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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1926
Page
2
City Drug Store five faces S B A five in the Cage opener at Nat Ton tonight. Admission 25 and 15 cents. The tournament draws a large crowd with close, hard fought games anticipated. Team managers to open doors at 7 15.
About thirty Panhandle and Amarillo shooters joined a trapshooting event at Amarillo Gun Club grounds with plans for a Panhandle Trapshooters league meeting this afternoon. A planned challenge between Charles Adams and W A Newton did not occur due to a dispute. Notable out of town participants included R Cox Slim Taylor W A Newton Friona I N Edwards Booker D L McDonald Don Mercer Hereford A B Stewart Canadian Perry Eberett Floyd Phillips McLean Fred Brandit R L Thom Spearman Tom Overton Slaton Jack Kersh Ben A Wooten Shamrock. The morning crowd arrived and more sportsmen were expected for the afternoon session in City Hall.
A satirical column praises Hagen Sarazen and Massy as premier golfers chosen to defend the United States against invading Britons Jones and Shamrock on Washington's Birthday. It notes their titles across Britain Belgium and America, plus past headlining clashes and humorous anecdotes from the sporting and social scene.
Uniforms issued this afternoon at Gasser Park as Coach A B Hays fields a likely 30 man squad with several 1925 letter men and seasoned scrubs. Daily practices set at Gasser Park with games planned for late March.
A report details a deadly incident involving two women with gunshot wounds during a disturbing attack. The victims include Margetet Lee Mite, aged years, and an unnamed woman, with authorities investigating the circumstances and potential assailants near their residence.
President Coolidge returned to his desk in Washington on Washington's Birthday despite department closures. He quickly began handling accumulated government business after a few days of illness, signaling a return to normal activity.
Mack Washington reviews 1926 sports setup noting 12 home Saturdays 16 Sundays and two holidays for the Nats and more Rabbeth games at home than any other circuit club. Basketball scores show a 73 point game with a white opponent, Tig Ten Ye women lead in high counts, and various players and teams cited with uncertain details.
Partial lines from an old journal show a man associated with a 58 marker or age. The legible bits hint at a personal record or event but lack clear names, places, or dates to confirm the full story.
An in store ad urges homeowners to maintain and repaint houses to prevent decay and save money. The retailer positions itself as an authorized agency for Du Pont Paints and Varnishes, offering expert guidance for any painting project from chairs to entire houses.
The Miami event in Florida on February 22 features leading teen speedsters in the inaugural 00 mile automobile classic at the Ful ford Bowl. Carl G. Fisher trophy and 30600 in prize money draw a class field including 1925 champion Peter De Paola, Tommy Milton, Harry Hartz, and recordholder Bob McDonagh. Miller cars dominate the field with three DeSauerce specials among the entrants.
New Orleans Feb 22 An even dozen veteran and rookie pitchers of the Boston Red Sox began spring training here yesterday Other members of the team are due to report in New Orleans later this week Pitchers listed include Howard Ehmke Fred Winefield Joseph Kiefer Delmar Lundgren Harold Neubauer Chester Foss Charles Ruffting Jack Russell Fred Smith Toney Weber Harold Wiltse and Paul Zahniser.
A S Hodge 58 year old oil man of Okmulgee Oklahoma died Sunday noon in Panhandle after a brief pneumonia illness. His body was taken to Amarillo by D C Stone funeral director and prepared there before burial by Blackburn Funeral home.
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