Baseball World Series Dates Set For 1988 Playoffs
Major League Baseball announced the 1988 World Series schedule with opening games on October 4 in New York or Philadelphia. Detailed contingency dates were drawn for potential outcomes involving the Cardinals Cubs Giants Pirates and Yankees Athletics, with ticket prices and rain postponement rules outlined.
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Major League Leaders Overview by The Associated Press
National leaders include P Waner Pirates leading in batting runs hits doubles triples and runs. Benton Giants tops pitching with 24 wins. American leaders feature Goslin Senators Ruth Yankees Gehrig Manush Combs Ruth and Crowder.
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Yanks
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Myer
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Wilcy Moore Seeks Voluntary Retirement With Yankees
St Louis Sept 18 Wiley Moore requests manager Huggins place him on the voluntary retired list. His sinker ball and relief work helped the 1927 Yankee drive to the world championship but arm trouble since last season prompted the bid.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Wiley Moore
New York Yankee
Huggins
Hatch annexes second golf crown in Panhandle-New Mexico
Elliott Hatch of Twinville Golf Club defeated C. A. Quails of Texas for the Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico championship at Amarillo Country Club. Hatch led seven up at noon, Quails narrowed the gap, but Hatch regained the cushion and won. Gene Howe beat Art Smith 13 and 12 for the second flight title.
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Quails
Twinville Golf Club
C. A. Quails
Post
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Panhandle
New Mexico
Amarillo
Hatch
Gene Howe
Art Smith
Texhoma
Oklahoma
Howe
Smith
Tri-State Fair Schedule Highlights 1928
The Tri-State Fair runs September 22 to 29 with football games, rodeos, and evening revues. Highlights include Norman High vs Amarillo Sandies, campus concerts, and the 1928 Winter Garden revue with fireworks and broadcasts in Amarillo.
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Norman High School
Norman
Okla
Amarillo
Amarillo College of Music
Emil F. Myers
Dave Derden
P. Brooks
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
Five Hundred Voices
Rev
C. C. Hooten
Ministerial Association of
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Pampa
Texhoma
Leonard Stroud
Schooley and Collins
Winter Garden
America
Theatle-Duffield Company
Thearle- Duffield Company
Theatle- Duffield Company
Thussday
Tulsa
Dalhart
Oklahoma City
Sandies
Thearre- Duffield Company
Coleman Named New Inspector for Pullman Territory
W. J. Coleman formerly passenger agent in Chicago succeeds J. R. Currie as Pullman inspector for this territory. He will reside in Amarillo with Mrs. Coleman, overseeing Wichita Kansas Fort Worth Dallas El Paso Albuquerque N M and Dalhart Texas.
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W. J. Coleman
Pullman Company
Chicago
J. R. Currie
Boy Scouts Needed for Amarillo Tri State Fair Service
More than 200 boy scouts are needed for the Amarillo Tri State exposition September 22 to 2y. Thomas H. Nelson, Amarillo scout executive, says boys should register at scout headquarters in the Municipal auditorium. Duties vary and efforts will seek to excuse one school day for each scout. Headquarters will be at the Boy Scout exhibit in the sales pavilion.
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Amarillo
Legion Drum Corps to San Antonio for National Convention
Hanson Post American Legion drum corps will travel to the national convention in San Antonio next month pending arrangements at the post meeting tonight. Only one more regular meeting remains before the convention and all Legionnaires are urged to attend at 8 o'clock in the Legion hall, Commander A. Petersen said.
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American Legion
San Antonio
A. Petersen
Legion Hall
Plains Farm Exhibit to be Shown in Canada
An exhibit of grain sorghums will be sent to Teeswater Ontario Canada if Panhandle Plains Inc completes plans. The fair starts in October with exhibits from Kansas Nebraska and Iowa reporting over three thousand registrations at the booths. A black crepe frock and ermine trimmed coat with a four inch belt and crystal buckle are noted.
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Teeswater
Ontario
Canada
Panhandle Plains, Inc
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Cochet Adds U S Crown After Thrilling Comeback
Henri Cochet won the United States crown in a hard fought final at Forest Hills. He recovered from a 1 2 deficit to take the last two sets 4 0 and 7 5 6 3 as he added to France’s expanding tennis laurels joining Davis Cup success. Rene LaCoste also holds the English title.
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Associated Press
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England
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Amarillo Airport Commission sets work plan for field
The Amarillo Airport Commission will report to the city commission tonight with recommendations to start immediate work at Municipal Airport. Members at yesterday’s meeting included John Hill John Cowan Jd B Coe and J KB Biggs. Jeff Bartlett city manager and H B Jones city engineer discussed preparations for landing suitability and the handling of hangars lighting and equipment.
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Amarillo
City Commission
Amarilo
Shocker hailed as greatest pitcher of the decade
Chicago report says Urban Shocker, recently died in Denver, is rated by Harry Heilman as baseball's sharpest pitcher of the last decade. Heilman praises Shocker's smart pitching, vast stuff, and clever use of it for maximum advantage.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Harry Teilman
Detroit
Urban Shocker
Denver
Heilman
Shocker
Fragmentary Letter Excerpt From Page 2 Containing Personal Reflections
The text shows a personal letter fragment discussing political remarks about Hoover, a midnight bridge scene, a sign about milk, and a closing note asking for acknowledgment for home support. It mentions Mr Norris Ewing and the A Loaf bread supplier aiding the Home, with gratitude noted for the contribution.
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Brother Howe
Norris Ewing
L. ©. Snow
Community letters discuss safety and park changes in Amarillo
Readers critique school traffic policing and crosswalks on Polk and Tyler streets. Claude Wolcott urges stricter pedestrian rules and bans on double parking near school zones. Elwood neighbor notes Kiwood park wading pool closure, mosquito concerns, and a new sandpile safety alternative.
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Col
Erasmus Fara Tack
Gaither
Polk and
Tyler Atreet
Polk Street
Tyler Street
Tou
Kiwood Park
Elwood
Elwood Park
Amarillo Readers Propose Cigarette Tax for Library Support
A reader calls for a three cent cigarette tax in Amarillo to fund the Potter County Library. He cites civic pride, praise for librarian Mrs. Debell, and notes other cities divert tobacco tax receipts to public services. He suggests the idea could reduce taxpayer burden without new city expenses.
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Potter County
Amarillo
Debell
Viity
United States
Bhamas City
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Plainview Reader Praises Daily News Column
A Plainview reader from Texas expresses enjoyment of The Daily News column and notes its information bureau alongside other writings. The letter hints at a preferred, unusual request and appreciation for the publication's content.
GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC PROMISES STRENGTH
An advertisement proclaims GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC 60c will restore strength and color, claiming a strengthening invigorating effect for the hungry.
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GROVE
Request for experts who value old books in Plainview
A letter from George S. Farris of Plainview Texas asks for names of specialists who truly appreciate ancient books. He notes some volumes are over two centuries old and seeks trusted bibliophiles to appraise them.
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George
Farris
Plainview
Texas
Medicated Helskella Ointment Promises Clear Skin
An old advertisement targets teens with pimples eczema and rashes. It urges nightly and morning use of Helskella Ointment and Helskell’s Medicated Soap, claiming rapid clearing and healthier skin.
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