Judge, 1930-11-15 · page 7 of 36
Judge — November 15, 1930 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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# Judge Magazine Page Analysis This page contains three separate satirical pieces from an early 20th-century American humor magazine: 1. **"The Old Slide-Rule Again"** — A dialogue mocking football rule debates, suggesting people argue about technicalities without understanding the actual sport. 2. **"Public Telephone" cartoon** — Shows a man in a cramped phone booth surrounded by golf clubs, satirizing how people attempt recreational activities in inconvenient spaces. The caption jokes that "at least 18 holes could be played before getting your number" — mocking both the difficulty of using public phones and golf culture. 3. **"Lines On A Fall Sport"** — Brief humorous verses about football season mishaps and injuries, written by Parker Cummings. The overall theme mocks American sports enthusiasm and the confusion surrounding their rules and culture.
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| The Old Slide-Rule Again Say, isn’t there a fifteen-yard pen- iity for pushing a man over th’ I-line for a touchdown when he can't get over by himself?" _ “T dunno.” Well, then, how about that last fumble? Wasn't it illegal for that Yale man to run for a touchdown? Shouldn't the ball be put in where he recovered, huh? Really, my good fellow, don't ask me. How should | know?" Well, mister, how about that play where the six Army men pullec rough-house Rosie pile-up’ on poor Abie? Usually that means a inalf-the- distance-to-the-goal penalty.” “See here, you young upstart, get sn owith your playing and don't ask unpossible questions, After all, how to keep up can you expect a refe) with the rules nowada —E. G. Or the Policeman Too many cooks spoil the iceman. Of course the Eskimos can stand the cold better. They haven't the added bitterness of thinking the janitor could do something about it if he really wanted to. At least 18 holes could be played be- fore getting your number. Lines On A Fall Sport Hermes who fumble Are apt to be humble. Throughout the East the wisest thing for most teams Is not to challenge good Pacific Coast teams. Many girls have suffered cuts and bruises For cheering when the wrong eleven loses. Players who jibe at opposing left tackles Should not be surprised when their collar-bone crackles. “Say, wait till I tell the missus that I was in Mrs, Gotgold’s bed.” —Parke Cusaines 5 comicbooks.com