Hoppe at Thirty-Nine Shows Still Sharp Billiard Skill
Willie Hoppe, world champion billiardist at thirty nine, proves he can still compete at highest level. The piece recalls his beginnings, notes his patient accuracy on easy shots and contrasts with the demanding nature of top play, quoting his careful approach and long career.
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Robert Edgren
Willie Hoppe
Hoppe
Willie
George Slauson
Philadelphia
Slauson
Hoppe’s billiard mastery and famed discipline showcased
An article traces the career of world billiards champion Hoppe from youth titles to recent form. It highlights his rivalries with Schaefer Hore mans Hagenlacher and others, his methodical training and focus, habit of chalking between shots, endurance, and mental steadiness under pressure.
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Vel
Willie
Jack Schaefer
Chicago
Jack Doyle
New York
Hoppe
Doyle
Morningstar
Schaefer
Cochran
Horemans
Hegenlacher
Hopper
Demar
Basketball the king of indoor sport world wide
The piece argues basketball, invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith, has become a global pastime with 15,000,000 players in the United States. It traces roots to Maya tlachtli and compares modern play to ice hockey and football, noting its rapid, thrilling appeal and large financial pull. It also mentions Catalina Island swim currents aiding top competitors.
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America
New York Times
James Naismith
University of Kansas
Springfield College
Mass
India
China
Greece
South America
Central America
Chichen Itza
Yucatan Peninsula
Internal remedy for piles touted by doctor and druggist
J. S. Leonhardt M D claims to have created an internal treatment named HEM ROID that he says cures piles by improving circulation. The product is sold by City Drug Co with a money back guarantee and the article notes it is a harmless tablet easy to take. Also mentioned is Willie Hoppe’s brief life details and interest in golf amid billiard fame.
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J. S. Leonhardt
City Drug Co
Hoppe
Willie Hoppe
Willie
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
How to Reinforce Glands Explained By Physician
Weak and exhausted readers urged to seek glandular treatment as a path to vigor. The ad cites Dr. Arnold Lorand’s book Old Age Deferred and promotes a gland tonic made from animal gland extracts, urging authenticity and a specific drug company for purchase.
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Arnold Lorand
Annual Meeting Notice of Amarillo Building and Loan
Notice that the annual meeting of stockholders for election purposes will be held at the association office 512 Taylor street at 5 o'clock p m Friday January 21st 1927. R M Nash secretary.
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The
Amarillo Building and Loan Association
Association
Taylor Street
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