Sandy Herd's 1926 British Pro title reign marked by record golf averages
Veteran golfer Sandy Herd, aged 59, enters his 40th campaign as champion of British professionals. His 1926 season averaged 7th in major events across 16 rounds, following a decisive British Open victory over Abe Mitchell, Arthur Oliver, George Duncan, and Arthur Compston amid a storied career that began with early brushes with fortune and adversity at St Andrews and St Louis.
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New York
Sandy
Huik
Comiting
Abe Mitchell
Arthur Olivers
George Duncan
Arthur Compeston
St. Andrews
Texas Trackmen Primed for Triangular Meet and Relay Show
University of Texas cinderpath stars will face Baylor and SMU in a triangular meet at Texas Memorial Stadium on February 14, the first such event at UT. They will also run in the third annual Texas Relays on March 25, with other duals and a dust meet through May 14 at Rice Institute.
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United States
Texas
Austin
Texas Cinder Stars
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Rice Institute
Littlefield
Clyde Litthefield
Basketball results across five cities prompt strong regional showings
At Canyon W T S TiC 46 Sam Houston 9. Fort Worth T C U 36 Texas A M 20. Des Moines Drake 25 Washington 22. Urbana Illinois Miinais 42 Ohio State 30. Abilene North Texas Teachers 47 Abilene Christian 18. Missouri 20 Grinnell 16.
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Canyon
W.T. S. Tic
Sam Houston
Fort Worth
Texas A. & M
Des Moines
Drake
Washington
Urbana, Ill
Miinais
Ohio State
Abilene
North Texas Teachers
Abilene Christian
Missouri
Grinnell
Hutchinson Draws Big Gallery Despite Fading Titles
The veteran golfer Jock Hutchinson still attracts a large crowd as he remains a colorful figure in the game despite no longer holding notable titles.
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Jock Hutchinson
Sandy’s Return Honors Open Victory at Hoylake
The article recalls Sandy Sanderson winning the 1902 British Open at Hoylake with a 302 score, the era’s rising stars, and notes his unique record of 17 holes-in-one. It follows with praise for his lasting reverence among golfers on both sides of the Atlantic as a new year begins.
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Taylor
Hoylake
Sandy
Buffaloes win first titular game of year
The West Texas Teachers College Buffaloes defeated Sam Houston Teachers College Huntsville 46 to 9 before a capacity crowd in Canyon. The first half ended 27 to 1 with reserves Reeves and Keith and others contributing in the final period.
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Weat
Texas Teachers College
Kebbailam
Sam Houston Teachers College of Huntsville
Geffalo Gyo
Canyon
Buffalo
Reeves
Keith
Newman
Gael
Gerald
Faber
White Reeves
Buffaloes
Sam Houston
Cured His Rupture No Operation Needed Says Carpenter
A carpenter from Manesquan New Jersey claims a nonoperative cure for rupture after years of failed trusses and pain. He promises full information by mail to interested readers and urges sharing with others affected by rupture.
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Eugene M. Pullen
Carpenter
N. Marcellus Avenue
Manesquan
N. J
Boxing stars and golf greats spotlight in early 1927 sports roundup
The article profiles Chuck Wiggins, a seasoned light heavyweight from Indianapolis who believes he peaks after 11 years in boxing, having fought many top rivals. It also notes Joyce Wethered’s continued dominance in women’s golf, Roger Wethered winning the President's Putter, and a forthcoming West Coast Open at Tarpon Springs with entrants like Hagen and Sarazen. It also introduces Spider Pladner, a French flyweight ex-choir singer, and his chance to challenge Fidel Labarre in March.
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Chuck Wiggins
Indianapolis
Martin Burkey
Ghayley Weinert
Tiger Flowers
Johnnyaitko
Joyce Wethered
England
Miss Wethered
Roger Wethered
Oxford and
Cambridge Society
Tarpon Springs
Morton F. Plant
Gene Sarazen
Walter Hagen
Jock Hutchison
Bobby Cruickshank
Johnny Farrell
MacDonald Smith
Bill Mehlhorn
Leo Diegel
Tommy Armour
Spider” Pladner
Paris
Louis de Ponthieu
Pladner
Jimmy Wilde
de Ponthieu
America
Fidel Labarba
Amarillo Baseball Club Chartered
Amarillo baseball club granted charter with capital stock of 100000 dollars. Incorporators named are J. C. Whittington E. B. Tracy and H. P. Witherspoon.
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Associated Press
Austin
Amarillo Baseball Club
Amarillo
Capital Stock
J. C. Whittington
E. B. Tracy
H. P. Witherspoon
Stribling Stumbles Against Huffman in Poor Showing
William Stribling of Georgia fights a tepid 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden with Huffman. The bout features defensive pacing, frequent clinching, and little rhythm as Huffman wins none of the shots that matter. Blood from Huffman’s ear and Stribling’s nose punctuate a bout that fails to spark action.
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Associated Press
New York
William
Young) Stribling
Georgia
Hekara
Zyeti
Tichis
Oldie’ Pabfinvan
Los Angeles
Madison Square Garden
Stribling
Huffman
May Break Ski Jump Record Near Greenfield
The present 233 foot Riverstoke record by Nels Nelson may be eclipsed at Greenfield Massachusetts on February 12 during the Eastern Ski Association inter-state meet. Greenfield’s Shelbourne Mountain jump, 1200 feet long and 530 feet high to the top trestle over the landing field, accommodates over 10 000 spectators and was built by local businessmen who pledged funds.
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Nels Nelson
Riverstoke
British Columbia
Greenfield
Massachusetts
Eastern Ski Association
Shelbourne Mountain
Lenglen Defends Women in Sports Against Mallory
Suzanne Lenglen and Molla Mallory, both in Miami Beach for winter tennis, clash over women as athletes. Lenglen argues women are good sports, though more emotional, while Mallory labels them poor sports at times.
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Suzanne Lenglen
Molla
Miami Beach
Fla
Suzanne Wnd Mola
Molla Bjur
Stedt Mallory
Yeu
Mallory
Bate Ly
Suzenne
Sid Mile
Lenglen
Mrs. Mallory
Forrest Wissae
Fen Suzanne
Ducks Carry Oil Pocket For Waterproof Feathers
Suspended ducks hold a small pocket near the tail that stores oil used to coat outer feathers. This oil keeps the plumage waterproof and aids in feather maintenance.
Clear Head with Dr Blossé Cigarettes Offer
An advertisement claims Dr Blosser Cigarettes provide relief for nasal congestion hay fever asthma and colds. It asserts the product contains medicinal flowers and berries no tobacco or cubebs and is suitable for women children and men. It promotes convenient pocket packs and inhalation as a simple remedy.
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J. W. Blosser
Dr. Blosser
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