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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
8
The piece notes the column’s focus on women expanding to include men and boys. It describes a rough event near San Francisco where Noble Durkee Erwin Hennershot and others prepared burlap rabbit courses as a prelude to races. Hennershot reportedly trapped a rabbit using improvised tools.
The Fair theater hosts a heavyweight wrestling card headlined by Arthur Saxon and Roy Beckwith. Saxon, famed for demonstrations such as lifting a car with nine men, aims to thrill a local audience while Beckwith trains for a decisive win. A 15 minute amateur bout and a comedy feature precede the main event with ringside tickets available at the box office.
In spring camp news from St Petersburg and elsewhere the Boston Braves beat the Yankees 5 to 2 as Bob Shanker starred for New York Yanks. The Dodgers fell to the Phillies 9 to 6 while the Indians won 6 to 3 in Sarasota. Captain Eddie Roush rejoined the Reds at Tampa after a three day rest and the Cubs and White Sox posted wins on Catalina Island and Shreveport respectively.
H B Martin explains Abe Mitchell's trigger grip as the key to firm hold and long drives. He notes the first finger and thumb must grip tightly to engage forearm muscles and influence the swing, likening the grip to holding a gun.
Shamrock Irishmen meet Amarillo Sandstorm in the season opener at Gasper Park. Game time 3 40 under coach Hays with Early Stockton slated to pitch. Irishmen arrive noon and are said to be in fine form for the clash. Sandstorm also in good shape with a final tuneup expected.
A mix of community notes lists visitors and residents in Amarillo including the Farr Andrew Womack in town for a massed piano concert, Mrs. Sid Veary and Mrs. Daniels improving after illness, and Mrs. W F Curtis critically ill. Comments from Percy Gibbs Lon D Mars and Charley Fisk show local voices while a court action over two cows is noted. West Texas Today publication mentions the Amarillo Board of City Development report and upcoming Castro county rabbit drive invitation.
Line Sport by John L describes UT coed volleyball underway and health rules for girls. It urges eight hours sleep five nights weekly, three meals daily with fresh fruit and milk, regular exercise, fresh air, loose clothing, weekly athletic activity and a two mile daily walk to promote beauty and health for mothers wives and community leaders.
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