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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
2
New York golfer Johnny Farrell, described as a rising star by Walter Hagen, showed strong 1926 averages and top finishes including third in the U S Open and wins in the Shawnee and Westchester Opens. Hagen predicts Farrell will be among 1927’s dominant figures, with Hagen noting Farrell’s refined swing, putting, and steady progress.
The column explains headaches as nerves overstrain leading to serious conditions and recommends Capudine for rapid relief. It touts liquid Capudine as faster than tablets, urges home use, notes refunds if not satisfied, and lists prices 60 and 80 cents at drug stores.
Robert Dunbar, 63, of Eveleih Nova Scotia native, regarded as Napoleon of the Rink, has won three straight Minnesota curling championships since turning 60. He weighs 146 pounds and once threw a 16 pound shot 45 feet as a noted amateur in a sport career highlighted by trophies and medals.
Walter Sikes and M R Finley promote Twin Hills Golf Club on North Fillmore, inviting Amarillo residents to join at 24.75 dollars with war tax. Adult memberships cost 22.50, half price for under 18 and high school students. The club aims to boost local golf participation with public access and a campaign at Russell Brothers Sporting Goods, 504 Taylor Street.
An eighteen hole flag tournament is set for Sunday at Twin Hills golf course. Open to the public, with three prizes including an 812 driver, six dozen golf balls, and a $2.50 pair of golf hose. M R Finley will start players at o clock and register them on completion. Each player declares a target score before teeing off, and the nearest to the cup on the eighteenth wins. Fifty cents entry plus greens fee for non members.
Mrs. Myrtle Huddleston of Long Beach says she will begin a solo attempt about midnight to become the first woman to swim the Santa Catalina channel, a twenty mile plus stretch, with her 12 year old son watching.
San Jacinto and Summit schools split a doubleheader with the San Jacinto girls defeating Summit 17 to 6 and Summit boys winning 18 to 10. Miles Short starred for Summit with 11 points while Hill led San Jacinto scoring all their points.
Tony Lazzeri arrived with a reputated power, hitting .275 in his rookie season. He explains that major league pitching is varied and contrasts it with minor league standouts. Labite comments on not winning the Marathon but predicts a Northern country will win, while asserting a strong fight for middle distance events.
Champaign Illinois February 4 Coach Bob Zuppke loses another assistant Harry G Gamage fresh man football coach under Zup has just been appointed head football coach at University of Kentucky Gamage is a graduate of the Illinois four year course in athletic coaching and physical education He was a member of the Illinois varsity squad in 1921 He succeeds Fred J Murphy former Yale player and Northwestern coach
The Amarillo high school team travels to Childress for a tournament sponsored by Childress high school. Players listed are R. Larsen W. Larsen Blades Clayton Doebler Yoachum and Travis with coaches A B Hays and T G Hull. They expect a late return Saturday night amid Hays praise for the squad’s potential despite limited facilities.
Dutch Mantell arrives back in Amarillo after a tour through Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi and Texas. The apartment owner wrestler wrestled several bouts including a stomach complaint losing fifteen pounds in four days yet remains in top condition. Fans hope he will lift the smallpox ban lid soon.
Charley Rosenberg 118 pounds eyes a 15 round title bout with Bushy Graham of Utica at Madison Square Garden. He has fought six weeks to make weight with a $2,500 guarantee on the line. Illinois names Bud Taylor as champion in some states.
Texas newspapermen gather in Austin for a two day mid winter meeting of the Texas Press Association. President R L Baldridge of Clifton presides as Mayor P W McFadden welcomes delegates and Mrs Lee J Rountree editor of the Bryan Eagle delivers the response.
New York February 4 Major league baseball will open on April 12 and end October 2, one week later than last year, after a work by the joint committees of the American and National leagues. Schedules are to be approved at the mid winter meeting in New York. Opening games include Brooklyn at Boston and New York at Philadelphia in the National league and Philadelphia at New York, Boston at Washington in the American league.
John McGraw says in three years Tommy Thevenow of the St Louis Cardinals should rank among the best shortstops in baseball history. He adds Thevenow will not be a great hitter but can be a dangerous player in the field and base paths.
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