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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1936
Page
9
The Pirates moved into a tie for second in the National League by sweeping Brooklyn in a doubleheader, winning 4 to 1 and 7 to 5 at Pittsburgh.
London June 9 The eve of the tenth renewal of the 50 year old international polo series between America and England drew a potential crowd of 10 000 with a prospect of King Edward attending. The cup defending invaders were favored to sweep.
Lou Hertenberger led Rice Institute’s rhythmical double shift in a football drill at West Texas State Coaching School. Bear Wolf predicts a stronger Southwest Conference with Arkansas and Texas A&M improving balance. Coaches depart Palo Duro Creek with fond memories and plans to return next year.
Second-round matches begin today at Wolflin Parks Golf Course Open. Crossett defeated Keith 4 and 2 in the championship flight, while Moody Smith beat Gene Klein 4 and 3 in the first flight.
The supreme polo cup has been defended without a loss since 1921 when Hitchcock Stoddard Webb and Milburn reclaimed it here. British challengers were decisively beaten at Meadow Brook in 1924 1927 and 1930.
West Texas State hosts its First Annual Coaching School in Canyon with 176 coaches enrolled. Dutch Meyer of Texas Christian University delivers a brisk two hour talk interpreting 1936 football rules, emphasizing passer rushing rules.
Wrestling prelims at the National Guard Armory feature Matty Matsura versus Dippy Dale M Haddock in the top bout and Dick Trout against Ace Abbott in the semi final. Jack Gorman faces Ernie Arthur while tickets are sold at City Drug Store. First match at 8 30.
San Antonio hosts the 30th Texas Golf Association title as qualifiers begin at the San Antonio Country Club. Dallas shotmaker O Hara Watts shot 69 in a practice round, while David Goldman posted 56 strokes in a prior session. Marsh Norton of Wichita Falls and UT Texasholder Bill Welch are among contenders as match play starts tomorrow.
In the state tennis tournament at Waco June 9 Gordon Pease of San Antonio and the University of Texas upset defending champion Doc Barr 3 6 6 2 6 4 after losing the first set. Barr’s defeat leaves Lindsay Franklin UT captain as the tournament favorite. Eddie Brown of Waco also scored a major upset in junior singles by defeating Harry Thornberry of Wichita Falls 6 2 6 2.
Lincoln June 9 The University of Nebraska honors its top sophomore athlete Elmer Dohrmann. Dohrmann started at end in football and guard and center in basketball, placed second in the Big Six javelin, and acts as a sharp outfielder in baseball. He is the school's only sophomore with four letters.
A sports column recalls a doubleheader where Lubbock Hubbers blame umpiring while Phillips defeats them. It also notes praise for Amarillo and Enid players, mentions Road Runners and old coaching school memories, and lauds coaches as lovable figures shaping American manhood.
Lucy Johnson 63 mother of Rice Institute athletics business manager Dr. Gaylord Johnson died at her Houston home. She widow of C. C. Johnson. Funeral services were arranged for today.
H Y Robertson and Company Accountants and Auditors tax counselors advertise services in the Oliver Eakle Building with phone contact 2 2938 for accounting auditing and tax advice.
The Phillips 66 team meets Borger Huber at Metro Park in Amarillo tonight at 8:30. Sally Sullivan calls balls and strikes while Bill Ellis handles the bases amid lingering naming disputes. May 4 saw Phillips win in 11 innings, and Hadley May will start for Amarillo with Borger’s Lefty Carruthers on the mound.
More than 30 golfers met yesterday with Amarillo pros Jack Bush Walter Sikes and Jimmie Gamewell to begin a public school at Wolflin River Drive Hillcrest to iron out faults. Registration remains open for late arrivals and the next class will be Friday at 5 30 p m.
Oklahoma City beat Beaumont 8 to 7 in a late night tilt while Fort Worth 7 Houston 5 Tulsa 5 San Antonio 3. Dallas at Galveston pending. American Association results include Minneapolis 6 1 Columbus 3 3 St Paul 5 Toledo 7 in a twilight game. Milwaukee 0 Indianapolis 2. Andrew Wyant, longtime Bucknell player, appeared in 98 college football games without a minute missed.
The Amarillo Country Club Women’s Handicap Golf Tournament began with nine players posting first round scores. Play continues through Thursday with 18 holes today and tomorrow. Leaders include Mrs. Frank Wolfin at 83 and Mrs. G. A. Wooda at 83 among others.
Okla City beat Beaumont 7 to 1 with Klaerner Baton Brillheart Mar leau Warren T wardy Gill and Hancken contributing. Fort Worth won 7 to 5 against Houston with Bhealy Reed Susce and others. Tulsa edged San Antonio 5 to 3 as Thomas Jackson Fletcher Mills and Rabe produced.
Puerto Rican lightweight Pedro Montanez pushed his American campaign to 16 straight wins by defeating Frankie Klick in a ten round bout at Dyckman Oval, weights listed as 133 for Klick and 134½ for Montanez.
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