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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
12
Bill Tilden says he is glad to be a professional and free from quarrels with the United States Lawn Tennis Association. He notes no hard feelings toward amateurs but says squabbles hurt the game and he is focusing on his new status.
Amarillo plans a million dollar gas distribution project with 246 miles of mains and 10 000 meters. Bids for the complete system are due March 31 with bonds backed by system revenue and serial ten year maturity. The contract includes a $500 daily delay penalty if not finished by September 1.
Billy Londos refuses a preliminary match with Basanta Singh and insists he is a main attraction. Roy Welch will substitute for Londos in the Jack Gorman vs Blacksmith Pedigo bout at the Armory Friday. Gorman arrives Friday morning and is favored to win the welterweight tournament. Pedigo remains quiet and focused.
The star shares not closing the door on stage work, valuing acting over tennis but remaining open to offers. He predicts the USTA will soon sanction open pro am events, believing professional tennis will boost the amateur game.
The Texas House Committee on criminal jurisprudence reported a boxing exhibitions bill favorably. Rep. Forbes opposed reporting, citing brutality, while Rep. Stevenson voted against the favorable report. The bill would allow college and nonprofit boxing under strict limits with no cash payments to participants. Rep. Davis defended the measure as promoting amateur boxing.
The speaker notes that only Bobby Jones rivaled professionals in consistency among amateurs. He credits professionals for elevating golf and predicts tennis professionals will have a similar influence soon, citing Vinnie Richards as a benchmark.
The Kinsey brothers are among the few noted U S tennis pros. Emmett Pare Frank Hunter and Bobby Seller join the pro ranks and boost the game. The speaker praises free coaching in towns and predicts U S hopes for Davis Cup over five years. He rates Wood Coen Shields Vines Sutter below the top trio. He doubts the U S can beat France in Davis Cup.
Mrs Georgia Carr of Ladonia Texas reports success using Sorbol Quadruple a colorless liniment easy to use and affordable She invites readers to contact Randal Drug Company in Randall or Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio for more information Sold by all druggists.
Connie Mack ace Robert Moses Grove says the thicker and heavier ball likely won’t change play much. He notes weight remains the same and control is key, while star Harry Simmons delayed signing last season and then celebrated opening day.
The advertisement touts IOD-ISE The iodine corn remover with a money back guarantee It claims painful corns vanish in seconds without cutting and that the solution is safe antiseptic to use at home Get a bottle at City Drug Stores and other drugstores within minutes of use
The article notes Al may delay signing for 1931 while in Hot Springs training. Mack remains confident about finalizing a deal, though the process could involve some debate before the Oakland Athletics land the club’s big outfielder. Gabby Street, optimistic yet quieter than last year, reflects on the Cardinals’ championship run and steady health.
A large crowd gathered in London as King George and his royal party prepared to depart for Sandringham. The King’s pet Cairn terrier Snip drew attention, with his cream-colored coat neatly curled as the royal party entered the special train.
Tonight at 9 at the Mission Theater the audience will see a genuine surprise act added to the regular bill. Manager A. E. Hughes says the extra attraction is a real treat and could be a passing act or a local amateur turn. The feature picture on the bill is Dance, Fools Dance.
A royal hound named Snip, led by a footman toward a train, suddenly rose on his hind legs to beg at the platform crowd. The effort to coax him back aboard required much urging from the footman and his royal master before Snip finally sat down and entered the carriage.
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