Greatest thrill in sport by a Illinois coach
Robert C. Zuppe recalls coaching Illinois football and the 1916 upset of Minnesota, a game seen as the greatest upset in Middle Western football. He explains the setting, Minnesota’s famed players, and the impact of the victory amid pregame doubts and media doubt.
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Robert C. Zuppre
University of Illinois
Mlinois
Minneapolis
Minnesota
H. L. Williams
Baston
Wyman
MAC
Iinois
Colgate
Ohio
Ring Lardner
Chicago
Ring
Walls
Kietn
Dutch Sternanian
Milnois
Kraft
Minneapolis Tribune
Dunois
Gophers
Wisconsin
Pallie Leteer Company
Ways to stop radiator freezing from anti freeze use
The Bureau of Standards in Washington tests antifreeze options for automobiles. Alcohol remains readable but risks acid corrosion. glycerine avoids evaporation but costs more. kerosene is unsafe and flammable. calcium chromide prevents freezing yet corrodes solder and aluminum. chromate additives reduce corrosion but may expose aluminum to attack. calcium chloride risks short circuits on spark plugs. honey and glucose require high concentrations and risk sugar deposition. low concentrations protect radiators but do not prevent freezing completely.
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Bureau of Standards
Washington
Bureau
Passes Not Permitted to World Series Contests
The article explains a strict prohibition on free tickets for World Series games. Only Commissioner Landis receives an unpaid ticket, while other officials and promoters must pay or arrange allotments. Even presidents and prominent owners view games by purchasing access, highlighting widespread admissions burdens across sports.
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Kenesaw M. Landis
Sam Breadon
United States
Beginning of Fred Clarke's Major League Career
Barney Dreyfuss, Pittsburgh’s owner, traveled to the Southern League in 1904 to hire Clarke. In Memphis he offered Throw 'Em Down McCloskey $75 for Clarke after paying his travel, debt, and then Clarke debuted with five hits in his first major league game, later becoming one of baseball’s greats.
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Fred Clarke
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh
Jeague
Memphis
McGlaskey
Mac
Dreyfuss
Barney
McCloskey
Mae
Mr. Dreyfuss
Clarke
Causes of hard starting in severe winter weather
Chief factors for winter engine hard starting include heavy lubricants causing drag, dirty or worn spark plugs and wide gaps, excessive choke drawing raw fuel, choke valve not closing letting insufficient gasoline reach cylinders, and dirty or misadjusted breaker points.
Timely sports notes hint at Pee Wee golf rise
A collage of sports items discusses potential sale of Fresco Thompson by the Phils, Jimmy Asilton joining Temple basketball, Coach Chuck Colling fielding lettermen for North Carolina, Bernie Weters’ sprint titles, and miniature golf impact on employment with a quip on the era's golf humor.
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Jimmy Asilton
Temple University
Chuck Colling
North Carolina
New and Effective Plan to Drag Auto Out of Mud
Bernard Mc Manus of East Moline Illinois shares a practical rescue method from Popular Mechanics Monthly. He used old skid chains under the car as fulcrums with two fence posts and existing rear chains to lift and pull the vehicle free in low gear. He notes the technique has saved money and been used repeatedly.
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Bernard McManus
East Moline
Popular Mechanics Monthly
Winterizing Cars for Year Round Use in Cold Regions
The article argues that with simple, sensible winter adjustments a car can operate reliably all year in cold belts. By applying the same practical changes used in homes such as heating, insulation, and ventilation, vehicle reliability and safety in winter can improve significantly.
Stagg Teams Up With Former Maroon Captains
Four former Maroon football captains will assist Director A A Stagg this season. Ken Touse, a standout center years ago, will coach the line along with Jim Pyott who was captain in 1928 and will work with the backs. Pat Kelly, 7920 captain, assists freshmen. Nelson Norgren, Stagg’s first assistant, will arrive end of October from Japan with the ball team.
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Stagg
A. A. Stagg
Ken Touse
Jim Pyott
Pat Kelly
Wil
Nelson Norgren
Japan
Burglar Confession at Magistrate Hearing
A jailed burglar tells the magistrate he was merely minding his own business when an officer threatened to arrest him. The bystander notes the exchange as odd. The dialogue reveals the suspect’s denial of disturbance while admitting the burglary.
Conversation Excerpt From Party Cringe Exchange
A brief dialogue shows a woman scolding a man for not acting naturally at a party. He asks why and she cites his conspicuous behavior, revealing social awkwardness and embarrassment in a casual, mid century tone.
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Diane
Climatic Discontent Weather Gaze Sparks Public Whim
A swirling mood of forecasts and forecasts reports shows residents weary of weather chatter. Officials urge patience as predictions shift and persistent cloud cover affects plans across cities and towns.
Pugilist Stumbles Into Quiet College Science Lecture
A roaming pugilist, seeking knowledge, pauses at an open door and learns the room is a science class. He questions the lecturer about the subject, noting that lectures here are not for the high brow, and pugs must remain silent to proceed.
Assertion of Taste Echoes Family Music Ties
A Washington Star quip contrasts Miss Gay enne with her father the real musician who forced her to quit lessons. The debater muses on marriage as a social cross, noting alimony as a pointed marital burden.
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Miss Gayenne
Washington Star
False Colors and Friction in Reformers Chorus
A readers fragment notes social dissatisfaction and a humorous exchange over service and billing. The piece contrasts pretenses with public life and hints at a broader critique of society as it moves forward.
Spring Chicken Banter in Muddy Exchange
A playful dialogue features Lazy Bill Tuile asking to be pushed into mud, Walter questioning if a young chicken is spring chicken, and Mrs. Mater noting confusion about which spring is meant. Crane agrees to help, adding to the lighthearted scene.
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Lazy Bill Lurtle
Mr. Crane
Walter
Mater
Fractured OCR Clipping On Misread Royal Nuptials
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases about an overextended wedding or union. Confusion over who the couple is and what event took place creating a puzzling, unclear note.
Fragmentary Excerpt Touches On Safety And Fashion
An unclear passage discusses safety and storage habits in a home setting and notes about clothes aging out of fashion. It mentions a breakfast nook as a storage idea and references many men owning lines of clothes that go out of fashion before wear.
Weighing Guide for Men Over Fifty Hits The Kruschen Way
A British physician promotes a weight chart for men over 50 with heights from 4 ft 5 in to 6 ft 7 in and weights from 140 to 178 pounds. He endorses Kruschen salts as a modern aid and urges a four week plan cutting pies cakes pastries and rich foods while eating lean meats vegetables and fruit. One bottle costs 85 cents and is advertised as available in Des Moines and nationwide.
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Amy
Eideoks
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Fresco Thompson
Bernie Weters
Aubrey Boomer
Henry Cotton
Bobby Jones
Commerce Department
Harry J. Wilson
Harry Wilson
Ralph I. Sasse
Army
Wilson
West Pointers
New York City
Mruntiattun
Officer Salph
Winger de
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter
Burley
Raleigh
Englewood
Northern Blvd
Indensidenes
Albert Meszeros
Depot Square
Tarrytown
N. Yee
Thousand Islands
Ottawa
Bennett
Ottawa Journal
N. Y
Des Moines
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