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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1925
Page
10
Tulsa High defeats Canyon 21 to 10 to clinch the district title at the new West Texas State Teachers gymnasium. 1,209 spectators witnessed Tulsa's teamwork and size overpower Canyon. Tulsa advances to face Idalou for bi district honors.
Plans are set for the annual Amarillo High School track and field meet at Bivins Stadium on February 28. Boys will compete in ten events with four classes and a five-event limit. Prizes include the George Lindsay silver cup and gifts from local firms such as Cal Farley and Panhandle Hardware among many contributors.
Junction City welterweight Tony Ross will fight Cal Farley at the Armory Friday night after a date cancellation in Indianapolis. Promoter Henry Reed says the match is set despite initial date conflicts. Both competitors are described as high class wrestlers and the bout is expected to be clean and fast.
A miscellaneous roundup notes J D Barclay visiting Fort Worth and Denver officials, Burton Roach's railroad work, a stocker and feeder auction praised by Jimmie Shelton, and improvements in Canyon schools with A D Payne reappointed. sheriff changes, car theft charges in Amarillo, and local leaders praising community meetings and real estate board support.
Amarillo Business College edged Golden Sandstorm 17 to 11 to take the city basketball title while the Cooper Irvin girls routed Cyclone for their championship 22 to 0. Sue Hudgins led Ford with superb scoring and Zane Smith hit key foul shots to lift the Business College men. John L. McCarty awarded silver cups from The Globe and J E Clements as officials lament the lack of a city gym.
Seven members of the Golden Sandstorm basketball team and Coach H G Wilson received monogram sweaters for the 1925 season. The black coats bear a large gold A. Recipients are Teed McLellan Stockton Dowler Herrington Curtis and Bassett. The team posted a poor record, hindered by lack of gymnasiums for practice and games.
Prospects for a Panhandle checker tournament sponsored by The Globe gather momentum with ten players from Panhandle towns expected in Amarillo. A silver loving cup will crown the winner while prizes, hospitality and a strong Clarendon contingent are noted.
Canyon, Feb. 21. West Texas Teachers college Buffalo quintet swept Trinity university Tigers 57 to 17. Crump led TI A A scoring with 29 points as Buffaloes won 53 to 14 the previous night. Next home games come Friday and Saturday against the Denton Eagles in the new $22,000 gym.
The district basketball champions received an $18.50 official Rawlings ball as J E Clements of the City Drug Store extended congratulations after the Canyon tournament concluded Saturday afternoon.
A compact ad note lists roller skates at 113 West 7th Street and crispy potato chips from Rainbow Potatoes available at all grocers.
A set of small town help wanted notices seeking a man and wife for a new business with schooling and references, a childless farm workers pair, a house to house experience applicant, porter trainees for railway service, a 16 year old as messenger, a barber not a student, and boys to sell papers in Amarillo with Circulation Department recruitment.
WANTED TO BUY small national cash register describe must be a bar gain address care Globe itvah the TATE notes wanted I will buy a limited amount first or second real estate notes monthly payments or annual maturity wes M Humphreys phone 200 or 308 or 917 Hotel Cornado Room Board Day week or month meals family style all you want 35c Clean rooms 601 Fillmore Across Corner from Courthouse
Help wanted notices seek Marcellist with experience at Elue Hair Dressing Parlor. Stenographer with small salary to start, state expected pay. Office work including typewriting, accuracy required. Traveling saleslady unincumbered for $50 to $125 weekly, see Mrs. Lyons at Hotel Palo Duro Sunday 2 to 4 p m. Amarillo Employment Agency lists day and night phones for applicants and employers.
Numerous sale notices list White Leghorn and other breeds of chicks and eggs, milking cows and Whiteface cattle, canaries and cages, and hatching eggs from Amarillo and Panhandle areas. Ads include prices and contact details like phone numbers and locations such as Amarillo Canyon and 304 Florida.
Amarillo golfer E Lee Smith, four months into the sport, carded a 42 round and broke a hole record with a two on a par five eagle. He drove 219 yards, then used a midiron to hole out, showcasing a sharp rise in local golf talent.
Our motto quick sales small profits on artist supplies paints brushes paper canvases and framing. Novelty Art Shop 107 East 8th street offers quality goods and photo tinting with efficient service.
Odorless cleaning and pressing services advertised by Stewart known as "The Tailor" with contact details and mention of H. S. Green Trading Stamps. Phone number provided for orders and inquiries.
Several cars offered for sale or trade including a 1922 Dodge Touring at 206 Pierce Street, a Ford 4 Door Sedan with extras for 550 dollars, and a Studebaker Special Six roadster. Also wanted buys Ford Coupe 1928 model, trade Buick Six for cow or smaller car, and a Three ton truck near the hotel with part payment option. Contact numbers provided.
A flood of rental notices details multiple properties including three room cottages near ith and Adams with built in features, a twenty one room boarding house, unfurnished rooms at 804 N Buchanan, a 60x90 iron clad warehouse at 303 N Pol street, furnished two roof apartment near pavement, three room apartment with garage at S07 Harrison, a four room house at 1410 Van Buren, a furnished four room house at 106 E 7th, a five room modern house at 606 i vth, an east side four room duplex at 150 Madison, a close in house via Dixon Golding Drus Co, two warehouses on railroad track, a four room brick apartment at 1101 Jackson, a five room furnished or unfurnished apartment near 4 or 1508-W, and store space in Hotel Palo Duro with office options.
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