Local Legionnaires plan late season grid of games
Amarillo’s waning season will feature several midweek games as Cal Farley, field manager, works to schedule matches before the Denver trip. The team faces Lubbock and Lakeview at Memphis, with potential stops in Hereford, Dalhart, Sloton, Tahoka, and a farewell benefit on August 24. Hereford looms a strong contender, while C. C. Rockwell of Hereford vows to back royals up to 10000 in a bid to boost the team.
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Word Battle in Dempsey Wills Fight Deluge of Talk
New York Aug 5 verbal volleys over a 1926 Dempsey Wills heavyweight title clash dominated headlines. Dempsey told Tex Rickard via Los Angeles telegraph that New York is not fixed as the site, with openness to engaging a promoter elsewhere including Jersey City. The talks center on future ring plans while noting no binding agreement with Rickard amid NYAC concerns.
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Rain Breaks Up Major Program Two Nationals
The Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Braves 14 to 2 in the first game of the series, with James Bottomley homering for the 18th time this season. Chicago and Philadelphia also had strong showings as multiple players contributed, including two-base hits and unassisted double plays, while pitching decisions favored St. Louis and Chicago in a day of heavy offense across the league.
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Yesterday's results show National League games with Philadelphia losing to Chicago 6 to 7 and St Louis beating Boston 14 to 2. Many American League games postponed due to rain, plus notable Texas League and Southern Association scores across multiple cities.
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East Texas League Scores Report
Longview 6 and Texarkana 4 lead the East Texas League standings with Tyler FT and envitle 16 in a compact summary of recent results.
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Sports Lose Ten San Antonio by 18 to 2 Score
Associated Press reports San Antonio fell 18 to 2 to Shreveport in the second game of a series. Owens, from Terrell club, and Wirts led Shreveport with multiple hits while Gonzales errors in the seventh inning produced San Antonio’s two runs.
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Cats Defeat Exporters in Long Slugfest at Beaumont
Fort Worth trampled the Exporters 21 to 10 in a two hour forty five minute game. Eddie Palmer and Kenetchy went five for six, and four home runs were hit. The slugfest produced a high scoring afternoon with multiple players contributing big hits.
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Dallas Triumphs Over Waco 15 to 9 in Baseball Showdown
Associated Press reports Dallas built a decisive lead after Cal Segrist exploded for five hits in five trips as Dallas defeated Waco 15 to 9. Shuman battled early but held firm as teammates pushed the score, with Tuero Kyle Gould Mueller and Billings contributing key plays.
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Amarillo Lions linger plan for Denver trip and pay rumors
The Amarillo team, composed mostly of fish school and college players, prepares for a heavy road schedule before Denver. They face funding issues, with a trust fund proposed to cover Denver trip expenses while local towns tout large pay rolls. The piece also notes boxing talk about Dempsey and ongoing college league rumors across the Texas Panhandle.
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Exporters' Spit Baller Is Sold to Houston
Stewart Jacobs veteran right handed spit baller of the Exporters pitching staff has been sold to Houston. The sale, made after August 1 requiring a special club owners dispensation, becomes effective immediately per a message from President J Doak Roberts.
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Boxing’s need for a head of the sport, Kilrain says
Jake Kilrain argues boxing lacks a central figure to unify rules and disputes. He notes state boxing commissions exist in legalized states and favors an appointed head chosen by these commissions. Kilrain recalls harsh pasts, police battles, and jail, contrasting modern arenas and cleaner sport with legalization across states.
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Stormy Jackson Lake trip yields 13lb Mackinaw catch
Mr and Mrs R H Ames return from Yellowstone Park area fishing outing. They recall a fierce Jackson Lake storm that left them drenched and exhausted before reaching shore. Mrs Ames proudly displays a 13 pound Mackinaw trout as camp stories circulate.
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Burkburnett Walks Off Field After Umpire Ruling
Estelline completed a three game series sweep of Burkburnett Elks with an 8 to 56 win in seven innings. Umpire Hale ended the game early as Pace was ruled out for interference on a double play and Burkburnett manager Lawrence refused to continue. Morrison hurled effectively for Estelline, limiting the visitors to six scattered hits while Fairless hit a late homer for Estelline.
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Cities on the map show varied baseball matchups
The schedule lists games across major metro areas including Fort Worth Beaumont Wichita Falls Houston Shreveport San Antonio Dallas Waco Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Boston St Louis American League events feature St Louis Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit New York Chicago Boston.
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Deputy Returns Man to Fort Sill in Deserter Case
Deputy Sheriff A. S. Johnson travels to Fort Sill Oklahoma to deliver Felix A. Czarnecke an alleged deserter from the Eighteenth Field Artillery. A $50 reward is offered for the arrest following a late Tuesday night capture by the sheriff's department. Helium gas liquefaction advances. Australia hosts the world’s longest single-track railroad at 6,433 miles.
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Mickey Walker Prepares for English Challenger Wells
Mickey Walker, the world welterweight champ, is under the weight limit and will taper training before Friday night in East Chicago, Indiana to face Bermondsey Billy Wells of England in a 10 round, no decision bout. Manager Jack Kearns arrives from California to back Walker, despite his disputed role for Jack Dempsey. Wells is fast and clever, with solid support behind his punch development.
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Austin Man Wins Pre Amateur Golf Honors
Harvey Pennick of Austin and Francis Holmes of Dallas shared first honors in the pre amateur handicap match opening the Texas Professional Golfers Association tournament in Dallas. Their best ball score for eighteen holes with a four handicap was 64.
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Hart Company Plans Local Scenes For Tumble Weeds
It is reported that Williams Hart may bring star actors and company to Amarillo to film ranch scenes for the picture Tum ble Weeds. The Board of City Development wired support, noting abundant scenery and vast tumble weeds suitable for the production.
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Double Green Stamps Now Offered At Local Stores
Local merchants advertise double S and H Green Stamps on all purchases. Randal Drug Co., 422 Taylor Street, and Tricycles, 113 West 7th, promote daily double stamp awards to customers.
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