Ted Lyons Urged to Drop Pitching Role by Baylor Coach
Ted Lyons of the Chicago White Sox faced advice from his Baylor coach Frank Bridges to avoid signing as a pitcher. Bridges noted Lyons’ skill on infield or outfield and his preference for daily field action, contrasting with the era’s lively ball pitches. The piece cites Bib Falk as another example of a big leaguer who chose to remain in the outfield.
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College Diamonds
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How to Develop a Tennis Game Says Writer in Boys' Life
A writer in Boys' Life argues tennis offers a practical development path for busy men. He emphasizes grounding strokes and backhand drive, start with the grip, imitate champion grips, and keep the eyes on the ball while executing a full length arm swing with relaxed tension.
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Trench
Front Tire Wisdom Questioned in Car Safety
The article argues that placing the best tires on the front wheels is questionable and rear blowouts may be more dangerous. It notes drivers have greater control over front wheels through steering and advises discarding a doubtful tire.
Reducing Automobile Upkeep Through Oil Filter Care
Engineers assert proper oil filter maintenance every 10 000 miles lowers engine wear and car upkeep costs potentially saving drivers up to 150 dollars. The filter removes dirt and sludge, keeps oil clean, and must be renewed at 10 000 miles to prevent reduced filtration and added wear.
The Motor Quiz How Many Can You Answer
A reader quiz covers braking technique fuel savings and battery care. Questions address moderate braking at stops to avoid abrupt starts and how to extend battery life by inspecting breaker points and spark plug gaps. Massachusetts limits highway speed to over 20 mph? The US operates about 7,100 of the 10,100 planes in operation worldwide.
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Massachusetts
United States
Faulty Contacts Often Cause Engine Misses and Backfire
Poor spark plug gaps or worn breaker points misfire blamed on the carburetor. Before carburetor work in high compression engines check plug gaps per manufacturer and file breaker points. Dirty plugs cause trouble. inspect plugs and contacts at least twice yearly.
Argentina Broadcasters Expand to Forty Four Stations
Argentina now operates twenty broadcasting stations with powers from 500 to 30000 watts delivering regular programs, plus twenty four smaller stations.
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Argentina
Invented Parking Aid by R W Branson in Missouri
A device by R W Branson of the Missouri state auditor’s office attaches two small hinged wheels to the front axle. When deployed and backed, the front end rises onto the wheels and the steering auto connects to them, allowing the car to be steered by turning the wheel.
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R. W. Branson
Office of the State Auditor
Jefferson City
Sports Roundup of Diverse Competitions and Personalities
A mosaic of early 20th century sports notes covers boxing titles Sammy Mandell won from Rocky Kansas, college and professional baseball links, football ambitions at Catholic University, and standout athletes like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig era figures. It mentions attendance figures for NHL games and various transfer rumors and upcoming matchups across teams such as Georgia Tech, Lafayette, and Purdue, with scattered anecdotes about pitchers, scouts, and prospects.
Arm Rest Improves Driver Comfort In Cars
A Popular Science Monthly illustration shows a simple arm rest for the driver made from a sheet iron bracket with a padded wooden strip. The bracket hooks over the window regulator on the door, and both bracket length and arm rest dimensions should fit the car.
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Popular Science Monthly
Connie Mack predicts Cubs face A's in 1930 World Series
Connie Mack, the 67 year old manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, forecast a Cubs versus Athletics World Series after his club improved in the west. He said the team had been pitching unsteady and not hitting, but now they are clicking and will be hard to beat.
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White Sox
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Mack
Mary Jane
Mr. Milne
Frederick
Respecting Children's Taste In Dress And School
A mother's conflict over seven year old Molly refusing a new dress highlights a push for respecting individuality and temporary dress removal. The piece urges letting Molly take a break from the dress to preserve self respect and avoid coercion, then suggests evaluating schooling reluctance in Frederick through patient, experiential discovery rather than force.
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Molly
Jarce
Mollie
Strange interlude about a pause in speech and pride in ancestry
A fragment echoes a wife’s speech with a curious pause and compares pride in William Penn lineage to Mayflower descendants. It muses on a fanciful notion of a 49 imitation coonskin coat.
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement-style narrative claims a woman shed fat and gained vigor by using Kruschen Salts. It promises weight loss within weeks, improved energy and skin, and a money back guarantee if not convinced.
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America
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