Locke Sought for Brooklyn Dodgers Tryout in Florida
Brooklyn owner Robison and manager Bancroft invited Nebraskan Roland Locke to report to Clearwater for a Dodgers tryout. They regard him as an promising outfielder, though no baseball play has been seen. Locke may abandon track for a major league career if impressed.
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Jack Holland Not So Lucky In First Out
Jack Holland owner of the Oklahoma City Indians of the Western League opened spring training at Weatherford Texas under threatening skies. He started pitchers this morning and planned light batting practice this afternoon if weather holds. Thirty players were expected in camp by week’s end.
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Favorites Out Lead at Dallas In Opening A A U Round
Favorites dominated the opening round of the Southern A A U basketball tournament in Dallas. Friday action features Proctor and Gamble vs Grant Oklahoma and Grand Saline against Austin A C with several other matchups including Dallas A C Boethians and University Park. Thursday results show Grant 48 Doris Candy 22 Dallas A C 43 Vickery 21 Boethians 43 Gunter 15 Procter and Gamble 48 Clear Hill 26 Grand Saline 53 Morris Men's Wear 25 University Park 42 Demolay B2 Southeastern Teachers 46 North Texas Aggies 37 Austin A C 76 Byrnes Commercial 11.
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Fight Results from Philadelphia and New York Cards
Johnny Hayes drew as Cedicli was knocked down in the sixth and finished strong. Frankie Weed defeated Jimmy Catorso by technical knockout in the sixth of the semi final in Brideton New Jersey. Pierre Charles knocked out Jack McCann in the first round of the Heeney Delaney semi final in New York. Jackie Bradie stopped Sammy Vogel in five rounds in Syracuse. Joe Barlow stopped Olaf Herbert in the third round in Boston.
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Boston
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Tulsa suffers conference rout to Edmond Teachers
Tulsa University ended a rough season by losing to Edmond Teachers 51 to 25. Tulsa dropped twelve of thirteen conference games this year.
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Tactful Texan Offers Audacious Radio Style Pranks
The writer recounts a near electrocution from a steel knife in a birthday cake and imagines a radio announcing career. He narrates a spoof heavyweight fight at home with Erasmus Tack versus O. W. amid neighborhood referees, plus local gossip and plans to help a blind boy seek treatment.
Visitor from Hartwell Visits Amarilla Globe
J B A Johnson of Hartwell Georgia visits The Amarilla Globe office at 2801 West Seventh Street to see if he resembles his photo. He has been a Hartwell Sun subscriber for 40 years and hopes to read The Amarilla Globe the same long.
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Hartwell
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They Write To Tack on Census Truth and Credit
A reader asks for a recount to establish accurate population figures and proper credit, insisting on full anew listing of names to avoid misrepresentation. A subscriber seeks a September 1927 Popular Science via Tack column at 9671.
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Amarillo
Readers Letters and Cake Contest Notes From Amarillo
A patchwork of reader submissions from Amarillo News-Globe includes a plea for elder care and home based work, a request for local art or embroidery jobs, and a cake contest exchange about autographed copies of Them Texans.
Driving While Intoxicated Charge Filed Against E M Blackman
Authorities filed charges of driving an automobile while intoxicated against E M Blackman of 210 Walnut Street. Blackman was arrested last night after he and two other youths allegedly accosted a 14 year old school girl in the southwestern part of the city. The two boys with Blackman have not yet been apprehended.
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Walnut Street
Blackman
Goes to Jail so Friend Can Go On Honeymoon
Chicago dispatch reports John Rinilli of Wheaton plotted a plan to miss a honeymoon by swapping jail time with friend Thomas Novilla. Rinilli urged Novilla to plead guilty to bootlegging to serve his sentence while Rinilli was away. Novilla began serving a 180 day term but now fears Rinilli will not return. The sheriff is holding Novilla for security as Rinilli is sought.
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Hornsby Signs 3-Year $40,000 A Year With Braves
Rogers Hornsby today signed a three year contract with the Boston Braves worth 40 000 dollars per season. The deal includes 600 dollars per year as team captain. He joins the Braves after being traded from the New York Giants and previously from the St Louis Cardinals. Hornsby aims to lead the National League in hitting again.
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Fur Growers Paper Reports Panhandle Rabbit Industry Rise
The February American Fur Growers magazine carries a Panhandle rabbit industry story and notes the recent organization of the Texas Chapter of the American Fur Growers Association.
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Lindy Leaves Airport for Unrevealed Destination
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and three companions departed East Boston airport at 7 48 this morning for a destination he declined to disclose. Believed to be St. Louis Missouri the trip remains officially unnamed. In a separate note The Netherlands East Indies plans almost 200 000 for commercial aviation funding.
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Texas Women’s Rights in Club Questioned
Dallas reports conflict over club membership as Mrs. J. C. Nagle says Texas women cannot consistently belong to both the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Council of Texas Women. The Council was formed by friends of Mrs. J A Fields of Haskell amid a dispute over duties with Mrs. Henry Drought of San Antonio, where the general federation’s biennial convention is set to be held.
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Haskell
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Six New Members Enlist in VFW John B. Golding Post
Six new members were voted into the John B. Golding Post Veterans of Foreign Wars at the American Legion Home. The post reported nearly 1200 dollars raised in two days for a disabled veterans home fund. Architect James Scott presented tentative plans for the new VFW home, modeled after Independence Hall with two wings. Location remains undecided as plans continue next Thursday with formation of a ladies auxiliary announced. A buffet lunch concluded the meeting.
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Mrs Pearl Beaman Joins Magnolia Petroleum Company
Mrs Pearl Beaman accepts a position with Magnolia Petroleum Company. Mrs E Mauldin left for Wichita Falls to remain for several months. Mrs William Davidson visiting friends in Wichita Falls for the weekend.
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Wichita Falls
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Oklahoma City conference eyed on AR Line project plan
Newsmen will travel to Oklahoma City for a conference on the AR Line project. The West Texas field is about 300 miles from the city by air, with San Angelo to Tulsa also roughly 300 miles by air. A $100,000 corporation and three tri motor metal monoplanes are planned with one plane each way daily and one held in reserve.
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Vigilance narrows on fugitive Hickman in long LA chase
LA police stretched a vast dragnet from the city to nearby towns as they pursued the Hickman case. Deputies guarded him in Pendleton Oregon after his capture and a small crowd gathered at the jail. Rewards near 100000 drew many applicants, while two deputies received a portion for the arrest. Deputy Godard escorted Hickman to California, with a possible return in two weeks for another case.
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Corpus Christi Officials Press Oil Line Discontinuance
Mayor of Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce officials and others urged Texas to stop Humble Oil from laying a pipeline into Corpus Christi bay. Governor Moody said he will not intervene, citing public welfare. Legal actions include a dissolved restraining order and an appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Just Folks by Edgar A Guest reflection on self and restraint
The poem explores the inner conflict between desire and duty. The speaker recalls moments of selfish choice and sharp words that hurt another, acknowledging a “better side” that hides shame. Written by Edgar A Guest in 1928, it questions the reader about the cost of unkind acts.
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Markets Report From Kansas City and Other Markets
Kansas City cattle and hogs showed mixed to steady steady pricing with cattle averages around 11.26 for medium weights and hog top at 8.25. Chicago hogs steady top 8.50. cattle around 13.00 for calves and 7.25 for bulls, sheep steadies with lambs near 15.75. New York cotton opened higher before easing with May near 18.62 and July 18.14 as market activity remained narrow. Potatoes in Chicago dull with Idaho russets at 2.10 to 2.25, butter edges higher and eggs unchanged.
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Ride for Vet to Oklahoma City Urgently Needed
An eastbound driver to Oklahoma City with spare seat is asked to contact Clyde Garner adjutant of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post, phone 5955. A stranded war veteran seeks assistance to reach his destination where his wife and child await.
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Earl Barnt Returns From Rexall Drug Convention
Earl Barnt of the City Drug Store returned from a business trip to Dallas and Fort Worth where he attended the Rexall Drug products convention.
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Tack's Revised Program for Amarillo Growth and Progress
A fragmented list touts plans for Amarillo including more hotels, apartment buildings, offices, and a municipal pool. It calls for lower utility rates, expanded sewers, a new courthouse, a municipal airport, and continued industry attraction with a focus on livability and economic growth.
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