Controversy Expected to Be Drawn Out at A A U Convention
The Fortieth annual A A U convention in New York November 13 19 and 20 will discuss radical rule changes. A college athlete may choose school or club but not both. swimmers may lose amateur status as lifeguards. athletes cannot have their names used to advertise products for pay. Notable figures Bob King Bob McAllister and John T Taylor are cited in debates over enforcement and impact on clubs and college stars.
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Amateurthletic Union
Central Association of the
Chicago
Biow
Herb Schwarze
University of Wisconsin
Schwarze
Illinois A. C
California
New York A. C
Newark A. C
Boston
A. A
Los Angeles A. C
Olympic
John T. Taylor
King
McAllister
Bob King
Stanford
Bob McAllister
Ruth and Gehrig End 1928 Barnstorming Season
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig wrapped up the 1928 baseball season as they head east after a wintry Denver storm prevented their last barnstorming exhibition. Fans crowded to welcome them and seek autographs despite the weather and league rules banning barnstorming after October 31.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Star Mustang Tackle Will Be Out Of Clash
Dallas Texas November 1 Jack Roach All Southwest conference tackle last year will be unable to play against Texas Saturday. It is doubtful he will be ready for S M U against Texas A M a week later. Roach suffered a broken arch the Mustang physical director said. Marion Hammon may fill his berth but is bruised.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Jack Roach
Texas
Texas A. & M
R. N. Blackwell
Mustang
Blackwell
Roach
Marion Hammon
Conspiracy on Ball Players' Pay Denied by AL President
Chicago November 1 Barnard president of the American league denied rumors that major league owners plan to band together to reduce players salaries next season. He dismissed the hot stove league chatter as unfounded and misleading.
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Associated Press
Chicago
E. 8. Barnard
Landis Resolves White Sox City Series Cash Dispute
Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis settled a Sox cash dispute by approving apportionment X among players. He signed 27 checks for 820.84 and two for 410.42, distributing the city series money after weeks of player deliberation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
White Sox
Landis
California and Spills Tale of Tough Luck
Russ Avery, a 200 pound California football player, endures a long streak of misfortune. He broke his nose before joining California, missed key games as a freshman with a knee injury, and now struggles with an infected leg that could limit his playing time this season.
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Berkeley
Calif
Russ Avery
California
Avery
Sooners Wind Up Training For Ames Tilt
Oklahoma Sooners finish training for the game with Iowa State in Ames. The forward passing Southerners are confident of victory over the ill fated Cyclones after a full practice session.
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Sooners
Ames Tilt
United Press
Norman
Okla
Oklahoma Sooners
Iowa State
Ames
Iowans
Nebraska Cornhuskers Move Indoor Practice For Snow Storm
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will finish a week of training indoors at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln due to a cold wave and snow. Chalk talks are expected as players adapt to the weather ahead of the game with Kansas University in Lawrence.
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Nebraska
United
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Cornhusker
K. U
Memorial Stadium
Lawrence
Spudders Buy New Haven Hurler Ed Taber
Wichita Falls Spudders announce the purchase of lefthanded pitcher Ed Taber from the New Haven club of the Eastern League. Taber, previously property of the Philadelphia Nationals until June last season, is transferred in a deal announced by Spudders president J Alvin Gardner.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Tex
Ed Taber
Wichita Falls Spudders
Texas League
New Haven
J. Alvin Gardner
Spudders
Taber
Philadelphia Nationals
Texas Aggies Longhorns Thanksgiving Gate Receipts Rise
Tin Texas A M and Texas Longhorns clash in Austin on Thanksgiving Day is expected to set attendance records. Historical figures show 1909 receipts at $6,751.50 with A M share $2,194.24, 1926 gate over $76,000 with A M share about $31,000, and 1927 total near $51,000 with A M share near $25,000. Officials' costs rose from $150 in 1909 to $462.23 in 1926 and $452.94 in 1927.
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College Station
Tex
Texas Aggies
Texas Longhorns
Austin
James Sullivan
Sullivan
Aggies
Longhorns
Houston
Bouffant Frocks Use Horsehair To Achieve Wide Hemlines
Wide bouffants are created by stiffening evening gowns with horsehair to produce a pronounced hemline flare. The look adds volume at the bottom of the gown for formal wear.
Fights Last Night in Multiple Cities
In Chicago California's Jack Thompson stopped Danny Gordon in a knockout. White of New Orleans and Owen Phelps of Phoenix drew. In San Francisco Frankie Murray defeated Alfredo Imperial by points. In Cincinnati Maxie Strub beat Irish Steve O'Malley. Marty O'Hara defeated Bobbie McGowan. Harry Harris beat Chris Fenton. Mattie Cordes defeated Calvin Baker. Eddie Meyers beat Jeff Haynes. Jack Malone edged Battling Slim Ryan in Bellingham Baltimore?
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Jack Thompson
California
Danny Gordon
Philadelphia
K. O. White
New Orleans
Owen Phelps
Phoenix
Ariz
Drew
San Francisco
Frankie Murray
Alfredo Imperial
Philippines
Cincinnati
Maxie Strub
Erie
Steve O'Malley
Detroit
Marty O’hara
Bobbie McGowan
Dayton
Harry Harris
Adrian
Mich
Chris Fenton
Mattie Cordes
Calvin Baker
Terre Haute
Ind
Eddie Meyers
Jeff Haynes
Bellingham
Wash
Jack Malone
St. Paul
Battling Slim” Ryan
Exhibition of N. R. Brewer Collection Opens Saturday
The Amarillo Art association launches an exhibit of 60 paintings by N. R. Brewer on the mezzanine and Crystal Ball room of the Herring hotel at noon Saturday. The show runs through November 12, featuring 40 Brewer works and 20 by contemporary artists. A notable painting of Governor Dan Moody, soon to be displayed at the Texas State Capitol, draws Texans.
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N. R. Brewer
Amarillo Art Association
Herring Hotel
Brewer
Dr. Brewer
County Jail Holds 34 Prisoners In Monthly Report
Potter county jail reports thirty five inmates in custody under Jailer M N Nelson. One detained for murder, three for assault to murder, four for theft, two for bigamy, two for forgery, others for liquor violations vagrancy and drunkenness. Facility capacity about eighty.
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Potter County
M. N. Nelson
Shriners Celebrate Hallowe'en Ball Despite Rain
Inside the Shrine Temple in the Masonic building 125 couples of Shriners Masons and DeMolays danced to Joe Norman's orchestra. Black and orange lighting created a festive backdrop as the Khiva Shrine fete was described as among the most successful ever held.
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Khiva Shrina
Shriners
Shrine Temple
Masonic Building
Joe Norman
Ministerial Alliance To Meet Tomorrow
The Amarillo ministerial alliance will meet tomorrow morning at 1 o'clock. Rev. Robt. Allingham, secretary, announced the gathering with Dr. G. L. Yates presiding. The session will be held at the First Baptist Church.
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Ministerial Alliance of
Amarillo
Robt. Allingham
G. L. Yates
One Candidate in Cuban Elections
Havana Cuba November 1 Polls open for presidential voting with a single entry President Gerardo Machado coalition candidate of three major parties seeks a six year term A quiet election is indicated.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Gerardo Machado
Site Selected for Marine Hospital at Galveston Texas
Treasury confirms selection and purchase of land for the new marine hospital in Galveston Texas. Emil Eggers estate sells a 50 000 dollar parcel between Avenues M and N and 45th street. An appropriation of 740 000 dollars funds construction and site work with plans expected for immediate execution.
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Associated Press
Washington
Galveston
Texas
Treasury Department
Emil Eggers
Avenues M
45Th Streets
The
Treasury
Amarillo jail crowded in boom era with 100 inmates
During Amarillo's boom period the jail ran at over capacity with more than 100 people incarcerated at times. Since then the population has dwindled. H. Troy Horton remains the sole inmate held on a murder charge.
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Amarillo
H. Troy Horton
Rookie Wally Shaner Swipes 27 Bases in Southern League
Wally Shaner a Reds rookie outfielder displayed speed this season in the Southern League stealing 27 bases. His basestealing prowess highlighted his base running as a key asset for the Reds organization this year.
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Wally Shaner
Reds
Police guard bejeweled show goers at Chicago gala
Ten squads of 'soap and fish' policemen attended the opening of the Chicago civic opera season to monitor gems valued at about 10 million dollars. Private detectives hired by society leaders assisted. Outside, extra police patrolled the streets.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Civic Opera
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