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Newspaper

Laredo Daily Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1926

Page

3

Fort Me boxing card promises fast bouts and big names

Fort Me boxing card set for next Thursday night features Bobby Taraley Field against Kid Rozane in a ten round main bout. Semi finals pit Rabbit Palmer against Kid Moon in an eight round clash, plus six rounds for White Wolf versus Hal Von Hahmann. Other prelims include Tid Gonzales versus Tom ng Utz, Shifty Parker versus J G Miller, and Peppy Cantu versus Kid Torreon.

Fort Me Ner. 1 Bewteen Bobby Taraley Field Rozane Fort Mclntosh Bobby” Tarn Juley Bunch Top Notch Rabbit Palmer Moon Gore White Wolf Nuevo Laredo Hal von Hahmiann Haymeaker Tid" Gonzales Monterrey Omng" Utz Lutz Parker J. GQ Miller Torreon

Clash Goes To Ranger In Texas Semi Final Football

A coin flip determined Ranger High to host Oak Cliff High in the Texas interscholastic league semi final. The Ranger Oak Cliff game sets the path to the state championship with Marshall and Waco prepping for their semifinal next Friday. The winner advances to the championship next week.

Dallas Ranger Ranger High Oak Cliff High Tenn Wells Marshall Waco Oweek

Wounded Sheriff Improves After Shooting

Belton Pox December 1 ay Alboart W. Bonds wounded here Wednesday night shows signs of improvement Monday after doctors reported he slept poorly but began to take nourishment in the hospital.

Belton Ay Alboart W. Bonds Gendo

Texas Overnight Briefs Report Local Court Delays and Deaths

Franklin Sledge Houston granted continuance in the March 23 slaying of Allen White at Somerville with case moved to January 14. Writs filed in Austin seek oil and gas permits on former school land. John Bonner, ex Texas University regent, dies in Rochester Minnesota. The Wall Association drops university lawsuit and backs a new dormitory project. George Grenn fatally injured in a cotton seed hull plant. Hugh D Sutler elected president of the All Coast Good Roads Association. continuance granted for Hugh Sutler to February term.

Franklin Sledge Houston F Allen White Somerville Austin State Railroad Commission The Texas and Pacific Midland Northwestern Thomison Supreme Court W. C. Greene John ‘T. Bonner Pexas University Rochester Minn Wall Association University Board of Rexents Verngn George Qrenn W. QO. Ifugsins New All Coast Cood Roads Association Menta—Hugh David Sutler Ben Long Vand Leater Bolton

Blast Kills Five At Powder Plant

Five men were killed in an explosion at the Pont powder plant near Carnes Point, Pann's Grove, as smokeless powder was being tested. Officials reported no further casualties, and an investigation into the blast has begun.

Pann's Grove Ned Duo Pont Carnes’s Point

Bob Grove Dominates 1926 AL Pitching Season

Bob Grove of the Philadelphia Athletics led the American League in effectiveness and strikeouts in 1926 with 104 punchouts, 13 wins and numerous close losses. George Uhle of Cleveland trailed Grove in strikeouts by a wide margin.

Kew Bob Grove Philadelphia

Elks Back Salvation Army Fund Drive In Laredo

The Laredo Elks Lodge endorses the Salvation Army and pledges support for the next year's work. Leaders Hal Brennan and M W Brennan praise the Army, noting 40 already donated by the lodge and daily contributions from members. Local donors include Laredo Bridge Co and others totaling several small gifts.

Rutil ST. Albans Pks Salvation Army Hal Brennan Miks Club Iglks Weo Elks Brennan Chapter of St I. Mims I. P. Coblentz Webb County Advisory Board Laredo

Grace Greer Body To Be Taken To Former Home

The body of Grace Greer who died by suicide in a local hotel will not be interred at Wort Macintosh cemetery today as planned. Under Sergeant Anron Murphy and Mrs Murphy, the burial will proceed on the night train to Eustace Texas, for funeral services Thursday morning in her family home.

Grace ‘Greer Wort Malntosh Anron Muurphy Murphy Eustace Henderson County Texas Ald

Dempsey Plans Return Fight With Tunney

In Los Angeles a former world heavyweight champion said he will train next week for a possible comeback bout with Gene Tunney, after losing the title to Tunney last September in Philadelphia. Dempsey dismissed poison accusations and blamed overtraining for the defeat, pledging to whip Tunney if he returns.

Angeles Adde Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Philadelphia Tunney Jess Willard Bill Brennan Tex Rickard

College Proxies Debate Football's College Influence

In Indianapolis the Indianapolis Star published a symposium of college presidents views on William Allen White's claim that football tail wagging the college dog. Wabash College president B Hopkins says football attracts little undergraduates and supports classroom interest. Purdue's Howard Elliott and DePauw's L H Marlin warn football's rise endangers education, while Butler's Robert Aloy calls it a serious problem. Indiana University president William Lowe Bryan sees a mix of good and evil, with the good outweighing the bad.

Indianapolis William Allen White Indianapolis Star B. Hopkins Wabash College P.L. Powell Franklin College L. WH. Marlin Depauw University Howard C. Felliott Purdue University Robert J. Aloy Butler College William Lowe Bryan Indiana University

Pastores Play Rehearsals Falter In Laredo Tradition

Longstanding Pastores pageant in Laredo faces absence as rehearsals miss their expected start. The rural pastoral drama, featuring human and animal roles and a shepherd theme, has annual Mexican community roots though a few years see key participants absent.

Laredo Oberramageny Christian Tre

District Court to Adjourn Term in Webb County

District Court in Webb County will adjourn on Saturday afternoon after a term noted for its heavy criminal docket and high number of convictions. A second eight week term will begin Monday, opening a new cycle under Judges Sy. Mary Lally and others.

Webb Judigtay Clatelet Batyrdiy Sy. Mary. Lally

Magnates Battle Record Salaries In Baseball Leagues

Asheville reports a National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues meeting where big salaries are under fire. Edldie Collins Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and George Sisher reportedly retire as managers. Babe Ruth earnings and minor league player pricing are discussed.

Asheville Edldie Collins Ty Cobb Tris Speaker George Sisher Miller Hugging Babe Ruth Otto Borchert Milwaukee “American Association Borchert

Ex-Pexas League Hurler Harold Diviney Dies in Houston

Harold Diviney formerly with the Houston Galveston and Beaumont pitching staff died in Houston after pneumonia. He had been with Beaumont before waivers sent him to Wichita Falls and returned to Houston after 1926 season surgery. He was noted to be improving before the pneumonia strike.

Tiouston Tex Dea Harold Diviney Houston Galveston Beaumoint St. Joseph Diviney Flongton Bemumont Wichita Lulls Beaumont

Town Opinion Seeks 14000 Price Tag for Any Player

The opinion holds that 14000 dollars is sufficient for any player and plans to propose the figure at Tuesday convention.

Puenos Atres Skating Rink Reduction Announcement

A notice dated November 29 2001 states the skating rink at Puertos Atres was reduced the price per hour for all school children.

Puenos Atres Prich Trom

Outlaws to Meet Fort Worth YMCA Team Wednesday Night

The Laredo Outlaws host the Fort Worth YMCA basketball team on the high school court this Wednesday at 8 PM. Fort Worth, famed for speed, will test Laredo with a veteran lineup and tight defense led by Honeyman and Washyguard. Admission is 25 and 50 cents.

Laredo Outlaws Ft. Worth Y Outlaws St. Worth Taredo McCauhey DaCamara Honeymin McGaules da Camara Trevino Honeyman Dickey

Funeral held for 16 year old killed in motorcycle fire

THMPLE Texas December 7 AP funeral services were held for Oscar Robinson 16 who died from burns after his motorcycle caught fire when gasoline spilled on the machine ignited as the motor started. He was the son of Mr and Mrs W F Robinson. He died several hours later at a local hospital.

Thmple Texas Oscar Robinsoan Tie W. Fr. Robinson Jueul

Reading the Library’s Good Books Promoted

A note urges readers to check out the library’s good books and share with friends. It encourages reading and mentions a date 11 2 14t.

Rosemary's Past Role Shifts From Decorations to Duty

A historical note highlights Rosemary once playing a far greater part than merely hollying Christmas decorations, indicating a broader contribution or responsibility she held beyond festive duties.

Rosemary

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