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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1925

Page

2

National League backs resin use to grip pitches

The National League at its annual meeting endorsed modifying playing rules to allow pitchers to use rosin under umpire direction. The move aims to improve play and reduce ball usage, as 2,847 dozen balls were used last season. Future action will be decided at a continuation of the meeting with the American League. Memorial tributes were also adopted for Christy Mathewson.

New York National League Belmont Hotel Heydler Conjon Teler Lang@is Christy Mathewson Giants Boston Braves Memorial Out Waldorf Astoria Hotel Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Lym St. A Chicago Cincinnati

First Meeting Held in Pampa M E Church Basement

Special to The News from Pampa Texas reports the basement of the Methodist church is completed and hosted the first services of a meeting series. The space seats 1,500 to 2,000 and all three congregations joined in the Sunday programs.

Pampa M. E Pampa

Aspirenal the claimed swift remedy for colds and flu

An advertisement touts Aspirenal as a superior cold and flu remedy claiming laboratory approval, rapid relief within two minutes, and universal endorsement. It urges buyers to use two teaspoons in one swallow and demand a refund if symptoms persist, promoting use for adults and children alike.

Ward School Champs Given Hotel Dinner

The "Wildcats" of Johnson Street football team and the ward school championship club were treated to a banquet by the Johnson Street School Parent-Teachers Association at Amarillo Hotel. Lt. McCarty presented a nine inch cup from City Drug Co. to the winning team. Tommy Reeves received the cup with Leon Morris giving the response. The cup becomes permanent after two consecutive wins. it will be placed in the Johnson Street School trophy case.

Wildcats Johnson Street City Drug Co Ward Parent- Teachers Association Johnson Street School Amarillo Hotel Rev. R. Thomson S. R. Steele Er. R. Thomson Lt. McCarty Leon Morris T. Coleman Parent-Teachers Association Miss Evans Steachers Art Ray Parr McCarty Tommy Reeves Amarillo

Wildcats Banquet Highlights Team Spirit and Leaders

A Amarillo Parents Teachers Association banquet honored the Wildcats with inspiring speakers and praise for captain Tommy Reeves described as a future star. Reeves is widely favored for re election as captain as the team aims to claim the cup next year. The Johnson Street School is praised for broad athletic programs including three basketball teams and a volleyball squad with a girls team set to play the Junior High club at the Armory.

Johnson Street Armory

Grange nets six yards in 18-0 Bears win over Washington

Red Grange contributed a six yard net gain with a goal kick after a touchdown as the Chicago Bears defeated Washington all stars 18 to 0. J Bryan provided the game’s only major excitement, returning a Washington pass 76 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Grange carried 10 times for 16 yards while several runs were lost behind the line.

Washington Dec Red Grange Chicago Bears Washington All Stars J. Bryan University of Chicago Bryan Grange

Skillful Grace Ends Abruptly in Quiet Exchange

Evelyn contends Jack may love you less than before while Grace speaks of enduring affection and a restrained confession. The scene hints at shifting feelings and uncertain futures between the speakers.

Jack Evelyn

Local drive aims to raise 3700 for Tech athletics

Lubbock calls on residents to fund a 3700 shortfall for Texas Techological College athletics. So far 1700 has been donated by students and 2200 by nonresidents. Amon G. Carter pledges to match 2500 from his funds if the goal is met, spurring a local campaign this week.

Lubbock Athletic Association of the Texas Techological College Harting Point Treasury The Athletic Association Amon G. Carter Board of Regents College Athletic Commission

Essman Freshman Coach of Ohio U Killed in Crash

Walter Essman, freshman football coach at Ohio State University, was killed in an automobile accident near Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The car collided with a vehicle driven by Miss Ella Merrick, a schoolteacher, breaking Essman’s neck. Fred Grim of Toledo, a member of the Ohio State varsity football team, was Essman’s son but not seriously hurt.

Columbus Walter Essman Ohio State University Upper Sandusky Ohio Ella Merrick Essman Fred Grim Toledo Ohio State

Basketball tourney set for February at Canyon College

Canyon December 8 The annual District No 1 Interscholastic League of Texas basketball tournament will be held February 19 at West Texas State College Canyon Eight sections will send teams Dallam Hartley Moore Sherman Hansford Ochiltree Lipscomb Hutchinson Roberts Hemphill Gray Oldham Potter Randall Carson Armstrong Donley Wheeler Gray on the Rock Island Deaf Smith Castro Palmer Swisher Briscoe County directors should decide county champions by January 30 and arrange sectional tournaments with the winner advancing to Canyon for the district event dues of 1.00 are payable to the State Office in Austin by January 15 Disagreements and protests go to S D Burton Canyon.

News Canyon Carson Armstrong Donley Wheeler Gray Rock Island Deaf Smith Castro Palmer Swisher Briscoe Canyon Austin D. Burton

Shrine Patrol 10 Big Dance This Thursday Evening

Members of the Khiva Temple Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine sponsor a large dance at the Masone Temple on Thursday evening December 10. Added instrumentation by Tolziens Farwell orchestra. Shriners and ladies invited. Fez required. Dancing starts promptly at 8:45 p.m.

Khiva Temple Mystic Shrine Masone Temple Tolziens Farwell

Dr. Bennett Urges Careful Driving To Protect Children

Dr. R. M. Bennett spoke to the San Jacinto Civic club urging members to teach children road safety and for adults to cross streets cautiously as a model for youngsters. The event featured readings by Mrs. W. W. Gibson and performances by Forest Warren Jr. and Betty Warren.

San Jacinto Civic Club R. M. Bennett Kiwanis Club W. W. Gibson Forest Warren, Jr Tittle Bettty Warren

Floydada Whirlwind Topples Plainview Bulldogs In Exhibition

Floydada Whirlwind defeated Plainview Bulldogs 16 to 6 in a city auditorium exhibition game. It remained 5-5 at halftime before Floydada pulled away with the second-half surge led by Thomas. McCowan and Wilhelm scored for Plainview. Referee Jack Woodward.

Plainview, Dee Floydada Plainview Bulldogs City Auditorium Thomas McCowan Wilhelm Plainview Floydada Plainview Edwards Wilhelm Thomas Pearce Eubanks McGowan Watkins Gillian Green Boswell Swain Watkins Plathview Teague Jack Woodward

Limit of Football Practice to Be Discussed

Austin reports that the Southwest Conference athletic faculty representatives plan to discuss limiting football practice hours at their Dallas meeting. Dr. D A Penick, the conference president, said no proposals have been received yet though the topics likely include summer baseball professional football and limits on practice hours.

Austin Southwest Conference Dallas D. A. Penick Dr. Penick

Linen sandals enhance southern wear with vivid shade range

For southern wear are attractive linen sandals in all the delicate and vivid shades to match the costume.

Johnson Street Five Plays Girls of Junior High Today

The Johnson Street School girls basketball team meets the Junior High quintet at 4 pm at the Armory. It is their first meeting this season with this opponent, both squads having trained for two weeks. Johnson Street previously defeated seventh graders in their opener and hopes for another win.

Johnson Street FIVE Johnson Stret School Armory

Texas prisoner surrenders at Kansas City police station

A man identifies himself as KE Huber of Lockhart Texas and surrenders at a Kansas City police station stating he escaped from a Texas prison farm and wishes to return to complete his sentence.

Kansas City KE. Huber Lockhart Texas Texas

Champion Johnson Street Wildcats Honored at Banquet

The Johnson street school Wildcats, city ward champions, were feted at a formal banquet at the Amarillo Hotel yesterday evening. Principal Dr Steele served as toastmaster, delivering humorous remarks as attendees enjoyed a scroll menu and celebrated the team’s sportsmanship and achievements.

Wildcats Footh Il Amarillo Ward Seavel BR. Steele Johnson Street School

Kipling Condition Unchanged Announced in Burwash

Kipling’s condition was announced tonight as unchanged in Burwash England as a public update. The bulletin notes no change in the patients status while details remain limited. Local report cites medical staff statements and ongoing observation at the facility.

Kipling Burwash Engl Rudyard Kipline

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