WRESTLING DEBUTS AS MAJOR SPORT AT CANYON
West Texas State Teachers College introduces wrestling as a major sport with seven wrestlers coached by Alvin R. Jackson. The team will wear monogrammed sweaters like other varsity squads. They schedule two tournaments and plan two meets with New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell.
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West Texas State Teachers College
Alvin R. Jackson
University of Oklahoma
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
N. M
Grapplers
Central State Teachers College of Edmund
Okla
University of Texas football era recalls rugged old style play
Line Sport recounts B Jones a famed Amarillo engineer and ex Texas football lineman who dominated as guard in the era when players trained for full seasons with no reserves. He recalls brutal collisions, lying back football, and the shift to modern rules and tougher conditioning over time.
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Hi. B. Jones
West Texas
Jeader
University of Tesusy
Firet bin Tung
Tsou
Jones
Texas
Vic
Amarillo
Mr. Jones
Nurmi to Try for 3000 Meter Record at Nationals
Paavo Nurmi will attempt to set a world 3000 meter record in the junior national track championships in New York on January 15. He faces strong Finnish rival Willie Ritola as his main challenger.
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New York
Paavo Numi
Nurmi
Willie Ritola
McGovern's Molded Skill Defies Any Eve of Rivalry
In a 1925 portrait, the writer extols Terry McGovern as unmatched in style and power. He recalls how McGovern dominated opponents from 1899 onward, with a unique rush and punch that defined an era. The piece contrasts McGovern with later fighters like Cannonball Martin and George Dixon, praising his explosive fury and resilience.
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Terry
Terry MeGovern
Patsy Haley
New York
McGovern
Patsy
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Tie
Tommy Murphy
Tommy
Chocolate
Pedler Palmer
George Dixon
Sam Harris
Palmer
Dixon
Little Chocolate
Tom O'Rourke
Oscar Gardner
Gardner
Corbett
Hartford
Cannonball Martin
Commercial High School
The
Bell Syndicate Inc
Landis Publicizes Dolan O Connell Baseball Scandal Papers
Henry J. Farrell reports that the Dolan O Connell baseball scandal testimony is released by baseball officials. The material includes claims of an $800 bribe to throw a game involving the Phillies and Giants, and allegations against Frank Frisch Veint Young and George Kelly. The release prompts questions about Landis and delays in disclosure.
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Henry J. Farrell
United Pross
New York
Dolan O'Connell
Landis
Jimie O' Connnell
Sam? Dolan
Frank Frisch
Rove Yora
George Kelly
Veint
Chictago
O'Conner
Young
Kelly
Itrisch
Washington
O'Connell
Frisch, Young and Kelly
Ohio State Leads Big Ten in Intramural Spending
Ohio State spent 18400 dollars while Minnesota and Michigan budgeted 11000 and 10000 respectively for intramural athletics. Other Big Ten schools funded from 5400 to 7000 dollars as 14525 participants joined nineteen intramural sports last season.
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Columbus
Ohio State
Minnesota
Michigan
Firpo Receives Warm Ovation in London Fight Night
Luis Firpo drew a large ovation from English fans at Blackfriars Road as he attended a minor bout. The crowd immediately recognized the former heavyweight contender and cheered loudly when he entered. He announced plans to return to the ring soon and addressed questions about his past with Dolan, though no further statements were made.
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London
Luis Firpo
Black Friars Road
Firpo
Wild Bull
Dolan
Amarillo Cage Teams Face Setbacks After Panhandle Games
Amarillo Golden Sandstorm endured a tough week with two Panhandle opponents beating them in playoff action. Yoacham, a Panhandle star, reportedly moved to Amarillo and would be eligible for the rest of the season. The Amarillo Whirlwind girls lost 16 to 10 to Vega.
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Amarillo
Farrel to Settle Case Over Waco Texas League Move
Waco and the Texas association sent all case records to Secretary Farrell of the National Baseball Association and a decision is expected soon. Waco sportsmen expect the Texas league to relocate here and fans show strong enthusiasm.
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Waco
Texas Association
Farrell
National Baseball Association
Texas League
Smith to Wrestle Farley in Amarillo Showdown
Bull Smith of Gary Indiana has been matched with Cal Farley for a welterweight bout at the Armory next Thursday night. Henry Reed announced the plan after interchanges with Smith regarding the match. Smith tours the midwest and east and plans El Paso camp to chase the world welterweight belt. he will arrive Tuesday to train publicly before the match.
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Smith
Gary
Ind
Cal Farley
Armory
Henry Reed
Reed
Middle West
East
EL Paso
Matsuda
Fariey
Ross
Farley
Amarillo Stars Routed by Canyon Eagles 31 11
Amarillo Stars fell 31 to 11 Friday night in Canyon as the Canyon Eagles displayed quick passing and sharp shooting. The visitors struggled to organize offense and defense, allowing the Eagles to pull away.
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Canyon Eagles
Canyon
Hb. Brown
C. Brown
G. Brown
Passins Millet
Acc
Lowes Lancaster
Fataguar Sanders Guard
Hazlewood Gibbins
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