gaining popularity as prizes in contests.
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Stewart Stickney
St. Louis
Charles Evans, Jr
Chicago
Evans
Edgewater
Survey Confirms Higher Tractor Power Costs in Wheat Belt
A USDA survey of 354 northern Oklahoma Kansas and southern Nebraska farms shows tractors raise annual drawbar power costs to about 1 025 per farm including labor stock and drawbar work while horses add 541 in stock costs. The average crop acre cost is 3 57 with wide farm variation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wheat
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
On Easy Street Women Farmers Thrive in Western Canada
The piece profiles women like May Hazlett in Sas katchewan and Mrs. Mary J. Blackburn in Alberta who prove farming can be profitable for women. It highlights two Manitoba sisters who expanded from a mortgaged 160 to a 1 120 acre operation with rich yields and strong stock. The ad promotes Canada West and government pamphlets.
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Canada
May Hazlett
Touchwood Hills
Saskatchewan
Miss Hazlett
Vimy Ridge
Blackburn
Oak Lake District
Manitoba
Western Canada
Canada West
Ohio State Adds Wrestling To Football Training
Ohio State has integrated wrestling into football practice. Denver boxing fans favor Lightweight Johnny Stopper, calling him a corker. Johnny Kilbane’s Europe trip quiets boxing clamor for a title bout. Yale could win three sports if athletes swam for hockey and basketball. The Australian Davis Cup squad includes Patterson, Anderson, O’Hara Wood, Hawkes. Penn State alumni oppose professional football. Radio codes aid mastering football signals. Some 5,000 players seek permits to play summer golf on New York City area municipal courses. clubs number in the thousands.
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New York City
Barley Used for Feeding Swine Under Study by Agriculture Department
The Department of Agriculture examines the relative feeding value of light and heavy barley grades as hog feed. Tests from 1921 showed high-class barley nearly as valuable as shelled corn, with ongoing trials to determine feeding methods and processing options for barley use in swine diets.
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Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Foolish and Untimely Wotan Seeks Immortal Soul Message
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip features Mrs. Gadder puzzled by a door visitor claiming a message from the hereafter. The caller asks about thoughts on the soul while a Wotan packs for a Palm Beach trip, mixing satire with social scene.
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Mary
Mrs. Gadder
Palm Beach
Birmingham Age-Herald
Cuticura Your All-Purpose Toilet Beauty Aid
An old advertisement extols Cuticura for sore hands and general toilet use. Soak hands in hot Cuticura Soap, dry, rub in Cuticura Ointment, and remove surplus with tissue. Claims the trio of Soap Ointment and Talcum covers all toilet needs.
Foxy Old Boy Delivers A Hidden Health Secret
A humorous exchange features a ninety five year old man praised for his vitality. He reveals his simple method: never let friends know when he feels unwell so they won't push remedies he might dismiss. The quip underscores a cheeky, wry tone about aging and self care.
Failure Launches Path to Success Says Philosopher
A philosopher notes that beginning with failure can spark progress and that recognizing an end can paradoxically trigger a fresh start. The remark frames success as a process sparked by early setbacks.
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Philosopher
Our race is growing sturdier
A brief note reports that the population shows improved resilience with fewer people fainting as health indicators strengthen. The source emphasizes collective well being and rising vitality among communities.
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Walter Travis
Jimmy Austin
Boston Red Sox
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Lynn
Chuck Fenn
Babe
Ruth
St. Louis Cardinals
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Mack
The
Athletics
Speed” Martin
Cub
St. Paul
American Association
H. A. Fricks
Swarthmore
Wesleyan
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W. H. McCarthy
Pacific Coast League
Sacramento
Speaker
Duster
Indians
Ira Pat Townsend
Toronto
Braves
California
Connie Mack
Phillies
Kaiser Wilhelm
Chick Evans
Western
Ohio State
Denver
Johnny Stopper
Johnny Kilbane
Europe
Yale
Eli
Gerald L. Patterson
J. O. Anderson
O'Hara Wood
J. B. Hawkes
Pennsylvania State Alumni Athletic Advisory Committee
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