Russell and Waggoner May Duel in Checker Challenge
Checker champion J T Russell of Amarillo, holder of the Globe cup, may meet A D Waggoner of Wichita Falls in a duel. Waggoner has challenged Russell, who is also likely to represent Amarillo at the All Panhandle checker meet proposed for an early date before any duel.
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Wichita Falls
Waggoner
Russell
Carpenter’s Union
E. E. Manney
James Beets
Foster
Mighty Babe Not Ready for Old Age
The Evening World reports Babe Ruth has little to show for a storied career. He lives modestly at Crescent Lake park near the Yankee clubhouse with a country home possible in Sudbury Mass. Ruth says he owes racing debts and has earned and lost fortunes, while giving to charity as reports of his finances and condition circulate among correspondents.
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New York
Evening World
St. Petersburg
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Yankee Club
Crescent Lake Park
Sudbury
Mass
Yankee
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The
New York Tribune
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Derby
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Murmiured
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Colonel Ruppert
Giants edge Senators 2 1 in spring clash at West Palm Beach
In a tense 12th inning at West Palm Beach the Giants beat the Senators 2 1 as Leon (Goose) Goslin singled and Earl McNeely stood at the plate for the decisive run. Muddy Ruel previously delivered a similar hit in world series lore, while Jim McNamara and Harry Kelly helped hold the Senators to two runs.
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Goose) Goslin
West Palm Beach
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Muddy Ruel
Giants
Senators
Washington
McNeely
Pep Young
Stanley Harris
Reds
Harris
Jim McNamara
Wichita
Harry Kelly
Cincinnati Reds
Orlando
Jones and Gibbs Take Hounds to Elk City Races
W. M. Jones and Percy Gibbs will depart Friday with five greyhounds for the Elk City Coursing Association meet set for Saturday and Sunday on Elk City grounds in Oklahoma. Noble Durkee cannot attend. Amarillo entrants recently won honors but the meet halted due to jackrabbit shortage.
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Gibbs
Elk City
W. M. Jones
Percy Gibbs
Elk City Coursing Association
Okla
Noble Durkee
Mr. Gibbs
Amarillo
Texas Furniture Co Advertisement
If you need furniture see the Texas Furniture Co. We can save you money. 204-11 East Fourth Street.
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Texas Furniture Co
East Fourth Street
Farley Fisher Wrestling Show Draws Unprecedented Amarillo Interest
The Farley versus Fisher title bout at the Amory Friday night draws record local attention. Officials anticipate a peak crowd, with reserved tickets nearly sold out and the arena expected to reach capacity. Both wrestlers train intensely, eyeing top honors in a clash described as the best lightweight against the premier welterweight grappler.
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Farley-Fisher
Ama
Amarillo
Farley
Fisher
Shamrock-Amarillo Set to Open Season in Two-Game Series
Shamrock and Amarillo face off in a two game season opener here March 20 and 21 after intense training. Coach A B Hays plans a solid lineup with Jess Franks John Scott Willis Lemons Cecil Smith Teel Curtis James Oakes Bernie Vaught Carter Baggett George McLellan Fairy Nicklaus Stockton and pitcher duo Dowler Strader Baird. The Shamrock nine aims to provide a baptism of fire against the Golden Sandstorm in a competitive early test.
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St. Louise Cardinals
Amarillo Golden Sandstorm
Shamrock High School
A. B. Hays
Golden Sandstorm
Jess Franks
John Scott
Willis Lemons
Cecil Smith
Mit
Teel Curtis
James Oakes
Oakes
Curtis
Bernie Vaught
Carter Basgett
George McLellan
Fairy
Keystone
Nicklaus
Stockton
Dowler
Strader
Baird
Shamrock
Ford Runs 43.8 Miles On Gas of Gas
Public test overseen by city officials and automobile club proves a Ford Sedan with Blanche Ther mostatic Carburetor Control can travel 43.8 miles per gallon of gasoline. The self regulating device promises instant starts in zero weather, reduced carbon buildup, cleaner crankcase oil, fewer repairs, and two minute installation. Cadillac is shown as standard equipment using the Thermostatic Carburetor Control under Blancke license. Inventors A. C. Blancke & Co. invite agents and offer samples at their risk.
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Cadillac
Blancke
A. C. Blancke & Co
Dept
W. Lake St
Chicago
Fisher Farley match eyed as one of the fastest in the country
Amarillo fans expect a highly competitive Friday night bout between Fisher and Farley with Bill McSpadden credited for bringing Fisher to town. The piece recalls Fisher as Young Gotch from 15 years ago and notes Farley’s reluctance yet willingness to fight under the circumstances.
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Farley
Fisher
Amarillo
Bill” McSpadden
Bill
Mr. McSpadden
Young Gotch
Reed
Three Fouls Called On Groom In Season
Groom high school completed a ten game basketball season with only three personal fouls tallied against the team. Coached by Gordon T. Butler the small fast squad averaged 110 pounds per player. They defeated Panhandle once 16 to 12 while Panhandle had beaten Amarillo four days earlier. The season totals show Groom winning three of ten games, with opponents 247 to Groom 109.
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Globe
Groom
Groom High School
Gordon T. Butler
Amarillo High School
West Texas State Teachers College
Panhandle
Fenhandle
Amarillo
White Deer
McLean
Freshmen Triumph Over Sophomores in Amarillo High Track
Freshmen defeated sophomores 67 to 42 in the Amarillo meet. Standout performers included Fields Stockton Rockwell and Borden with expectations Rockwell and Borden becoming track stars this season. Golden Sandstorm athletes to attend tri-angular meet with Claude and Clarendon at Claude next week.
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Amaan
Rille
Fields
Stockton
Rockwell
Borden
Golden Sandstorm
Claude and
Clarendon
Claude
Gas Relief Advertisement Claims Adlerika Eases Stomach Gas
For years Mrs. Cook suffered gas on the stomach and nervousness with shortness of breath. She used Adlerika and reports a world of good. The ad asserts Adlerika relieves gas unless due to deep seated causes and acts as an excellent intestinal evacuant that often works in one hour without gripping.
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