Cubs Near National League Title After Big Win
The Chicago Cubs toppled Brooklyn 10 0 to move within a half game of the league lead behind Jess Petty from the Robins. New York Yankees regained the top spot in the American League with a 13 9 victory over Detroit as Ruth Gehrig and Coombs homered. Washington shut out the White Sox 2 0 to seize fourth place, while Cleveland kept pace. The Athletics won their seventh straight by beating St Louis 3 0 as Simmons sparked the attack. New York Giants dropped a 5 4 decision as Cannimial defeated Wisner.
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Robins
Jess Petty
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Ie West
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White Sox
Hhurer
Cleveland
Uhie
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Gians
Jack Wisner
Blades
Bell
Remembering Harry Kipke Michigan Star of the Kipke Era
A Pittsburgh reader recalls Harry Kipke, Michigan football captain and All America pick. Kipke starred at Lansing High, led Michigan 1921 22 23, and never left the field defeated except a tied game with Ohio State during his tenure. He was a renowned punter and also excelled in baseball and basketball.
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Axer Carisco
Harry Kipke
Pittsburgh
Kipke
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Ohio State
Kip
Kipe
Ghioe
Bucks
Richards the Lion Hearted in Tennis Rivalry and Travel
The article profiles Vincent Richards of Yonkers as a dominant tennis figure who has repeatedly defeated national champion Bill Tilden and faces a demanding 1924 schedule. It notes his Olympic status, U S ranking, and plans to travel to Europe for team matches in Paris and Wimbledon.
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Roeting
Bill Tikien
Sarge William
White Sulphur Springs
Yonkers
Vinnie
Bill
Richards
Tilden
Bil
United States
Richants
Europe
Howard Kinsey
Aris
Merrie England
Vincent Richard
Forest Hills
Billy Johnston
Vincent Richards
Tack's Day and Amarillo Gossip in Fractured Memoir
A rambling Amarillo dispatch blends political sloganeering around Tack and local reform zeal with notes on trains, a staged arrival, and a casual jab at a negress amid market chatter. It includes tales of oil fields, a Dallas gambling baron, and a quip about doctors and medicine.
Notable college sprinters and their forgotten glories
The article recalls Benny Boynton of Williams and Frank Shea of Pittsburgh, highlighting their speed and notable feats such as Boynton’s 119 yard punt return and Shea’s 440 yard dash. It notes Stanford and California sending stars to eastern meets, with Locke of Nebraska praised for record runs yet often overlooked by authorities.
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Benny Boynton
Williams
Boynton
Hamilton
Benny
Stanford
California
Cambridge
Poughkeepsie
Windy Track Keeps Locke’s Marks Uncredited
Despite strong winds and sloppy track conditions, Locke posted strong performances that have not been officially recognized as his marks remain uncredited due to the weather and surface quality.
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Locke
Devere Wins $25 000 Memorial Day Race in North Carolina
Earl Devore won the 250 mile Confederate Memorial Day Race in Charlotte North Carolina with an average speed of 120.09 mph finishing in 2 04 54 securing a $25 000 purse. Harry Hartz finished second Fred Comer third as about 35 000 spectators watched 16 starters with several retirements including Ralph Hepburn after an eye injury.
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Zeke Meyer
Pete Kreis
William E. Shattuck
Ben Jones
Ralph Hepburn
Bob McDonough
Cliff Woodbury
Bennie Hill
Pete de Taolo
Eddie Hearne
Dave Evans
Woodbury
McDonough
Devore
Hartz
American kitchen without bed startles continentals
An up to date American kitchen on display at the Neal Home Exhibition in London drew wide interest from continental visitors who questioned sleeping arrangements, noting that beds are essential in kitchens in Poland Russia Denmark Sweden and other nations.
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Associated Price
London
Poland
Russia
Denmark
Sweden
Bath Public Baths Show Roman Origins Dating to 64 A.D.
The Bath area features public baths with origins tracing back to Roman times in 64 A.D. The historic site highlights early sanitation and social practices, connecting Bath's development to ancient engineering and urban planning.
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Bath
England
Play as a Child's Life and Education in Amarillo Parks
An introduction to a series on Amarillo parks and the value of supervised play in a child's life. The piece argues play is essential to physical and mental health, describing it as nature's method of education and warning that deprived play dulls lifelong development. It cites Mary S. Haviland on playgrounds and notes national recognition of playground value.
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Eidrows
Amarillo
Mary S. Haviland
Amarillo woman swindles store with counterfeit bill
A well dressed woman bought goods for over fifty dollars in Amarillo last Saturday. She attempted payment with a $500 bill, was questioned by the bank, and claimed innocence. After the boss apologized and returned the merchandise, the bank later declared the bill counterfeit, though staff say the woman swapped bills during the dispute.
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Amarillo
Parelli to Bring World Middleweight Belt to Amarillo
World middleweight champion Joe Parelli plans a visit to Amarillo showing his diamond studded belt and clippings to prove his title. He has two or three matches in New Mexico this week and won the title in 1924 by defeating Johannie Myers in Chicago. No wrestling show is scheduled in Amarillo Friday night, promoter Harry Patterson says.
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Joe Parelli
Amarillo
Parelli
New Mexico
Johannie Myers
Chicago
Dutch Mantell
Harry Patterson
Playgrounds Fuel Growth Across America Says Association
Figures from the Playground and Recreation Association of America show over 600 new play areas opened yearly and 4100 towns with populations above 8000 lacking playgrounds. More than 20,000 supervisors foster age appropriate play, building muscles, imagination, self confidence, and civic loyalty.
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Playground and Recreation Association of America
United States
Thomas A. Edison
Mary &. Haviland
Amarillo
Sandie Track Crew Sets Marks at State Meet
Amarillo’s Sandie track team saw all state competitors beat their previous records Coach H G Wilson reported after returning from Austin. Sprinter Tate Oakes set a new state high school 220 record of 21.9 seconds and Stockton achieved a high jump of 5 feet 11 inches while placing fourth in the 120 yard hurdles. The Bob Clark led team placed third at a Texas Oklahoma Kansas event in Liberal Kansas, earning 18 points for Clark and 22 for his squad. The Golden Sandstorm squad earned two cups and numerous medals this year.
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Amarillo
H. G. Wilson
Austin
Mr. Wilson
Panhandle
Main Avenue High
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Texas and Rive University
Oklahoma University
Tate Oakes
Stockton
Bob Clark
Liberal
Kansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Clark
Golden Sandstorm
Amarillo Metros to Play Hereford Here Sunday
The Amarillo Metropolitans will face Hereford Independents in Hereford Sunday after weeks of planning. Hereford recently held Lubbock to 6 to 0, signaling strong competition for Amarillo and marking Deaf Smith county as a tough opponent.
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Amarillo Metros
Hereford
Amarillo
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