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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1925
Page
14
Mr and Mrs B C Oman and their children were seen Christmas shopping in Stamford on Saturday with a quiet holiday outing in the town center.
George Sugar Rollins, a versatile Sanford athlete, eyed as a five letter man in tennis this year after basketball track and baseball. He showed promise against Haskell and is noted for speed and grit. Stubbs, 5'11" 125 pounds, shone in Hamlin games, excelling on offense and defense, and will return for next season.
Paul Duncan a guard and comedian for the Stamford Bulldogs returns to the team. He stands five feet eight inches tall and weighs 146 pounds and is noted for his “scrap and pep” despite being lighter than many teammates. His chest diet includes turnips as a habit.
The report highlights Joe Payne a determined rookie who progressed from Freshman through Coach Knight’s second team to a reserve on the first team. Standing five nine and 188 pounds he shows steady growth with one more year at S. H. S.
Carl Stubbs known as Cat Stubbs remains unfazed by his light weight on the team. He can deliver hard hits and plays with notable grit.
Charlie Tunnell emerged as a dependable reserve for Coach Tinsley this season showing strong defense and hole opening. In his second year on the squad he stands six feet tall and weighs 145 pounds and is also a capable track athlete. He will be back.
Elvan Hanson showed reliability in limited games this season and is poised to become a strong player. The 5'9" 160 pound athlete, listed as a nine track man, has two more years on the squad and seems likely to mature into a solid contributor.
Arthur McQuerie emerges as a noteworthy talent with a distinctive style on both ends of the court. Standing six feet three and weighing 148 pounds, he is highlighted as a skilled basketball player whose play impresses fans whenever he enters the game.
Mrs. T. A. Hartsfield underwent an operation at Stamford Sanitarium the latter part of the week and is reported to be doing nicely now. Other local items note visiting families including Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Bland with Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Connally in Stamford and Acel Kirby Lorrel Kirby and wife visiting in the Sayles community, Hel.
Misses Orie Lee and Valentine Bland visit Abilene for the holidays. Residents attend the Harley Saddier show in Stamford last week. Mr J H Chapman and family plan a Christmas trip to Milam County. Professor Storeard and family spent the weekend at Haskell. Helium family moving to Stamford. M V Bland visited Anson on business. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Brazelton Lumber Company reports a barter exchange where old papers are traded for clean cotton rags at The American office Weather Strip. This machine process swap highlights resource recycling among local businesses.
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