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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1924

Page

5

Pair of Middleweights Contenders for Title

New York March 13 Two young middleweights Paul Berlenbach and Jimmy Slattery emerge as likely title contenders. Berlenbach, former amateur wrestler at New York Athletic Club, gains fame as a powerful puncher while learning the ring under bright lights. Slattery also rises rapidly, with both breaking through after recent standout showings in Madison Square Garden.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Sports New York Paul Berlenbach Jimmy Slattery Berlenbach Slattery New York Athletic Club Berlenhach Fred Krebs Jack Dempsey Hugh McQuillan Giants Astoria Hughey McCuillan Knights of Columbus Center Austoria

Windsor youth defends conduct on home leave

A brief fictional exchange from Windsor shows a father testing his son Jack about behavior during his absence. Jack admits not being perfect yet claims he has been only comfortable while at home.

Father Jack Windsor

Milkman and Clent Spar in Candid Exchange

Humorous exchange features a milkman defending the cleanliness of his milk as the district's cleanest while Clent jokes about the ample washing it receives. Punch magazine appears as the source.

Punch London

Ruth jokes aside golf claim stands in Edgren column

This column quotes Edgren on Babe Ruth abandoning golf to focus on baseball, notes Ruth’s boastful running drive at Annandale and Pasadena, and mocks his golf habit while praising Paddock’s fitness and Dempsey Firpo dialogue. It critiques ticket scalping and compares promoter records contrasted with Tex Rickard.

Tex Rickard Tom O'Rourke Dixon, Walcott Horton Law Rickard Gans Nelson Goldfield New York New Jersey Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Annandale Pasadena

Sandies May Battle Wichita Falls Club

Due to cold and snow Amarillo High Golden Sandstorms games with Amarillo Independents are canceled. Coach Douglass hopes to schedule a game with Canyon or another Panhandle team if warm weather returns, and negotiations continue to bring Wichita Falls Texas League second-stringers for Friday and Saturday.

Amarillo High School Golden Sandstorms Amarillo Independents Douglass High School Canyon High School Wichita Falls Amarillo Sandies

Levy Named Trustee for May Field Hall Dry Goods Creditor Claims

J. Levy has become trustee for the creditors of the May Field Hall Dry Goods company. Levy, owner of the Fair theater, previously ran a large dry goods business.

J. Levy Mayfield-Hall Dry Goods Company Mr. Levy Fair Theater

Marriage License Issued in Amarillo

A marriage license was issued yesterday to Miss Mamie Fowler and Hoy Wane, both of Amarillo.

Mamie Fowler Hoy Wane Amarillo

Babe Dixon Bids for Long Drive Crown

The scene describes Babe Dixon chasing a long drive challenge on a hillside fairway after crossing an adjoining fairway and vanishing into brush. Big Munn, a seven footer weighing 285 pounds, quits boxing for wrestling and pursues the big money in the sport.

Babe Big Munn Nebraska The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Hillcrest Golf Club May Tournament Delayed

Inclement weather delays Hillcrest Golf Club tournament registration set to open Saturday through March 30. Only ten entries by noon prompt secretary J E Clements to warn the event may be postponed for a few days to avoid unfair conditions and protect valuable prizes.

Hillcrest Golf Club J. E. Clements Clements

Local notes mix business and health events across towns

Several brief items report measles in New Mexico and a Hereford bakery purchase by J. W. Dandson, with a 154 game baseball schedule opening April 16. A Star garage fire near Slaton destroyed seven cars, Roy Cline’s family plans Amarillo relocation, and hereford cotton farming is cited.

Olympic Barber Shop J. W. Dandson Blommington

Bowling Tournament by Cable Planned in Three Cities

New York report states the first international bowling tournament rolled by cable will be played with teams from Buenos Aires New York and Galveston Texas competing simultaneously. Cable office staffs will participate and frame results will be flashed to company offices. The overall pins total after three games determines the winner.

New York Buenos Aires Galveston Tex

Man Survives Snowy Roof Jump in Narrow Escape

Jude John son attempted suicide by leaping from the Blackburn building last night. Wires broke his fall and he landed in a snow pile. He is reported at his usual loafing spot this afternoon, with wife and children receiving community sympathy.

Paddock Blackburn Johnson

Conwell's Garage Offers Mechanical Engine Work

Conwell's Garage at 207 W. 6th St advertises washing oiling and greasing any car. They list grinding valves for Ford Baby Buick Chevrolet Olds Studebaker and other makes with various prices and claim mechanical correctness. Pierce Cornwell operates at Frank Hays with phone numbers 2308 and 1454.

Pierce Cornwell Frank Hays 6Th St

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