Babe Ruth and Sisler in List of Mound Stars
Baseball writer Billy Evans recalls major leaguers who began as pitchers before switching to other positions. Babe Ruth and George Sisler are highlighted, with Ruth’s shift to the outfield and Sisler’s rise at first base. The piece notes Rice Goslin Jamieson and others who pitched in minors or college before fame, and cites Ruth’s 1921 59 homer season as proof of his batting prowess.
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Babe Ruth
Sisler
Billy Evans
George Sisler
Washington
Sam Rice
Goose Goslin
Goslin
Sam
Rice
Detroit
George Davis
Tigers
Charley Jamieson
Cleveland
Buffalo
White Sox
New York
Ruth
Basketball Scores From Dallas Madison Canyon and Lincoln
In Dallas Arkansas edged SMU 32 to 31. In Madison Notre Dame led Wisconsin 19 to 14. In Canyon WTS T C defeated Sam Slouston of Muntsque 42 to 15. In Lincoln Nebraska beat Grinnell 22 to 20 and Amarillo High routed Canyon Calves 95 to 7.
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Dallas
Arkansas University
Southern Methodist University
Madison
Notre Dame
Wisconsin
Canyon
Sam Slouston
Muntsque
Lincoln
Nebraska
Grinnell
Amarillo High
Canyon Calves
White's Cream Vermifuge Sold By Fox Drug Co
Advertisement notes sickly peevish children suffer from intestinal worms with pale complexion dark under eyes bad breath and withdrawal from play. Claims worms eroded vitality and White's Cream Vermifuge destroys worms yet harms none. Fox Drug Co. advertises the remedy.
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Fox Drug Co
Ady
Nebraskans Poised For Olympic Team Selections
Nebraska expects a large delegation to the Amsterdam Olympics. Roland Locke Lloyd Hahn Alva Martin and Corinne Condon lead a group of standout Nebraskan athletes including Harold Trumble Frank Wirsig Billy Hein and others vying for spots on the swimming and track squads.
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Prkce
Harold Trumble
Frank Wirsig
Billy Hein
Hagen Says Pro Amateur Status Lacks Real Difference
Walter Hagen argues there is little difference between amateur and professional athletes. He says both love the sport, with pros paid for play and amateurs playing for sunshine and thrill. He cites Suzanne Lenglen and Red Grange as examples of gate value and dedication to the game.
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Mme
Suzanne
Suzanne Lenglen
Hagen
Walter Hagen
Wimbledon
England
Red Grange
Red
University of Ilinois
Johnny Dundee
Little Criqui
Criqui
Former News-Globe Man Recalls Dutch Mantell Sock Move
Pat Flynn of Columbus Georgia recalls a Jackson Mississippi match where Dutch Mantell used his submarine sock to KO Ali Hassan. Flynn notes a near riot as locals wagered on the Turk and the crowd reacted to the referee’s call with pride in the Grand Prince of Lochiana.
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Pat Flynn
The
News-Globe
Columbus
Georgia
Dutch Mantell
Ali Hassen
Jackson
Mississippi
Texas
Land of Dreams
Lochiana
Golden Sandstorm Defeats Canyon Calves 385 to 7
The Golden Sandstorm basketball team routed the Canyon Calves yesterday afternoon 385 to 7 in Canyon. Amarillo’s Sandies show strong offense and defense as they plan to host Panhandle Friday afternoon if weather allows, with the series likely deciding district bids for Potter, Armstrong and Carson counties. Amarillo has eliminated Claude, Ary strong county champions, as part of the buildup to the district meet later this month. A baby boy weighing 38½ pounds was born to Count and Countess Nicol of Montreal, vaudeville performers, father 40 inches tall and mother 38 inches.
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Golden Sandstorm
Canyon Calves
Canyo
Amarillo
Sandies
Panhandle
Panhandle High
Potter
Armstrong
Carson
Canyon
Claude
Ary Strong
Count
Countess Nicol
Montreal
Canada
Aspirin Gargle for Sore Throat or Tonsillitis
Prepare a harmless gargle by dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoonfuls of water. Gargle throat thoroughly and repeat in two hours if necessary. Use genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve tablets for a few cents.
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Reliable Printing Service
Wright Printing Co
Taylor
Billy Wells
J. W. H. T. Douglas
C. B. Cochran
Oregon
F. E. Averill
Panama
Nual
ESD Roush
Arley Pavitsran
Bressler
Smith Bros
Smith Brothers
West Fifth St. San Jacinto
Prince Albert
P. A
Fellows
Albert
Alway
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