Waco and Robstown Set for Saturday Playoffs at Waco
Waco high gains back in the state race with a semi final clash at Waco on Saturday pitting Waco against Robstown while Cisco Forest Avenue hosts a big West Texas showdown. Lions and Loboes eye a New Year meeting as 21 year old Robstown star faces farewell game under league rules.
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Austin
Waco High School
Cisco
Loos
Lions
Dallas
Forest Avenue
B. Messina
White
Simpkins
Jones
Lagaw
Stallwart
Pinkie Alsabrook
Allstate
Hank” Irvin
Grist
Sterling
Loboes
Texas
Noth Texas
Waco Tigers
Ish
Warcoans
Tyson
Tigers
John Manning
Robstown Eleven
Beaumont
Robstown
Letter Sweaters Given Thirteen Miami Gridsters
Thirteen Miami High School football players were awarded letter sweaters at the chapel. Judge McKenzie Supt. Golden and B F Jackson Jr spoke briefly. Captain Archie Dixon thanked the town for support and Bud Bennett announced captaincy of the 1926 Warrior Eleven. Recipients listed: Archie Dixon Boaz Rasor Raymond Nelson Tom Branch Jack Graham Ellis Jock Glenn Bennett Glenn Gatlin Wilbur Waggoner Joe Cunningham Marion Coffee Fred Talley Oliver Seitz.
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Miami
Miami High School
Judge McKenzie
Golden
B. F. Jackson, Jr
Stovall
Archie Dixon
Squaws
Bud Bennett
Warrior
Boaz Rasor
Raymond Nelson
Tom Branch
Jack Graham
Ellis Jock Glenn Bennett
Glenn Gatlin
Wilbur Waggoner
Joe Cunningham
Marion Coffee
Fred Talley
Oliver Seitz
All-Star Gridiron Talk Sparks Amarillo Interest
Cal Farley sent a Rice necktie to the News sport editor as Christmas publicity and a box of cigars. Fans discuss potential wrestling matchups with Paterson and Mat Nelson, while high school football moods shift toward Cisco, Forest High, and the Loboes as Dallas records loom. Local chatter covers Waco, Matsuda, and the Armory tease amid season muddle.
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Cal Farley
The
News
Farley
Dutch Mantell
Waco
Cisco
Forest High
Dallas
Lebees
Amarillo
Nevers Joins Pro Football Ranks To Face Grange
Evans notes Red Grange and Ernie Nevers as the latest pro bargains with Grange already earning $190000 as a pro. Nevers of Leland Stanford will receive $50000 for five Florida games. He was Notre Dame’s standout All American last season and will meet Red Grange in Florida.
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Red
Je Nevers
Evans
Grange
Ernie Nevers
Leland Stanford
Florida
Ernie
Notre Dame
Red Grange
Four-Prong Buck Captured by Perryton Hunters
Perryton Texas December 24 R C Johnson W B Irvin superintendent R J Cook and G D Minick returned from a hunting trip in the North Panhandle with a large four-prong buck deer. The deer will be mounted for the agee High School Museum and the party also killed three dozen quail.
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Sperta
Perryton
R. C. Johnson
Ford
W. B. Irvin
R. J. Cook
G. PD. Minick
North Panhandle
Texas
Agee High School
Baseball Club to be Formed at Amarillo Meeting
An Amarillo baseball club will be formed at a meeting of players and interested parties at 7 o clock next evening at the Amarillo Hotel. The committee asks attendees to bring 60 cents for dinner. Talks will be given by last year officials and plans made for spring training. The new business manager will be announced.
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Amarillo
Young Mammouth to Grapple with Nelson Here New Year's Eve
Amarillo fans anticipate a New Year’s Eve wrestling card with Mammouth versus Mat Nelson at the venue. Mammouth, highly regarded in the city, is expected to draw a strong crowd, while Nelson, less known locally, recently drew with Matty Matsuda in El Paso.
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Mat Nelson
Mammouth
Armory
Amarillo
Patterson
Mat
Bratty Matsuda
Nelson
Pat Patterson
Wll
Matty Matsuda
el Paso
Young Britt Groomed For World Light Heavyweight Title
C R Wilkinson of Lockney announces that 19 year old wrestler Young Britt is being groomed for the world light heavyweight championship. Britt meets Dutch Mantell in Lockney next Monday night. Mantell previously won their first meeting as Britt began his career.
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C. R. Wilkinson
Lockney
Young Britt
Britt
Dutch Mantell
Wilkinson
Mantel
Hartley County to issue depository bids in 1926
Hartley County Texas commissioners court calls a special meeting for January 1926 to consider depository bids. Each bid must guarantee good faith with a bond of about 200 dollars and include details on bonds, designations, place at the county seat, and treasurer receive funds. W R Slaton, County Judge. Bicycles and Tricycles context listed at 300 F 4th St.
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Texas
Hartley
Channing
Decemene
Bonarat
Commissioners Court
Hartley County
Collingsworth issues 189 marriage licenses in year
Wellington December 11. The Collingsworth County clerk’s office reports 189 marriage licenses issued in the past year, averaging one every two days. More than half the roads of Bragg are suitable to automobile traffic.
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Collingsworth
The
News
Wellington
H Ave
Former Sandies and Canyon Exes Clash at Bivins
Canyon captain pledges a strong lineup as Amarillo fans await a 3 p.m. clash at Bivins Stadium. Canyon arrives this morning and plans to prove their improved form against the former Sandies with a 25 cent admission to help cover expenses.
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Sandies and Canyon
Ready For Clash
Bivins
Canyon Club
Amarillo
Canyon
Alabama Grid Squad Arrives for Pasadena Program
Alabama Crimson Tide footballers reached Pasadena California for the Rose Bowl trip. They faced a breakfast workout revealing their strength and readiness. Coach Wade reported no illness in the squad and expects similar California weather to aid preparation before the New Year’s Day showdown with Washington University Huskies.
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Pasadena
Cal
Alabama
Huskies of Washington University
Rose Bowl
Dixie Land
Wade
California
Washington
JIE RAY SAYS HE S THROUGH WITH AMATEUR TRACK
Joie Ray, a veteran mile runner from Chicago, declares he is through with amateur track competitions. He denies plans to train in January for another year of amateur work and says he has earned money for others and now aims to profit himself. He hints at seeking a coaching position.
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Jie Ray
Chicago
Joie Ray
Ray
Sporting Goods
Pastor Foote to spend holidays in Paducah and Memphis
Rev. E. Gaston Foote of the Methodist Church heads to Paducah for Christmas with his father then returns to White Deer to lead services. He will depart for Memphis next week as the Epworth League Convention representative.
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White Deer
E. Gaston Foote
Methodist Church
Paducah
Jie Nut Cracker by Joe Williams
A fragmentary sports column references boxing star Jack Dempsey’s $55,000 payday and notes on fighters. It mentions Tex Rickard staging an ice hockey game at Madison Square Garden and hints at New York readers learning he could manage more than boxing.
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Tex Rickard
Madison Square
Garden
Harvard tone and elegance amid college sports chatter
A fragmentary column notes Tony Fuente admitting fakery in victories, Harvard’s prestige and finances, Buell signed as an assistant, and jokes about a Boston man with a mustache claiming a world title. It touches on a police recruit, cheerleaders, and wardrobe trends.
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Buell
Harvard
Boston
National League backs doctoring the ball in play
The National League favors altering the ball during games. Some pitchers in the league are described as notably effective, raising questions about the impact on competition and fairness.
Beaumont Sherman Game Abandoned By Athletic Council
Beaumont officials announced the high school football clash with Sherman, set for Saturday, was abandoned on instruction of the local Athletic Council. No reason was given, and the committee returned from the Austin conference with a closed-mouthed stance. Principal F E McDonald stated they preferred not to comment further on the decision.
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Sherman
FE. C. McDonald
Washingtons Hard Drilling For Alabama Tilt
Seattle message says University of Washington football team endured two hours of offense drills then charging machine and field work under Coach Enouch W. Bagshaw. Players to return after Christmas for Pasadena date with Alabama Crimson Tide in a week.
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Seattle
Wash
University of Washington
Enouch W. Bagshaw
Crimson Tide
University of Alabama
Pasadena
Waco Tigers to play Robstown at Cotton Palace Park
Waco High Tigers will meet Robstown at Cotton Palace Park Saturday at 2 30 pm. The arrangement followed instructions from Roy B Henderson, president of the Interscholastic League, to continue in the championship race despite earlier plans to withdraw. The Waco athletic council approved the schedule after a brief session and notified Henderson of the decision.
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WACO
Waco High Tigers
Robstown
Cotton Palace Park
Waco High School Athletic Council
Roy B. Henderson
Waco Athletic Council
Henderson
Stars Work Out For East West Classic In San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 24 a top field trains for the East West game to be held next Saturday. The benefit contest aids the Shriners hospital for crippled children. Eastern captain Bil ingram drills with the squad while Western coach Pesky Sprott directs formations for hours. Buck Bailey, ex-Texas A&M star, leads the Western eleven as guard.
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San Francisco
Calif
Shriners’ Hospital
Bih Ingram
Navy
Chicago
Western
Pesky” Sprott
Westerners
Buck” Bailey
Texas A
Bailey
Red Grange Bruised Ahead of Dixie Debut with Bears
Red Grange nursed a black eye on the eve of his Southern debut with the Chicago Bears against the Coral Gables Collegians in Miami. A teammate collided with his elbow during a scrimmage, bruising his left eye but leaving vision temporarily limited yet the veteran end in good shape for the Christmas Day game.
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RED Grange
Miami
Fla
Chicago Bears
Coral Tables Collegians
Dixie
Grange
Two Killed by Boiler Explosion at Laredo Farm
In Laredo on December 24 Felix Gonzales and Carlos Medina were killed when a pump irrigation plant boiler exploded while workers prepared to pump water into mains. Gonzales died instantly and Medina died about an hour later. Heavy pressure is suspected as the cause.
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Laredo
Felix Gongales
Carlos Medina
Here
Gongales
Medina
Lodge Presents New Brain Theory In London Lecture
Sir Oliver Lodge asserted that the brain does not see hear or feel nor plan or love, challenging the popular view of brain function during a London lecture. The noted scientist argued that popular theories about sensation and emotion do not apply to the brain itself.
Hereford High Feeds Squad With Holiday Sweaters
Hereford high school football players receive Christmas sweaters. Fifteen members were issued gold sweaters with a black H and sleeve stripes denoting years of service. Captain Artie Russell is the only four-stripe recipient who graduates. Fourteen lettermen plan to return, boosting prospects for a fast team next year with many underclassmen.
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Hereford
Artis Russell
Jess Russell
Price Barrett
Bud Witherspoon
Elmer Sharp
George Murphy
A. B. B. Posey
Homer Thompson
Arthur Harris
Lynn Axe
J. W. Spradley
John D. Burkett
J. L. Wilson
J.C. Gilbrith
J. T. Gilbrith
Capt
Artie Russell
Chicago Daily News Sold to Walter A Strong for 15.6 Million
Chicago December 24. The Chicago Daily News was sold to Walter A Strong for about 15.6 million dollars. The transfer ends Victor F. E. Lawson fifty year ownership and begins a new management with current editors and staff sharing duties.
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Chicago News
W. A. Strong
Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Walter A. Strong
Victor FE. Lawson
Day in Washington Cabinet members flee town for Christmas
Several cabinet members left town for Christmas as President Coolidge managed holiday duties. The winter wheat area was estimated slightly less than last fall while Assistant Secretary Andrews reported progress in cutting off bootleg supply sources. Mrs. Coolidge aided Santa Claus in spreading cheer to poor children. Howard Sutherland, former West Virginia Senator, named alien property custodian.
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Andrews
Coolidge
Santa Claus
Howard Sutherland
West Virginia
Taming the West at Liberty 10 with Hoot Gibson
Hoot Gibson stars in Taming the West at the Liberty Theater today and tomorrow. An Easterner in ranch life discovers character through humorous trials and rough humor as he learns to ride a bronco and proves his mettle against Cowboys in this adaptation of The Range Dwellers by B. M. Bowers.
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Hoot Gibson
Gibson
Mack to use three second basemen next season
Connie Mack plans a versatile infield by listing three contenders for second base next year. Max Bishop Jimmy Dykes and Bill Wambsganss appear as prime candidates to man the position, signaling a crowded infield competition.
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Connie Mack
Max Bishop
Jimmy Dykes
Bill Wambspanss
Christmas shoppers bid farewell as quiet Santa Eve ends
Shoppers turned toward their homes bidding goodbye until another year to the joy of Christmas shopping. Compared with years past, it was a quiet Christmas eve with no raids, only a few drunks picked up. Amarillo remained sober last night as hearts of many poor tots in the
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Amarillo
Christmas Cheer Across City Basks In Holiday Spirit
Citywide goodwill spread as Battery B and Daily News-Evening Post workers distributed toys to Day Nursery children while Elks shared food baskets and gifts for older youths. Churches held services and trees as colleges released students for holidays. businessmen hailed a record busy season with shelves emptied and stocks down.
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Battery B
Daily News-Evening Post
Col C. T. Herring
Will Herring
Arthur Ware
Elks
Russell
Bivins
Sandies
Canyon Buffaloes
First Christian Church
First Baptist Church
Chhldren
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
V. Kollmann
T. M. Gavin
W. C. Irvin
George C. Herrmann
T. B. O’brien
Will A. Smith
James Flynn
Betty Sullivan
Jose
Phine Probst
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Christ
San Jacinto Baptist Church
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