Pitching Power Shapes Baseball Upsets and Prospects
A veteran columnist argues that season reversals hinge on pitching rather than hitting. Citing Red Sox, Cardinals, Tigers, Yankees, and White Sox history, he notes strong staffs from Newhouser, Feller, and Munger, warns against overworking arms, and stresses consistency for pennant runs.
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Boston Red Sox
Dave Ferriss
Tex Hughson
Mickey Harris
Tex
Red Sox
Fighson
Joe’ Cronin
Cardinals
Tiger
Newhouser
Bob Feller
Tigers
Ty Cobb
Hans Wagner
Manyother
Ted Williams
Stan Musial
Babe
Cy Young
Matty
Johnson
Alexander
Walsh
Chesbyo
Feller
Dizzy Dean
Weller
Bob
Handmade Rugs And Butterfly Nightie Patterns Offered
Crochet and knit rug patterns and a butterfly nightgown pattern are offered with instructions. Pattern No. 378 for Pinwheel Rug and 6296 for Square Rug each require 20 cents and the buyer’s name, address, and pattern number. Due to high demand some delays in filling orders may occur.
Common quiz questions and scattered facts from a 19th century sheet
Answers touch on geology, botany, cuisine, language, speed records, national foundations, and natural history. Highlights include earthquakes starting several miles below ground, white gold being gold mixed with nickel and zinc, orchids blooming after ten to twelve years, macaroni introduced to Europe by Germans, the word set with 235 definitions, Feller’s reported speed, Canada’s 1867 birth, Venice as the Bride of the Sea, Sahara area about 4.5 million square miles, and peacock eye feathers forming a tail fan rather than true tail.
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Bobby Feller
Dominion of Canada
Sahara Desert
Peacock
Europe
Venice
Rigid Arm Punch Barred After 1889 Dempsey Bout
A punch never before or since used by a pro pugilist was employed by George Le Blanche against the first Jack Dempsey in San Francisco in 1889. With a rigid right arm from the shoulder Le Blanche whirled and knocked out Dempsey, a blow so brutal it was barred for all time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George le Blanche
Jack Dempsey
San Francisco
Collier’s
le Blanche
Dempsey
Royal consent rule for princess marriages in England
The king's consent is required for royal princesses to marry until age 25. After 25, they may marry without consent unless Parliament disapproves within a year of notification. This rule ties royal authorization to age and parliamentary oversight.
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England
Lemon Water Wake-Up For Gentle Constipation Relief
A health note promotes using Sunkist Lemon juice in a glass of water each morning to stimulate normal bowel action without harsh laxatives. It touts lemons as rich in vitamin C and other nutrients, claiming improved energy, digestion, and appetite, with a 10 day trial using California Sunkist Lemons.
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Sunkist
California
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Cross Town
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IKBNS
Little Reggie
Margarita
Reggie
MATT_AND
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Gene Byrnes
Ok Bnch
Minn
Ont
Butch
Virgil
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By Jeff Hayes
Bud Fisher
Red Munger
Eddie Dyer
Munger
Pol Jet
Brecheen
Dickson
Allie Reynolds
Yankees
White Sox
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Nick Altrock
Doc White
Cubs
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Tyler
Jamea
Braves
Connie Mack
Bender
Plank
Coombs
Trousstan
Sewing Circle Needlework
South Wells St
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Amelie
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