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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1927
Page
3
Gaylord Reppy, the Amarillo mound man nicknamed the Cool Kid, pitched for the Saints last season, posting a decent record and steady improvement as the year progressed. The report notes his husky frame and growing command, forecasting a stronger campaign ahead for the Saint Louis club.
A farmer claims Ful-O-Pep Egg Mash increased his hen production. He says he now gathers 15 eggs per dozen, up from his previous yield, attributing the gain to the feed.
Reppy, a tall husky pitcher with strong shoulders and good control, is expected to excel with the Amarillo club next season. He posted 13 wins and 11 losses over 49 games, thriving in cooler weather and sometimes struggling on hot days. His move south may test his form, but his talent and past clutch performances suggest a solid season if the Texas climate agrees.
About five to six thousand Potter county motorists have not secured 1927 automobile licenses. Officials offered a 15 day grace period but many delayed until January 15. The tax collector warns no mercy after the deadline and says the wait has burdened the office.
The Rev. K. W. Braun of St. Pauls Lutheran church Garnavillo directed a four part film on Henry Francis Lyte author of Abide With Me. The project toured the nation with Clayton county as the setting and featured help from a film corporation and scholars Irving Maurer Beloit College and A L Meyer Johns Hopkins.
Clark McSpadden sales manager for Southwest Public Service attends the Graybear Electric sales conference in Dallas and is scheduled to appear on the program. In Rome night clubs ban the Charleston black bottom two step waltz and all dances. patrons may only drink and listen to songs and jazz.
promoter Tex Rickard left New York with Billy Gibson Dudley Field Malone and many reporters to finalize a blanket agreement for Tunney to defend the world heavyweight title can face any opponent in a Yankee Stadium bout around September 14. possible comeback offer for Jack Dempsey and other top contenders are considered in the promoter's plan.
Warsaw dispatch notes Marshal Pilsudski treasures his daughters Wanda aged nine and Jadwiga seven. Wanda shares his features and is described as possessing a man’s brain with a serious, strategic bent in conversations. The article also mentions convicts at Wormwood Scrubs receiving slippers for evening use.
Doc Gautreau, nicknamed the Midget of the Majors, is a standout for the Boston Braves after a brief Athletics stint. The diminutive second baseman has become one of the club’s most popular players, drawing comparisons to the famed 1914 miracle team and proving that good things come in small packages.
Tracy owner of half interest in the Amarillo Western league club arrives from St. Joseph. He will meet with Hial Witherspoon J. O. Whittington Bob Ames and Cal Farley to organize the season setup. Four new players have been added and rookies rule removed to strengthen the 1927 team. Tracy will base his office here and has reserved rooms at the Hotel Herring.
Los Angeles January 5 USC faces a harsh setback as 10 of 21 lettermen depart, among them famed captain Jeff Cravath and other nationally known players Morton Kner Ted Gorrell Manuel Laraneta Morris Badgro Allen Behrend Ken Cox Brice Taylor Field Thompson and Gene Dorsey.
Thousands of former stomach sufferers praise Gordon's discovered by a Dallas pharmacist for treating stomach and bowel troubles. Advertisers claim it relieves constipation dyspepsia heartburn and bloating and stimulates normal digestion. Priced at $1.50 for 64 doses with money back guarantee if unchanged.
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