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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1926
Page
2
A match between Hagen and Jones unfolds on a Florida course with Hagen showing calm nerve and precise putting. The article recalls Quimet and Ouimet in earlier battles, praising Hagen’s competitive spirit and noting a pivotal moment that echoes historic amateur golf showdowns.
Article demonstrates the explosion shot for bunker play. It describes striking the ball an inch or two in front of it and taking plenty of sand to launch onto the green. It notes consistency is hard and some players prefer riskier attempts to land closer to the pin.
The 1926 baseball season opens with sixteen major league clubs and hopes high. Washington Senators and Philadelphia Athletics loom as strong contenders while the Pirates face Cardinals and Giants as key rivals. Injuries thin lineups, notably for the Pirates with Carey influenza and Moor sidelined, and Mot sprained ankle. Ty Cobb experiments with new infield for Detroit. Boston Braves meet Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia to start the national season.
Harrow on the Hill reports a Whilatelic society decree permitting Harrow boys of certain height to wear trousers by specified bottom width. The ruling notes 5 feet ten inches height and a 62 inch bottom measurement as acceptable.
The Amarillo Globe from April 12, 1936 shows a city entering a growth era with oil growth Wes-Tex Oil in 20 states and three foreign countries, talks of a new ampitheater and violet ray signals, a planned Palo Duro annexation election, and a power outage incident in London.
Kivan Theeswine and Heenan planned a European tour as a publicity stunt for a charity fundraiser. A separate legal action sought to remove a child from the custody of her mother, Catherine Heenan, alleging unfitness as guardian. The wedding occurred at Cold Spring after a Justice of the Peace ceremony, with the couple departing for New York City afterward.
Amarillo fans and business people are asked to donate toward uniforms and equipment for the Amarillo independent team. A small cash shortfall remains and gifts may be left at Gibson Drug or mailed to Henr Reed, the business manager. London news notes the Prince of Wales titles a new horse Hard to Find and its unknown pedigree.
A major boxing card is set with Jack Dempsey defending his heavyweight title the day before an invited crowds expects 12 000 seats to be filled at the arena built for more than 25 000. Manager McIntosh also bids for a lightweight title bout with Rocky Kansas and other top events during the event week.
Mrs. Margaret Ann Latshaw, aged 102, a longtime Pittsburgh resident and likely the city’s oldest woman, died. Her death marks the end of a long life with roots in the local community.
The team, under Coach Hayes, has a hard schedule ahead with one game played and the season nearing its end. A rough stretch continues as practice resumes and the squad pushes toward the late season.
An advertisement argues Quaker Oats delivers a rich toasty flavor from 50 years of milling, retaining oats' bulk and nutrients. It claims better digestion with Quaker Oats, quick cooking in minutes, and urges readers to choose the brand over substitutes.
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