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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1925
Page
2
The Senators beat the Yankees 5 to 4 as Babe Ruth returned to the lineup after eight weeks out sick. Ruth played six innings in his first major league appearance this season before Veach replaced him in right field in the seventh to allow Ruth to exert himself.
St Louis won the first game of the series against Cleveland 10 to 2. Van Gilder relieved and held the Indians to five hits in eight innings. Williams homered, tripled, and singled five times. Rice added two doubles and a single in five at bats. Other notable: Burns, Sewell, and Williams among three-base hits. wild pitching affected several innings.
In a six to five Chicago victory over Pittsburgh, Grimm hit a pivotal eighth inning homer. Aldridge pitched well for Pittsburgh but costly errors allowed Chicago to tie and grab the lead. Six to six turned into a Chicago win with key hits from Moore Carey Traynor Cuyler and Barnhart.
Philadelphia outbatted Boston in a high scoring game won 12 to 10. Thirteen doubles, two triples and two homers highlighted the slugfest as six pitchers were unable to stem the hitting. W, Kamp, Ryan, Coeney and O Neill contributed in a fast paced Major League contest.
Beaumont at San Antonio and Houston at Waco headline Texas League games with Pallas visiting Wichita Falls and Fort Worth traveling to Shreveport. In the National League Boston plays Philadelphia as the only game on the slate.
The schedule features Chicago at Detroit, Sons at Cleveland, Washington at New York, and Philadelphia at Boston in a compact AL showcase.
Police docket reports resembled old days with six saddles stolen from Mastereon ranch and one from Hal sted Spring ranch. A $78 reward was offered for the recovery of the latter and conviction of the thief. Cases entered for hearings include one for drunkenness and eight for widerone of traffic ordinances.
In Shreveport Fort Worth Cats win game one of the series over the Shreveport Sports 11 to 1. All Cat players except Eddington earned at least one hit while Konetchy hit a homer as Fort Worth took control early and never relinquished it.
North beat Wichita Falls 11 to 9 in Dallas as Wheat on base fueled a ninth inning rally. The game stretched long with a six run North lead shrinking. key players included Wheat, Ziegler, Winn, Jonnard, Reid and others in a ragged contest.
Beaumont and San Antonio traded innings until the Bears surged to an 11-4 victory Monday. Rob Couchman started the rally with two walks, followed by two singles and a home run. Mule Washburn hit his fifteenth homer as Pinto was relieved by Foreman, and Danny Clark hit his twentieth. Players listed include Couchman Watt Heitzman Warwick Pinto Foreman Hale Bernsen.
Roy Crumpler pitched seven solid innings for Waco before a wild eighth allowed Houston to surge ahead seven to three. Waco answered in the bottom half, forcing Littlejohn from the box and tying the game as Lyle finished strong. Galloway delivered the run that won it for Waco, Foss scoring.
Rain kept the Country Club team from traveling to Hereford Sunday and they hope to play next Sunday June 7. Hillcrest plans a match with Clarendon to stay in form. Jim Barnes weighs in on chipping clubs noting mashies offer loft while straight-faced blades suit short chips. New faces emerged on the course with Cowan trying clubs and Wes Hall aiming to beat Dee Roach. Interest grows in the ladies tournament starting Monday with Mrs Harding predicting a record Mrs Avery Turner cup entry as more women play A and A games.
A riddle-like note offers a reward for identifying the winner between John McKnight and Tom Currie, with both men contradicting each other about who won as they play. The exchange shows humorous denial and playful stakes in a local sports quirk.
The body of Clementine Dotson age 16 died in a local hospital Sunday morning was sent to Lubbock yesterday by Blackburn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at Lubbock Methodist Church under Odd Fellows auspices. Her father George L Dotson is a lodge member. The family home is 905 Taylor Street.
Amarillo defeated Plainview 19 to 6 after an early three run lead, with home runs by Nicklaus Lupher and Gibson. Ravey and Vaught led hitting for Amarillo with three apiece, while Helm and Yates starred for Plainview despite four errors. Seaman and Lupher pitched, with Lupher recording five strikeouts. Time two hours.
Summary of scores from national and regional games with rain postponements noted. Notable results include Boston defeating Philadelphia by a large margin, and several Western and Pacific Coast League matchups with decisive wins for St. Louis, Chicago, New York, and Portland. Strong showings also appear for Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Oklahoma City, with several ties and incomplete listings.
Sunday results show Dallas 2 Fort Worth 1 Houston 14 6 Beaumont 5 4 Wichita Falls 8 Shreveport 1 Boston 9 New York 6 St Louis 15 Chicago 11 Cleveland 6 Detroit 4 Washington 4 Philadelphia New York 2 Brooklyn 0 Chicago 11 Pittsburgh 2 St Louis 5 Cincinnati 2 only games scheduled.
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a daily foot bath remedy to prevent perspiration cold feet and damp hose. It urges readers to request a free sample by mail from Le Roy New York, highlighting antiseptic healing properties and easy application for all shoe wear.
The piece bounces across local games and figures with Plainview’s return to Amarillo and a tight Legion score. It notes Farley’s arm injury, Maufman’s close call, and base running slips, plus boxing and fashion bits, Mojica’s visit, a possible Boston Bloomer exhibition, and a tale of peanuts from missionaries shaping China’s crop.
A committee of J. Y. Graves C. W. Ward E. L. Richardson A. V. Utterback J. W. Reneau and Rev J. N. Bryant was appointed at the North Amarillo Civic Club monthly meeting to press the city commission on the white way proposal for North Fill? The group will present their case and seek action from city authorities.
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to children for gentle bowel relief. It warns against imitation syrups and promises printed dosing directions on the bottle for babies and all ages. The plea highlights quick, pleasant taste and preventative health aims.
Paul Berlenbach is signed to defend his newly won light heavyweight title against Jack Delaney of Bridgeport Conn at Yankee Stadium on July 17. Berlenbach won the championship in a 15 round decision over Mike McTigue last Saturday night. other possible challengers include Harry Greb and Jimmy Slattery.
Tri State Exposition directors decided four days of horse racing will replace auto races. A catalogue contract was awarded to Russell and Cockrell with John Gilvin editing. J L Nunn chairs the department overseeing racing while auto racing was deemed unfeasible.
Trolley operators test Rotler bearings to reduce street car noise as bus competition grows, aiming to improve rider comfort and attract riders back to street transit. Tests pursue quieter operation for city fleets and potential tech adoption.
Marshalltown Iowa woman crediting Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with relief from bearing down pains cramps and fatigue after two years of illness She says the medicine helped her to work again and she will recommend it to friends and answer letters about it Mrs P E Everts and Mrs Clarence S Norton share similar improvements from the remedies with nervousness dizziness and low appetite fading after use
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