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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1926
Page
3
A brawl over removal of cushions from a private car sparks threats of warrants and a vow to defend property. Chief Blackwell faces criticism while pledging obedience to orders. The piece also notes political tensions and social headlines featuring theater censorship and public morals.
Richard Schikat the German heavyweight wrestler and Paul Jones the Texas grappler battled two hours to a best two out of three draw in Los Angeles. Schikat won the first fall in 71 minutes with a crotch and half Nelson while Jones captured the second in 33 minutes with a figure four scissors and arm lock.
Mrs. A. B. McGehee of Amarillo seeks news of her son S. L. Barker who has been in Ogden Utah and has not been heard from. Any information about his fate or whereabouts is requested.
An advertisement by Henry Trafford touts a poultry guide titled 1000 EGG HEN promising high egg output and rapid profits. It claims scientific methods to triple hen production and offers a free copy to readers, urging winter sales and home poultry expansion.
Ty Cobb returns home after resigning as Detroit Tigers player-manager. He cites a hard life on the road and a desire to rest and be with family, saying he has swung his last bat and does not expect to play again. George Moriarity succeeds him as manager. Cobb laments failing to deliver a pennant for Detroit.
Feg Murray reflects on the nickname Clarence and two famous football figures nicknamed Clarence at major universities. He recalls Dr Clarence Spears at Minnesota and the shifting view of the name amid early 20th century football lore.
George Neliman matchmaker for Battery B 13iet Field artillery plans a Tuesday night boxing card. Eddie Newton faces Joe Denton in a ten round main event with veteran rivalries and bright prospects. Hanlan, a former world title challenger, is featured in several bouts while Pug Humphreys and Duff Stanley are lined up in a semi final eight round. Speedy Moore may meet Rattling Austin in a possible bout, heightening the fight card intrigue.
The item discusses a new gland treatment promising renewed energy for tired and run-down individuals. It references eminent clinicians and a European setting, detailing alleged health benefits and a patient impact scenario with medical-sounding terms.
The first two bouts in the city amateur championship will start the card with Blackie the newsboy presenting two belts for boys under 14 and under 18. Hellman vows to cuff opponents when matched again as Jack Wofford and Boyd Bevis clash in a four round rematch this week. Entries may come in over several weeks with rules based on amateur standards and no gang events.
A brief note notes persistent muscle stiffness and soreness. The readable text mentions ongoing discomfort in muscles with no clear cause or remedy provided in the fragment.
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