Leaders In the 1930 Sporting World
The Associated Press lists 1930 leaders across baseball golf turf and boxing. Notables include World Champions Philadelphia Athletics, National League St Louis Cardinals, American League Pennant Philadelphia, MVPs Hack Wilson and Joe Cronin, baseball home run leaders Ruth and Wilson, golf titles won by Bobby Jones, and turf greats Gallant Fox and Man o War with earnings figures.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob Grove
Athletics
Hack Wilson
Chicago Cubs
Joe Cronin
Washington Senators
Wisconsin
Dartmouth
Wilson
Cubs
Jen ‘Ruth
New York Yankees
Joe Hauser
Baltimore
Rochester Redwings
Baltmore
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Glenna Collett
New York
Diana Fishwick
England
Tommy Armour
Detroit
Geo. T. Dunlap, Jr
Princeton
Bob Wingate
Jacksonville
Fla
C. Ross Somerville
London
Ont
Maureen Orentz
Englewood
N. J
Gallant Fox
Gate misnamed on road between Talwood and Garah Australia
A gate between Talwood and Garah bears life size painted sheep on galvanized iron on either side. Locals swear no sheep ever passes through.
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Talwood
Garah
Australia
Triple murder and suicide shock Perth audience
Associated Press reports a farmer Victor McCaskell found his wife and child battered to death and the hired man hanging on his farm. McCaskell then blew out his brains with dynamite, leaving investigators to pursue his arrest. The scene stunned the community as officials investigate.
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Associated Press
Perth
Australia
Victor McCaskell
McCaskell
London Naval Treaty Proclaimed by the President
President Hoover proclaimed the London Naval Treaty in effect for the United States as a gesture for peace in the new year. The proclamation highlighted the five power pact and stressed the bonds of goodwill among the British empire Italy France and the United States.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
British Empire
Italy
France
Meek Shall Inherit the Earth Ad Sparks Debate
A short editor note quotes a Stanford Advocate saying the fix is getting in now and cannot be wished away by anyone, including Enya, reflecting a controversial stance on progress and public sentiment.
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Enya
Stanford
What Hiss Means In Different Cultures
The hiss signals varied meanings across regions. In Japan it expresses delight, in West India it signals astonishment, in the New Hebrides it precedes beauty, the Bastutos use it for cordial agreement, and among Kabyles of northern Africa it conveys satisfaction, showing the hiss is not universally negative.
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Japan
West India
New
Hebrides
Kabyles
Africa
Highways Built to Last in Roman Roads
Roman highways endure to this day due to foundations five feet deep and built with local stone. Primarily limestone and lava used, adapted to terrain and climate.
Live in the Present Quote by J Martineau
A reflective quotation urges embracing the moment for imperishable good as moments pass. It attributes the thoughts to J Martineau and centers on seizing present opportunities.
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J. Martineau
Explorer Photographs Voyage Over Yucatan Coast
Explorer and presh photographer capture air voyage over Yucatan in Mexico. Capt. W. F. Long, associated with Hammill of Detroit, led the expedition departure on a pioneering exploration trip.
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Yucatan
Mexico
W. F. Long
Hammill
Detroit
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al Brown
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Max Schmeling
Joonn
Wack Wilson
Ponty Jones
Uelene
Maaison
Allant Fox
the Evening Star
Mrrraaus
Bohemia
Bengal
India
Polly Jeffrey
Ate Oo
Battioahine
The
N. Malin
J. Winchester
Candy
Manny Lou
Nize
Thompson’s
Graham
Magnesia
Qnouve
Williams
Woodbury
Squibb’s
Bellans
Fletcher’s
Hill’s
Horlick’s
J & J Kidney
Grove
McCoy’s
Nature
Abe
Peoples Service Drug Store
N. Main St
Winchester
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