Hahn Seen as America's Hope in Olympic Track
Nebraskan Loyd Hahn's 1 minute 51 5/100 seconds half mile set a world indoor record and fueled belief he can win both the 800 and 1500 meters for the United States at Amsterdam. Peltzer praised Hahn after the race, noting potential for a 1 50 flat if conditions favor the Olympic 800.
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Loyd Hahn
America
Mel Sheppard
London
Baba
Amsterdam
Walm
Ray Conger
Otto Peltzer
Knights of Columbus
Hahn
Doctor Peltzer
Haho
Philadelphia
Peltzer
Warn
Traffic Signal Eliminates Policeman At Intersections
Inventor Charles Adler showcases a cat device that lets drivers control traffic with their horn. Two metal “ears” detect horn blasts ten feet away and trigger a red signal to turn green briefly for crossing motorists before returning to red for the next car.
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Charles Adler
Red Bull
Railroads Must Signal at Crossing
A Chicago Motor Club bulletin discusses a Supreme Court ruling that drivers must stop at crossings and verify train presence if visibility is blocked. The legal department argues the decision does not lower motorist duties or railroad obligations and fault should fall on railroads if signals fail.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Legal Department
Chicago Motor Club
Legal Department of the
Chienzo Motor Club
Supreme Court
New Manager of Braves Old Hand New Manager of Braves Old Hand
Jack Slattery, longtime baseball figure and former Boston College coach, is named manager of the Boston Braves. He previously coached Tufts Harvard and BC, developed pro and college players, and served as a Braves scout, earning belief he can deliver a pennant contender in his native city.
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Braves
Jack Slattery
Boston Braves
Boston College
Slattery
Tufts
Harvard
Automobile Hints On Oil Change and Odd Park Attack
A New York motorist reports being struck by five lamp posts while driving through Central Park, an odd incident noted amid broader automotive tips about preventing engine wear and maintaining regular oil changes. Authorities say the race to the railroad crossing is improving, but not the race to safety at crossings.
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New York
Central Park
Thousands of Farmers Gain Markets via Radio Broadcasts
George G. Royce of the New York office of the state department of agriculture and markets tells extension workers from 12 Northeastern states at Cornell that radio market reports empower farmers. He says timely price and condition information delivered to farmers enhances bargaining power and profitability.
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George G. Royce
New York City
State Department of Agticulture and Markets
Cornell University
Mr. Royce
Tim
Ethereal Squibs on Viols and Radios
A fragment notes the violoncello’s rich tone for broadcasting and warns leakage in grid condensers as a key receiver fault. It says quality hinges less on tuner or RF amp if the selector isn’t super-heterodyne and mentions atropin tablets for quick soldering emergencies.
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Rocco Doccod
Adjust Speaker for Pure Tone Tuning
Guidance on adjusting a cone speaker for consistent tone and reception. Loosen the small chuck to let the driving ring assume neutral tension due to paper surface changes from weather. Ensure the adjustment happens each time the device is used.
Boy Rider Is Winner
The photograph shows John Wees ter Od Ludlow Shropshire taking a jump on his horse Trixie. At ten he visited Wales and won three races at Llandenny and two of three at Usk. Now twelve he has ridden ten winners and nine seconds from twenty one mounts. He weighs about sixty pounds and shows remarkable strength for his age.
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John Weester
Od Ludlow
Shropshire
John
Wales
Llandenny
Usk
Diverse sports notes and signings cross 1929 season
A roundup of athletic moves across baseball football and track notes. Mack elected Albany club secretary. Yankees payro ll exceeds 300 000 annually. Janda signs with Burlington while Hamilton joins Vicksburg. Glasgow Celtics tour deferred. Wales tops Ireland in soccer series with 23 14 1 split. Sabin Carr trains in Hartford and Greichman named Northwestern captain. Pitchers Lash and Preshour seek new clubs. Williams returns to York. Kid McCoy heads San Quentin fire department after famed romantic misfires.
Grimes Joins Pirates From Giants in Aldridge Trade
Burleigh Grimes, formerly with the New York Giants, has been secured by the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Vic Aldridge. Pirates fans anticipate a strengthened pitching staff as a result of the deal.
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Burleigh Grimes
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Vic Aldridge
Grimes
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San Quentin
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the American Tobacco Co., Inc
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Spike
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W. L. Douglas Shoe CO
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