Football Entertains Ten Million During 1924 Season
Football drew over ten million spectators nationwide in 1924 with standout players like Grange of Illinois and Notre Dame’s Layden Stubbeher Crowley and Miller. California, Penn State, Notre Dame, and Stanford faced strong schedules as eastern teams tied and California’s undefeated five year run drew attention ahead of post season showdowns.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
California
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania
Berkeley
Notre Dame
Stanford
Yale
Dartmouth
Princeton
Harvard
Williams
Cornell
Holy Cross
Fordham
Boston College
Georgetown
Tllineig
Minnesota
Red” Grange
Chicago
Centre College
Alabama
Centre
Florida
Washington and Lee
Grange
Cuddeback
Garbisch
Army
Navy
Kruz
McBride
Syracuse
Layden
Stubdreher
Crowley
Miller
The Bambino of Billiards Dominates Balkline Rivalry
Willie Hoppe, the billiard wizard, dominates balkline and pursues a possible three cushion showdown with Robert Cannefax after a fall win over Alfredo De Oro. The match would crown him balkline king on a winner take all basis, drawing national attention.
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Willie Hoppe
Shaefer
Willie
Ralph Greentleaf
Alfredo de Oro
Robert Cannefax
Cannefax
Hoppe
Half Minute Interviews with J B Hill and George M Kitts
J B Hill notes Anton has five lumber yards and awaits being christened as a city. George M Kitts praises farmer interest in the schools run by the organizers, highlighting growing local attention.
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J. B. Hill
Anton
George M. Kitts
Amarillo Officials Praise Tenth Street Viaduct Plan
In remarks from Southwestern Wheat Growers Association leaders and local figures, Amarillo leaders laud an eventual two viaduct project on Tenth Street, calling it a major boon. M D Ramsey jokes about the initials, hotelier Mrs. B Fisher notes strong business at Hotel Palo Duro, and Porter A Whaley reports a successful meet at Dalhart. Judge L Gough emphasizes empowering women as key to business success.
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B. Fisher
Hotel
Palo Duro
Gifts And Gifts Ideas From Local Shops
An assortment of holiday gift suggestions appears with references to local merchants. Items include silverware from FB I Smith, The Palace of Sweets candy, Edwards portrait services, a white gold wrist watch from E J Smith, and flowers by Amarillo Greenhouse.
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Amarillo Greenhouse
Ll Smith Jeweler
Palace of Sweets
Edards
Amarillo _ Greenhouse
Father
Edwards
FBI
Smith
E. J. Smith
KE. L. Smith
FE. L. Smith
Howards
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Bambino
Billiards
Dick Dorgan
J. C. Sebastian
Hanson Post
The
American Legion
Shorty” Bullock
Beare Globes
Marvel
Bog Cannefax
Kee
Dorcas
Universal Electric
Electric Traveler’s Irons
Bell Tailoring
Bell Tailoring CO. Dry Anward
Southwestern Wheat Growers «Association
Frank Wolflin
Tenth Street
Amarillo
M.D. Ramsey
M.D
M. D
S. J. Cole
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Ter A. Whaley
Dalhart
L. Gough
Sun Renairs
Tex
Santa Fe
Rodger Q. Mills
Lubbock
Littlefield
Hereford
Mimmitt
Muleshoe
Sudan
Amherst
Powell-Curtis Co
Blackburn
GEE & Underwood Western Building
Palmer Kindergarten
Primar
Taylor
W. D. Oliver, M. D
Puckett Building
Palace of
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