Van Bebber Sets Supreme Bid In Pro Wrestling Tonight
Jack Van Bebber former national collegiate champion meets Otis Clingman in a regular elimination match at the National Guard Armory. Dutch Mantel oversees the event with Rob Roy facing Dorry Detton in a semi final. Tickets at City Drug Store Polk Street priced 10 cents for women and children 40 cents general admission and ringside seats.
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National Guard Armory
van Bebber
Otis Clingman
All Stagers
Dutch Mantel
Clingman
Oklahoma A. & M
Rob Roy
Vicious
Daring
Dorry Detton
City Drug Store
Polk Street
Presbyterians vs Yannigans score at half in 8 3 19
Score at halftime 14 to 15 with Presbyterians led by Snodgrass and Flack while Yannigans featured Raines Wilson Kendrick and Cannon. Foul totals show multiple players with three or more fouls and several missed free throws. Referee noted as Hatchell.
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Presbyterians
Yannigans
Snodgrass
Flack
Smith
FE. Lovelady
Raines
Wilson
Kendrick
Cannon
de Grassi
Kenyon
Hatchell
A. J.C
Crowell
Frost
Cherry
Russell
Price
Caldwell
Ron Ane
Metzgers
Lafon
Patterson
Sf Psepueue Hardy
Rae Fees
Corbett
Anne Over Enne van Bibber
McClendon
Sg Gibson
Blind Toms
la Fon
Hardy
van Bibber
A. J. Co
Presbyterian A’s
Lovelady
Walker
Eeeoue
C E. Lovelady de Grassi
Pharisum
Eens McDade
Peaee Hull
Sneer
Wilson O Eenes
Rh Kendrick
Cannon, G Miller
State Labor Man Inspects Local Worker in Amarillo
W. Fe Millican deputy state labor commissioner visited Amarillo for an inspection tour of the Panhandle. He reported good labor conditions, noting few mills and factories and a higher class of labor. Millican formerly lived in Amarillo and was a road foreman for the Fort Worth Denver railroad. His duties include checking child and women laborers and pay conditions under state law.
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W. FE. Millican
Austin
Amarillo
Howard Anderson
Panhandle
Millican
Fort Worth
Post Office Saturday Hours Cause Confusion in Amarillo
Amarillo residents confound Saturday noon closing as Mrs. Floyd Cooper, postmaster, says many citizens still arrive seeking afternoon service. The post office ends Saturday hours at 1 pm, causing repeated requests for service that cannot be provided.
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Amarillo
Floyd Cooper
Potter County Commissioners Postponed to Friday
Potter County commissioners were unable to meet this morning and the regular meeting was tentatively rescheduled for Friday at 10 o'clock.
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Potter County
Blair Cherry Shapes Next Fall Football Line With Hefty Prospects
Blair Cherry tightens spring football plans with 35 trackmen and a 35 man football squad. He lists a potential line averaging 175 pounds with Dudley Underwood Clifford Matthews Bill Hart Grover Hampton and John L. Sullivan as anchors while warning rivals to watch Little Toby Waggoner Gamblin and Mask.
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Blair Cherry
Blair
Bill Hart
Grover Hampton
John L. Sullivan
Toby
Gamblin
Mask
Cherry
Borger Plans Celebration as Birthday Party
Borger gears up for its eighth birthday with a Pageant of Progress of the West on March 8 sponsored by Hutchinson County Legion Post No 412. Jack Dempsey will attend in person with Col. Zach Miller and a band of Indians, cowboys and marksmen, plus a boxing match referee. The event, themed The Days of 26, includes city decorations, a large fireworks display, and a parade.
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Jack Dempsey
Zach Miller
Borger
Hutchinson County Legion Post
Tom Seay Takes Post as Assistant County Attorney
Tom Seay began new duties as assistant county attorney after appointment by County Attorney Howard Anderson. He succeeds Ross Lambdin who has resigned to return to private practice.
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Tom Seay
Howard Anderson
Seay
Ross Lambdin
Thalian Club Orders Pins for Senior High Members
The Thalian Club of Senior High School sent seven pin orders to the American Home Economics Association yesterday afternoon. The buyers are Rachael Caldwell Dorothy Cook Thelma Wheatly Naomi Wiggins Ernestine White Ruth Wylie and Geneva Broom.
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Thalian Club
American Home Economics Association
Rachael Caldwell
Dorothy Cook
Thelma Wheatly
Naomi Wiggins
Ernestine White
Ruth Wylie
Geneva Broom
Amateurs and Pros Tie In Opener at Galveston Open
The opening day features 18 hole low ball play with 24 foursomes pairing amateurs with pros. Stars include Dick Metz and Gus Moreland, Horton Smith and Johnny Dawson, Spec Goldman and David Ghezzi, Wilfy Cox and Bob Harlow, Tom Creavy and Art Lynch, plus Gaston Peek with Bryan Nelson. Prizes trimmed to 400 for first with 17 places paid.
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Galveston
U.P
New York
Johnny Dawson
Chicago
David
Spec) Goldman
Dallys
Victor Ghezzi
Wilfy Cox
Brooklyn
Agua Caliente
Texas
Bob Harlow
Professional Golfers Association
Tom Creavy
Art Lynch
Gaston Peek
Bryan Nelson
Texarkana
Abe Epinosa
R. E. Cone
Johnny Revolta
Milwaukee
B. D. Moore
They Cannot Come Back Is Still the Truth
New York dateline reports boxing legend Max Schmeling vows to reclaim the world heavyweight title. He argues his loss to Jack Sharkey was not final and predicts victory over Paulino Hamas and a potential shot at Hamas with a future title bout on his mind.
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U.P
Jim Corbett
Jim Jeffries
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Willard
Dempsey
Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Pauline Uzcudun
Barcelona
Steve Hamas
Max
Hamasf
Schmeling
Paulino
Hamas
Presbyterians choose Wichita Falls for Texas Synod convention
Fort Worth February 15. Wichita Falls will host the ninth annual convention of Presbyterian men of the Texas Synod in 1935. R E Cowan of Fort Worth was elected president and Dr M W Cunningham of Amarillo was named vice president. Raymond Robbins of Athens was elected second vice president and Will McPherson of Waxahachie secretary treasurer. Dr Cunningham, a former Amarillo resident, is a charter member and elder at Central Presbyterian Church. He served as Texas Synod vice president in 1933 and was advanced to vice president at the Fort Worth meeting. He has been hospitalized in Fort Worth for three weeks with a broken shoulder and hip from a car accident.
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Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Presbyterian Men
Texas Synod
R. E. Cowan
M. W. Cunningham
Amarillo
Raymond Robbins
Athens
Will McPherson
Waxahachie
Cunningham
Central Presbyterian Church
Trash fire damages Harrison Street garage
A trash fire after noon yesterday destroyed a double garage at 3900 Harrison Street. Flames scorched the adjacent home at 3902 Harrison Street, owned by O. R. Alexander, with Chester Moore estimating losses at 250 dollars. The garage belonged to J. H. Webb.
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Harrison Street
O. R. Alexander
Chester Moore
J. H. Webb
New York's Mile Duel Draws 16 500 Fans at Madison Square Garden
Henry McLemore reports a sold out Madison Square Garden for the New York Athletic Club mile race featuring Glenn Cunningham Gene Venzke and Bill Bonthron. The indoor records and past showdowns set high expectations as Venzke serves as pace maker while Cunningham and Bonthron duel for the title.
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Jole Ray
Paavo Nurmi
New York Athletic Club
Venzke
Cunningham
Bonthron
Jack Lovelock
Princeton
Scouts Tie Texas Bowling Meet With Narrow Win
Independent clubs from Santa Fe faced off at Texas Bowling Alleys. The Scouts won two of three games but clinched the match by one pin in the final game. Box score details follow.
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Santa Fe
Texas
Parris Avadon Scrap Teased as Fight Fans Await
Johnny Layton, Sedalia redhead, aims for his eleventh world three cushion title as the era of versatility continues. Layton recalls a 47 year journey from carpenter to billiards innovator. He beat Tiff Denton 50 to 18 while Otto Reinelt upset Hoppe 50 to 44 altering the standings ahead of tonight’s feature matches.
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Johnny Layton
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Redhead
Kerry Patch
St. Louis
North Woods
Layton
Attek
Tiff Denton
Kansas City
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Hoppe
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Amarillo Panhandle boxing bill set for tomorrow night
A boxing card at the National Guard Armory features Chief Parris of Oklahoma and Harry Avadon of Wichita in a 10 round main event. Semi finals include Jodie Vernon versus Cowboy Buck Robinson and Kid Stampher versus Karl Madden. Four round prelims start at 4 oclock with ringside seats 75 cents and general admission 40 cents. tickets available at Major Drug Store and City Drug Store, 617 Polk Street.
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Amarillo
Panhandle
National Guard
Chitef Parris
Oklahoma
Harry Avadon
Wichita
Kan
Jodie Vernon
Pampa
Buck Robinson
Robinson
Vernon
Kid Stampher
Karl Madden
Fisk Building
City Drug Store
Polk Street
Dallas pros defeat Cooper Runyan in best ball match
George Aulbach of Dallas Country Club and Jack Grout of Fort Worth edged Harry Cooper of Chicago and Paul Runyan of White Plains 1 up after 18 holes at Tenison Park. Ausbach posted 69 to lead. Grout 75, Runyan 71, Cooper 72. Aulbach sealed the win with three late birdies.
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Runyan
Cooper
Silk Pantied Runners Battle It Out Above Venue
An alluring sports scene unfolds as a dyed-in-the wool volleyball proponent plans to watch a race from a high perch. The piece notes Lake Titicaca’s high altitude and steam ships navigating its waters, framing the event with exotic detail.
Wolgast and Wolfe Dominate New York Ring Night
Midget Wolgast outpoints Lou Ballica in lightweight action while Henry Wolfe and Dominick Nicco fight to a draw. Ballica hails from Philadelphia, Wolfe from New Orleans, all bouts held in New York.
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United Press
New York
Wolgast
Philadelphia
Lou Ballica
Henry Wolfe
New Orleans
Dominick Nicco
Brooklyn
Cardinals Farm System Aids Big Club Financing
St Louis Cardinals president Sam Breadon notes the farm teams have helped the parent club financially. He recalls 1938 when low home attendances left Rochester Columbus and Houston strong in gate receipts and player sales, aiding the Cardinals through a tough period.
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Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Cardinals
Rochester
Columbus
Houston
Wrestling Results By United Press From Across Cities
Wrestling results list outcomes from matches in New York Newat u Los Angeles Kansas City Oklahoma City and other locations. Notable results include disqualification by Jim Browning Missouri over Hans Kampfer Germany and several pin throws and draws involving names such as Steve Paasas Casey Colombo and Mike Mazurki.
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United Press
New York
Jim Browning
Missouri
Hans Kampfer
Germany
Sammy Stein
Newark
Casey Colombo
California
Steve Paasas
Hertford
Andy Meixner
Chicago
Cowboy Hughes
Texas
Phil Koseh
New Hampshire
Los Angeles
Paul Jones
Leo Numa
Seattle
Pred Meyer
Rube Wright
Mike Mazurki
Army and Navy Top Weekday Scores Across Matchups
Army beat Lehigh 33 to 26, Rutgers fell to Central Connecticut 31 to 21, Navy defeated Western Mount 31 to 18. West Virginia posted a 44 to 19 win over Western Jordan, Texas Tech won 42 to 36 against Simmons, while Whitehington 31 edged Oklahoma Agricultural without MD.
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Army
Lehigh
C. C.N
Rutgers
Navy
W. MT
West Virginia
W. and J
Texas Tech
Simmons
Whiehington
Oklahoma Agwien MD
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