Wrestlers Face Tense Pre bout Stir Up In Armory
The one eyed Turk Mammoth and Dutch Mantell clash intrigue as fans wonder if a pre bout altercation led to a calmer finish. Mantell trained in Plainview with Mammoth and Billy Hallas, while tickets for the Friday match sold quickly at local drug stores.
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Armory
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Ledbetter’s
South Plains eyes bigger season for regional baseball
The Lubbock Avalanche notes rising interest in semi pro and independent baseball across the South Plains. Lubbock may see Skipper Sled Allen leave for Wichita Falls as assistant manager, with plans for strong showings in Post City Slaton Lamesa Tahoka and Lubbock area clubs. Plainview Amarillo and Amarillo clubs prepare, while Jiz Smith reportedly offered manager role.
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Lamesa
Tahoka
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Ducks
Geese
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M. I. Merril
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Allen
Jiz Smith
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Panandle
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The Finnish Phantom Skater Thrills American Crowd
Speculation runs high as Nurmi’s countryman Clas Thunberg debuts in America tonight. Thunberg, praised by Hugo Quist as superior across distances, faces a tough transition to U S indoor rinks and the Leviathan voyage. The piece notes skating history from 14th century saints to 18th century clubs and classifies Thunberg as a real amateur in contrast to Nurmi.
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Thunberg
Hugo Quist
Oslo
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Quist
Clas Thun
Amarillo Baseball Prospects Face League Challenges
The Globe reports Mike Hollander on a planned class B circuit spanning three states and Juarez in Old Mexico with a plan likely to take 1¢ years. Amarillo’s prior leagues failed due to patronage and circumstances, though local managers believe the city can support strong baseball. Interscholastic league actions in Austin seek district dispute rulings and a full-time football coach policy, while local athletes Mantell Hallas Padrone and Britt pursue prize money and future matches.
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Globe
Mike Hollander
Juarez
Old Mexico
Hollander
Amarillo
Louis Kirsch
Louis Witherspoon
Pfann Rhodes Scholar trip echoes Grange voyage contrast
George Pfann, the 1923 All-American quarterback, sails for Europe on a Rhodes Scholarship. In contrast, 1925 star Red Grange, another celebrated quarterback, would not need a cattle ship journey.
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George Pfann
Europe
Red Grange
Hallas to Wrestle Tony Padrone Before Elks Club
Amarillo Elks club to host an exhibition wrestling match Monday night featuring Hallas, the Greek welterweight champion, facing Tony Padrone. Promoter Henry Reed notes local interest and speed contrasts with past bouts. Rievele at 113 W. Seventh.
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Hallas
Tony Padrone
Sheik
Henry Reed
Cal Farley
Elks Lodge
Amarillo
Jack Fisher
Farley
Padrone
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Globe
Lodge
White Sox focus on pitchers in 1926 trades
The Chicago White Sox, led by Eddie Collins and with chief Bender coaching, emphasize pitching in a busy winter trading period. They acquire Alphone Thomas from Baltimore and add five minor leaguers, plus others from the Indians, Muskogee, and Okmulgee, while aiming to bolster infield reliability with Moe Berg and Ray Morehart.
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Sox
Dunn
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Archdeacon
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Comiskey
Thomas
Chief Bender
Eddie Collins
Karl McBee
Bill Carney
Carney
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Big Jim Carroll
Ike Davis
Collins
Althrough
Ray Schalk
Willie Kamm
Paul Sheely
Cardinals and Cubs Banned From Amarillo Spring Games
Otto Landis, assistant business manager of the local independent team, says the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs cannot play in Amarillo this spring. He is seeking exhibitions with other major league teams and has received replies that the Cards and Cubs will not pass through Amarillo. No word yet from Liz Smith regarding the manager position this summer.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Amarillo
Otto Landis
Mr. Landis
Liz Smith
Young Britt Seeks Match With Mantell In Two Weeks
Young Britt of Lockney who trains with his father from Luray Kansas requests a meeting with Dutel Mantell. He vows to win all and win in two or three weeks, claiming Mantell uses tricks and that he has trained hard for the bout. His father Double A Britt is a veteran promoter in wrestling.
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Lockney
Luray
Kansas
Dutel Mantell
Mantell
Sandies Deliver Best Game of the Year to Win
The Golden Sand storm edged the Amarillo Globe quintet 21 to 16 in a fast, at times rough contest. Barrows and Yoakum led Sandstorm with six and eight points respectively, while Jamison scored six for the Globe and Montgomery five. Lewis and Gibson shone at guard, Dowler outpaced Woodward in the middle, and the game featured high pace with a slow start and tight defense. Referee Hull officiated as Globe led only briefly. turnovers and shooting struggles hindered both sides.
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Golden Sandstorm
Amarilo Globe Quintet
Barrows
Yoakum
Jamison
Globe
Montgomery
Lewis
Gibson
Dowler
Woodward Globe Center
Sandstorm
Sandstorm Ammonds
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Woodward
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Tate
Ammonds
Bassett
Larsen
Townes
Hull
Plainview Gagers Beat Petersburg Team 19 to 14
Special to The Globe. Plainview High defeated Petersburg High 19 to 14 in a Tuesday basketball game at Plainview. Plainview led 12 to 4 at halftime as Petersburg rallied in the second half but Plainview maintained the advantage with strong defense and solid offense. Lineups included Plainview Teague and McCowen, center Craig, Lowe and Lowe guards. Petersburg Gregory and McDaniel, Hegi center, Martin and Jay guards. substitutions Pearce for Lane and Wartes for Gregory. Referee R. L. Roper.
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Plainview High School
Petersburg High School
Petersburg
Teague
MccCowen
Craig
Lowe
Gregory
McDaniel
Hegi
Jay
Martin
Pearce
Lane
Wartes
Refree
R. L. Roper
Better Than Whiskey For Colds and Flu
Aspironal touted as a rapid cold and cough remedy endorsed by authorities and sold in drug stores. Ads urge quick two swallow relief, money back if symptoms persist, claiming safety for children and adults and highlighting relief for catarrhal croup and nighttime choking.
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Amarillo College of Music
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