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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1924

Page

2

Mary Famous Speed Demons Set for Big Auto Races Here

More than twenty speed demons are expected to enter Amarillo races next Saturday under American Automobile Association sanction. Time trials start at 2 PM with races from 3 PM, six events planned, prizes totaling 1500 dollars and a silver trophy. Entrants include Ralph Ormsby and Dick Calhoun, with entries received from across the region. The Tri-State Exposition monster grand stand will be ready, and the five-eighths mile dirt track promises fast competition.

Mary Famous Speed Demons Amarela Memphis Childress Amarillo Anderson Indiana Pueblo Colorado Ralph Ormsby Dick Calhoun

Local wrestlers Jensen and Farley eye showdown

Hereford fans await a match between Thor Jensen and Cal Farley after a public challenge and a heated letter exchange. Jensen says he is ready to meet Farley, who has defeated opponents faster, while Farley has repeatedly urged negotiation for a Jensen bout.

Thor Jensen Aake Cal Farley The Daily News Jensen Arley Hereford Farley Parley Jensen-Olson

Hereford Hillcrest Inter-Club Match Set For Today

Hereford Golf Club and Hillcrest Golf Club will stage a holy third inter-club tournament this afternoon on Hereford links. More than twenty Hereford members arrive in the city to play, with pairings arranged by ability and each Hereford man matched with a Hillcrest opponent. Officials plan a potential all Panhandle Fourth of July event to discuss at the meeting.

Hereford Golf Club Hillcrest Golf Club Sub Heraford Enrileer Herrord

Baseball Scores Across Cities Narrowly Inform Derby Standings

A chaotic set of baseball results from multiple leagues shows Dallas over Houston eight four while San Antonio top Fort Worth nine to one and Wichita Falls leads Galveston sixteen to eleven. Other scores include Cleveland three to zero over Washington and New York edging Philadelphia thirteen to ten.

Dallas Houston Fort Worth San Antonio Shreveport Beaumont Wichita Falls Galveston Tyler Mount Pleasant Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Kansas Memphis Birmingham Nashville New Orleans Little Rock Atlanta Chattanooga Sacramento Los Angeles Oakland Portland Vernon Seattle Balt Lake Francisco Des Moines Wichita Denver St. Joe Washington St. Louis Philade Cleveland Ieemiecabenat Oktya Heetsburg

Illinois Athletes Take Championship In Big Track Meet

Illinois athletes win the team title at a major track meet as records set mark a dominant performance. Key competitors from state schools scored highly across events, with strong showings from GPE rivals and standout performances contributing to the championship.

Illinois

Panhandle and Zinc Team to Play at Gasser Park Today

Baseball fans in Amarillo may see a fastball game this afternoon at 3 o clock at Gasser Park as the U S Zinc team faces the Panhandle Oilers. Zinc adds Golden Sandstorm players this week with Teddy Nicklaus likely on the mound. admission is 35 cents to cover expenses.

Amarillo Gasser Park U. S. Zinc Company Panhandle Oilers Golden Sandstorm Ravey Alexander Smith McKnight Ingram Kincaid Jones W. Nicklaus Més Lubbock and Childress Indians Oklahoma Eams

Kellus Turner Receives Letter After Strong Season

Amarillo pitcher Kellus Turner, long a standout for the TCU Horned Frogs, earned a post season letter after solid work as a starter and base coach valued by fans as “Coach.” He dominated Fort Worth league play with shutouts and is projected as a core figure for Kid Nance’s staff next seasons.

Kellus Turner Amarillo Diamond University Big Turner Horned Frogs Beott Ard Golden Frog Pete Donohue Cincinnati Reds Turner

College Champions Win Texas Doubles Title at Tourney

AUSTIN June Texas amateur tennis doubles championship was won by Lewis White of Austin and Louis Thalheimer of Dallas. They defeated J B Adone and Barr of Dallas 6-6 é-1 64 6-8 in a spectacular match. Berkley Bell and Ammann won the junior doubles title by defeating Allison and Gilder 6-3 6-2 6-0. Allen Key of Eastland beat Arthur Bagley 6-4 0-0 in boys singles. Allison defeated Gilder in the consolation finals.

Associated Press Austin Lewis White Louis Thalheimer Dallas J. B. Adone Barr Berkley Bell Ammann Little Allison Gilder Allen Key Eastland Arthur Bagley

Motorcycle Club Stages Fourth Gypsy Tour Today

The Amarillo Motorcycle Club holds its fourth annual Gypsy tour starting at 8:30 from East Fourth Street. Riders proceed to a designated northwest location for a day of contests and a picnic dinner.

Amarillo

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A fragmented clip notes a reevaluation or integration effort centering on a phrase or project described as ayer me and its incorporation into a broader program. The readable text hints at collaboration and organizational steps but lacks clear names, places, or dates.

Spudders edge Galveston in slugfest showdown

Spudder bats explode as Alexander extends his win streak to seven. Detroit pitchers struggle with eleven walks and eleven runs scoring on two base hits by Strand Heilmann Fothergill and Hauser. Hauser hits a home run while Galloway and Welch add three base hits and a fifth inning surge shifts the game.

Tevvecees Heisman Holloway Philadel Eee Detroit Eeeacvees Strand Heilmann Haney Fothergill Galloway Hauser Welch Gray Rommell Baumgartner Johnson Associated Press New York Wichita Falls Tex Chicago Associated ST. Louis Alexander Ad Hoyt Browns SRC Chorme Beries Wisterzill Cotter Ideenteaseuel Dugan Friberg Pee Weesceee Ruth Wave Schang Hoyt Young Frisch Southworth Aesne Keen Sue Cveevesren Cece Meneel Ife Scott Kinsella Th. Kelly Louis Deviney Jackson Sac Bennett Wichita Walls Tanner Ieee Williams Swasvened Fitzgerald of Jacobson Weiss Ceeebaorevae McMillan Turgeon Erry Gerber Osborne Wright Pet Ever Sual Snyder Snyder In Sth Witt Robert Galveston Shawkey Schocker Callahan Fitzgerald Stawkey Shocker Brown Hurt Groh Wolgamot White Dean Bagwell Main Jannard Locker Perryman Brooklyn Pittsburgh Detroit Associat Perking Sesesecé Heimach Sisdicesss Meadows P Seaae Abrhpoar Umgartner P Sont CPPCC Soeves Griffith Harris Bat Cobb Fis Beedensagarl Seriasc Sceevseer Kerr Pratt

Notable game features home run by a standout pitcher

The game ends 3 to 1 with Beaumont defeating Shreveport in a tight contest. Key players include Rabbit and White with multiple hits. Bernsen, Mearns, and Diviveres contribute, while Taylor is noted for a late substitution. Final line shows strong pitching and timely offense with three bases on balls and two three-base hits.

Beaumont Eteergeae Poe Ciesiivas Teereeeres Huber Peeee Seener Bernsen Mearns Peewee Poreman Ienucee Beter Ee Connolly Barnes Brown Taylor Umone Fhite Orr

Varying Vibrations by Artist Ceca Ia La Sucupee

Experimental observations describe how varying vibrations affect a sculpture piece created by artist Ceca Ia La Sucupee. The report notes changes in resonance and perceived texture as frequencies shift, suggesting material response insights for future installations.

Cincinnati Wins Opener with Nine-Run Rally over Phillies

In Philadelphia on June 7 Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 10 to 4 to take the first game of the series. Cincinnati powered ahead with a nine-run fourth inning. Rixey, Carlson, Couch, Hubbell, and Henline were on the mound for the Phillies, while Wingo and Sand delivered two-base hits. Rixey issued eight walks, Carlson three, and Couch one. strikeouts totaled four for Rixey, two for Carlson, and one for Couch.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Philadelpi Phia Cincinnati Stoece Rixey Carlson Couch Hubbell Henline Wilson Wingo Sand Balla

Boston 13 St Louis 7 follows late rally in six-run inning

Boston broke a tight game with a six run rally in the eighth, seizing a 13 to 7 victory over St Louis. Flack Freigan Yeorgin and Sperber homered, while Bottomley Cunningham and Yeargin contributed key hits as Garghas Veargas Beraey pitched for Boston.

Boston St. Louis St. A Garghas Veargas Beraey Tekan Yeargin Flack Freigan Yeorgin Bottomley Cunningham R. Smith Sperber Stryker North Barnes Pfeffer

Local Gun Club To Have Regular Trapshoot Today

The Amarillo Gun Club holds its weekly trapshoot this afternoon at 2 30 on West Fifteenth street. All members and visiting sportsmen are invited to participate.

Amarillo Gun Club West Fifteenth Street

Baseball Schedule Snapshot from the Texas and National Leagues

The schedule lists Texas League games including Galveston at Shreveport and Aston at Dallas, plus matchups at Detroit Cleveland Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York. The record notes multiple venues with pairings spanning two leagues.

Shreveport Aston Dallas Detroit Cleveland Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York

Cleveland Defeats Washington as Hitting Stays Hot

Eveland O. June-Cleveland bunched hits off Zachary and defeated Washington. Judge was hit on the chin by a thrown ball after a second inning single and retired. Nick Altrock and Manager Har-

Daecater Prete Aanington Eveland Cleveland Zachary Washington Judge Nick Altrock Har

Douglass Catches for Dallas Team in Texas League

Astyanax Douglass former Golden Sandstorm coach and ex Reds catcher played for the Amarillo Gassers last year and now catches for Dallas in the Texas League. He caught Friday's game for the Steels, driving in two runs with a double to right and notching one hit in two at bats.

Astyanax Douglass Golden Sandstorm Amarillo Gassers Cincinnati Reds Dallas Douglass Steels

Olympic 100 Meter Record Smashed by Leconey and Scholz

At Yankee Stadium Philadelphia’s Leconey and New York’s Jackson Scholz bettered the Olympic 100 meter record of 108-10 seconds in the heats of the Eastern Olympic track and field try outs. Both runners clocked 106-10 seconds.

Associated Press Yankee Stadium New York Leconey Philadelphia la Fayette Jackson Scholz

Rancocas Stable Entry Wins Belmont Stakes Race

The favorite Mad Play from Rancocas Stables with Earl Sande aboard won the Belmont Stakes at one mile and three furlongs on June 7, beating Mr. Mutt by two lengths. Modest and Thorndale followed, with Aga Khan and Samaritan disappointing. winner’s share $4,380. Mr Mutt owned by Bud Fisher with Nellie Morse colors also earned $3,600, Modest $2,000, Thorndale $1,000.

Associated Freas New York Mad Play Rancocas Stables Earl Sande Mr. Mutt Modest Thorndale Aga Kahn Public Choice Samaritan Player Bud Fisher Nellie Morse

Contested Baseball Tilt Ended With Foul Call Miscue

The game featured tight pitching and errors as Ris were chased from the field for profanity seaming. Jennings Washington and Cleveland led a go ahead rally, while Walters Peck and Jamieson produced multiple hits. Zachary Shaute and Sewell contributed on the mound with Shaute notching strikeouts and drawn walks, as base runners and scoring details remained part of a hazy box score.

Ris Jennings Washington Cleveland Zachary Ruel Shaute Sewell Walters Peck Jamieson

Red Sox beat White Sox 3 1 in Boston series opener

Boston out hit Chicago in the first game as Quinn pitched the win for the Red Sox. O’Neill and Crouse contributed boppers with a home run and multiple runs, while Leverette had six walks and three strikeouts.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Boston Quinn Perteeebar O'Neill Tte Crouse Lee Leverette

Memphis Auto Races Feature Fast Times at Dusty Track

Harry M of Fort Worth led the Memphis track program driving a half mile in 69.1 seconds as 17 drivers contested seven events under windy, dusty conditions with several crashes but no serious injuries. Sanders of Abilene won the seven mile event in 7:50, driving a Fronty F1, and Calhoun led other top finishes in a Fronty Ford.

Memphis Harry M Fort Worth Dick Calhoun Brands Brands Fans Packed the Grandstand Were In Automobiles Around the Trai Childress Pigram Grandstand Sanders Abilene Calhoun Pronty Ford Frog Ford Ford Fro Ford

Gypsy Tour Set For Today By Wigwam Motorcycle Club

Members of the Wigwam Motorcycle Club and other riders will depart from Fast Fourth Street this morning at 8 o'clock for the annual Gypsy Tour. The route runs through Washburn Claude Clarendon north to Jericho and back to Anna via Groom and Conway. Prizes are offered for the motorcyclists, and a Kodak will be awarded to one of the ladies in the party at noon near the junction north of Clarendon.

Wigwam Motorcy Club Cade Fourth Street Washburn Claude Clarendon Jericho Anna Groom Conway

Back Yard Treasures Show Off Bric a Brac Statues

In back yards residents display pieces of bric a brac and statues, reflecting a mix of decorative items and personal keepsakes gathered over time. The scene highlights local tastes and informal collections across neighborhoods.

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