Brooklyn Rookie Del Misenette Emerges as First Baseman Talent
Brooklyn rookie Del Misenette, a Maine product with semipro roots and a long pitching trial, pivoted to first base. After unsigned stints with Cleveland and sparse pitching, he joined Brooklyn in 1925, later rising through Jersey City and Buffalo farms to show potential as a powerful first baseman.
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Baroman
Yankees
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Maine
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Hissenette
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New Hampshire State College
Georgetown University
Maine Woods
Monten
Cleveland
Larry Sutton
Robins
Jersey City
Buffalo
Bissonette
Uiit
Dao Brothers
Anson
Comiskey
Tenney
Jiggs Donohue
Sisler
Kelly
Star Navy Coxswain Too Small Retires
George W Miller, midshipman at the Naval Academy, retires from Navy eights after surgeons deem him too small. Miller, now a second class, will continue studies at the University of Wisconsin where he may pursue more rowing. He steered the plebe crew to first at Poulgh Keepsie in 1927 and the second varsity that won last year.
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Naval Academy
Aise
George W
Shorty) Miller
Navy
Miller
Tneh
University of Wisconsin
Pougghkeepsie
Care Schedule for Keeping Car in First Class Condition
A maintenance outline advises twice yearly carbon removal valve grinding and engine tuning. Quarterly brake inspection and adjustment. Biannual ignition starting and lighting system checks at an authorized electrical service station. Follow lubrication chart for routine checks.
Timely Squibs of Various Sports
Timely squibs summarize diverse sports notes from Penn State Syracuse USC San Antonio and other teams. Highlights include transfers managers players championships venues and seasonal milestones across football boxing golf baseball and track.
Novel mud extraction method used by truck drivers
In Central America self dumping trucks are freed from mud holes by lifting the dump body to pivot weight onto timber struts. The rear end lowers, wheels are thrust upward, and planks are laid under them to escape. Reported by R. Tardman of San Jose Costa Rica in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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R. ©. Tardman
San Jose
Costa Rica
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Automobile facts and quirky parking insights from 1990 vintage era
Off beat observations note parking shortages for used cars and a home garage battery carrier fashioned from tin and metal. Japanese roads shun yellow cars as mourning color while New York tightens traffic rules. A quirky pin trick adds a locking pin by filing cotter pin ends.
Selecting Team for Olympic Tryouts
Five leading college coaches discuss reforming US Olympic track selection. They favor a small authority committee or extended or pre tryouts to pick or prepare the team. Proposals include early selection, training abroad, and delaying final trials to improve performance.
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New York A. C
Winged Foot
Grmall
Harry Hillman
Dartmouth
Edward L. Farrell
Harvard
Keene Fitzpatrick
Princeton
Jack Ryder
Boston College
Harry Gui
University of Illinois
Amsterdam
Hillmann
Mitzpatrick
Farrell
Jacke Schulz
Schulz
Styder
Grade separations urged to curb crossing deaths nationwide
A safety bulletin from the Automobile Club of Illinois calls for immediate grade separations at railroad crossings to prevent deaths and injuries. It argues for municipal unity and potential taxation to fund safer intersections and criticizes ongoing unprotected crossings and delayed action.
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Aotomobile Club of Illinois
Chicago
SI Mayer
Findittle
Evanston
Ill
Williams Begins U S Tour After Olympic Sprint Wins
Percy Williams of Canada arrives in Philadelphia to compete in a league meet as part of a tour of the United States. The Canadian Olympic 100 and 200 meter dash champion plans appearances at major meets across the country.
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Percy Willams
Canada
Philadelphia
Wilams
United States
Atwater Kent Radio Promises Dependable Performance for Farms
An advertisement extols Atwater Kent radios as durable farm equipment standard. It touts 222 factory tests per unit and claims long service, with models priced from 49 to 97 dollars, plus notes on availability west of the Rockies and factory contact at Wissahickon Avenue.
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Atwater Kent Radio
Drink Water to Aid Back and Kidney Discomfort
Readers are advised to drink water to flush kidneys when experiencing back aches or bladder issues from rich food. The article mentions four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a few days, plus an effervescent lithia drink to prevent kidney and bladder disorders, and emphasizes drinking plenty of water consistently.
Glass of Smyrna Temple Folly Described in Ancient Text
A fragment recalls a glass kept in Smyrna’s ancient temple that distorts beauty, making the fair appear deformed and the deformed seem comely, a tale exploring perception and illusion through old lore.
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Smyrna
Milks Emulsion Praised In Enduring Health Letter
Mrs John Durrum writes in glowing terms about Milks Emulsion claiming five doctors warned of late stage illness before using the remedy. She says the product kept her husband out of bed this winter and allowed him to do housework again. The letter notes a satisfaction guarantee and availability from Terre Haute and Frankfort druggists.
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John Durrum
W. Greet
Fragmented Readout on Clothing and Tools
A garbled note references clothing items and fabric care, mentioning coats, pockets, and washing products. It alludes to hands and teaching roles with scattered words about laundry and bluing, leaving the exact items and context unclear.
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