Aggies Unveil 3-Year Grid Schedule Under Sullivan Plan
Texas A&M announces a three year football slate crafted by business manager James Sullivan. 1927 and 1928 schedules include all SWC opponents with few exceptions. Open date in 1928 will host either Kansas and Kansas State.
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Sherman Bearcats Face Bellefonte Academy In Texas Showdown
Sherman Texas December 25. Coach Hugh Butler says the Bearcats meet Bellefonte Academy of Pennsylvania on New Year’s Day with a roughly six to seven pound edge per man in the backs. Bellefonte’s four horsemen and Hood as passer loom large, while Sherman counters with Keith Cunningham Paradaeux and a tough squad trained four months for the Cushion Field game at Austin College, aided by Jeffries Brothers with a $5,606 guarantee set for 2 p.m. kickoff.
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Paris Celebrates Gayest Christmas Eve Since 1914
Paris enjoys a buoyant Christmas Eve with crowds filling cafes and Montmartre celebrations. Boisterous merrymaking continues around Pigalle as Turkey and goose suppers cost about 600 francs and champagne flows. The midnight mass marks a rare quiet moment amid nationwide recovery from the fallen franc.
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13 000 Miles to College Travel to Cambridge
Martin Colby traveled 13,000 miles from Australia via New Zealand and Canada to reach Cambridge for the new university term. He crossed oceans and borders, heading toward higher studies and a fresh start at the university.
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Red Grange Scores Only TD In Florida Game
Red Grange carries nine times for 98 yards and scores Chicago Bears only touchdown in a 7 to 6 win over Coral Gables collegians in Coral Gables Florida. He breaks loose for a 33 yard run and seals the half with a two yard plunge for the score.
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Wife of M. E. Bishop awarded Europe trip fund
In Kansas City on Christmas Eve 1904 Friends of Bishop and Mrs E B Waldorf presented Mrs Waldorf with a purse containing drafts totaling 1650 dollars to cover a Europe trip. The funds support Mrs Waldorf accompanying her husband Bishop Waldorf on his six European missionary conferences. The trip is scheduled to depart June 4 and return September.
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American film is favorite owners in Britain
London reports England debates the dominance of American cinema in the British Isles. Theater owners oppose compulsory British film quotas, arguing mandatory exposure would cut box office receipts and government revenue, despite public interest in British productions.
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Amarillo and Canyon Abandon Scheduled Football Game
A planned game between the Amarillo Sandies and West Texas State Teachers College at Bivins Stadium was called off due to a dispute between team captains. Fans gathered as Canyon players arrived while Amarillo Sandies did not appear at the 3 PM kickoff.
Loughran Wins Decision In 10 Round City Bout
Philadelphia fighter Tommy Loughran won the judges decision against King Solomon from Panama in a ten round bout held in Philadelphia. Solomon fought hard but Loughran secured the win on points.
Football results from San Antonio and Miami centers
Texas Collegians defeated Second Division 12 to 6 in San Antonio while the Bears beat the Collegians 7 to 0 in Miami. The brief score report notes two games with the same participants and locations, highlighting the contrasting outcomes.
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Criminal charge against Dallas man dismissed
A criminal assault charge against Arthur Lock, formerly of St. Louis, was dismissed by district officials after an investigation found no support for the allegations. The 18 year old girl said he forced entry at the back while she was home alone, but officers described the incident as a quarrel.
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New York Collector Buys Balzac Novel Manuscript
Gabriel Wells, a New York book collector, bought Balzac's Eugenie Grandet original manuscript in Paris. The autograph copy remained in the same condition as when found in Balzac's library window after his death. It had previously passed to a Paris composer who declined an offer for Beethoven's Mass in D in exchange.
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Up and Down the Field and Future Heavyweight Hope
The prearranged football game between the former Sandies and West Texas State Teachers College club was canceled when Amarillo failed to appear. Canyon’s Captain did not receive a call, and the field remained empty. The piece notes local interest in Young Britt of Lockney as a rising light heavyweight potential champion and hints at a possible future match in Lockney or nearby events.
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Cisco and Waco Set For Texas High School Football Showdown
Cisco faces Forest High of Dallas while Waco meets Robstown this afternoon in two marquee games. Fans expect Cisco and Waco to prevail per dope, with winners meeting next week for the state championship as Texas high school football enjoys a stormy yet hopeful season.
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Golden Sandstorm Center Emerges as Key Player
The Golden Sandstorm squad rapidly gains shape with one standout center whose name remains uncertain. Coach Hays eyes this player who could become one of the league's top scorers. Early workouts at the Armory looked bleak, but optimism grows as road games loom.
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East Meets West Clash For Grid Supremacy In Frisco
East meets west in Frisco for a charity football battle pitting All American selections from two regions. The Shriners host the game to benefit a crippled children's hospital with star players from West and East, a hard fought offensive showdown anticipated amid solid preparations.
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Contenders for Texas title 10 clash on today
Semi final clashes set for north and south Texas as Forest Avenue faces Cisco in Dallas area for north title while Robstown meets Waco for south honors after Beaumont’s eligibility expulsion. Winners advance to New Year’s Day state final amid high interest and favorable weather.
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Pep Rally Fetes Forest Avenue High Before Cisco Semi
Dallas crowds packed a monster pep rally to hype Forest Avenue High school's semifinal game against Cisco in Cisco tomorrow at 2 30 pm. About 500 fans will ride a special train leaving Dallas at 7 45 am arriving Cisco 12 30 pm. Cisco is favored to win on its home field after a hard fought tie here. Dallas fans will be welcomed with a downtown parade after arriving.
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Dartmouth Coach to Be End Coach for Minnesota
The Minneapolis Journal reports Edward B. Lynch, Dart mouth College end coach and eastern football champion, will become Minnesota end coach next fall. An official January announcement is expected naming Lynch to replace Bob Saxton, another Dartmouth star.
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Trinity Tigers Reveal 1926 Football Schedule with Texas Teams
Trinity University Tigers release 1926 grid plan featuring Methodists Rice Aggies Baylor and four other Texas conference opponents. Ten games scheduled, four at Waxahachie, six away, with NAIA and TIAA rivals North Texas Teachers and Southwest Texas Teachers slated.
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Coal Output Measured Against Train Journey Distance
A remark notes that hauling one day’s average coal production would require a train ride as long as the distance from Washington DC to New Haven Connecticut, illustrating the vastness of the mined coal.
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Plainview Stars Beat Lockney 42 0 in Holiday Game
Special to The News from Plainview reports the Plainview All-Stars defeated the Lockney All-Stars 42 to 0 in a loosely played football game. Plainview dominated with a strong line and standout runs by Don and Nix, as Lockney was greatly outweighed.
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Miners Strike Peace Plans Faced In Conference
The meeting aims to decide if miners may return to work while negotiations proceed. Twenty seven priests favor immediate resumption and arbitration. leaders propose plans by Pinchot and Luzerne legislators. Clergy in Wilkes Barre to discuss action if mining does not resume by mid January.
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Old Gray Mare Passes Leaves Legion Oak Memorial
A large crowd attended the funeral of Sarah known as the Old Gray Mare. Lt Rex Gaither and A C Cox gave orations at Brownwood while Colonel C W Nimon sent a condolence telegram. A monument will honor Sarah, who left a frisky colt that can never replace her. The group plans to buy a new gray mare as the membership drive continues.
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Credit Ruling on Tax Exemptions in Revenue Act
The article discusses exemptions in the revenue act and notes that the provision forming the national agricultural credit corporations did not specify tax exemptions for federal intermediaries such as the federal intermediate credit bank associations and federal farm loan banks, implying gaps in the new agency’s tax treatment.
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Dorothy Dix on Matrimony and its Perils
Dorothy Dix argues that most marriages bring strife and disillusion, yet individual effort determines a union's fate. She warns readers of grim examples in households where anger, poverty, and control dominate, while noting some couples achieve true harmony through effort and self-restraint.
Dallas Negro High Wins Texas Championship Game
In Beaumont on December 25 a Dallas High School team defeated Beaumont High School 13 to 0 to claim the Negro high school football championship of Texas. Two fourth quarter touchdowns were scored on interception returns.
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