White Sox add stars to infield and manage change in 1921
The Boston-era notes say Aaron Ward at second and Roger Peckinpaugh at shortstop join Eddie Collins departure as Chicago acquires Ray Schalk as player-manager. Moe Berg and Bill Hunnefield backstop veteran infielders, with Moe Blankenship Homer back in spring tryouts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aaron Ward
Roger Peck
Npaugh
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Majoreagues
Ray Schalk
Milwaukee
Schalk
Moe Berg
Bill Hunnefield
Bill Kamm
Earl Sheely
Ward
Peek
Buck Crouse
Harry McCurdy
Red Faber
Ted Lyons
Ted Blankenship
Alphonse Thomas
George Connally
Blankenship
Homer
Bert Cole
Charlie Barabee
Bible Falk
Johnny Mostil
Bill Barrett
Baptist Rally Friday Draws North and South Plains ministers
Dr. G L Yates invites Baptist members to a one day district rally this Friday with speakers Dr G W Truett of Dallas Dr L R Scarborough of Ft Worth Dr F S Groner of Dallas Dr T C Gardner of Dallas and Dr T C Neal of El Paso. First Baptist church women will serve luncheon to out of town visitors. An Atlantic liner now nearing completion will carry 1800 passengers.
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G. L. Yates
Baptist Church
North
South Plains
G. W. Truett
Dallas
L. R. Scarborough
Ft. Worth
F. S. Groner
T. C. Gardner
T. C. Neal
el Paso
Smith Family Golf Star Fails Yet Again in Major Wins
MacDonald Smith, veteran of Great Neck, Long Island, long eyed the British and U S Open titles but failed to claim either after years of high finishes and near-misses. His brothers Alex and Willie also excelled in golf, with Alex winning the U S Open and Willie victorious in 1899, while Mac's best bid came in the 1925 British Championship.
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Smith
Jones
Mac Smith
Robbie Jones
Mac
MacDonald Smith
Carnoustie
Scotland
America
Alex
J. J. McDermott
Willie
Smiths
Long Island
California
Klok-Lax Promises Quick Cold Relief and Clean Bowels
An ad touts Klok-Lax as the best treatment for colds by cleansing the intestinal canal. It claims regular use prevents constipation and reduces cold symptoms, urging readers to buy the product at druggists.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Aids Elderly Coughs
The advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as especially suited for elderly people because it contains no chloroform or opiates. It is mildly laxative, soothing to irritated throats, and claims to stop coughs and night coughs from lingering flu. Johnston's two dependable Drug Stores market the product.
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Foley
Johnston
Herbine: a liver tonic to restore health and ambition
Advert describes Herbine as the medicine needed to purify the system and restore health when liver function wanes. It claims best workers feel languid and blue, urging a dose or two to prevent a sick spell. Price 60c, sold by Fox Drug Co.
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Fox Drug Co
Charley Grip Meets Unusual Wrestler Here
Charley Grip will meet Thor Jensen this Friday at the Armory in a clean scientific match with potential rough moments. Jensen, a mild trappler and former boxer, prefers controlled holds but will slug if necessary. Ticket sales at City Drug Store suggest a big crowd.
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Charley Grip
Thor Jensen
Armory
Grip
Jensen
City Drug Store
Dog Phrenology and the Shape of a Hunter Dog
An excerpt from Field and Stream argues that a dog head shape signals breed and suitability for work. Broad skulled, brainy dogs are favored for sagacity and hunting tasks, while narrowing skulls tends to produce difficult, unruly animals. The piece discusses fore-face depth and scenting ability across wild dogs and hound families.
Tracy In El Paso Closing Contract for Training Camp
Amarillo baseball club president hh. B. Tracy is in El Paso finalizing spring training arrangements for the Amarillo Texans. He left after inspecting an eight acre park site and discussing plans for a modern Class A ball park with club owners. He expects a favourable guarantee for the training camp and plans exhibition games with National League teams Pittsburgh and Chicago. Tracy also secured Eddie Miller from San Antonio for Walter Nufer.
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Hh. B. Tracy
Amarillo Baseball Club
el Paso
Amarillo Texans
Tracy
Amarillo
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Eddie Miller
San Antonio
Walter Nufer
St. Joe
Pictorial Golf Instruction by H. B. Martin
Instruction on hooking and slicing for beginners. Advice includes advancing the left foot, ensuring a through swing, and positioning the right and left hands on the club for proper contact. Recommends teeing the ball back and playing off the right foot for better ball trajectory.
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H. B. Martin
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Hunter Resigns Night Desk Sergeant Post
Police night desk sergeant C. E. Hunter resigns to pursue private detective work. Appointed by Chief H. W. Gaether, Hunter previously served as deputy under Sheriff Wiley Pollard.
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Hunter
C. E. Hunter
Police Department
Mr. Hunter
H. W. Gaether
Jie
Wiley Pollard
Manager to Oppose Tour for Swimme
LOS ANGELES January 19. Frank O Bryne manager trainer and Canadian former resident of Toronto says a group of Canadian promoters plan to bring Swimme back to Toronto to sign a contract for a two month personal appearance tour in Canada. He will oppose the move strenuously.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
George Young
The
Santa Catalina Divine
Toronto
Ontario
Frank “Do O’bryne
O'Bryne
Canada
Aerial Police Force Introduced in Rome
The Italian government plans an aerial police force with tests in Rome this month. The unit will control traffic from airships and fast airplanes, pursuing motor bandits and criminals, and monitor routes converging on major towns and roads.
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International News Service
Rome
Woman Fined for Reckless Driving in City Collision
Mrs. W. W. Witt was fined $1 and costs in justice court for reckless driving after a collision at Sixth and Taylor streets around 11 pm Sunday. The complaint was filed by EF. K. Manney. the case was heard yesterday afternoon. An electric window cleaner was also announced in a separate note.
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W. W. Witt
Justice Court
Sixth and
Taylor Streets
EF. K. Manney
Rheumatism relief claimed by vegetable remedy
An old advertisement touts 5 S. S. for rheumatism claiming quick relief after many failures. It presents a testimonial from Carl C. Campbell of Johnson City Tennessee praising improvements and asserts the formula is plant based and sold at drug stores in two sizes.
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Hot Springs
S. S
S.S. S
Carl C. Campbell
West Main Street
Johnson City
Tenn
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