18 Sep 1930
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1930
Page
1
A profile of Charles “Powerhouse” Klein of the Philadelphia Nationals. At 23, he stands 6'1" and near 200 pounds with granite, muscular build and immense hands. He explains home runs come from solid contact not technique, and credits hard work on farms and road building for his strength.
In a 1930 Bell Syndicate piece, an umpire recalls Ruth railing over a "perfect" third strike at Washington. Ruth argues the call, tosses his bat, and is ejected, then returns to the park the next day. Walter Johnson and Walter Pipp offer reactions reflecting the era's idolized star power.
The Bureau of Public Roads, USDA, starts full size concrete pavement slabs at Arlington Virginia to study load transfer across joints, edge thickening, dowel bars, and subgrade friction. Tests will run with slabs 20 by 40 feet, observed during the Sixth International Road Congress in October.
An illustrated guide shows Hort on Smith demonstrating a proper driving grip. The text advises holding the club lightly in the fingers with the left hand’s back up and the right hand’s fingers visible. It invites readers to learn from the authority for a better swing and offers a golf lesson wager.
Terse sports notes mention Cy Leizester a Harvard freshman star from 1853 linked to West Point season. Je ann Irving Jeffries of the White Sox sent to Toledo club. Benny Bengough fading with arm issues. Dick OConnell Harvard football track star ran 20 yard hurdles faster than 220 dash. Evansville Evans club stars Gerald and Herbert Walker hit low averages. Red Roberts signed by Fort Worth Cats. Ira Playstead released by Pirates. Harvard President Lowell and Richard Glendon Jr plan four day Poughkeepsie regatta heats. Germany dotted with gyms Berlin fields eighty acres training. George Simpson sprinter with nine foot stride. New York football opens Sept 27 Columbia vs Middlebury under Lew Littles. Pie Traynor eye trouble affects baseball and reading. Etlis Taylor brother of Zack joins Greenville rookie. Hills backstop can play any position.
The article argues that modern pitchers are blamed for increased home runs while hitters claim the ball is "lively" and pitchers can’t control it. It recalls Boston Braves 1914 staff Bill James Lefty Tyler Dick W Randolph and their pennant and world series wins as context for changing dynamics.
The fragment urges inflating tires to manufacturer pressure and warns drivers to be courteous on roads. It recalls the first transcontinental trip from San Francisco to New York taking 78 days, noting it was 27 years ago.
This lesson outline surveys Jonah to show Israel as the channel of mercy to all nations. It traces Jonah’s call flight correction and deliverance, Nineveh’s repentance, and God’s patient reproval of Jonah highlighting that God accepts those who fear him and do righteousness.
A quotation discusses religion as a private bond with God and a public relation to society. It argues against isolating faith and notes the influence and excitement society provides to religious life.
A brief note from the Watchmann Examiner suggests reading a chapter daily to counter temptation, though it may place the reader at a disadvantage. The item reflects a moralistic stance featured in the periodical.
The tin alloy used in the Golden Arrow set by Major Segrave achieved the speed record at Daytona Beach last March. It withstood extreme friction without overheating or melting, unlike other metals.
Diamond Dyes claim easy use and smooth application with no re dy ed look. They boast true even colors that resist wear and washing due to pure anilines. Costlier to make but offered at no higher price, available at all drug stores.
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