Reorganization Aims to Put Athletics in School Life Balance
The article argues Texas state teachers colleges should train teachers for social and classroom duties through scout craft and playground supervision. It notes Gatesville training school shows only 30 percent playground supervised and 3 percent in Boy Scout groups, urging teachers to improve delinquent youths through organized play and scout principles.
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Southwestern Sportsman
Dallas
S. D. Burton
West Texas State Leachers College
Canyon
Association of Physical Directors
State Teachers’ Colleges of Texas
Burton
Teachers’ Colleges of Texas
Ben Lindsey
Denver
Boy Scouts of America
Hovys
Gatesville
Boy Scout
Tactful Texan and a Fair Theater Night
A fragmentary diary style piece describes a friend Jin Amarillo brewing with a frog helper and hops, mentions a diphtheria case, and railes at silent films for their demoralizing effect. The writer frets over Norma Talmadge, Lucene O Brien, and Eugenie, and notes Clyde Smith’s return from the Big Bend with cattle.
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Jin Amarillo
O.W
Fair Theater
Norma Talmadge
Norma
O. W. Whetal
O. W
Lucene O’brien
Eugenie
Marshal
Joe Warthy to Guide Cubs Next Season at Wrigley
Chicago News reports a plan to hire Joe McCarthy as Cubs manager for 1926 with a two year contract, backed by owner William Wrigley Jr. McCarthy will replace George Gibson while Gibson may stay as coach or in another role. A separate note mentions bans on side-curtain rides in Minnesota and a local hunting coat prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Warthy
CUBS
Wrigley
Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Joe McCarthy
Louisville Colonels
William Wrigley, Jr
McCarthy
George Gibson
Notre Dame Coach Knute Rockne Faces Tough Schedule
A lighthearted primer on Knute Rockne of Notre Dame, nicknamed the Wizard, who molds freshmen into stars. The piece notes Notre Dame’s strong back field last year and lists this season’s daunting schedule with away games, including Army and Minnesota, before a final stretch ending at Nebraska.
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Knute Rock
No-tre Dame
The
Funny Mans
Notre Dame
Baylor
Lombard
Beloit
Army
Minnesota
Georgia Tech
Penn State
Carnegie Tech
North-western
Rockne
Ramblera
Lincoln
Nebraska
Eng
Gorman Set To Challenge Matsuda For Welterweight Title
Jack Gorman, noted lightweight battler, meets Matty Matsuda, world welterweight champion, in Plainview Thursday night with a 7 PM doors open. Referee Harry Meyers to oversee a fast, high powered bout as the title is at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gorman
Matty Matouda
Gorman
Plainview Auditorium
Harry Meyers
Matsuda
Saim Langston
Sailor Sweagrave
Joe Ackerman
Roy Reynolds
Handicap Affair Draws Amarillo Delegation
General admission is $1.25. A large delegation is assured from Amarillo for the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Silver Football Trophy Given To UT Interscholastic League
A silver football trophy awarded annually to the Texas University Interscholastic League champions, provided by a Fort Worth engraving firm through Roy J. Beard, has arrived and is on display at League headquarters. Past winners include Waco Abilene and Oak Cliff Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas Interscholastic League
Fort Worth
Roy J. Beard
Roy B. Llenderson
Waco
Abilene
Oak Cliff
Dallas
Plainview Bulldogs Set for Decisive Friday Tilt
Plainview hosts Amarillo Sandstorm Friday October 16 in a key Conference A Section 1 clash that could decide who meets Vernon for the sectional title. Plainview holds four wins with a strong aerial attack and a quick backfield, while Amarillo seeks to avenge last year’s defeat and gain momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Amarillo Sandstorm
Plainview Bulldogs
Vernon
Bulldogs
Idalou
Littlefield
Lamesa
Floydada
Guy Alelen
T. P. Hays
Amarillo
Wayland College Short-Handed for Roswell Cadet Battle
Wayland College will play New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell with four regulars out due to illness and injuries. Ends, center, and a halfback are sidelined making replacements difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland College
Roswell
Pharnview
New Mexico Military Institute
Rock Island rally hearing draws state figures
State Senator W. G. Hughes of Guymon among politically prominent attendees at the Rock Island rally hearing. The event gathered leaders and supporters, underscoring regional interest in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hughes
Guymon
Rock Island
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Big Bend
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Mr. Green
Taylor Street
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North Carolina
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New York City
Washington
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Moses
Charley Hoppin
Geeve
Charles Allen
Walter Whacker
Pop
Feg Murray
South Bend
Metropolitan Newspaper Service
Matty Matsuda
N. 8
Griggs
Taylor St
the Globe
Chesterfield
Liccett & Myers
Tospacco Co
Toots
Casper
Gee
Brueve
Hom, Aper
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