Panhandle to Play Postponed Game at Gasser Park
Panhandle faces Krillo Legion in a Sunday afternoon clash at Gasser Park after last Sunday's rain postponement. Local fans from Amarillo plan to arrive by 8 am to support their team, which recently impressed at Vega Led by Cal Farley, Panhandle seeks another strong home showing and future foes include Plainview and Lubbock.
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Lubbock
Derby Entries Advance Two Weeks to Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby hopefuls enter final two weeks of training for the $50,000 classic at Churchill Downs. Heavy track slows workouts as Quatrain and others breeze, with Abstract and Annihilator showing readiness. Our General and Mark Master also gallop amid stiff going as preparations intensify.
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Longhorns Track Meet Delayed by Date Mixup at College Station
The University of Texas track team arrived late due to a date misunderstanding, delaying the meet with Texas A and M College. The event will now be held here on Saturday.
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James J. Dykes Athletics Third Baseman Career Sketch
James J. Dykes, born November 10 1896 in Philadelphia, joined the Athletics in 1917, had stints with Gettysburg and the Blue Ridge League, and played for Atlanta in 1919. He appeared at second base and shortstop, hit .812 in 1924, and set an American League record with 17 chances in a game as second baseman on August 28, 1921, along with a .964 fielding percentage in 1923.
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Amarillo Welcomes Wichita Trade Boosters With Evening Reception
About 2000 Amarillo citizens greeted Wichita trade boosters at the Santa Fe depot when their special train returned along the Santa Fe line. Local escort led by the American Legion band marched them to the auditorium for informal dancing and a welcome by J. N. Riggs. W M G Howes spoke of Wichita’s trip and Amarillo’s potential as a future rival. The Legion band quartet entertained and a caller urged sending Amarillo drum corps to Omaha.
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Warwick Well At Present Depth Believed Good Producer
Arrival of a swab at the Amarillo Oil company's No 1 Warwick site in Potter county late yesterday drew many locals to the location. Information on the well's productive capacity was unavailable, but interested parties said the well would unquestionably become a producer at its current depth.
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Mayer and Coker Partnership Case Resumes in Court
Hearing on the dissolution of Mayer and Coker oil brokerage partnership before District Judge Henry Bishop in chambers resumed today after a continuation. J. H. Coker seeks an accounting of the firm's affairs and the judge will likely rule after today’s evidence is completed.
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State Bank Groom gains national charter approval
Special to The News reports that the Comptroller of Currency approved the State Bank of Groom’s conversion into the State National Bank of Groom with a capital of 25,000 dollars. The approval marks a national charter for the Groom institution as of May 1.
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Arnett Appointed Anton Postmaster in Texas
Washington May 1 The Post Office Department announced John C. Arnett as postmaster of the new Anton office in Hockley County. Austin May 1 Baylor Bears defeat Texas Longhorns 8 to 4 behind Jake Freeze two home runs with strong outfield support from Strickland.
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Sarazen Captures Dixie Stakes at Pimlico in Mud
Sarazen the W K Vanderbilt gelding led from the break under Earle Sande to win Pimlico's Dixie Stakes covering 1 3/16 miles in mud in 2 02. Spot-Cash placed second with Joy Smoke close behind and Sunshine of the Lillane stable fourth. The $29,950 purse went to Sarazen with a $4.50 payoff as a heavy favorite ahead of 14 rivals including Chacelet the previous year's winner.
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Zbyszko Defends Heavyweight Title in Boston Match
World heavyweight champion Stanislaus Zbyszko retained the title by defeating Oresta Vadalfi of Italy with a back fall in four minutes in Boston, following his recent title win over Wayne Big Munn in Philadelphia.
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National Aeronautical Association Plans New York Air Races
The National Aeronautical Association met in Saint Joseph and decided to hold the Pulitzer airplane races in New York late in October if guarantees are secured. Also, Jim Middleton, a right handed pitcher with Fort Worth of the Texas League, was purchased by the Minneapolis American Association club.
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Closing Day of National PTA Meeting in Austin
Delegates to the twenty-ninth annual National Congress of Parents and Teachers wrap up formal business in Austin after a memorial oak planting at the state capitol and a UT pageant. The board will select the 1926 meeting site from eastern states. Resolutions urge illiteracy elimination by 1930, increased federal funding for home economics, stricter marriage rules, and promotion of wholesome films and thrift.
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Varied Testimony Features Hearing in Poison Probe
In Chicago on May 1 the McClintock inquest heard cumulative testimony from a pharmacist a salesman a reporter a doctor’s widow an undertaker and a former girl detective. Evidence touched on the deaths of McClintock’s mother and Dr Oscar Olson with Deputy Coroner Kennedy supporting Judge Olson’s conspiracy theory alleging three deaths tied to the estate. Witnesses described threats and alleged government overreach while others testified no poisons were used in embalming and Dr Olson’s physician nursing a cold. The hearing on the will extends to May 26 and the inquest to Monday for possible completion.
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Day in Washington and national policy notes
The Washington Americans raised their 1924 championship banner. The census bureau reports a rise in birth rates and a drop in death rates in 1924. Defects in criminal procedure are linked to crime increases, and Secretary Walcott denies Langley airplane model was mutilated. Coolidge urges actions on traffic, noting urban scale requires broad solutions. A district court suspends the packer consent decree with an appeal likely to reach the supreme court.
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Frogs Defeat A&M 7-4 In Southwestern Race Showdown
In Fort Worth on May 1 Texas Christian University topped Oklahoma A and M 7 to 4 to stay atop the Southwestern Conference race. Clark had three hits while Wolfe produced a triple and a double as the Frog batting rallied to win.
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Church Worker Guilty in Flogging Case at Cedar Grove
Conrad Oliver, a Cedar Grove church worker and carpenter, was found guilty in Shreveport district court of conspiracy to commit assault in the Barker flogging case. Co defendant W E Miller was acquitted on assault and battery. Oliver faces up to one year and $7000 fine at sentencing Wednesday.
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Tank steamers responsible for Rangers visit
Galveston May 1 Trouble leading to Texas rangers being sent here centers on tank steamers entering Houston port. Sheriff E Kirk said a meeting with Houston oil company officials decided rangers would go to Galveston use this city as headquarters and board tankers from New York, then accompany them to Houston and back to Boliver roads. No outbreak noted and officials expect nothing unusual tonight.
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Balloons Race Flown With Hydrogen Fuel In U S
Five balloons filled entirely with hydrogen take to the sky in a national race. Contest officials allowed Major Smith to compete. Balloons head southeast toward Memphis then east to the Atlantic as winds shift. Weather forecasts promise generally fair conditions with winds shifting from northwest to south or southeast. A radio network will monitor conditions tonight to keep crews informed.
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Famous Woman of Confederacy Dies in Austin
Amanda Inge, 81, famed Confederate woman from Tennessee Civil War era, dies at the Confederate Women’s Home in Austin after months of illness. Funeral in the home parlor tomorrow, burial at State Cemetery. She reportedly burned a bridge to delay pursuing Union troops and served 18 months at Fortress Monroe after capture.
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Austin
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State
Inge
Tennessee
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Mission Today Only shows famed rescue of Silver King
At The Mission Today Only chronicles Fred rescuing his great horse Silver from Mexican bandits who sold him for bull bait. Fred climbs the charging bull, twists its neck for a fall, and Silver escapes, proving strength and agility amid the peril.
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Coolidge Urges Broad View Of Urban Traffic Problems
Washington May 1 President Coolidge spoke to Automobile Club secretaries urging broader study of city traffic. He warned against relying on new transit to solve overcrowding, calling for concerted, fundamental analysis of city layouts, commerce flows, and continental population distribution. He noted engineering studies question growth durability of great cities.
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Washington
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White House
Court Martial In Cathedral Opens In Sofia
May 1 news from Sofia reports the opening of a court martial for those charged with the bomb outrage at Sven Kral Cathedral on April 16. The military court, held at the barracks, includes three lieutenant colonels as judges, a captain as public prosecutor, and two captains for the defendants Sacristan Freedman and communist leader Petrini. Defendants appeared calm as indictments were read.
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Sofia
Sven Kral
Sacristan
Petrini
Provision for game fund found in royalty bill
In Austin on May 1 a provision diverting about 260000 dollars yearly from the public free school fund to the game fund was found in a bill moving university oil royalties from the permanent to the available fund. J T Robison said submerged land royalties will be credited to the game fund. $25528.34 was received since April 8. Speaker Lee Satterwhite called the transfer an error and noted he authored the bill that placed royalties in the school fund.
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Austin
Public Free School Fund
J. T. Robison
Lee Satterwhite
Satterwhite
Thomson Bulldogs Real Mexican Bull in Mission Feature
Fred Thomson, in the new Thomson series “Thundering Hoofs” at Mission Theatre, grapples a two ton bull in a dangerous on screen match filmed during production. The segment shows close calls and spills as Thomson attempts to bulldog the bull in a Mexican ring, underscored by his status as a champion athlete and film star.
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