Baseball stars face ban on player writers in World Series coverage
National and possibly American Leagues consider action to bar players from having their names appear in newspaper accounts during the World Series. The concern centers on player and manager involvement in writing and the impact of insider material and “special writers” on game perception and dissension.
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National League
Bao
Pittsburgh
Weill
American League
Reducing Charger Rates for Different Battery Sets
The charging rates on battery chargers can be reduced to fit new set types and alter characteristics. By a skilled radio man a five ampere charger can be modified to act as a two ampere per hour trickle charger.
Winter Weather Auto Prep Hints From Detroit Club
William A. Ochs head of emergency road service at the Detroit Automobile Club warns motorists to prepare for winter by checking radiator water lines and hoses for leaks, changing to winter oil, testing anti freeze, and inspecting tires and carburetors. The department logged over 2000 emergency calls for ignition faults in early winter last year.
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William A. Ochs
Detroit Automobile Club
Ochs
Tunney Plans Retirement From Ring Life
Gene Tunney says he will retire from boxing within five years while still heavyweight champion. He intends to devote time to stage and other ventures, aiming for a life of public business and fitness work. He reflects on lessons learned as champion and notes he could have recovered from Dempsey’s seventh round knockdown if not for anger and distractions.
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Gene
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Battle
Junney
Dempsey
Vance Fans Seven In Row Against Cubs 1924
On August 1, 1924 Dazzy Vance struck out seven Chicago batters in a row tying a 1906 mark by George Wiltse. Cubs hitters failed to solve him as they kept returning to the bench after foul balls and struck out to end each at bat. Manager Bill Whitleyfer quipped that the pitcher had nothing but his glove and a prayer as the seventh K ended the frame.
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Dazzy Vance
Chicago
George Wiltse
Cub
Bill Whillefer
Radio sets boom in US with 2,500 firms active
US radio manufacturing rises with over 2500 firms building sets and parts. Operators report battery life improved by regular care. running a broadcast station costs between 3.40 and 10,000 dollars monthly. Navy lead in radio use. phonograph records of drags link to far future listening.
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United States
United States Navy
England
McLarnin Rises in Lightweight Contender Race
The photo shows Jimmy McLarnin of the West Coast, who knocked out Lou Kaplan in the eighth round of a ten round bout. The win pushes McLarnin toward the lightweight title scene once held by Sammy Mandell.
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Jimmy McLarnin
West Coast
Lou
Kid) Kaplan
McLarnin
Sammy Mandell
Comeback Ambitions Rattle Aged Boxing Veterans
Famed fighters Jack Britton Wille Ritchie Johnny Dundee pursue returns amid aging bodies and tough opposition. Britton, 43, challenges Hilario Martinez. Ritchie stages a San Francisco comeback. Dundee again seeks glory against Tony Canzoneri in New York.
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Jack Britton
Hilario Martinez
Wille Ritchie
San Francisco
Johnny Dundee
Tony Canzoneri
New York
Motor trucks to reach five hundred thousand in 1927
A bulletin from the American Research Foundation states 500000 motor trucks will be purchased in the United States in 1927. The truck’s greater reach and load capacity outpace horse-drawn transport, reducing costs and spurring installment purchases. Gasoline production rose from 299000 barrels in 1926 to 42021000 in 1916, aligning with motor demand expansion.
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United States
The
American Research Foundation
Grease Lubricant Quality for Wheel Bearings
Cleaning and inspection of wheel bearing grease is urged as crucial. Silvery lubricant indicates dust contamination and reduced lubrication, requiring immediate replacement to prevent damage to bearings.
Special Curtain Around the Back of the Front Seat
Popular Science Monthly describes a curtain system for open touring cars that folds around the back of the front seat to keep drafts from the driver and passengers. The curtain can fasten to existing car curtain fasteners and may include extra fasteners at the back of the seat and top to secure it.
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Popular Science Monthly
MILL
Sporting Squibs and Traditions Across England and London
A collage notes English sporting trends from polo and archery to horse racing betting among English students. It mentions Greyhounds at Stamford Bridge, Fresh Habits at Leeds, Lady Suffolk’s mile record, football morpidity measurement, Eddie Bagen’s stance on Jack Hobbs, and Muriel Amy Gunn as a leading long jumper with a best of 78 feet 8 3/4 inches.
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Muriel Amy Gunn
London
Eengland
Giants Manager McGraw Bags Three Young Players
The New York Giants acquire three young players led by shortstop Davidii in a southbound ivory hunt, finalizing deals with Buck and Jordin for a total of $7,000. Manager John McGraw steers the roster moves as McKay targets prospects.
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Buck
Jordin
John McGraw
New York Giants
Davidii
McKay
South
Isaiah 7 and 36 37 Lesson Outline on Gods Care
Lesson presents Isaiah 7 36 37 and 87 context with Immanuel prophecy Ahaz faith in God versus Assyria threat Hezekiah prayer and Isaiah message stressing divine protection against invasion The narrative notes Rabshakeh Hezekiah and Sennacherib roles and the Assyrian army destruction as example of Gods aid in national crisis
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Ahaz
Immanuel
Israel
Syria
Saiah
Assyria
Egypt
Isaiah
Judah
Rabshakeh
Sennacherth
Hezekiah
Jerusalem
Sennacherib
Angel of the Lord
Sennacherb
Bible as Foundation Inspires Scientific Study Platform
A quote by Lieutenant Maury notes that using the Bible as a basis gives a firm platform for argument and a ladder to ascend in scientific study, reflecting the view that scripture can anchor inquiry and reasoning.
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Maury
God’s Giants Quote on Faith and Hesitation
A historical quotation attributed to Hudson Taylor asserts that many great workers for God were ordinary men who acted in confidence of divine presence. The saying emphasizes faith over fear and divine support in undertaking significant tasks.
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God
Hudson Taylor
Castoria Tea from Fletcher's Castoria for Babies
This ad extols Fletcher's Castoria as a safe gentle remedy for infants stomach aches fever and upset. It promises natural sleep and relief from colic constipation or diarrhea with no harsh drugs and claims physicians recommend it.
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Fletcher
Pumps Build Three Islands in Tampan Bay by Electric Motors
Six electric pumps have operated continuously for nearly two years to create three islands totaling 882 acres in Tampan Bay New York. The islands have been developed into a residential and business area named Yampa.
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Tampan Bay
Street Car Speeds Twice as Fast When Man Chases It
A street car travels twice as fast relative to a man chasing it on foot than it does when he rides inside it. The observation notes speed differences in two scenarios.
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McGraw
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Unio
God’s Giants
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