Mehlhorn Edges Cruickshank In South Central Open
In Hot Springs Arkansas on February 4 Mehlhorn and Cruickshank faced a one stroke finish Mehlhorn shot 75 to Cruickshank 74 for the South Central Open title first prize 1500 second 1200 Their friendly rivalry resumed after a Texas Open setback with mutual praise and courteous exchanges on the links.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Hobby Cruickshank
Chicago
Wilich
Mahlhorn
Mehlhorn
Bobby
Texas
Cruickshank
Gleanings on Jimmy Ring Resin Debate and 1909 Giants-Dodgers Game
Notes highlight Jimmy Ring as a disorderly pitcher with high walks and wild throws from last season. Discussion of resin use splits leagues with a 5 to 8 rules-committee vote and fears of altered ball performance in the World Series. Also recounts a 1909 April 15 Giants at Brooklyn game delayed by scoreless innings, Dodgers winning in 13th, plus manager criticism and boxing moment remarks.
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Jimmy Ring
Philly
Giants
Ring
Billy Evans
National League
American
Rules Committee
Eddie Cicotte
Leonmes
Brooklyn
Ames
Dodgers
MccGraw
Suzanne Lenglen defeats Haylock in straight sets
Suzanne Lenglen today defeated Mrs. R. F. Haylock of England in straight sets without losing a game. Haylock had previously pushed Helen Wills to her limits in Gallia tournament play.
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Suzanne
Associated Press
France
Suzanne Lenglen
R. FE. Haylock
England
Blushing Bride of 84 Dalfast Marries Frank McCallum
Miss Martha Williams aged Sd wed Frank McCallum ten years her junior in a ceremony at St. John's Church.
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Martha Williams
St. John’s Church
Frank McCallum
Ritola and Nurmi Rivalry Shapes Indoor Track Hopes
The piece recalls Willie Ritola and Paavo Nurmi as rival stars, noting Ritola’s record list and potential improvement in the absence of Nurmi. It contrasts Ritola’s form with Nurmi’s, cites a famous “real pot pie race,” and mentions their sparring in training moments and everyday meetings at Jake Weber's as background to Ritola’s prospects this indoor season.
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Willie Ritola
Nurmi
Ritola
Willie
Finn
Hitda
Bobby Jones
Walter Johnson
Paayo
Jake Weber
Paavo
Helen Wills to Meet Suzanne Lenglen in Carlton Final
The Carlton tournament in Nice confirms Helen Wills and Suzanne Lenglen will play singles with both entered. They are seeded to meet in the finals on February 14 or 15, barring an earlier upset. Lenglen tops the draw and Wills heads the lower half.
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Nice
France
Helen Wills
Suzanne Lenglen
Carlton
Benton in Oldham County on Pig Club campaign
Harmon Benton county agent of Potter County tours Oldham County to recruit members for the American State Bank Pig Club. He says city school students may apply at the bank or county agent office. ages 8 to 18. Farmers without eligible children may buy a gift at the offered price. Bank promo aims to place a sow on each farm in the trade area.
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Harmon Benton
Potter County
Oldham County
American State Bank Pig Club
American State Bank
Agaaryte
Panhandle to Host Mantel Padrone Wrestling Night
A large crowd of Amarillo fans will attend the Panhandle theater tonight for a wrestling match between Dutch Mantel and Tony Padrone. The bout is expected to be hard fought after a previous fifty fifty contest in Plainview. A strong boxing event accompanies the card.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
Dutch Mantel
Tony Padrone
Grapplers
Plainview
Mantell
Notice to Dealers of Motor Driven Graders
City announces sealed bids to furnish one motor driven grader with 8 foot blade and scarifier attachment. Bids due by 7 80 p m February 16 1928 in City Hall. City reserves right to accept any or reject all bids. Jeff D Bartlett City Manager Amarillo Texas February 4 1926. Harley Davidson Single 390 Horsepower.
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City Hall
Jeff D. Bartlett
Amarillo Letters and Local Vignettes Stir Town Talk
A jumble of short blasts from Amarillo readers touches on ambitious building plans, city board petitions, street and apple talk, and humorous asides. The mixed items reference Sid Stinnett, Santa Fe petitions, and quirky daily observations from local voices and poems.
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Santa Fe
Amarillo
Scores Only Way Left in Cager Comparison
The article notes unresolved superiority between Sul Ross and Canyon Buffaloes after days of telegrams and calls. It cites upcoming games against Texas Tech and McMurray, possible matchups with Wayland College, and a potential national tournament bid as key factors in judging team strength.
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Texas Buffaloes
Canyon
Texas Tech
Buffalo
Buffaloes
Matadors
Sul Ross
The
Tech
McMuray
Burton
Wayland College
Loboes
Alpine Business Men
Graves
Hereford and Amarillo High Girls Meet at Nat Tonight
Hereford High School girls basketball faces Amarillo High tonight at the Nat at 7 30 PM. A small admission will be charged as the local team hopes to raise funds for new uniforms for the upcoming city tournament. Both squads are flashy and have practiced fast play to prove girls can compete with boys.
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Hereford
Amarillo
Ross Lobos Triumph Over Week 35 Wits LC
Ross Lobos beat Texas Week 35 Wits LC with a 21 to 42 score. McMurray posted 19 as Simmons University faced Abilene Christian College 39. Gibson Druze 382 delivered in a wrestling event with 9 competitors.
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Ross Lobos
Texas
Wits LC
McMurray
Simmons University At
Abilene Christian College
Gibson Druze
Ward School Basketball Summary
River Road teams played in a local contest with McFinney and Summitt noted. Johnson girls scored 40 and boys 4 while River Road girls added 6 as Skare contributed parts. Location given as 113 West Seventh.
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Ward School
Mcfinney
Summitt
Johnson Bay River Road
Johnson
River Road
Skare
Aspironal Hype Promises Quick Cold Relief
An exaggerated drug advertisement touts Aspironal as far superior to whiskey for colds and flu. It claims rapid relief within two minutes, urges immediate purchase and test, and promotes use by adults and children as a safe, effective remedy with wide drugstore availability.
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Joe Williams
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Col. Mitchell
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American Central Life Insurance Co
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Nuami
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Metropolitan Newspaper
Helen
Benton
Clay E. Thompson
Liberal
Amarillo District
Natere
J. F. Bromert
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