Pace of Ball Games in National and American Leagues Compared
The piece discusses differences in game tempo between the National and American leagues. It notes NL practices like incessant ball handling after plays and batters leaving the box to irritate pitchers, which slow games, contrasted with the AL’s stricter pace. Cubs pitchers Guy Bush and Pat Malone are cited regarding on-field conduct and tempo.
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Tnt
Edward Burns
Chicago Tribune
Guy Bush
Chicago Cubs
Pat Malone
Cub
The Motor Quiz How Many Can You Answer
A historical quiz item noting engine efficiency and transport figures. It lists that only nineteen per cent of gasoline powers the car with other losses by exhaust cooling water and heat radiation, cites Arizona leading in 1928 registrations, and reports rail lines moved over 2,500,000 carloads in 1928.
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Ans
Arizona
Outfielder O'Doul Slugger Among Former Pitchers in Pro Ball
Outfielder Lefty O'Doul, once a pitcher, rose to star status with the Phillies this season. The article traces his pitching start in San Francisco in 1917, time with the Yankees, Red Sox, Salt Lake, Cubs, Hollywood, and San Francisco, before converting to a standout outfielder. It notes his batting totals and trades, culminating in a strong 1928-29 showing with the Phillies.
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O'Doul
Phils
Babe Ruth
George Sisler
San Rico
Ruth
Sister
Michigan
Rice
Washington Club
San Francisco
Yankees
Pacific Coast
Red Sox
Salt Lake
Lefty O'Doul
Phillies
Cubs
Hallywood
Giants
Pred Leneh
Keep to the Right Urged as Key Traffic Rule
Minnesota State patrol chief Earle Brown says the rule to keep to the right is the most violated and causes many highway accidents. Patrolmen urge drivers to stay right except when passing and to avoid risky passes on hills corners and obscured views.
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Earle Brown
Minnesota
Trafic Patrol
Mr. Brown
Minnesota Highway State Patrol
Mixed Sports Notes Include Goslin Fine and Dartmouth Links
A collage of sports items mentions Goose Goslin fined $100 for hitting a pitched ball after a bench signal, notes about New York players, and historic figures like Quimet and Tr. Bunter. It references Yale crew captain Blagden Jr and Yale athletics, motorist enforcement in New Jersey, and a winter baseball league plan for San Francisco Oakland and the Missions.
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Goose Goslin
San Francisco
Oakland
The
Missions
Baseball and sports notes from early 20th century era
A collection of brief sports items mentions Lil Stoner joining the Fort Worth club, Johnny Niemiee's Notre Dame summer play, and Casey Mills with Leo Budde trade moves. It notes Bil Doak’s retirement, a Chicago baseball spell, and Eddie Onslow’s 18-season record in the International League. Also included are remarks on golf, car hood heat effects, and umpire calls.
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Johnny Niemiee
Notre Dame
Chicago
Eddie Onslow
Baltimore
Handy Front Seat Tool Pockets From Popular Science
A 1919 Popular Science Monthly note describes convenient pockets under front car seats with canvas flaps and handy tool spaces. Seats hinge up and wings or snaps hold pockets closed, adjustable to fit space. Also mentions a 10,000 crowd in Toledo for a four race program and honors David Herron as Pennsylvania amateur champion after beating Bobby Jones in 1919.
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Popular Science Monthly
Davidson Herron
Pittsburgh
Bobby Jones
Pennsylvania
Jacket styles and blouses define autumn fashion
Julia Bottomley surveys fall street costumes with Bruna jackets in velvet and tweed, praising the blouse as a key element. She notes crepe satin shells in tangerine and blue, two tone effects, and modern blouse hems with draped, scalloped, or belted details. Frocks feature princess lines, scalloped hems, and flared sleeves, while fur and cape touches update coats for a leaner silhouette.
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Bruna
Geniug
al Gorts
Julia Bottomley
Wouter
Uuloud
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Lefty
Doul
Mr. Grabowsti
New York
Heving
Wok
Brancis Quimet
Francis Tr. Bunter
United States
Esa
S. Blagden, Jr
Yale
Bli
New Jersey
Billy Bancroft
Howard College
Spartanburg
Robbie Rosenfield
Canada
Betty Nuthall
Lil Stoner
Detroit Americans
Will
Fort Worth
London
England
Bil Doak
Cardinals
Casey Mills
Puebla
Western
Leo Budde
Portland
Coast
California
Washington
Ells
Voledo
Ohio
Salifornia
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