Lillian Cannon Aims To Swim Across English Channel
The French-resident swimmer Lillian Cannon declares she will not fear the Channel as she prepares for a historic crossing. She notes prior Chesapeake Bay swims of twenty four miles and emphasizes careful study, acclimatization, and the motto England or bust on her sweater.
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Lillian Cannon
Gris Nez
France
English Channel
Chespeake Bay
England
Austin
Blue Sky Department
Boob Oil Company
Ve Xods
Armory Set for Main Bout Parelli Mantell Tonight
The Armory will host the Parelli versus Mantell bout at 8:30 p.m. due to rain at Fourth and Pierce. Promoter Harry Patterson says seating will be cooled and comfortable while Londos versus Klingman preps the undercard. Tickets are on sale at City Drug Store. Channel reports cold winds and a 45 degree temperature.
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Fourth
Pierce Streets
Joe Parelli
Dutch Mantell
Harry Patterson
Parelli
Dutch
Joe Londos
Otis Klingman
Londos
Klingman
Amarillo
Amarillo Chamber Registration Drives Amid Convention Buzz
Amarillo residents and business leaders weigh in on the chamber of commerce registration push ahead of next week’s convention. Officials promise readiness, while citizens like Rolla Cartwright urge swift signups and Monte Owen notes new offices.
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Homer D. Wade
American Business Club
Chamber of Commerce
D. Y. Taylor
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Rolla Cartwright
Amarillo
Amarillo police fund boosts new uniforms drive
The column reports on funds raised in Amarillo to equip motorcycle cops with new uniforms including Sam Browne belts and external revolver holsters. Bob Ames contributed five dollars, bringing the total to 108 dollars with about 50 to 75 more needed, while critics argue the city pays officers too little.
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Amarillo
Sam Browne
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Bob Ames
Fort Worth
Reds and Pirates thrill in 13th inning classic
National League action sees Cincinnati top the ladder as New York loses, Pirates beat Giants 6 5 in 13 innings with Lindstrom homer securing the win. Rhein and Keen shut down Boston in a doubleheader. Yankees fall to White Sox 6 2. Athletics rally past Detroit 12 9. Book Oil certificates noted as red and purple.
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Associated Prowse
Cincinnati
Reds
Philadelphia
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Polo Grounds
Kiddie Farrell
Pittsburgh
Babe Adams
Pirates
Giants
Rhyne
New York
Frank Frisch
Pep Young
Flint Rhein
Vic Keen
Boston Braves
Blades
Bell
Cardinals
Bill Marriott
Brooklyn
Chicago Cubs
New York Yanks
Babe Ruth
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Fairbanks-Morse
Country Club
Armory
Orla Allen
J.C. Heaton
W. A. McIntosh
C.F. Wynard
Philips
B. L. Huff
Kansas City
T. J. Wagner
Third and
Polk
Monte Owen
Cain
Cc. H. Amacker
Homer Wade
O. C. Goodwin
Tactlees
Tulsa World
Tulsa
Mr. Tack
Panhandle
J. E. Payne
Odd Fellows
Manila
P. I
J. KE
Payne
Oklahoma
United States
Lubbock
Lindstrom
Adams
Amasillo
News-Globe
J. H. Clark & Co
Adams Dry Goods Co
Dyo
The
DYO Corporation
Pyaltle
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