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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1928

Page

17

Texas vote contest suits begun in Lubbock county

Contests filed against most Democratic county ticket winners from last November ready to move in court. Independent Republican protests spurred calls for presidential intervention and a congressional funds inquiry. Only two winners, Robert Henderson and S M Hargrove, face no contest notices.

Associated Press Ldmnburg Coolidge Congressional Campaign Funds Expenditures Committee Robert Henderson S. M. Hargrove

Mother Ship of Rum Fleet Captured Near New York

The Harbour Trader, a yacht rigged steamer, was towed to a Staten Island pier with its liquor cargo valued at about 150000 dollars. Ten crewmen face charges of violating prohibition laws as Coast Guard officials said she served as the mother ship for offshore rum vessels delivering consignments to smaller boats. A patrol boat halted the vessel with two shots as it moved along the Long Island shore.

Associated Press New York Harbour Trader Staten Island Coast Guard Coasteguard Long Island

Alaskan man wary of Texas winds and snakes

A. Vreatt, a former Alaskan Real estate dealer in Corsicana Texas, fears Texas winds and snakes though Alaska bred. He fears snakes rarely seen due to corn juice reference, while a Navarro county lands inquiry prompts a counter reply that winds here are of no consequence.

Associated Press Corsicana Tex Alaska A. Vreatt Texas Wranwell Vresti Navarro County

Earthquake Shakes City in Germany

An earthquake in Aix la Chapelle caused houses in the northern part to tremble for about five seconds. A lighter tremor was felt in Cologne about 40 miles away, with underground rumbling reported.

Associated Press Aix-La-Chapelle Germany Cologne

Sore gums and pyorrhea remedy sold at City Drug Store

An advertisement touts Leto's Pyorrhea Remedy for foul breath and sore gums, with a money back guarantee. In Potter County Texas a sheriff sale notices the Amarillo Battery Company assets at 205 Polk Street as part of Ham p ion W Land v G L Sullivan et al case. The sale to satisfy three judgments totals $871.

Leto City Drug Store State OF Texas Potter Potter County Texas Hampion W. Land G. L. Sullivan Polk Street Weidenhoff Wiedenhoff Amarillo Battery Company Amarillo G. Sullivan Fred W. Apperson Company Leland W. Abbott Hamilton W. Land Wiley Pollard Sam Ramsey

Dutch vs Pete in Tonight's Welterweight Showdown

The article highlights Pete's clever leg work and Dutch's wide repertoire of wrestling tricks. Dutch holds the Junior Welterweight Championship of the country, setting the stage for an intriguing bout tonight.

Pete Dutch

League Owners Disband After Quiet Meeting in Chicago

Harmony prevailed as American and National league owners closed a mostly uneventful session in Chicago. Transfers dominated news. dates set for 1920 season April 16 to October 6. minor rule changes and waivers fixed at 7500 dollars. Donations totaling 555000 to Legion junior baseball and five year support to the National Association of Professional Baseball Players approved.

United Press Chicago John Heydler Kenesaw M. Landis Ten S Sam Breadon St. Louis Cardinals American Legion National Association of Professional Baseball Players Fred Hofmann Boston Red Sox Pete Scott Pittsburgh Mission Club Missions Swanson Cincinnati Reds George Moriarity Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox New York Giants Dallas Fort Worth

Public Auction of Potter County Land in Edwards Property

Sheriff of Potter County announces a public sale on January 1, 1929 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the county courthouse door. The auction will transfer all rights of A M Edwards to the South 15 feet of Lot 10 and the North 30 feet of Lot 9 in Block 1 of Curtis Addition Amarillo, as recorded, following a December 1928 court order.

Texas Potter District Court Potter County W. Frank Walker Irving Williams M. Edwards Lezilla Edwards Irwin C. Ochsner P. M. Levy State of S. M. Edwards Curtis Amarillo Court House A. M. Edwards A. D Wiley Pollard Sam Ramsey

Rugby Gets Rough in France Prompting Clean Up Push

In Marmande a Marmande player strangled Bergerac captain Beaussoleil during a match and Beaussoleil was carried away unconscious amid jeers from Marmande supporters. Police intervened as Bergerac players feared further violence after thousands watched the incident.

Frances Dev France Marmande Bergerac Beaussole Beaussolit Weill

No Captain for Minnesota Next Season

Minnesota University startled students and alumni by announcing that no football captain would be named for the 1920 team. The decision came at the annual M dinner after George Gibson of the 1928 squad failed to receive the torch, with the Senate committee noting fraternities and campus groups had influenced the election and politics entered athletic captaincies.

Hy United Crees Minneapolis Dev Minnesota University George Gibson Senate Committee of Intercollegiate Athletics K. B. Rathburn

Dan McGugin Named Head of Coaches

Nashville Tenn December 14 Dan McGugin veteran Vanderbilt University football coach was elected president of the Southern Football Coaches association at its annual gathering here today Preliminary session to the regular Southern conference meeting opening tomorrow

Nashville Tenn Dan McGugin Vanderbilt University Southern Football Coaches Association

Hans Steinke Triumphs In Wrestling Bout

Hans Steinke a German heavyweight wrestler won two of three falls against Marin Prestina of Chicago in Chicago last night. In the semi windup Karl Pojello of Chicago defeated Joe Monte of Greeley Colorado.

United Press Chicago Hans Steinke Marin Prestina Karl Pojello Joe Monte Greeley Colorado

Strangler Lewis to meet O Shocker for title in Phoenix

Ed Strangler Lewis world heavyweight champion will face Pat O Shocker in a title bout set for December 17 in Phoenix. Promoters said the match will be the final wrestling event in Phoenix this year.

United Pros Phoenix Ariz Ed “Strangler” Lewis Pat O'Shocker Jocal

St George and Piggly-Wiggly Triumph In City Cage Games

In Amarillo Arena the City Basketball league hosted two tight games. St George's College defeated Lincoln National Life 28 to 10, showcasing speed while Lincoln Life improves each outing. Piggly-Wiggle y upset Santa Fe 25 to 18 with Farr leading for the victors.

ST. George City Basketball League Amarillo St. George's College Lincoln National Life St. George's Lincoln Life Santa Fe

Ex-Sandies Blue Devils Plan Night Meetings

Ex Sandies and Blue Devils slate Friday night gatherings ahead of Sunday's game at Texan Park. Blue Devil coach B G Pritchitt calls Blue Devils to meet at Amarilla Oldsmobile used car lot at 7 pm for regular practice. Skeet Gibson convenes ex Sandies at Williams Hoyee offices at 7 30. Mrs Jingh L Butter denies gate plans for Sunday. she says she has no involvement with the event and asks publication of her statement.

a@andies B. G. Pritchitt Blue Devil Amarilla Oldsmobile Company Skeet Gibson Sandies Jingh L. Butter Ball Park Tam Globe Butler Blue Devils Tenie

Nurmi to Arrive in New York Aboard Rochambeau

Paavo Nurmi sails into New York aboard the Rochambeau for a three fold visit. He will train to set new distance marks in the United States. He also plans to visit Los Angeles to inspect the 1952 Olympic site as captain of Finland's track team and handle affairs of a Finnish car concern. Italy plans to add 19,000,000 to its population.

United Prejet New York Paavo Nurmi Rochambeau United States Los Angeles Nurmi

Ambulant proctology clinic treats rectal diseases

Osteopathic physicians and surgeons offer non bed confined care addressing hemorrhoids fissures fistulas ulcers and infected pockets at 406-7 Oliver Kakle Building.

Osteopathic Oliver Kakle

More Fighting Out Of Ring Than In Riot Call Sent Out

In Kansas City last night the boxing main event ended in a riot with a free for all fight. Official decision on the Imey Garfinkle and Larry Cappo bout will come from the state boxing commission today. Cappo was ruled the technical knockout winner in the fourth round, though Garfinkle was claimed knocked out by a spectator during the third, as fists flew after the gong and a punch knocked Garfinkle through the ropes.

United Areas Kansas City Imey Garfinkle Larry Cappo State Boxing Commission Cappo Carfinkle Garfinkle

Pittsburgh Quintet Falls To Butler In Indy Debut

Pittsburgh University’s undefeated basketball quintet, last year’s national champions, suffered its first defeat 25 to 45 in Indianapolis. Butler University’s five delivered a strong defensive effort in the opening game of the Panthers’ western invasion. Italy’s birth rate is declining.

Alsociated Indianapolis Pittsburgh University Butler University Panther

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