Buffaloes Even Cage Series In Speedy Contest
The West Texas Teachers College basketball team tied the Southwestern Teachers College of Weatherford, Oklahoma in Canyon last night 26 to 22 before 2,000 fans. Alec Hale led Canyon with 15 points as Buffaloes tightened defense in the second game. Oklahoma had won Monday 45 to 32 on a road trip marked by losses only to Canyon and other strong teams.
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West Texas Teachers’ College
Southwestern Teachers College
Weatherford
Oklahoma
Canyon
Beore
Canyon Cam
Alec Hale
Ovors
Lowes
Buffalo
Pearson
Ward
Fuller
Sooner
Montgomery
Buffaloes
Texas Universty
Daniel Baker
Howard Payne
Southwestern
Baylor Univerity
Texas University
Sul Ross Laboes
Ray Schalk hailed as greatest catcher by Feg Murray
Murray profiles Ray Schalk as a legendary White Sox catcher noted for his iron man durability and fielding, highlighting his 12 consecutive 11 seasons catching 100 games and his pivotal role in shaping modern catching. The piece cites Schalk’s grit and a personal quip from Nick Alfrec.
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Ray
Schalk
Ehmke
Cole
Detroit
Cobb
Ray Schalk
Illinois Athletic Club
White Sox
Gonfalon
Chicago
Capudine Relief for Headache and Nerve Tension
Physicians describe headache as overtaxed nerves needing rest. Capudine offers fast relief with two teaspoonfuls in water, claiming quicker action than tablets. If headaches persist, see a doctor, and the ad promises refunds if not satisfied. Available in family size 60 cents or individual 30 cents at drugstores.
Argentine Star Tanker Boosts Pampas Fans
Argentine swimmer Alberto Zorilla, now with the New York A.C., emerges as a likely contender for the National A.A.U. indoor title tests in Chicago in March. In two weeks he reportedly clocked 100 yards freestyle in 53 seconds, 220 yards in 2 17, and 600 yards in 5 56 in a 76 foot pool, rivaling Weismuller and Laufer times.
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New York
Wild Bull
Pampas
Alberto Zorilla
New York A
Chiccago
Johnny Weismaller
Walter Laufer
Pelzer Sees Record Focus Over Rivalry In Track
Berlin dispatch quotes Dr. Pelzer, Germany’s top 800 and 1500 meter runner, saying the sport’s true spirit lies in chasing records rather than defeating rivals. He argues racing for the clock brings better coordination, timing, and enjoyment, while those seeking hollow wins miss the sport.
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Dr. Peltzer
Germany
Berlin
Dr. Pelzer
Detroit's Navin Field Boasts Largest Press Box
Navin Field Detroit houses the major leagues largest and highest press box. It sits atop the grand stand's second tier and can seat 500 writers and telegraphers. The addition came years ago amid Ty Cobb pennant hopes, and President Navin remains ready to accommodate a large press corps.
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Navin
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Three Year Olds Lead In Year’s Stakes Purses
New York Jan 12 The season’s top three year olds include Haste with $49,525 in purses and stakes, Macaw $46,050, Bagenbagge $47,870, and Espino $47,025, per official figures released.
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New York
Haste
Macaw
Bagenbaggage
Espino
Piles Cure Without Surgery Book Issued by Dr McCleary
A booklet by Dr A S McCleary of Excelsior Springs Missouri outlines non surgical relief for piles and rectal troubles. It claims thirty years of success and offers the free postpaid booklet to sufferers who mail name and address to Dr McCleary at St Louis Avenue Excelsior Springs Mo.
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A. S. McCleary
Excelsior Springs
McCleary
cCleary
St. Louis Ave
Kaufman Promises Exciting Wrestling Match At Armory
Cedar Rapids wrestler Clear Kaufman says a good time will be had by all ahead of his finish match with Los Angeles rival Thor Jensen at the Armory Friday night. Kaufman, in top condition, embraces rough tactics and anticipates a fast bout, with a second one fall thirty minute clash between Johnny Carlin and Teddy Waters drawing added attention.
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Kaufman
Clear Kaufman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Thor Jensen
Los Angeles
the Armory
Jensen
Jensen-Kaufman
Johnny Carlin
Teddy Waters
Carlin
Waters
Spitball Pitches Fade From Major Leagues As Rulings Take Hold
A New York report notes only six of 17 original spitballers remain in the big show amid curbs on freak deliveries. Names like Doak Douglas Caldwell and Shocker are traced among players fading from the majors, with several already retired or moved to coaching or other roles.
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Schalk
White Sox
Milwaukee
Ed” Walsh
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Alan Sotheron
Bill Doak
Phil Douglas
New York Giants
Dana Fillingim
Boston Braves
Clarence Mitchell
Brooklyn Dodgers
Doc” Ayers
Washington Senators
Ray Caldwell
New York Yankees
Stanley Coveleskie
Cleveland Indians
Dutch
University of Michigan
Marvin Goodwin
Texas
Winter golf spoiled game says Collett
New York January 12 Glenna Collett America s top woman golfer says she failed to win the 1926 title due to too much golf She plans to abandon her winter Florida trip to rest for next season and will base herself in New York except for the Nassau tournament promoters in Florida and Pinehurst NC have not induced a reversal of her decision
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New York
Glenna Collett
America
Florida
Nassau
Pinehurst
N. C
Mulled Opportunity in Chicago Baseball Scandal Overlooked
The writer argues Tex Rickard missed a major airing opportunity by not attending the Chicago scandal meeting. He suggests a Risberg matchup with a dozen meeting attendees and even envisions a Risberg battle royal to draw crowds at Yankee Stadium.
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Tex Rickard
Chicago
Santa Fe Plains Schedule Changes for Morning Train
Beginning Saturday January 15 the Santa Fe morning passenger train to the South Plains leaves Amarillo at 8 10 a m instead of 7 30 a m with arrival at Plainview 10 25 a m Lubbock 12 noon Slaton 12 30 p m and Sweetwater 4 10 p m. Other stations see arrivals 40 minutes later than current times.
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Santa Fe
South Plains
Amarillo
T. B. Gallaher
Plainview
Lubbock
Slaton
Sweetwater
Local boosters tout town growth and new real estate team
Residents and professionals from the Marizon and Roxana areas discuss advertising plans vaccination progress and town site expansion. Real estate partners Mrs H A Dyer and Mrs Carrie W Downing join the Sorrells Short Realty team aiming to elevate Am arillo’s market presence and service.
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J. G. Short
Sorrells-Short Realty
H. A. Dyer
Carrie W. Downing
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Herring
Saves
McGavock
Jearsen
Simmons
Holt
Self
Jack Woodward
Louis XIV
Feg Murray
Rock of Gibraltar
Nick Alfrec
Greens
Nick
Ralk
Ine
Polk Department Stores Inc
Polk ST
Collett
Rickard
Ordway-Saunders
E. F. Bryan
Roxana
F. E. Baker
Baker Insurance Agency
Willard
Tyler ST
Reliable Printing Service
Wright
Taylor
West Fifth Street
City Shoe Shop
Echo Oil Company
H. T. Neely
Jeff M. Neely
Secy
Treaé
General Tire Co., Inc
West Third Street
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