Spitball era wanes as seasoned pitchers near retirement
The article notes veteran spitball pitchers aging out of the majors, with averages around thirty five, as a rule limiting the craft takes effect. It singles out Stanley Coveleski of the Senators for 1924 success, while detailing mixed records for Shocker, Faber, and others in both leagues. Clarence Mitchell stands as the sole left handed spitballer left in the National League. GMurray offers radio advice about spinach and youth athleticism.
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Stanley Covelesie
Washington Senators
Pittsburgh
Jack Quinn
Urban
Red't. Faber
Quinn
Sotheron
Mitchell
Grimes
Clarence Mitchell
Phillies
Stop Eczema with S S S Blood Remedy
An old advertisement extols S S S as a blood cleansing remedy that cures eczema and related skin eruptions by boosting red blood cells. It claims impurities in the blood cause breakouts and promotes relief and clearer skin after using the product.
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S.S.S
Wichita Falls to lead large delegation to Amarillo convention
Mayor R F B Shepherd announced Wichita Falls will bring a large delegation to Amarillo in June for the West Texas chamber of commerce convention. He expects to visit Amarillo again in April for the Rotary district convention and in June for the chamber event. An aerial map project plans a 200000 mile Alaska coast survey by U S battle fleet air squadrons.
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Wichita Falls
Amarillo
West
Alaskan
United States Battle Fleet
Aspironal Cold Remedy Adverts Cited as Safest Cure
An advertising claim touts Aspironal as a superior cold and flu tonic, tested and endorsed by authorities. It urges immediate purchase at drug stores, promises rapid symptom relief within two minutes, and recommends dosing for adults and children with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt.
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Phand
Yale Pole Vaulter Sets Indoor World Record at 18 Feet 1 Inch
Yale athlete clears 18 feet 1 inch indoors in New Haven to break the previous mark of 13 feet held by Sherrill of Penn. Carr surpasses the old record of 1 foot 6 8 inches set by Sean Crownell on a dirt runway, marking a notable performance.
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Ias
Yale
New Haven
Sherrill
Penn
Carr
Sean Crownell
Izaak Walton Meeting Program Body Named
Reports from the Jaink Walton league meeting show large attendance for the league’s big sportsmanship banquet on January 28 at Ama ut. Panhandle will send at least ten delegates. Canyon reserved space for 14 sportsmen. M. M. Merriman named Earl Shelton Bob Ames and J. C. McCausland to the program committee. Herb Murphy to handle all ticket sales.
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Jaink Walton League
Board of City Development Rooms
Ama Ut
Canhandle
Panhandle
Canyon
M. M. Merriman
Earl Shelton
Bob Ames
J. C. McCausland
Herb Murphy
NUT CRACKER DY Jon WILLIAMS
A humorous jumble notes the Babe Ruth aura, headlines, and public fascination with his figure and weight loss spectacle. It mocks press coverage and public obsession while mixing assorted trivia about anatomy and ships, concluding with a local note on tree planting and a street address.
Rub Rheumatism Pain From Aching Joints
An advertisement-style item promotes a topical rub to relieve rheumatic joint pain and stiffness. It claims quick relief from soreness in hips knees and back, with mentions of nostrums like St Jacobs Oil and placeholders for other ingredients. The copy urges readers not to suffer and to try the product to regain mobility.
Hays Announces Hard Schedule for Sandies
The Golden Sandstorm basketball team faces a packed schedule before the Canyon tournament in late February. A. B. Mays reports hostilities resume January 24 in Amarillo against Canyon Calvet, with games at Panhandle and Plainview, plus trips to Dalhart, Tucumcari, and Canyon. The season centers on district and Randall Potter Oldham counties championship runs.
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Golden Sandstorm
Canyon
A. B. Mays
Sundies
Canyon Calvet
Amarillo
Panhandle
Paviaview
Wainview Bulldogs
Sandies
Nime
Caunyon
How Doctors Treat Colds and Fly
How doctors treat colds and flu to break up a cold overnight. Calotabs, a refined calomel tablet, combines effects of calomel and salts with one nightly dose. No salts or nausea, no interference with meals. next morning the cold sheds and you feel well with a hearty breakfast. Family package 35 cents at any drug store.
Wrigley Gets Cubs From Emerald Isle
Chicago, Jan. 0 The Cubs turn to Irish talent to lift out of last season's cellar. Toe McCarthy former Louisville manager leads the influx with Maurice Shannon Joe Kelly Jimmy Cooney Howard Fitzgerald plus coaches Jimmy Burke and Mike Doolan. Training camp opens February 14 at Catalina Island as McCarthy plans a steady build to form.
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Cubs
William Wrigley
Toe McCarthy
Louisville American Association
McCarthy
Louisville
Maurice Shannon
Rabbit Maranville
Brooklyn
Joe Kelly
Toronto
Jimmy Cooney
St. Louis
Vic Keen
Howard Fitzgerald
Wichita Falls
Jimmy Burke
Toledo
Mike Doolan
Phillies
Shannon
Kelly
Cooney
Fitzgerald
Burke
Doolen
Chicago North Side
Antfieli
Searce
Gabby” Hartnett
Mike Gonzales
Jack Churry
Catalina Island
Pacific Coast
Yale Football Aces Hinkey and Greenway Die Within Month
New York Jun 20 Death took two ends of a famed Yale football team within a month Prank Hinkey renowned wingman and John Campbell Greenway veteran of two wars and mining executive both linked to Yale grid glory Greenway died after an operation at 53 in Arizona where he led mining ventures Greenway earned the Distinguished Service Cross and served with the Rough Riders during San Juan Hill.
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New York
Yale
Hinkey
John Campbell Greenway
Greenway
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
France
Crosa
Et Ood
Arizona Mining Coompany
Ajo, Arizona
Mrs Caulfield Serious Illness Retreats to California
Mr and Mrs Walter Caulfield formerly of the Jack o Lantern Art and Gift report they are now located in California. Mrs Caulfield has been seriously ill and is slowly recovering.
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Walter Caulfield
Jack o'Lantern
Liverifornia
The Tactless Texan Riff on Life in Lubbock and Marriage
The column presents a string of humorous, dated observations on wealth, home life, aging, female beauty, bootlegging, and marriage. It includes quips about men moving to the city, building country homes, aging milestones, weight, feminine photos, and a wary view of progressive marriage, ending with a defense of monogamy and personal steadiness.
Wrestling Fans Expect Fast Mat Match at Armory
Wrestling fans sense a fast bout Friday night as Billy Hallas faces Jack Gorman at the Armory. Ticket sales at City Drug and Ledbetter Drug No 2 hint a house may form. Gorman vows to avoid being used to showcase Hallas or secure Mantell. Mantell has been out of sight since last Saturday after Hallas announced coming to run the Dutchman out of town.
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Jack Gorman
Armory
City
Ledbetter
Gorman
Halllas
Hallas
Mantell
America
Panhandle
Jack Fisher
Wortey
Matty Matsuda
Jared Mantell
Dutchman
Globe to Play National Guard Cagers in Canyon
The Globe quintet will meet the Canyon National Guard basketball team in Canyon on Friday night. After a challenge by Canyon, Skeet and Gibson arranged the game with Alton Key, Canyon captain, and it will start at 8 o clock likely in Canyon High School gym. Canyon is strong and expected to present stiff opposition to The Globe aggregation.
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Globe
Canyon National Guard
Canyon
Gibson
Alton Key
Canyon High School
Cayon
Globe Aggregation
Bermuda hurricane legends inspired Shakespeare’s tempest setting
Sailors recalling violent storms in Bermuda report legends that the tempest tales influenced Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The story notes far older sea lore shaping dramatic settings and legends about the isle’s role in literary history.
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Bermuda
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