Much Expected From Heilmann In Tigers Camp
The Detroit Free Press notes star hitter Harry Heilmann, at 194 pounds, shows peak form this spring with powerful right field hitting. Analysts swear he could lead the American League again, though past pace and multiple batting titles suggest strong competition from Moriarty and others as spring drills continue in Texas and Detroit.
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Harry Heilmann
Navin Field
Harry Bullion
Detroit Free Press
Iis
Tigers
Beilmann
Heilmann
Bnitters
Bellmann
Fothergill
Wiltlet
Napoleon Lajoie
Uoill
Harty
Lajoie
Hole in One Tale Ends With a Gopher Hole
Modesto druggist Charles J. Foret appeared to hole out on the fifth at Stanislaus Inks in Modesto California but the ball vanished into a freshly made gopher hole. His opponent lawyer T B Scott and caddy witnessed the dramatic moment as the ball slid from sight and could not be recovered.
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Charles J. Foret
Modesto
Stanislaus Inks
Calif
Foret
T. B. Scott
Complain of Harmonics in Short Wave Bands
Interference from broadcast stations in the 75 to 85 meter range alarms amateur groups led by K B Warner of the American Radio Relay League. They report 27 harmonics in one evening near New York City and say interference spans the short-wave spectrum, notably above 150 meters, threatening long-distance amateur work. Also noted are adapters to convert DC battery receivers to AC line filament power using AO tubes.
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Federal Radio Commission
K. B&b. Warner
American Radio Relay League
New York City
Warner
Tilden Leads American Davis Cup Training Effort
Captain Bill Tilden pushes early hard training for the 1928 Davis Cup squad amid a strong American showing. He emphasizes practical fitness and common sense as potential new training ideas while denying plans for formal coaching theories. The roster includes top players like Hunter Lott Hennessey Jones and Doeg. Alonso is ineligible due to residency.
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Tilden
America
United States
France
Lacoste
Cochet
Borotta
Brugnon
The
Tennis Association
Francis Hunter
George Lott
E. Manuel Alonso
Iain Hennessey
John van Ryan
Arnold Jones
John Doeg
Lewis White
Cranston Holman
Lott
Hennessey
Jones
Doeg
Edward G. Chandler
Barnard Law
Wray Brown
St. Louis
Wilmer Allison
Prank Shields
Nations
W. F. Coen, Jr
Alonso
Spain
Rare Pistons Cut Weight for Cars Under One-Third
Automobile notes discuss lighter pistons for cars under one third the weight of prior engines and warn about bicycles and pedestrians around vehicles. It notes the Indianapolis Speedway as a testing site in the off season and mentions a new racing car with 900 horsepower capable of 220 mph at Daytona Beach.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Daytona Beach
Hurdles Hopefuls Mentioned for Olympic Team
The photograph shows Chartles Were ner carrying the colors of the M aois Athletic club in Chicago. He is a potential entry in the guards high hurdles for the Olympic squad.
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Chartles Werener
Maois Athletic Club
Chicago
Electrical by pass condensers prevent home appliance sparks
A damaged electrical appliance may leak causing static and sparks from devices like furnaces irons heaters and vacuum cleaners. By connecting a bypass condenser across the conductors the fault can be remedied instantly with minimal currents and quiet operation.
Sport Squibs and Notes From Around The Circuit
Tulsa buys Art Stegiman from Corsicana and Jim Lindsey exits to San Antonio. Gene Tunney buys a farm after fortune, Jack Dempsey hints at retirement, Clarence Kummer signs with Hirsch stables earning around 15000 yearly. Mickey O Neill shown as future ring champion at Marquette. Kentucky Derby marks record entries of eleven Gillies geldings and 154 colts across the year.
Saving in Tires Justifies Paving
The Iowa Highway Commission bulletin, based on Washington State college studies, says paving replaces gravel or macadam roads can save over $1,018 yearly per mile in tire wear for heavy traffic. At 2,500 vehicles daily, savings rise dramatically, and a $20,000 per mile concrete pavement could pay for itself in about three years while reducing overall costs.
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B. B. Dury
Iowa Highway Commission
Washington State College
Inacadam Aurigce
The
State College
Feeding the Navy 258000 meals daily highlights logistical scale
The article notes the U S Navy consumes about 258 000 meals each day and 94 170 000 rations yearly for roughly 86 000 personnel across 420 ships and 20 shore stations. Purchases are chosen by public bids with high quality food meeting pure food standards and ships stockpiled in major depots including Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Hampton Roads Bremerton and Mare Island.
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Bureau of Apital Industry
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Hampton Roads
Bremerton
Wash
Mare Island
Calif
Howe Law and Ophthalmia Neonatorum Prevention
The Howe law credited to Dr. Lucien Howe established early newborn eye protection in New York and influenced nationwide statutes. It mandated reporting of ophthalmia neonatorum by medical staff and, later, the routine use of prophylactic eye drops for newborns, a practice adopted widely across states.
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Lucien Howe
Howe
New York State
Rialto Real Meaning Traced to River Proximity
The term Rialto derives from Ribo Alto meaning deep river. The form was used for an Adriatic island path that became Venice’s business center. Through association, Rialto came to denote the city’s commercial hub.
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Adriatic Sea
Venice
Association of Ideas
Rtalto
English Summer Preview Sparks Gentle Music Request
An elderly lady enters the music shop seeking a piece titled The English Summer. The clerk searches the catalog but offers Manuscript, stating it is the closest option available. The item is titled One Fine Day.
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Rmusic
Ynin
Money for Pensions Not Separate Taxes Used
The pension fund is not funded by special taxes but from the general funds in the U S Treasury. Pension money comes from sources across the treasury and is not tied to a specific tax.
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United States
Radio treat sparks laughter with Jacko the jackass on air
Australia sparks radio buzz as Jacko the jackass steals the show during a rehearsal in Melbourne. The pet animal elicits nonstop laughter while the hosts struggle to keep a straight mic.
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Wrighy
Australia
Jacko
Jackass
Melboune
Mike
Frig
Ineffective Reason From Fielding Quote
A quote reflects on those who fail to see beyond what they should do while judging others by the one clear act. It notes how reason can blind people to true intent, per Henry Fielding.
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Henry Fielding
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Art Stegiman
Corsicana
Tony Canzoneri
Hog
University of Pittsburgh
Gene Tunney
Gene
Johnny Prudhomme
Jack Dempsey
Agao
Clarence Kummer
Hirsch Stables
Milwaukee
Mickey O'Neill
Marquette University
Jim Lindsey
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Antonio
Pa Richards
Browns
Babe Afitchell
Chattanooga
Umpa
Southeastern League
Jimmy O'Connell
Pirates
New Haven
Connie Mack
Germantown Academy
Norman “Kig" Elberfield
T. T. Maxey
Congress
Arlington National Cemetery
Chalons-sur Marne
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Olympia
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Manila
Washington
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Mothers of Our Land
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Potomac River
General Pershing
Senate
House of Representatives
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Reid, Murdoch Lk Co
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Kirk
Pops Sesior Tories
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Hallowell
Maine
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Ao Rap
Hanford
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