American League left-handers Grove and Pennock noted stars
The article lauds Lefty Grove of the Athletics and Merle Pennock of the Yankees as top southpaws. It covers Grove by 1928 season stats and Pennock’s 17 wins, Pennock’s World Series performance, and Connie Mack’s acquisition of Grove for 105000 dollars paid over eleven years. It traces Pennock’s career from Kennett Square to the majors and Mack’s role in refining Grove’s pitching.
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Robert Moses Grove
Miladelphia Athletics
Merle Pennock
New York Yankees
Yankees
Athletics
Agust
Pennock
Yankee
Lefty Grove
Grove
Fittsburgh Pirates
Connie Mack
Villadelphia Athletic
Baltimore Orioles
Kennett Square
Philadelphia
Wonder
Lefty
Orioles
Ira Thomas
Longaconing
Martinsburg
Baltimore
Grade Crossings Toll Across Country Rise in 1927
The report shows 1927 fatalities at 2,871 with 6,618 injuries from grade crossing crashes. Louisiana led with 8.02 deaths per 10 000 cars, Wyoming had no fatalities, Rhode Island 0. US per 10 000. There were 200 533 unprotected grade crossings at year start.
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United States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Wyoming
Rhode Island
Waves Not Watts Give Century Range For Amateurs
Amateur radio operators learn that changing wavelength beats boosting power for longer reach. Early findings showed 80 meters works 50 to 1,500 miles at night, 40 meters 1,500 to 5,000 miles, and 26 meters enables extreme long-distance work at night, day by day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Pacific Coast
Europe
Australia
Spiller Wins Suit Over Forfeited Games
Bell Spiller of Atlanta wins a suit claiming 14 league forfeited games. A fan who was attacked by Hollis McLaughlin in 1926 sued the Atlanta club for 20000 dollars, but the Court of Appeals ruled the player acted outside his employment and found no negligence by the club.
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Spiller
Bell Spiller
Atlanta
Hollis McLaughlin
Court of Appeals
Boxing gloves and college stars in major league chatter
Rumors mix boxing and college athletics with mentions of Tunney preferring different gloves and Alabama sending six ex-college stars to the majors. Oregon plans new handball lacrosse soccer teams next year while Navy builds a powerful eleven. Various notes touch on players Huddleston, Deeney, Hendricks, Kelly, and Chomas, with trades and managerial changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oregon
Northwestern Gridiron Schedule Set for 61 Ten
Dick Hanley, Northwestern coach, will select eleven players from a 61 man squad to meet a near historic schedule. The team features Hank Sinkler at 198 pounds and Walter Holmer handling backfield duties. Opponents include Butler Ohio State Kentucky Minnesota Fordham Indiana and Dartmouth.
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Northwestern
Dick Hanley
Northwestern University
Hank Sinkler
Walter Holmer
Fuilback
Butler
Ohio State
Kentucky
Minnots
Minnesota
Fordue
Indiana Sod
Dartmouth
Spark Plugs Are Easily Cleaned
Spark plugs lose effectiveness after about 10 000 miles and require care. Set spark gap to .020 inch, keep plugs free of carbon and oil, and clean with alcohol or polish using a cloth-wrapped wire. Do not disassemble. worn or coated insulators may need replacement to avoid power loss and engine misfiring.
Yankees reject record-breaking $175,000 offer for Lou Gehrig
Alva Lindsey, president of the Cleveland Indiums, offered $175,000 cash for Lou Gehrig. Miller Huggins, Yankees manager, rejected the bid amid contract disputes. The sum was the highest price ever for an American League player and Burns was later acquired at waiver price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Lindsey
Cleveland Indiums
George Burns Wand
Lou Gehrig
New York
Yank
Miller Huggins
Gehrig
Yanks
Burns
Automobile Hints on Brakes and Speed Testing
The article warns that about one in ten cars has faulty brakes but tests reveal them. It criticizes optimistic officials and motorists who demand more cars. It argues oil spillage harms tires and stresses that impact force rises with speed, urging sensible driving.
Superstitions Across Cultures From Egg Births To May Marriages
A Western Newspaper Union piece surveys beliefs from Hawaii to China and Europe. It cites legends that land arose from an egg, Chinese mythic creation, a Basle trial over a spring chicken egg, and old marriage omens tied to May and other dates.
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Gavwailangs
Hawaii
Zenobia Queen of Palmyra and Rome's prisoner
Zenobia, wife of Odenathus and ruler of Palmyra, challenged Roman control after his death. She was defeated and sent to Rome as a prisoner by the general Agricola while Palmyrene dominion waned under Gallienus in 265 A D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Zenobia
Palmyra
Odenathus
Gallienus
Agricola
Grit fuels steady climb toward lasting success
A concise view says success does not arise in a day but from persistent effort. It notes that those who reach meaningful goals stay focused on the task, with consistent effort shaping outcomes often surprising to onlookers.
Old Folks Claim Caldwell Remedy Safe for Constipation
The item promotes Dr Caldwell's epsin or Syrup Pepsin as a simple safe laxative option for children. It touts herbs and roots, praising mild ingredients and a pleasant taste. The ad cites Dr Caldwell Jr College in 1875 and promises a free trial through Dept Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
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Gene Sarazen
Columbia
James Sheridan
V. Lislander Jearning
Bakerfield
Tunney
University of Alabama
Navy
Annapolis
Milneis
Huddleston
Philly
Heeney-Tunvey
Babe Ruth
Deeney
Lambart and
Kerrigan
Tex Rickard
Tes
Jack Hendricks
Gindapati Reds
Bernard
Mike
Kelly
Spartanburg
Walter Agenlaspeyer
Earl Combs
Marion Chomas
Omaha
Kansas City
American Association
Life Guards of
Los Angeles
Fire Department
Goach
Brent
Basle
France
Pat
Western Newspaper Union
Februa
Champion
Brad Comny
Tina
Mediterranean
Transylvania
Salling Jay
Clark
Canary
Ielands
Casablanca
Rabat
Morocco
Spain
Algiers
Malta
Athens
Stantinople
Palestine
Riviera
Cherbourg
Paria
Motors
Norway-Mediterranean
Frank C.clark
Timetity
Clase South St Paul
Telty
Carnel
Canron Falls
Joseph Salzman
Oscar Rothlin
Francisca
Young Rothlin
DR. Caldwell
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