Baseball Magnates Convene for Trade Talks and Schedule Tweaks
Baseball magnates meet to decide pennant allocations for 1929 and consider reducing the season to about 169 games with a September finale. They also weigh radio broadcasts and possible Dazzy Vance trades, with Dazzy eyed by multiple NL clubs after last season’s Brooklyns bid.
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William J. Chipman
Associated Press
New York
Advisory Council
National League
Connie Mack
Phil Ball
Browns
William Wrigley, Jr
Cubs
Dazzy Vance
Dazzler
Brooklyn
Vance
Opposition grows to new plan for World Court entry
In Washington the Senate debates the revised protocol and rules for American entry into the World Court. Key opponents led by Borah Johnson and Moses voiced staunch opposition, seeking to block ratification after Geneva signed protocols yesterday. President Hoover plans to wait for Stimson’s return from the London Naval Limitation Conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
United States
International Ae
Geneva
Hoover
Stimson
Borah
Foreign Relations
Johnson
California
Moses
New Hampshire
Von Porat Narrowly Distanced Scott in Madison Square Garden Fight
Otto Von Porat of Norway moved closer to the heavyweight title after a second round foul against Phil Scott of England at Madison Square Garden. Scott toppled from a long left flurry, claimed a low blow, and left to boos as referee Jack Dempsey ruled the foul potentially harmless.
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Frank Getty
United Press Sports
New York
Otto von Porat
Norway
Phil Scott
England
Madison Square Garden
Scott
von Porat
Jack Dempsey
Philip
Body of gun victim found in alleyway
Unidentified man about 40 was shot through the heart and found in a South Dallas alley. The shooting appears linked to a midnight burglary at Holmes Street drug store when proprietor R. N. Springer confronted two intruders. One assailant was wounded and both fled into darkness.
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United Press
Dallas
Holmes Street
R. N. Springer
Springer
Grecian executive resigns in Greece
Admiral Kondouriotis, named chief executive of the Greek Republic on December 4, 1926, resigned today in Athens. The move comes amid ongoing political challenges facing the government.
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Associated Press
Thens
Greece
Presiem
Kondouriotis
Greecian Republic
Padlocks of 1920 Show Amazes Amarillo Audiences
The Municipal Auditorium hosted Padlocks of 1920 produced by George Wints. Cleo Mayfield and Cecil Lean led patter songs while the Tiller Girls and Bower Twins performed dances and skits. Elaine Pring Carl Byal Norma Gallo and Dave Burns drew praise for standout numbers and spectacles.
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Anl
Municipal Auditorium
George Wints
George White
Cleo Mayfield
Cecil Lean
Nannette
Tiller Girls
Bower Twins
Show
Elaine Pring
Carl Byal
Tiller
Miss Pring
Mr. Byal
Norma Gallo
Dave Burns
Miss Gallo
Mise Mayfield
Danny Beck
Amarillo
Youth Provides Upset At Billiards Tourney
Marcel Camp a 21 year old from Detroit defeated Frank Taberski of Schenectady New York 125 to 82 in 283 innings at the world pocket billiard championship opening round. Camp posted a high run of 94 while Taberski’s best was 29.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Marcel Camp
Camp
Frank Taberski
Schenectady
N. Y
Tabersik
Pottinger Freed on Liquor Charge by Jury
Beauchamp Pottinger was acquitted by a district court jury within fifteen minutes on liquor law violations tied to raids on his business. The court dismissed the liquor charge against Mrs Beauchamp Pottinger.
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Beauchamp Pottinger
Pottinger
Taylor Paving to Spray Asphalt on North Taylor Street
Assistant City Engineer H R Smith prepared to begin work today spraying asphalt on a two block stretch of North Taylor Street between Eighth and Tenth Avenues. The gravel base has been in place for weeks. John McKnight holds the contract.
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Taylor Paving
H.R. Smith
Taylor Street
Eighth
Tenth Avenues
John McKnight
Carol's Plea To Return Rejected
Prince Carol former Crown Prince of Romania had his request to return to Romania rejected by the government. A decree of Ferdinand allegedly banishes him until 1096. Carol is said to be father of the boy king Michael.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Carol
Romania
Ferdinand
Michael
Albania Ships Record Food Exports Through Bart Port
In the past year Bart port has handled 614000 pounds of pasta and other edible goods en route to Albania. The shipment volume marks Albania as a major customer for Italian macaroni and related items.
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BART
Italy
Albania
Strait of Otranto
Munich Prepares First Skyscraper Nearing Completion
Munich announces its first skyscraper a thirteen story building nearing completion. It will house the municipality technical services and serve as a landmark in the city skyline.
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Associated Press
Munich
Tha City
Commissioners Debate Routine County Business
Pot ter County Commissioners Court met in routine session with the full board including Judge Sem B Motlow W W Lynch Matt Parker Carl Hill and Chansler Weymouth. The meeting focused on ordinary matters and a program to present at upcoming sessions was noted for action at the next meeting.
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Potter County Commissioners Court
Sem B. Motlow
Ww. W. Lynch
Matt Parker
Carl Hill
Chansler Weymouth
Judge Mot
Eption
William J. Morrow Dies at 58 in Amarillo Home
William James Morrow aged 58 died last night at his sister’s home on West Eleventh Avenue. He leaves four sons and three daughters, plus two brothers and several sisters. Funeral arrangements await relatives’ arrival. body at Blackburn's Funeral Home.
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William James Morrow
J. L. Harrington
West Eleventh Avenue
Idaho
William
Brian
Jeno
John Bertrand Morrow
Amarillo
Mary Joe
Celelia Morrow
Amariloy
B. J. Chigago
Frank Morrow
Odell
Mra. Harrington
Mra
John Gassenworth
Odel
Tom Mooney
Letcher
Rose Morrow
Blackburn
Park Board Sets Meeting On Ellwood Park Pond Plan
The park board meets this afternoon to discuss the layout and site for a lily pond and wading pool at Ellwood Park. The session will occur in City Forester Temple Robinson's office.
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Park Board
Ellwood Park
City Forester
Temple Robinson
Conoco Germ-Processed Motor Oil Claims Immediate Lubrication
An old advertisement touts Conoco Germ-Processed Motor Oil as the only oil that provides lubrication from the first revolution. It claims rapid flow at sub zero temperatures and a lasting film in metal pores, promising reliable lubrication under all conditions. It emphasizes paraffin base crude and selective refinement.
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Conoco
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