Decision on fair or foul ball in 1909 World Series
Billy Evans recounts umpiring his first World Series game with a huge crowd in Pittsburgh. A Musselball drive to right field bounced into temporary stands, creating a dilemma over a two-base hit or a home run as managers protested and a spectator produced the ball for proof.
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Rome
Pittsburgh
Cyime
BU Klem
Fred Clarke
Hughie Jennings
Tigers
Kiem
Pittsburgh Loyal Hooters Club
Fred
Clarke
Leash Scramble Causes Scrape in Upstate Crosswalk
A fragmented reflection of reckless drivers and a speeding six cylinder car near a pedestrian crosswalk. The driver’s eager rush, likened to a hound on a leash, ends with dust brushing an elderly woman’s skirt as the light turns green.
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Marcus A. Dow
Upstate
Burg
Crosswalk Hazard Sparks Outcry Over Pedestrian Safety
Eyewitness recounts a near miss where a driver failed to yield as a pedestrian crossed within the crosswalk. The incident left the walker with a life altering knee injury from a sharp-edged wood fragment. Public outrage targets reckless driving and calls for stronger protection during crossings.
Boy Proves Marvel Lew Krausse Joins Athletics
Seventeen year old Lew Krausse of Media high school has joined the Philadelphia Athletics after an impressive two year span with Media. He won 18 of 19 games, recording straight victories this season and striking out a no hit, no run game.
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Lew Krausse
Media
Philadelphia Athletics
Tough decision in my career after crucial game
The speaker says the decision was the toughest of his career, noting no other moment matched the perplexity of that critical game while acknowledging occasional equally perplexing choices in the past. He references the Bell Syndicate, Inc. as the publisher.
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By the Bell Syndicate, Inc
Night Baseball Trials Gain Favor Across Minor Leagues
Eleven minor league clubs commit to night games this season as lighting improvements attract players and fans. Des Moines official Taylor endorses the shift noting clear visibility and robust batting, with no high flyouts beyond the park.
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Taylor
Des Moines Sports Authority
Lee
Keyser
Dés Moines
Terse Sports Snippets Highlight Varied Player Moves
Washington pressures the A’s with a trade to Kansas City affecting George as clubs clash. Gerken dominates nine games with the Nats winning seven. Eddie Pick of the Brewers aids Duke coach Fack Combs’ grads, pushing them toward pro baseball. Monte Weaver leaves UVA math professorship to pitch for Orioles. Tampa’s opening day turnout boosts league attendance as fans flood the stands. Fred Brod signs with the Yankees after Furman duties, likely joining Hazleton in the N P league.
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Washington
Kansas City
George
Gerken
Nats
Detect Leaks in Cooling System by Air Pressure Test
Applying air pressure to an automobile cooling system reveals leaks that vanish when cool. Use cork to seal overflow, inner tube patch with valve at center, and a tire pump for a few careful strokes. Avoid excessive pressure to prevent radiator damage.
Honduran Capital Launches 1 kW Short Wave Station
The capital of Honduras unveils a 1 kilowatt broadcast station at Yegaciquipa with an announcer on air. It rebroadcasts shortwave programs received from WGY Schenectady, marking its place as the only Latin American capital without a railroad line or organized studio orchestra.
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Honduran
Yegaciquipa
Capita
Honduras
Latin America
Orvchestra
WGY
Schenectady
Plain Vanilla Mousse With Raspberries Dessert
USDA leaflets present a simple vanilla mousse recipe served with fresh raspberries. It uses double cream, gelatin, sugar, milk, egg whites and vanilla with optional custard or marshmallows, and suggests freezing or mold methods with ice and salt.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Vitamin A Found in Diverse Foods
The United States Department of Agriculture explains that vitamin A powers growth and immune defense and that many foods supply it. Deficiency harms body tissues and eye health, though the body stores vitamin A for future use. Early life intake guards against infections. nursing mothers should include vitamin A rich foods.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Strawberry Shortcake Technique From The Bureau Of Home Economics
A kitchen tip suggests using abundant whipped cream and fresh berries to make strawberry shortcake without a cake base. Wash and cap berries, whip cream with salt and sugar, fold berries into the cream without crushing, and serve immediately to avoid thinning juice drawing from fruit.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Plain Vegetable Souffles Guide
A brief kitchen note explains vegetable souffles as heated dishes combining a base with cheese meat or vegetables and a heavy white sauce with eggs. The eggs are separated and the whites folded in last, then baked in a moderate oven until firm.
Pattern Pockets For Sewing Room
Folding screens used in sewing rooms serve to hide clutter or protect during fitting. The example shows pockets hung on a screen made from Oxnaburg fabric, with patterns and findings stored for quick access while sewing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of
United States Department, of Agriculture
Oxnaburg
Watermelons Shown Rich in Vitamins A and B
Historical study notes that red fleshed watermelons, especially the Tom Watson variety, are a good source of vitamins A and B and possibly vitamins G. Experiments in laboratory animals suggested improved appetite and health with watermelon diet, supporting its value in nutrition.
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Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Ag* Riculture
Wert
Tom. Watson
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Cleveland Indians
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Sreen
Jim
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Wimbledom
John van Ryn
George Lott, Jr
Gregory Mangin
Wilmer Allison
FitzEugene Dixon
Berkeley Bell
Eddie Pick
Milwaukee Brewers
Fack Combs
Duke University
Monte Weaver
Baltimore Orioles
University of Virginia
Iatment
Tampa Sub
Fred Blrod
Furman University
New York Yankees
Hazleton
Ing
Vienna
Seaton
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