New Giants Ready To Rip Down Pirate Flag
The 1926 New York Giants plan an improved pitching staff and retooled infield to challenge the Pittsburgh Pirates. John McGraw brings Jimmy Ring to strengthen rotation, rehabs Groh Frisch and Travis Jackson at three infield positions, and leans on veterans Snyder Hartley and NeMullen behind the plate while Fred Fitzsimmons Greenfield lead young arms Fred Fitzsimmons and Kent Greenfield.
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Associated Press
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Jack Wisner
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Bathing and skating girls in sports mix debate
The piece weighs summer versus winter sports, noting speed feats of bathing and skating girls. It compares water and ice thrills, cites Aileen Riggin and Sonya Henie as young champions, and mentions Leona Sullivan diving through a sixty five foot hole in Manchester New Hampshire each winter.
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Sonya Henie
Tactless Texan’s Snack Break Sparks Sanatorium Move
The tale recounts a Texan who failed to quit eating his knife after a long effort. He began with the knife on soup and ended with it on tea. His wife ordered him to St Anthony’s sanitarium for rest, and he lies bedridden with nourishment spoon fed.
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Tack
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St. Anthony’s Sanitarium
Fights Death Over Edith Burton Killing Admits Guilt
Harry W. Cowan, who admits killing Edith Burton the choir singer, fights for life after shooting himself. A letter found in his home warned a former U S Senator to stay away from Miss Burton.
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Harry W. Cowan
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Winners in Sportsmanship Contest To Be Declared Soon
Winners in the True Sportsmanship contest, which recently closed in The Globe, will be announced in a few days. Judges are reviewing the definitions submitted. The contest was proposed by Walter Crossett with substantial prize support from Bob Ames and Herb Murphy of the Izaak Walton League. Interest was high and many strong definitions were received.
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Globe
Walter Crossett
Bob Ames
Herb Murphy
Izaak Walton League
Will Mantell Meet Turk In Amarillo Wrestling Standoff
Amarillo fans debate whether Dutch Mantell will wrestle the Turk as Young Mammoth offers 100 for bringing Mantell to the ring. Mammoth vows funds, promoter guarantees 250 on any outcome, while talks involve Cactus Pete Brown for a Turk clash. Fans still clamour for Mantell versus Mammoth before other bouts.
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Amarillo
Harry Patterson
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Will Football Get an Ice Box League in Summer
As professional football cements its stand beside baseball, questions arise whether it will adopt a summer ice box league to replace baseballs hot stove season. The idea envisions extended play and roster activity during the off months to keep fans engaged and players in peak form.
Globe Plans for Annual Checker Tourney Discussed
Plans are being discussed for The Globe's annual checker tournament to be held this winter. Last year nineteen entrants competed with stiff play. H. T. Russell won the previous championship but exited early in Panhandle rounds. Players are urged to practice and sharpen favored games in coming weeks.
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H. T. Russell
Students Get Realistic Peep Into Future Profession
In Pullman Washington State College architecture students endured a nine hour session from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. with no meals and no textbooks. They planned an architecture for every room of the department using only prior knowledge, facing simulated urgencies and successfully meeting the challenge.
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Associated Press
Pullman
Wash
Department of Architecture
Washington State College
Texas tennis team ranked seventh in nation
Special to The Globe ranks University of Texas doubles pair Lewis White of Austin and Louis Thalheimer of Dallas as seventh in the United States. White is 23rd in singles and Thalheimer 25th in national men's rankings, according to the latest USLTA list released publicly.
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University of Texas
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Louis Thallheimer
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Thalheimer
Gorman Challenges Mantell After Narrow Plainview Defeat
Plainview native Jack Gorman, a noted lightweight wrestler, challenges Dutch Mantell of Columbus, Ohio, now in Amarillo, after losing to Mantell in 58 minutes at Plainview on December 31. Mantell weighs 148 pounds, Gorman 140, with fans believing Gorman can throw Mantell in a rematch. Also notes Cyclone Hayes loss to Gorman in Wichita Falls and Red Grange handicap race anticipated in New York with Red Head as spectator.
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Dutch Mantell
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Louisville man returns to Illinois prison escapee
Louisvillle, Kentucky resident George Wall was attempting to secure police work here yesterday. He is en route back to an Illinois penitentiary from which he escaped two years ago to complete a twenty year burglary sentence.
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Associated Press
Louisville
George Wall
Illinois
How Doctors Treat Colds And Calotabs Ad Copy
Purported health ad claims Calotabs cures cold and flu symptoms overnight. Suggests taking one or two tablets at bedtime with water, promises no nausea, no appetite loss, and a purified system by morning. Family package advertised for 35 cents at any store.
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