White Sox Scout Stis Longtime Major League Developer
Charley Stig a White Sox scout with 24 years in baseball has a reputation for finding high quality prospects. He began with the Cardinals and Phillies before joining the White Sox in 1925 and has helped develop players who reached major leagues such as Williams Smith and Yeach while signing promising minors from the Texas and Mississippi Valley leagues.
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White Sox
Stis
Charley Stig
Big Reague
Tims
Chicago White Sox
Charles J. Bartley
Bt Louis Globe Democrat
The
Cardinals
Charley Barrett
Philadelphia Nationals
Arthur Fletcher
Siis
Ohillies
Phillies
Jonnard
Willoughby
Walter Hotke
Indianapolis
Quincy
Ken Wiliams
Jack Smith
Boston Red Sox
Braves
Bob Yeach
Toledo
Leo Collier
Minneapalis
John Mokun
Buffalo
American Association
Arthur Weis
Los Angeles
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Portland
Joe Kingman
Memphis
Southern Association
Mal Black
Cardinal
Charles
Chuck” Ward
Fielder
Brooklyn
Stig
Sox
Arthur Shires Halls
Waco
Jimmy Watwood
Shreveport Club
Texas Brealt
Bob Welland
Moline Club
The Motor Quiz Question And Answer Pack
A Q and A row on car care and driving tests includes the largest open air parking space at Grant Park Chicago accommodating over 4000 cars. It advises prompt dented tender repair to prevent rust and notes emergency brake test requires stopping from 20 mph in 75 feet. It also recommends checking spark plugs on power loss during long runs.
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Cgrant Park
Chicago
Aus
Hitch-Hiker Liability and Safety Warnings From Motor Club
The Chicago Motor Club cautions drivers that hosting hitch hikers creates a guest relationship and potential liability for injuries from driver negligence. It notes many states require ordinary prudence, warns against dangers including possible use of violence, and urges motorists to avoid giving rides to strangers.
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Chicago Motor Club
Motor Club
Dence
Arizona
Spanish champ loses to unknown English player in tennis event
A sunlit practice scene features Senorita D'Alvarez skipping rope in a bathing costume as she trains for the International tennis matches. The surprise result comes when Mrs. Melquinm defeats the Spanish champion with strong driving play on the court.
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Senorita D’alvarez
Average daily car cost for American drivers in 1997
Figures from the American Motorists' Association show the average motorist spent about $1 per day in 1997 on car ownership. Operation and maintenance were $229, depreciation $136, with fluids and lubricants $47 and replacement parts $41. The tire bill totaled $40, and depreciation reflected a seven year life based on a $053 seat price.
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American Motorists’ Association
Discomforts Involved in Watching Golf Game
Golf is the only game where spectators work as hard as players. Galleries at tournaments are pushed and crowded, tramped upon, and driven apart, with officials and players enjoying the most comfort. Yet crowds grow each year in size and intensity.
Invention Perfected Prevents Accidents
D Nettenstrom of Chicago has perfected a device to prevent automobile accidents by using positive locking wedges to secure spring pins. The invention aims to stop shearing of the pin bolt that holds car springs and keeps the spring assembly tight.
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D. Nettenstrom
Chicago
Sewell Makes Thousandth Consecutive Indian Game
Joe Sewell as guardian of the hot corner for the Cleveland Indians reached his thousandth consecutive game as the team faced St. Louis. The diminutive third baseman, who joined Cleveland late in 1920 from Titus, Alabama, shows promise of continued play.
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Joe Sewell
Cleveland Indians
Indians
St. Louis
Titus
Ala
Cap Anson Reverses Call In Stand-Ins Umpiring Tale
Clark Griffith recalls a Chicago White Stockings game when umpires failed to appear and players filled in. A close play at first prompted Griffith to call the runner out, but Cap Anson overruled him insisting the runner was safe and to stay at first base.
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Chicago White Stockings
Cap Anson
Chicago
Dusty Boggess Sold and Baseball Trades Reported
A scattered sports note lists Dusty Boggess sold by Dallas to Beaumont. Reading acquires Danny Taylor from the Chicago Cubs. Taylor can play infield or outfield. Several players and events are referenced including Fred Schmidt scouting, 1822 to 1927 automobile trends, and college-to-MLB signings.
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Dusty Boggess
Nine
Dallas
Beaumont Club
Reading
Danny Taylor
Chicago Cubs
First motor taxi in Berlin pictured after twenty five years
The article presents an ancient motor taxicab built by an American concern displayed in Berlin. It highlights the taxi's historic significance as the first motor taxi in the city and compares its development to New York's taxi system.
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Berlin
New York
Modern overalls for small boys in sun suits
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article describes modern sun suits or overalls for boys. It contrasts with old drilling overalls noting comfort movement freedom and sun exposure benefits. The bureaus design features cretonne fabric short trousers a comfortable one piece back and front section side buttonholes for easy use by small fingers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Cedar Chests Shield Woolen Goods From Moths
The U S Department of Agriculture notes red cedar chests deter moths by repelling and killing young larvae, provided stored clothes are cleaned and aired first. Cedar chest cannot guarantee elimination of all life stages, and proper preparation remains essential.
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Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Unclear fragmentary text on clothing patterns and sun exposure
Fragmentary OCR text describes clothing patterns and sun exposure concerns. Mentions a small boy, posture issues, and patterns from a bureau of home economies. Indicates adaptation of a suit to fit patterns.
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Bureau of Home Economies
Cotton fabrics for many occasions in sports and wear
The United States Department of Agriculture explains cotton dress fabrics suit a wide range of uses. Piques and closely woven linens are worn for active sports while voile and dotted weaves appear in informal and formal attire. Various patterns and colors keep cotton popular for both decorative and practical garments.
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United States Denn of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agture
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