Baseball Scandal Echoes From 1919 Era U S
The report discusses fallout over charges and potential blackmail related to Cobb and Speaker. It notes reactions from Harry M. Williams and Commissioner Landis, with Charley Comiskey and Frank Navin defending Landis amid calls for action and investigations into the alleged fixed game elements.
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Landis
Williams
Chicago
Charley Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
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Navin
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Severo Villareal Dies After Lingering Illness
Severo Villareal aged 60 died at his home 1111 Santa Ursula Avenue Sunday morning after a lingering illness. Funeral from the home to San Agustin Catholic Church tomorrow at 3 pm with burial in the city cemetery. Survived by wife two sons Ed and Marcos Villareal and two daughters Mrs Alejandro Villareal de Ramiro and Miss Maria Villareal and two brothers and two sisters.
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Ed Villareal
Santa Ursula Avenue
San Agustin Catholic Church
San Antonio
Marcos. Villareal
Alejandro Villareal de Ramiro
Maria Villareal
AL West Clubs Open Next Season Under New Managers
All clubs in the American League western division will start next spring with new managers at the helm, signaling a fresh start across the circuit.
Train Death Leap Victim Identified
The body of T. B. Sloan is identified as the man who leaped from a speeding Fort Worth and Denver passenger train near Claude Texas last Tuesday night. Sloan, 43, had been employed on the ranch of J. I. Imel between Lakeview and Parnell in Texas.
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Denver
Claude
Texas
T. B. Sloan
J. 1. Imel
Lakeview
Parnell
Buenos Aires Skating Rink Rates Reduced
Prices cut at Buenos Aires skating rink from 3 to 15 cents with hours 7 to 10 30 and 15 cents for general admission while ladies enter free. notices date 12 27 6t.
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Buenos Aires
Omaha Team May Train at Yoakum
Omaha Western League club owner Dagan Burch visited Yoakum to explore spring training here. Local business leaders favor the plan and expect clear encouragement for the Omaha team, though no official announcement has been made.
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Omaha Western League
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O'Farrell to Manage Cardinals After MVP Season
St Louis December reports claim Bob O'Farrell, world champion Cardinals catcher and 1945 NL MVP, has been offered the managerial post. Card. president Sam Breadon declined to discuss details as O'Farrell, en route from Waukegan, remained noncommittal.
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Catarina Enjoys Community Tree Sparked by Local Fisherdonors
Catarina Texas reports a 14 foot community Christmas tree at Wheeler Hall funded by W. F. Moitzen. The Sunday School provided trimmings and treats for local children including a filled stocking for Mexican students. State Agriculture officials from Austin visited Catarina to review citrus culture prospects and praised the town’s rapid development.
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Wheeler Hall
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Austin
State Department of Agriculture
Cameron County Road Bond Vote Postponed
Brownsville reports the Cameron County Commission votes to postpone a six million dollar road bond election now rescheduled for January 29 following recent attorney rulings. The decision, made today, delays the December election originally planned.
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Gertrude Ederle Dominates Channel Swim Feat
Fragmentary OCR notes Gertrude Ederle in a notable swimming event. It references a channel swim and a standout performance, indicating a historic athletic achievement by a prominent swimmer.
Youth Dies After Robbery Near Katy Viaduct
In CISMCO Texas on December 27 a dying youth was found under the Katy Railroad viaduct. He had been struck in the head and robbed and died after police were summoned. An express receipt to Edgar Hughes for a hand grip sent to Sweetwater was found in his pocket along with a note signed Mother from Amarillo.
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Edgar Hughes
Sweetwater
Mother
Amarillo
Merchants State Bank & Trust Company Shareholders Meet
Notice of annual meeting for the election of directors and other business at Merchants State Bank and Trust Company in Laredo. Meeting held in banking rooms on Tuesday January 18 1927. Secretary Luis F Martinez announces. 212-17-30t
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Merchants State Bank
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Laredo
Notice to public on trespass and court contempt risk
Public notice warns that trespassing on ranch properties including Santo Tomas Arroyo and Nido areas is forbidden by order of the Webb County District Court. Violators face contempt of court and immediate removal. Names Albert Urbahn and Henry Edds appear in the notice with dates November 18 to December 31, 1926.
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Tomas
Tradt
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Santo. Tomas
Albert, Urban
Henry
Judge Meek Names Davidson Receiver Over Large Ozona Pasture
A court appoints Davidson of Ozona as receiver for a 30 000 acre pasture owned by a company. Details mention Willoughby and a money matter connected to the estate.
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All-Stars Dominate Fort MeToo in High Scoring Exhibition
The Laredo All-Stars defeated Fort MeToalites 41 to 0 as Farnsworth exited early with injuries. Captain Camara led a masterful backfield setup with Larkin and Jeffries powering line plays and DaCamara’s connections to Brooks for a 35 yard pass and TD.
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Stubblebine
Ptars
Army
Farnsworth
Jplayen
Camara
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Larkin
Jéffries
DaCamara
Eistetter
Mefifi
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Boyd Tsati
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Alts
Zongr
J. Johnson
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Displiant Motor Firm Introduces New Des Luxe Line
A garbled notice hints at General Motors adding a Des Luxe model in its Pontiac range. It mentions a large Christmas display with a tree and pack of varied car assortments, noting rear doors that open and a festive tone with St Nicholas styling this year.
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Brennan
Inecoree
Pontiac “Des Luxe
General ‘Motors
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