Young Cranston Holman Promises Bright Tennis Future
The article profiles Cranston Holman of California, a rising tennis star ranked eighth nationally after strong play in the east. It notes his forehand, serve, and fielding, compares him to Robert Lindley Murray, and highlights victories over players like Dill Tilden and Ray Casey while forecasting a promising career.
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Cranston Holman
California
Stason
Cranston
Robert Lindley Murray
Holman
East
Stanford University
Dill Til
Den
Young Holman
Young Murray
Dill Tilden
Chicago
Ray Casey
John Hennessey
Howard Kinsey
Helen Wille and Suzanne Lenglen in Riviera tennis clash
Riviera report notes a planned three day invitational tennis event on the Riviera or in France with top players Mile Lenglen Miss Wills Molla Mallory and others. White of Riviera is cited as eyeing a potential rematch against Lenglen and Wills with a gold cup tournament announced by Frank J. Gould.
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Franer
Riviera
Helen Wille
Susanne Lanelen
Bser
Frank J. Gould
Gieht
France
Mile
Lengren
Miss Wills
Dicy Viasto
Billout
Mire Harvey
Miss Satterthwaite
Ereand
Lenglen
Hem-Roid by Dr Leonhardt Offers Quick Piles Relief
Thousands bless the physician who discovered a common sense remedy for piles. Dr Leonhardt claims his internal treatment removes the cause and guarantees results or money back. City Drug Co and all druggists offer Hem-Roid today for sufferers.
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Dr. Leonhardt
Leonhardt
City Drug Co
Wrestler Ivan Poddubny Faces Mustache Challenge Quote
Veg Murray jokes that if a wrestler gains a scissors hold on Poddubny's mustache it would be a near shave, signaling a humorous risk to the champion's facial style.
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Ivan Poddubny
Baseball Managers Pay For Early Trial Releases
Managers across leagues discuss how releasing players early affects teams. Jack Hendricks praises Walter Pipp's potential for Cincinnati, while recalling Jake Daubert’s late-blooming value. Trade and prospect talk involves Ike Davis Johnny Butler and other infield options affecting pennant chances.
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Walter Pipp
Yankees
Jack Hendricks
Dipp
Cincinnati
Hendricks
Jake Daubert
Daubert
Chicago White Sox
Eddie Collins
Johnny Butler
Ike Davis
1927 Stork Award Promises Prize Rain In Amarillo
The News Globe plans a 1927 stork award offering 25 dollars for Amarillo’s first baby of the year with a mayoral presentation of an engraved certificate and a quarter beef. Contributors include Hugh Whitcomb Charley McAfee Ledbetter and others adding goods worth at least a hundred dollars, prompting criticism of wealth-based luck.
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News-Globe
Amarillo
Hugh Whitcomb
Charley McAfee
Ledbetter
Castoria
Disappointed by Duck Eating Contest Results
The narrator recalls a duck eating contest where two healthy ducks, fasted for 86 hours, consumed 107 grains of corn. Plans are made to retry soon with an old hen and a rooster as stars, expecting near a thousand grains.
Manager reshuffles roster as Sisler replaces veteran catcher
York notes a club released to Washington years earlier. In the change Sisler brings in veteran catcher Wally Schang. The manager aims to strengthen catching as conditions in baseball force constant personnel changes and juggling players through trades or sales.
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York
Washington
Sisler
Wally Schang
Johnson Repeats as Lead Pitcher in 20 Ball Games
Johnson led the rotation with a 20 game start tally and a strong 42 wins against 14 defeats across 19 major league seasons. Teammates Rommel and White contributed, while Eddie Coveleskie and Ted Shaute posted notable marks in a chaotic season.
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Johnson
Selec
Panne
Leons
Eddie
Ted Coveleskie
Pennock
Thurston
Shaute
Saute
Baseball Figures feature early 20th century stars in brief notes
John Bentley of the Giants had a 1913 tryout with Washington and was later loaned to Minneapolis in the American Association. Frankie Frisch of the Giants recorded 10 hits in both the 1923 and 1924 World Series, batting .400 and .338 respectively. Falk, a White Sox star pitcher, starred during three collegiate seasons at the University of Texas. Urban Shocker of the Yankees, while with the Browns, posted 20 or more victories four straight seasons, totaling 27 in 1921.
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John Bentley
Giants
Washington
Minnapolis
American Association
Frankie Frisch
Falk
Star
White Sox
University of Texas
Urban Shocker
Yankees
Browns
George Davis Longtime Detroit Tygers Pitcher Sets Record
George Davis of the Detroit Tygers is among the oldest majors hurlers by service. He joined the Tygers in 1912 and has remained with the club ever since.
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George Davis
Detroit Tygers
The
Tygers
Reds Defend Narrow Edge in Runs Allowed
Cincinnati Reds posted 650 runs in the season, the fewest in the National League, yet they allowed 643 runs over 153 games, yielding a strong defensive record despite low scoring.
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Cincinnati Treds
Reds
Rocky Kansas Defends Lightweight Crown Amid Rough Career
Rocky Kansas, newly crowned lightweight champion, has a long ring record since 1931 with about 176 battles. He has 2 knockouts, including Benny Leonard in 1992 and Luis Vincent two years later. A notable upset came against Ritchie Mitchell, knocked out in the first round. The Buffaloes host four Canyon Court games this week finishing the season at home versus N. MoM L, A.C. C, and two others.
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Rocky Kansas
Kansas
Benny Leonard
Buffaloes
Canyon Court
Buffs
N. Mom. L
A.C. C
Cometmick Wayhind Stage Against Roswell Saturday Night
Wayhind stage set to face Roswell Caears after two defeats. Coach and team receive praise for effort despite losses as Plainview College bova cheers them on.
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Roswell Ca‘eers
Plainview College Bova
Hitter rivalry at Canyon and Texas Tech discussed
At Canyon and Texas Tech talk and practice focus on Daschalard. The rivalry between hitters shows promise with heated sessions and growing interest among players and coaches.
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Canyon
Texas Tech
Hati
Fragmentary Notice From Undefined Event In Java
Readable fragments describe a cryptic scene with names and phrases. The text mentions life, marriage, and forgiveness and references strangers merging with unclear details about a person named Merrett and others. The overall meaning remains obscured.
Mantell and Hellas Clash for Popular Supremacy on the Mat
In Amarillo two wrestlers square off for top crowd appeal Dutch Mantell and Billy Hallas. The bout at the Armory Thursday night promises a heated exchange with old scores to settle and a display of holds and blows rather than votes.
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Amarillo
Dutch Mantell
Crown Prince
Luxembourg
Billy Hallas
Mantell
Hallas
the Armory
Fragmented World News Gossip From Across The Globe
A jumbled travel diary and assorted reports touch on Theodore Roosevelt in India, trials for murder and robbery, a $25,000 insurance on Otto Von Martineste, and Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge. Reports mention labor politics in Dublin, a pacifist play provoking riot in Sofia, a royal plea freeing a thief in King’s Oats, and King Alfonso of Spain planning a U S visit with polo on Lone Island.
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Theodore Roosevelt
India
Springfield
Detroit
Chicago
Robert Scott
California
Ilinois
New York
Otto von Martineste
Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge
William Rockefeller
London
Labor — Party
A. J. Cook
Miners Federation
Dublin
Sean O'Casey
Sofia
Boris
Paris
King Alfonso
Spain
United States
Prince of Wales
Lone Islind
Trenton
N. J
Wilfred P. Jayne
Ocean County
Tarrytown
N. Yo
John Rockefeller
Helen Burkhardt
Mavaria
John T
Rockefeller
Cateury
All Parmners
Calse
Aigelly Bie
Joni
Mrs. W N Roberts Praises Dr Pierce Cure
Mrs W N Roberts of Forrest City Arkansas credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with restoring her health after four years of illness including heart palpitations and limb pain. She reports first bottle relief and ongoing improvement after using both liquid and tablet forms. She thanks the doctor and local druggist.
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Forrest City
Ark
Beloved minister praises Black Draught for 25 years of relief
West Graham, Virginia. The Rev. Lewis Evans, a retired minister living in West Graham, extols Black Draught as his long term remedy for liver trouble. He reports years of abdominal pain, backache, and headaches eased after starting the tonic.
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West Graham
Lewis Evans
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