Amarillo High Band Benefit Mat Cards Tonight
A wrestling match at the National Guard Armory features Dutch Mantell versus Sailor Moran to raise funds for the Amarillo High School band uniform fund. Mantell, 52, vows Moran cannot beat him again as Moran bets on a repeat victory. The event opens with a battle royal at 8 o clock and all ticket proceeds go to the band.
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National Guard Armory
Dutch Mantell
Sailor Moran
Amarillo High School
Gladiators
Mantell
Moran
Great Canyon to be opened to visitors soon
The Palo Duro Canyon road down to the canyon floor will be formally opened Sunday with a 11 30 morning ceremony. Congress man Marvin Jones Floyd V Studer Col R Whitaker and George Nason will speak with T E Johnson as master of ceremonies. The scenic drive will be about a mile long and future plans extend the roadway over three miles. The dedication is sponsored by the Canyon Chamber of Commerce and the Palo Duro Park Association.
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Palo Duro Canyon
Panhandle
National Park
Marvin Jones
Floyd V. Studer
Col. R. ©. Whitaker
Texas Park Board
George Nason
National Park Service
T. E. Johnson
Palo Duro Park Association
Canyon
Canyon Chamber of Commerce
Zip Model Plane Contest Promises 6000 Mile Prize
A national Zip model building contest by Transcontinental & Western Air offers a 6000 mile prize and a 3000 mile air jaunt. Open to all U S model builders, entries must be solid scale Douglas DC 1 models. Preliminary judging uses photos, with 50 finalists to Hempstead for final judging by aviation experts.
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Jack Lyman
TWA
United States
Aero Model Builders’ Guild
Hempstead
N. Y
Eddie Rickenbacker
C. S. “Casey” Jones
Frank Hawks
T. Parkin
Charles A. Grant
Demonstration Agents Near Schedule's End In County
Demonstrations on butchering and meat processing led by P. C. Bennett and Miss Mary Sitton proceed across Potter County with no interruption. Today’s session is at W. H. King’s home in Soncy Community and will close Friday at Wayne Wheeler’s home in Forest Hill. Atomic weight is defined as the atom’s weight relative to hydrogen.
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P. C. Bennett
Potter County
Mary Sitton
W. H. King
Soncy
Wayne Wheeler
Forest Hill
Tradition piece previews annual gridiron clash Yalevard vs Ruthprince
Henry McLemore recalls the upcoming Yalevard versus Ruthprince football game as a storied rivalry. He muses on historic upsets from 1833 to 1873 and invokes legendary names, ending with a quip about tungsten's boiling point. The piece blends nostalgia with hype for the season finale.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
New York
U.P
Chuck Klein
Cubs
Oecor
Dallas Journal Hails Arkansas as Conference Champion If They Beat Texas
The Dallas Journal argues that a Arkansas victory over Texas would crown them Southwest Conference champions, despite eligibility questions about Schleuter. It asserts no ex post facto rule should strip Arkansas of titles earned on the field, calling such action unsportsmanlike.
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Dallas
Dallas Journal
University of Arkansas
Texas Longhorns
Arkansas
University of Texas
Ulyases Schieuter
Texas Christian University
Baylor University
Southern Methodist University
The
University
Texas
Schleuter
Americans Fear Welles Arrival Sparks Cuban Demonstration
In Havana crowds fear disruption as United States Ambassador Sumner Welles nears Cuba, with Alma Mater warning he cannot disembark. Student supporters of Grau San Martin report plans for a large anti Welles protest on his return, while North Carolina State College backsfield weighs 775 pounds.
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Havana
United States
Sumner Welles
Cuba
Alma Mater
Welles
Garded
Ramon Grau San Martin
North Carolina State College
Wilson
McQuage
Bowyer
Rex
Southwest Grid Camp Notes
Dallas SMU plans finishing touches before facing Baylor in Dallas on Saturday. Baylor relies on a strong line or aerial attack for victory as they prep in Waco. Fort Worth coach Schmidt sticks to a proven backfield combo for Rice. Texas A M Cadets await Texas clash with three key players returning from injuries. Rice Institute tops scrimmage prep for Fort Worth trip. Texas Longhorns prep for Arkansas with light practice and Pickle the Parkers rally planned. St Marys coach Madigan aims to fill left guard gap with Braysno who runs 100 yards in 10 seconds.
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Dallas
U.P
Ray Morrison
Southern Methodist Mustangs
Baylor Bears
Waco
Skull
Baylor University Bears
Southern Methodist University Mustangs
Edward Patrick
Madigan
St. Mary’s College
Matt Braysno
Crime Doesn't Pay Says Amarillo Police
Amarillo police report few crimes in recent weeks, with the city jail having only one inmate on Thursday. No desperate criminals or major offenses noted as authorities describe crime as a poor livelihood in the current period.
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Amarillo
Loughran Wins Unusual Fight in New York
Harry Lenny announced Raymond Impellettiere’s defeat after a fight halted in the sixth round when blood gushed from Loughran’s lip. Referee Hartley stopped the bout, but NYC boxing officials overruled, allowing Loughran to win six rounds to four on the scorecard before 6,000 fans. Impellettiere, a giant at 255 1 2 pounds, showed early speed, while Loughran was praised for resilience despite the halt.
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New York
Harry Lenny
Raymond Impellettiere
Primo Carnera
Impelletiiere
Tommy Loughran
Loughran
Philadelphia
Pete Hartley
Hartley
John J. Phelan
New York Boxing Commission
Bill Brown
United Press
Loughran With Six Rounds To Impellettiere
Giant
Amarillo Legion to sponsor community Christmas tree
Hanson Post of the American Legion will again sponsor a community Christmas tree in Amarillo. A. Peterson, chairman of the Legion Community Service Committee, announced the plan with state Legion leaders urgingPosts to stage similar events for children during Christmas. Dr. R. P. Parcells will present the Black Mask Players at the Auditorium December 14 to raise funds and support the tree effort with a Santa Claus show for schoolchildren.
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Cade
Amarillo
Santa Claus
Peterson
R. P. Parcells
Bert Levy To Open Tavern Next Week
Construction of Berts Tavern at Fifth Avenue and Polk Street progresses with local carpentry, booths, and tables being made on site. The tavern, run by Bert Levy formerly with J Levy, Amarillo, is set to formally open next Tuesday.
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Bert Levy
Berts
Fifth Avenue
Polk Street
J. Levy
Amarillo
Middies Hopeful Army Men Crying Beat Navy
Preparations for the Army Navy football game in Philadelphia feature strong fan support at both academies. West Point banners urge a victory while Army fine tunes before leaving for Pine Valley. Navy relies on Bill Clark’s kicking and Buckler in a tight boating duel as Yale and Harvard prep for a 52nd clash. Ticket demand nears 40 000 as fans and dignitaries seek reservations.
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Army
Navy
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Jack Buckler
Waco
Texas
Fred Borries
Louisville
Notre Dame
New York
West Point
Pine Valley Golf Club
Princeton
Bill Clark
Midshipmen
Clark
Harvard
Yale
Annapolis
Child Prodigy Ruth Slewczynski Dazzles Critics
Eight-year-old Ruth Slewczynski, hailed as the nation’s newest prodigy, charms photographers after a New York debut. Born in California and trained by her father, she smiles shyly as critics marvel at the powerful sound her small fingers produce on the piano.
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Ruth Slewczynski
New York
California
Southern California and Notre Dame Meet in Seventh Annual Game
The 1931 clash in South Bend marks the eighth annual intersectional game, with Notre Dame seeking to defend its edge in the series begun in 1926. USC is favored and both programs aim to regain laurels after recent humbling results.
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Chicago
Midwest
Southern California
Notre Dame
South Bend
Trojans
Irish
Art Parisien
Russ Saunders
Jack Elder
Tony Conley
Buck O'Connor
Johnny Baker
Cotton Ware Burton
Andy Pitn
Halacy
Wrestling Results Show Frequent Draws Across Cities
In New York Jack Hubetto from Mexico drew Sid Westrich of New York while Sol Slagel from Germany drew Pat Jones of Texas. Newark Ed Strangler Lewis from Los Angeles threw Bill Middiekauf of Florida. Chicago Jim Landos from Greedy threw Jim McMillan of Antioch Illinois. Dick Shikat from Germany drew Georges Zaharias of Colorado with Ray Steele from California throwing Ernest Hefner. Los Angeles Sammy Stting from New York threw Nick Lutze.
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New York
Jack Hubetto
Mexico
Drew
Sid Westrich
Sol Slagel
Germany
Pat Jones
Texas
Newark
N. J
Ed Strangler
Lewis
Los Angeles
Bill Middiekauf
Florida
Chicago
Jim Landos
Greedy
Jim McMillan
Antioch
Ill
Dick Shikat
Georges Zaharias
Colorado
Ray Steele
California
Ernest Hefner
Sammy_ Stting
Nick Lutze
Fight Results From New York to San Francisco
Boxing results list several bouts with city and state locations. Tommy Loughran outweighed Ray Impellettiere in Philadelphia by points 10 rounds. Joe Tei Ken beat Lew Farber in San Francisco by decision over 10 rounds. Baby Joe Gans defeated Tommy Ing in Fall River for 10 rounds. Archie Lewis defeated Rita Martinez in Wilmington by decision in Los Angeles.
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New York
Tommy Loughran
Philadelphia
Ray Impellettiere
Cold Springs
N. Y
San Francisco
Joe Tei-Ken
Korea
Lew Farber
Baby Joe Gans
Los Angeles
Tommy Ing
Fall River
Mass
Wilmington
Cal
Archie Lewis
New Orleans
Rita Martinez
Los Angele
Pro Grid Exhibition Ended with St Louis Gunners Shutout
The St Louis Gunners defeated the Oklahoma City Chiefs 19 to 0 in a pro football exhibition here last night marking one of the season’s best showings.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Gunners
Oklahoma City Chiefs
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