Tactless Texan recounts city politics and local chatter
A column mixes political praise for the city commission and a request to include Erasmus Tack on a traffic committee. It notes upcoming theater expansions, a 101 year old veteran Amasa Clark recalling Mexico, and a missing Russian wolf hound with a $25 reward.
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Old Tack
City Commission
Merchants’ Committee
Jeff
Erasmus Tack
Amasa Clark
Bandera
Texas
Clark
General Scott
City of
Mexico
City of Mexico
Amasa
Amarillo
Jackson
Barlow
Cardinals Favored In 1926 Pennant Fight
The public backs St. Louis over Cincinnati and Pittsburgh as the 1926 NL pennant sprint unfolds, aided by Rogers Hornsby's leadership. Cincinnati hopefuls recall 1919 and limited titles, while St. Louis seeks a first pennant after years of cellar finishes.
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Billy Evans
Atlantic
Pacific
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Rogers Hornsby
Pirates
Rogers Hornsby and Co
Cincinnati Reds
Washington
Fights Between Brothers Set for Six Round Smokers
George Hellman of the Business Men's Athletic club announces two six round exhibitions at the Armory Friday night. Joe and Jack Denton meet in one bout while Rip and Bud Blake headline the other. Duff Stanley faces Rusty Cahill in the final ten round bout. Cahill is considered the stronger fighter.
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George Hellman
Business Men's Athletic Club
Armory
Joe
Jack Denton
Rip
Bud Blake
Bud
Duff Stanley
Amarillo
Rusty Cahill
Borger
Wichita Falls
Cahill
Stanley
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's Games Across Leagues
National League results show Pittsburgh 6 New York 6 Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 5. Southern Association Mobile 10 2 Atlanta 1 3 second game called at darkness Birmingham 2 4 New Orleans 1 0 Little Rock 4 1 Nashville 0 6. Memphis 11 Chattanooga 7 Western League Tulsa 6 Oklahoma City 7 Lincoln 3 Denver 9 Des Moines 5 Omaha 4. American Association Kansas City 1 3 Louisville 5 3 Milwaukee 2 Indianapolis 8 St. Paul 2 3 Columbus 4 2 Minneapolis 0 2 Toledo 4 0 Coast League Missions 5 Oakland 4 Seattle 0 Hollywood 3 Portland 0 San Francisco 1 Los Angeles 4 Sacramento 3.
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Southern Association
Mobile
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Little Rock
Nashville
Memphis
Chattanooga
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Lincoln
Denver
Des Moines
Omaha
American Association
Kansas City
Louisville
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
Missions
Oakland
Seattle
Hollywood
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Speedy Moore vs Goldie Johnson in four round bout
Speedy Moore a clever fighter and comedian trains ahead of a four round main event against Goldie Johnson in an all Negro card. Rocky Moore the light heavy explores a four round opener against another light heavy.
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Moore
Goldie Johnson
Rocky” Moore
Texas Divided Between Cincy and Cardinals
North Texas fans back Rogers Hornsby with the Cardinals while Beeville supports Curtis Walker and the Reds. Denison people may travel to St Louis if it wins the pennant. San Antonio ties its hopes to St Louis after spring training draws and local attendance.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
East
Texas
North Texas
Rogers Hornsby
Cardinals
Beeville
Curtis Walker
Reds
Curt
Denison
San Antonio Bears
Hornsby
Plan for Terrel Hot Wells to host major leaguers
The report states that a first class diamond and enclosed park will be built at Terrel Hot Wells south of the city for major league players, as assurance is given that the Cardinals will return here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Winch
Fair
Mission
Deandi
Erasmus Tack
Cardinals
Terrel Hot Wells
Gas Pressed On Mrs Harris Heart Relief
An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves stomach gas pressing on the heart within ten minutes. It asserts the product removes old waste matter, reduces bloating, and improves appetite, endorsed by Mrs A H Harris and sold by Ost Office Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
A. H. Harris
Ost Office Drug Co
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Mr. Bartlett
Walter Barlow
Great West Mill
Boob Oil Company
Big Boob Oil Company
Magnolia
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O. Ww
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Saomeres
Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
Dentons
Blakes
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Hornsby and Walker
Stars
Photostat Machine
Glass En Lopy Co
Lioarri
Myveas Toascco
Chesterfield
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