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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
9
Arthur Saxon world famous strong man and sole surviving Saxon brother will make his home here for several months. He announced after vaudeville appearances in Panhandle cities. Mrs Saxon arrives this week and the couple likely stay until next winter. Saxon is also a wrestler.
New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 7 to 1 in Nashville. Howard Shank and Earl Combs each had four hits, while Ruth contributed a double and lone triple. Other results included Giants vs Memphis series, Red Sox beating Mobile Bears 13 to 11, and Cubs beating Oakland 7 to 5 after a late rally.
American boxing figure Jimmy Dougherty known as The Baron of Leiperville is praised for his sporting spirit and generous support for fighters. He funds training, pitches in for expenses, and once organized a large outing for Leiperville’s children, while maintaining a hands off managerial role with a reputation for fairness. He refereed Dempsy Gibbons in Shelby and faced a mistaken conspiracy claim in court.
Jess Franks, catcher for the team, bats and throws right handed. At 18 years old and a junior, Franks is in his second year on the squad and weighs 160 pounds.
Carter Basset Anthony, 18, a junior on the team, plays first base. He bats and throws right handed and weighs 160 pounds. He is a second year on the squad. General repairs listed as his activity. Address 112 W. 7th.
Bernard Vaught age 20, nicknamed Bernie, is the team’s shortstop and captain. He bats both ways and throws right, weighing 140 pounds in his third year on the squad as a junior.
Sled Allen announces a Lubbock semi pro baseball team built from local talent to challenge Amarillo, naming key players and asserting strong regional competition. The veteran coach visits the area, emphasizing tough games ahead as Lubbock fields former Panhandle players and new regional recruits for a showdown with Amarillo.
Amarillo judge J W Culwell, known for oil interests near Justiceburg, dressed in greasy unionalls, played a Scotch traveling salesman in a barber shop. They competed in a series of crossboard checkers games with Culwell prevailing after tense play.
Aetna life insurance described as a savings account and more. Henry Thomson listed with a phone 2027. Mentions Amalie Mobiioti Sinclair at Tenth and Grant and a quick messenger service contact.
The article advises placing weight on the left foot with the ball opposite the left heel or slightly forward. This stance reduces short putts, as the ball travels farther due to natural overspin. A stabbed putt causes the ball to jump and lose direction. a centered hit with a slight club rise creates enough spin for true roll.
Headlines recount a mix of matches and exhibitions. Judge Culwell to perform a six-man simultaneous checker display in an onhand le tourney draw. Jess Couch defeats Padrone in a Matador bout with a toe hold and body scissors. Padrone seeks rematch with Couch aided by a non Matador referee. Promotional notes question Couch advertising claims and nearby sports figures in Amarillo and San Francisco.
Judge Culwell of Amarillo will play six top Panhandle players simultaneously in the Panhandle Checker tournament at the Longhorn club rooms in the Amarillo hotel. The exhibition may include more than six if he is in good trim and will occur afternoon of tournament day after the championship is decided.
George 8. McLellan Grane ny joins the squad as a right handed batter and pitcher. He is 17 years old, 160 pounds, in his second year on the team and a senior in class.
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