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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
3
Paavo Nurmi dominates indoor and outdoor distances from 800 meters to the marathon with a string of world records. Competitors Lloyd Hahn and Willie Ritola pose the greatest threat indoors, while Nurmi remains unconquered by age near 28.
The Roark family extends thanks for loving sympathy and kindness shown during Norris Roark’s illness and death. Grateful for floral offerings and prayers. Mrs. Norris Roark and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Roark and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Roark.
The 1924 season marked a peak for rookies with at least 20 players proving their worth, while aging stars like Jack Quinn and Casey Stengel exit the majors. Quinn, one of the last spitballers, spent 15 years with nearly a dozen teams and earned many friends who regret his departure. Stengel, famed for his big bat, helped the Yankees in 1923 and is rumored to manage the Tulsa club in the Western League this year.
Line notes Troy Kelly recovering from appendectomy at Bucknell University and an Amarillo driven sports scene. Skeet Gibson Cal Farley test horsehide near downtown alleys as fans await a local nine. Oscar Eckhardt plans cuts to spotlight players while Panhandle schools push for gymnasiums and better athletic programs amid widespread interest from Tulia to Dalou in district play. Women’s sports interest noted as Goodie Spread promotes local play spirit.
Tony Ross and Cal Farley, welterweights, prepare for a Friday Armory match. Both are in excellent condition with Ross returning from California and Farley fresh from a prior win over Ross after an injury. Local promoter Henry Reed denies a bout with Jack Fisher due to weight.
Tulia Hornets beat Idalou 21 to 13 to claim bi district basketball honors and advance to the state finals in Austin. Coach Ferman Sawyer optimistic about a strong state showing despite the narrow win witnessed by over 500 fans at Tulia’s Buffalo gym. The lineup included Cavit Crow Ford Harrison Ward Andrews Evans Teal with Woodward refereeing.
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