Ban Johnson Stages Modern Return From Elba
New York dispatch reports Ban Johnson, once ousted from power, won a five year term extension to 1935 and a $6,000 salary increase to $40,000 after owners voted unanimously. The shift comes as AL clubs clash with NL on pitcher resins and holiday Intersections, with a joint meeting expected to discuss in brief. The AL also votes to end its 1926 season on September 26 to speed the World Series start.
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New York
Ban Johnson
Landis
Elba
Johnson
Wwgne
Chicago
Philip D. Ball
St. Louis
Honey star of game for Amarillo Sandstorm
A letter from Cicill Ly Baskett of Eastland praises Donald Honey, the 159 pound Amarillo Golden Sandstorm guard, as the outstanding player in the Cisco game. Baskett notes Honey repeatedly broke Cisco lines, tackled well, and tackled for losses, earning high marks despite team losses and coverage focusing on Clark and Dowler.
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Donald Honey
Amarillo
Cisco
Cicll Ly Buskett
Eastland
Honey
Mr. Baskett
Amarillo Daily News
Sire
Clark
Dowler
Honey shines in Cisco game earns praise from Baskett
Clel L Baskett formerly a jeweler now at Eastland calls Honey the outstanding player after the Cisco game. Baskett notes Honey threw the Cisco men for a toss more than once and deserves more credit. Fans and writers see Lichfield stars, a 125 pound man, as the season’s true standout. Sandies may receive sweaters with an A for effort, but no decision on donor clubs yet.
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Honey
Clel L. Baskett
Eastland
Cawe
Cisco
Lichfield
Hays Predicts Strong Sandstorm Team Amid Armory Use
A B Hays, basketball coach of the Golden Sandstorm, says the Armory will be used but San dies training will face disruptions as other teams use the facility. Brockton misses early season play due to a broken collarbone from a football game with Memphis, but may wear a uniform soon. Maye is expected to recruit more players than any coach here.
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A. B. Hays
Golden Sandstorm
Sandies
Amarillo
Brockton
Memphis
Maye
Poe
Geme
Forest HiMcore Ware high meet result
A fragment indicates a March event at HiMcore Ware high school with a score detail unclear. Readable names or places are limited, leaving the exact participants and outcome undetermined.
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Forest
Dalles
Mar. A
HiMcore Ware High
Ita
Floydada Beats Plainview In Exhibition 16 to 13
The News corrects an earlier report of a Plainview versus Floydada basketball game played at Plainview Tuesday night. Floydada won 16 to 13 after initial word had the score at 16 to 6. Floydada led by at most three points and the result did not affect interscholastic standings.
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Floydada
Plainview
Red Grange Loses as Steam Rollers Edge Bears 9 6
In Boston Harold Red Grange and the Chicago Bears were defeated by the Providence Steam Rollers 9 to 6 in the city’s first pro game. Grange appeared tired, played 44 minutes, carried five runs for 13 yards, fielded one punt return for eight yards, and made two tackles. He largely stood near the QB for the remaining time.
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Boston
Harold “Red” Grange
Chicago Bears
Providence Steam Rollers
Grange
Wheaton
Plainview High Nixes Transfer Paper Error Action
Austin December 9 The University of Texas Interscholastic League bureau explains the executive committee forfeited Plainview games due to not filing a transfer certificate for Jack McCown who moved from Clifton. McCown was eligible. the lapse was inadvertent and not an intentional violation. Thomas P Hayes guardian in Plainview supported McCown.
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Austin
Plainview High School
Roy Bedicheck
University of Texas Interscholastic League Bureau
Plainview
Jack McCown
Clifton
McCown
Thomas P. Hayes
of McCown
Wrestling Match Planned in Amarillo for December 18
Local promoter Joe Patterson announced a wrestling show set for December 18 in Amarillo. The card targets securing a bout involving Dutch Mantel against an unnamed opponent, with Mammoth currently teased as the possible headliner.
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Amarilo
Joe Patterson
Yoster
Waco High Downs Itasca Wampus Cats in Semi Final Run
Hillsboro December 9 Waco High School defeated the Itasca Wampus Cats 40 to 3 in a pre sem i finals inter athletic league game. Itasca showed early offense but Waco surged ahead and dominated the contest. Waco advances to meet Beaumont in the next round.
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Hillsboro
Waco High School
Itasca Wampus Cats
Itasca
Waco
Beaumont
Five Texas high schools remain in championship race
On December 9, Marshall fell to Cal Forest Avenue and Itasca to Waco leaving Forest Avenue, Waco, Cisco, Cleburne and Beaumont in contention. Cisco meets Cleburne in Cleburne to cut the field to four. next week Waco faces Beaumont and Forest Avenue meets the Cisco-Cleburne winner in the semi finals.
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Austin
Marshall
Cal Forest Avenue
Itasca
Waco
Forest Avenue
Cisco
Cleburne
Beaumont
Coveleskie Declared Most Effective AL Pitcher of 1925
Washington’s Coveleskie and Yankees’ Pennock led the American League in earned run average per game for 1925. Official rechecks show Coveleskie with 2.84 ERA per game, narrowly ahead of Pennock’s 2.85.
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Chicago
Stanley Coveleskie
Washington Senators
Herb Pennock
Yankees
New York
Washington
Old St. Jacobs Oil Back Pain Relief Ad
An old fashioned back pain remedy promises fast relief from lumbago sciatica and rheumatism with a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil. Rub it on the aching back and the soreness supposedly vanishes in about fifty counts with no skin burning or harm.
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St. Jacobs
National League Fails to Agree on Early Schedule
New York December report says the National League did not agree on a tentative schedule to finish the season before October 3, complicating talks at a joint meeting with the American League. Heydler hopes for September 29, but October still favored. Dreyfuss argues against shortening to dodge weather.
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National League
New York
John A. Heydler
Geographical
Eee
Nee Vo
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh
Heydler
People Battle Pimples and Skin Ailments Advertised Cure
A dated advertisement touts a skin ointment as a cure for blemishes and acne like conditions. It promises relief for rough blotchy skin and claims a strong effect compared to competitors. It notes price differences and availability from dealers selling both ointment and related products.
Stinnett Explains Cost Assessments For Canadian Control
A. B. Stinnett clarifies that flood control dams on the Canadian River are not primarily irrigation projects. Government funds cover dam construction costs. irrigation districts may form to finance canals later, with landowners choosing participation. The plan could unlock irrigation across about 500,000 acres in the Panhandle and nearby counties, making land sales more valuable.
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Stinnett
Congress
Mississippi River
Panhandle
New Mexico
Texas
Mavericks Lose to Forest High in Marshall 7-0
Marshall Mavericks outplayed Forest High Dallas but fell 7 to 0 as a late 30 yard pass White to Barnett set the margin. Mavericks had 12 first downs to 11 for the Lions and reached Forest High’s ten yard line three times without scoring.
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Marshall
Marshall Mavericks
Forest High
Dallas
Lions
Mavericks
Maverick
White
Barnett
Burleson College Defeats Westminster 14 to 0 for Eastern TJIA Title
In Greenville on December 9 Burleson College crushed Westminster College of Mexia 14 to 0 to clinch the eastern section title of the junior college TI A A. Matty Cross, praised as the Red Grange of the division, raced for long gains to carry the Burleson attack through Westminster’s stout defense.
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Greenville
Westminster College of Mexia
Burleson College
Matty” Cross
Red” Grange
Budget Message Continues Pressure on Tax and Air Policy
The text outlines a budget message advocating tax reductions and a strong government role in the airplane industry. It stresses keeping air service equipment updated and developing an orderly air policy while using all resources for prohibition enforcement. It notes projected combined air services costs of 42,447,000 and comments on the House Ways and Means tax bill, praising nonpartisan work and urging continued spirit. It mentions competition with the aviation industry and hopes for normal growth from current and future tax measures to boost general business, signaling unity between executive and legislative branches for federal economy.
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Congress
Ways and
House of Representatives
Coast Guard
Coolidge
House
Ways and Means
Senate
TEXAN TAX HOPE CONTINUED ON PAGE ONE
Pavia of Dallas Senator R A Stuart of Port Worth and Representative George Kemble of Port Worth led a delegation with resolutions from nearly 100 state legislators opposing any federal inheritance tax. They argued the bill would push states to enact inheritance taxes rather than rely on their own revenue. The subject will be discussed further.
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Pavia
Dallas
R. A. Stuart
Port Worth
George. Kemble
House
Band Concert Set for December 18 at Municipal Auditorium
The second band concert, under director W C Wylie, will feature Arthur Pryor's American Legion March, The Animal Fair, Melody That Made You Mine, a trombone solo by Oscar Wise, Poets and Peasant, Carlton March, Soldiers Chorus with 75 voices, National Emblem March, and The Boy Scouts March. The event starts at 3 PM.
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Municipal Auditorium
W. C. Wylie
Arthur Pryor
American Legion
Pryor
Fred G. Johnson
W. ©. Polla
Oscar Wise
F. V. Suppe
Carlton
K. L. King
Emil Myers
Amarillo College of Music
Sigmond Romberg
BE. E. Bragley
the Boy Scouts
Paul Henneberg
Meeting of state legislatures chaired by W L Thompson
Representatives from multiple states gather under Portland banker W L Thompson to discuss federal encroachment on state taxing powers. Senator Underwoof of Alabama will speak, with speakers from Arkansas Louisiana Alabama North and South Carolina Virginia Maryland Florida Delaware Michigan and West Virginia expected to attend.
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W. L. Thompson
Portland
Ore
American Bankers’ League
Underwoof
Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
North
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Florida
Delaware
Michigan
West Virginia
Collier trial linked to Wichita Falls mayor in manslaughter case
Francis argued the former Wichita Falls mayor Mrs Collier influenced the killing of Elzie Robertson by her husband. The defense contends she should not be charged as a participant, claiming no evidence of sudden passion and alleging jury misguidance.
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Wichita County
Francis
Wichita Falls
Collier
Elzie Robertson
Alfred
Frank Wood
Francia
Colder
Derrick Starts On Twin Six No. 4 Well In Hutchinson Co
Derrick yesterday was being erected on the location for the Twin Six Oil company No 4 well in south Hutchinson county. The new location lies 1000 feet west of No 3 and about the same distance from No 1, a major producer. Fishing job on No 2 has been completed and drifting will be resumed at 25595 feet. The Twin Six company comprises 12 local business men with holdings in section 6, block Y, Hutchinson county.
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Twin-Six Oil Company
Hutchinson County
Twin-Six Company
Section 6
Block Y
Map of North Canadian river sent to Amarillo
A large map of the North Canadian river prepared by Oklahoma's Drainage Irrigation and Reclamation Commission was sent to Amarillo by E. E. Blake. Beaver Creek is the head of the river, which is small beside the south branch through the Texas Panhandle. The map goes to H. C. Barber of Amarillo Townsite & Land Co. to display irrigation possibilities.
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Drainage, Irrigation and Reclamation Commission of
Oklahoma
Amarillo
E. E. Blake
Caimen
Beaver Creek
Woodward
Panhandle
Texas
H. C. Barber
Bucky Harris to Manage Florida Winter League Club
New York December 9 Stanley Bucky Harris, manager of the Washington club champions of the American League, announced he had signed a contract for 7000 dollars to manage a team in the Florida Winter League representing Coral Gables.
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New York
Stanley
Bucky) Harris
Washington
Coral Gables
Capes Grow in Popularity as Trim and Garment
Capes are growing in popularity as trimming for coats and as separate garments. They are often gorgeously lined and fashionable in multiple styles.
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Ronald Honey Star
Ciscoite
Plainview Cut
Yellead Weed
Coveleski
Arkansas River
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Mississippi
War Department
Maverics
Westminster
Burleson
Derrick
TWIN
Hutchinson CO
Bucky
Florida Winter Club
King Cafe
Mr. and Mrs
BR. Christian
Ion
Domino and
Swastika Coals
Swastika Fuel Company
Raton
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