Palo Duro Conference Proposed by Clarendon Coach
Clarendon College athletic director Harley True Burton proposes a new West Texas football conference named the Palo Duro Conference. He envisions a compact group of institutions within 250 miles, including those on the Cap Rock rim and Palo Duro canyon region, with New Mexico colleges showing interest. Burton urges other West Texas schools to respond and join the planned circuit.
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Clarendon
Harley ‘True Burton
Clarendon College
Texas
Ans
Ciry
Palo Duro Conference
West Texas
Burton
New Mexico
Palo Duro
Cap Rock
Palo Dure Canyon
Referee Bout Between Spalla and Firpo Ended In Draw
The record notes a 14 round match where Ermino Spalla and Luis Firpo reportedly met in 1924 with a disputed result. It also mentions a Michigan versus Iowa football score from last fall showing 8 to BF. G. Town 9, Michigan 2. Johnny Morrison’s tenure with Pittsburgh is stated as since 1920.
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Ermino Spalla
Luis Firpo
Spalla
BF. G. Town
Michigan
Johnny Morrison
Pittsburgh
Childress Ties With Clarendon in Creaking Bid
In Childress on October 27 the Bob Cats battled Clarendon to a scoreless tie after a rough week. Clarendon had been routed by Memphis 48 to 0, suffered a fatal wreck involving their coach Knox and Captain Herbert Hill plus Ross Sport, and had to reorganize the backfield before facing the Bob Cats who were preparing for a game against Shamrock.
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Childress
Bob Cats
Clarendon
Memphis
Mr. Knox
Herbert Hill
Ross Sport
Shamrock
Not All Headaches From Eye Strain Says Doctor
Dr Wolcott of 104 Central Building notes that about five percent of headaches stem from eye defects rather than strain, suggesting eye health checks as a remedy and highlighting diagnostic awareness.
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Dr. Wolcott
Central Building
De Wolf Hopper Marries Again at 69 in Sixth Matrimony
A humorous sketch of De Wolf Hopper tying the knot for the sixth time, with quips about age and golf scores. The column notes Hopper’s enduring appeal, his stage history from Pinafore to modern comic patter, and jokes about his marriages while lauding his talent as a “broken field runner” of the stage.
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DE Wolf Hopper
Hopper
Pinafore
Vermont
Up and Down the Field in Amarillo Football Notes
Coach Hays is upbeat about Sandstorm despite puzzling losses. Uncle George Linsay earns praise for backing the team, driving players after school, and transporting them to towns like Clovis. Jack Fuqua, the first string center, suffered neck and shoulder injuries but plans to play against Lubbock with a stiff neck but ready to go.
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Coach Hays
Amarillo
George Linsay
Clovis Saturay
Uncle George
Jack Fuqua
Clovis
Lubbock
Panhandle High School
Fuqua
Sandies
Hays
Gibson
Sandstorm Foe Lubbock Faces Built Hopes and Harsh Pride
Tate Oakes vows tougher play next Friday as the Sandstorm halfback, 129 pounds, trains under Tiny Dutton. Lazy Stock earns praise for stellar tackling in a recent game. Coach Dutton predicts a big Sandstorm win over Lubbock, urging Amarillo to rally support to cover debts and pack the Friday showdown.
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Tate Oakes
Tate
Sandstorm
Big Earl Stocton
Lazy Stock
Tiny Dutton
Sandies
Lubbock
Mr. Dutton
Hereford to Play Canyon in Friday Football Clash
Hereford and Canyon meet on Friday afternoon in a non title clash after each team was eliminated from the interscholastic league race. The game is expected to be a lively, high effort matchup.
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Hereford
Canyon
Rexall One Cent Sale Opens Big Savings Drive
Ledbetter's Drug Store promotes a Rexall One Cent Sale offering major discounts on daily necessities. The notice cites October 29, 1986 and emphasizes low prices across everyday items.
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Rexall
Ledbetter's
Ady
New Hillcrest Golf Course Nearing Completion
Construction on Hillcrest Golf Course progresses rapidly with Scotty Samson finishing the eighteen hole layout. Greens due in about three weeks while fairways require months more work. A dam is being built by McKnight company creating a lake for fishing and hunting. Clubhouse plans await several months.
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Hillcrest
Scotty Samson
Post City
Hillcrest Golf Club
Freshmen Second Team to Meet Panhandle High Today
The high school second team will play Panhandle High School this afternoon at four o'clock at Panhandle. Players will travel by car, and there are not enough autos for all. Anyone willing to drive and help transport the boys should notify Coach Hull at the high school.
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Lindsay
George
Panhandle High School
Panhandle
Tucumcari Eagles Rout Dalhart in Narrow Win
Tucumcari High School Eagles defeated Dalhart Texas High School by 6 to 0 at Tucumcari on Friday. The win followed a 30 to 0 victory over Las Vegas Normal High the previous week, marking steady scoring momentum for Tucumcari.
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Tucumcari
N. M
Slaton High Feels unbeaten start as district favorites
Slaton High has not yet allowed a score this season and defeated Spur 22 to 0 Brownfield 27 to 0 and LattLefield 21 to 0. The team prepares to host Lamesa on Friday October 30 at Slaton grounds. Slaton won the district title last year and remains strong this year.
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Slaton
Slaton High School
Spur
Brownfield
Lattlefield
Lamesa
Slaton Grounds
Slaton High
Pirates Player Pays For Sheep Killed On Trip
In Trinidad Colorado on October 27 the Pirates three man touring party led by first baseman Grantham halted after his car struck and killed four sheep and maimed seven others. Grantham paid the owner a portion of his World Series earnings to settle the matter. Carson C. Bigbee, Ray Kremer, and their families were traveling to California.
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Trinidad
Colo
Pittsburgh Pirates
Grantham
Carson C. Bigbee
Ray Kremer
Pitcher
California
Louisville Defeats San Francisco In Open Series Fight
In San Francisco on October 27 Louisville, defending AA champions, beat Pacific Coast champs Seals 11 to 9 in a high scoring game. The Seals used five pickers to slow Louisville’s hitters as Crockett belted a homer on the first pitch. The series stands San Francisco 4, Louisville 2.
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San Francisco
Louisville
Seals
Colonials
Crockett
Rival teams clash amid title bid in pivotal intersection
Leaders of Frednee Above and Jog Wilbon vie to prevent rival captain from seizing control as an interleague showdown looms. The intense contest shapes a broader prestige battle between the two squads and their supporters.
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Frednee
Wilbon
Sandies Prepare For Two Upcoming Tilts
Three teams took the floor as preparations began. The Sandies train for a Saturday clash with Lubbock while another squad readies for a Panhandle game at 4 PM today. Fuqua, the lone injury from the Clovis game, is cleared but Gibson may share duties with him Saturday.
Doolittle Sets World Seaplane Speed Record
Lieutenant James H. Doolittle piloted a Curtiss racer over a three kilometer seaplane course at 245.718 mph, a new world maximum seaplane speed mark to be recognized by the federation aeronautique Internationale. He achieved the record in a solo speed test, despite a quartering wind, after previously winning the Jacques Schneider trophy with the same aircraft at 56:06.36 for 350 kilometers and posting a 235.0836 mph fastest lap.
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Bay Shore Park
Baltimore
James H. Doolittle
United States Army
Doolittle
Federation Aeronatique Internationale
Vermifuge Remedy Aids Children With Worm Infestation
Report describes children suffering from intestinal worms as pale restless and unhealthy with dark rings under the eyes and loss of interest in play. Claims White's Cream Vermifuge is the surest remedy to expel worms and restore vitality, sold by druggists at a stated price.
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