Phil Shafer to Race Two Cars at Indianapolis 500
Veteran racer Phil Shafer plans to field two cars at the Indianapolis 500. He recalls selling cars that won in 1927 and 1928 and jokes about watching two drivers clash for victory over 500 miles. Shafer’s color is red and his mood stays light as he pursues another run at glory.
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Phil Shafer
Red Hatred
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Shafer
Bill White
Hollywood
George Sanders
Teague
Saunders
Louis Meyer
Meyers
Meyer
Alden Sampson
Ohio
Sampson
Meyer Sampson
Indianapolis
Basketball Grows Slower as It Advances with Age
The article discusses how modern basketball has slowed compared with earlier styles. It notes reduced contact and more precision, making play safer but possibly less exciting. Players now rely on technique and intelligence, improving specific skills through hard work.
Automobiles and road tips from a bygone guide
The piece offers pedestrian right of way after ambulances depart, spring scenery versus signage for drivers, and tips on cotter pins with tools. It notes hard steering from under inflated tires or poor lubrication, and that cold weather tightens front-end parts. It ends with a humorous line about cars sneaking up unnoticed.
North Carolina Installs Nightly Study for Athletes
North Carolina has begun a companionate study program for backward athletes. A two hour nightly study period is required for athletes who failed to meet their quarterly academic load. R A Fetzer, director of athletes, says athletics support life skills and citizenship.
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North Carolina
R. A. Fetzer
Feld
Woman Driver Adopts Canvas Gloves For Clean Tire Work
A female motorist reports she no longer risks soiling her Sunday dress or coat while changing a tire or repairing the engine by wearing long gauntlet canvas gloves. The gloves reach above the elbow and enable efficient, clean work.
Squibs on Sports Across Codes and Cities
A compact survey notes 350 Washington duckpin alleys, Keene Fitzpatrick’s 40 years at Princeton, Australia sending swimmers to the Empire Games, and Babe Ruth’s wide athletic reach. It covers Brooklyn’s growing park, Carmaegle Tech football leadership, shortstop debates, Cubs Nelson Moss Walsh salaries, Yankees releasing Pittinger, boxing petitions at Wurman Univ, A’s $700000 minor league bid, and Penn decathlon champ Barney Erlinger’s weight.
Castoria Mothers Trust For Restful Sleep
The advertisement touts Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy that soothes restless babies and aids sleep. It claims the product is harmless to infants and provides quick relief from fretful crying, helping children settle back to sleep.
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Mother
A mother recounts extreme fatigue after childbirth and credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with restoring her health. She urges other mothers with tiredness to try the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lloyd R. Blasing
Ohio St
Anaheim
California
The Motor Quiz Question Answers for Spring Tune Up
The quiz lists three key tasks for car care in warm weather: smooth deceleration acceleration and proper lubrication with balanced brakes spark plugs and breaker points in good order. It notes oil type and filter checks as part of lubrication and cites 806000 motor trucks manufactured in 1926, a 40 percent gain over 1928.
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Alshane
Ans
Woman Tennis Champion Plans European Defense of Title
Mrs Frederick Moody Sr, a former champion, eyes Europe to defend her tennis title this year. She will reveal her tournament plans on leaving for New York to arrange her Grand Central art exhibit and to decide on America’s invitation to foreign representation.
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Helen Wills
Frederick Moody
Europe
New York
Gasoline Tax Revenue in 47 States and D C in 1929
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that 47 states and the District of Columbia collected 17 140 140 from gasoline taxes in the first six months of 1929. Total gallons taxed reached 5 008 872 662 with an average tax of 8.07 cents per gallon.
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United Stecea of Agriculure
District of Columbia
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Illinois
Uinois
Wis
Massachusetts
Giants Sign Ed Marshall To Bolster Keystone Position
The New York Giants have signed Ed Marshall after years of searching for a strong second baseman. In spring training Marshall has impressed with his field work and pose a competitive battle with Andy Heese of Tupelo for the keystone spot.
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New York Giants
Ed Marshall
Marsal
Marshall
Andy Heese
Tupelo Terror
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