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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1932
Page
7
Boatswain a three year old son of Man O War and winner of the Withers Stakes at Belmont Park is the ruling choice to win the 24th American Derby at Washington Park tomorrow. The field of 14 is made up of the best remaining three year olds in training.
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission suspended Billy Petrolle, "The Fargo Express," and Henry Goldbergh of Brooklyn, N. Y., for unsatisfactory services in bouts held in Pittsburgh.
A reporter recalls taking colleagues to Metro Park for baseball and boxing coverage. Corene Jaax, Lefty Langford, and Myrtle Brockett headline discussions while Mike observes crowd damage and Adrian Odom records the box score. The team plans a second visit despite missed work and a late supper due to ongoing assignments.
Mae Ceurworst of Wichita Kansas wins her second Missouri Valley Tennis Meet title pairing with Eunice Dean of Fort Sam Houston Texas to defeat Mary Zita McHae Jacoby of New York and Charlotte McQuintion of Dallas 6 3 6 4 in doubles. Ceurvorst also captured the women’s singles title for the second consecutive year.
Wichita Falls Texas June 17 women from several Texas cities arrive for practice rounds ahead of the Texas Women's Municipal Golf Association tournament. The event starts Monday with qualifying and runs through Saturday with about 50 players. Notable contenders include Amarillo trio Mrs Walter Sikes Mrs Elliott Hatch and Mrs Frank Clowe.
E. E. Rip Miller head football coach at the United States Naval Academy will visit Lubbock for the Texas Tech Coaching School from July 11 to 22. Miller will supplement lectures on tackle play and field work, joining Tech coach Pete Cawthon in organizing sessions. Miller was famed as a Ramblers tackle with Notre Dame’s Four Horsemen and Seven Mules.
Gene Sarazen arrives in New York with the British Open trophy after winning the golf title. He greets a bay reception for the champion, then is to be honored at city hall. He jokes about shooting 283 for 72 holes and expresses disbelief at his triumph.
W E Lockhart of Canyon Texas joined the Hole-in-One Club at Clovis New Mexico's Municipal course by holing out from 165 yards on No 9 using a No 5 iron. Lee Ayers of Lockney Country Club may soon join after a single shot on No 6 at 100 yards par three.
The Schmeling Sharkey heavyweight title bout faces a cash squeeze as Madison Square Garden cuts high priced seats, shrinking potential gross to about 500000 and likely halving proceeds. Tax changes add further drain with a 25 percent levy on pre day tickets. Schmeling claims incentive though fights promise artistic merit and both fighters prepare for a brutal showdown.
The article notes golf stars share a focus on touch in putting and describes varying grips. Walter Travis influenced Sam Jones with a right hand over left fingers overlapping, Jones using index finger overlap. Gene Sarazen uses a similar concept with a different grip, while others keep a standard club grip. The core rule is gripping with fingers rather than the palm to enhance touch.
Leonard Harding of Worth Hill Club captured the Fort Worth men’s city golf championship with a 2 and 1 final victory over C. W Reed of Meadowbrook at Glen Garden. This marked the first municipal player to win the event.
Dizzy Dean will rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend in New York after reaching an agreement with President Sam Breadon. The pitcher, who left the club in a dispute over pay, apologized via telegram to manager Gabby Street and the team will refund a $225 allowance previously deducted from Dean's salary.
Oklahoma City reports nine states represented in the Trans Mississippi Golf Tournament as 132 entrants arrive. Texas stars Jack Cameron and William Mauire travel from Houston, while Hillis B. Miller of Des Moines brings Iowa into the field and the total entries were expected to exceed 200 by night.
No games were played in either league as rain washed out four National League contests. The American League also had no scheduled games. The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies were ready to play in Philadelphia when rain halted proceedings.
Beaumont Exporters topple Tyler 12 to 1 as Luke Hamlin limits the visitors to six hits and fans eight. Fox homers for Beaumont in the eighth, Washington adds RBIs, and Hamlin shines on the mound. Strong offense and solid defense secure the lopsided victory.
The Texas League will not offset the new 10 percent federal amusement tax with lower prices. J. Alvin Gardner, president of the Texas League, said teams cannot absorb the tax after recent price cuts, so fans will pay more starting next Monday in Dallas.
Port Arthur suspended operations in the Cotton States League as financial losses mounted. New owner J F Jakowicz, who took control May 23, paid players in full and declared an end to organized baseball, saying losses reached about 200 dollars daily due to weak attendance by refiners at the gate.
Baton Rouge split a doubleheader with El Dorado, winning 3 to 2 in seven innings and then 13 to 11 as both teams swung hot bats. Pine Bluff Judges defeated Port Arthur 11 to 2 with Falk and Rawlins homering and driving in a run each. Nelson struggled after Isbell left early, surrendering 11 hits and eight runs.
A record field of 44 colleges from all sections will compete in the 1932 national intercollegiate tennis championship at Merion Cricket Club in Haverford Pennsylvania. Keith Gledhill of Stanford will defend his title with rivals Karl Kamrath of Texas and David N. Jones of Columbia among the notable contenders.
Summary of standings for major teams with records and percentages. Also lists upcoming matchups and results from Friday and Saturday across leagues including American and Southern associations and Cotton States League games. Philadelphia Washington New York Chicago Boston Detroit Cleveland and others feature in standings and schedules.
In Harrisburg results Pat Lutze 202 beat Ralph Wilson 204 in 33 10. Fritz Kley 210 beat Joe Devito 205 in 17 20. Scott MacDougall 207 defeated Luigi Bacigalupi 227 in 17 10. Century Milstead 206 faced land Kirchmeyer 212 with 18 20. In Toronto Sam Stein 205 beat Whitey Hewitt 215 in two falls, Earl McCready 230 beat Bull Komar 235. Dick Shikat 218 defeated Johan nessen 210 by default.
United Press reports that American manufacturers used 29,197 long tons of crude rubber in May, up from 25,953 tons in April, a 12.5 percent increase, per the Rubber Manufacturers' Association.
On a game free day in New York the 1931 champions struggle. Cardinals and Athletics show declines. Grove and Hallahan lead reduced staffs while Grimes Rhein Derringer Johnson and Dean post mixed starts amid a disappointing season so far.
In Wilmington Delaware Mrs John B Jessup ranked fourth nationally won the Delaware State Women’s Tennis Championship final 6 1 6 2 over Anne Townsend of Philadelphia. Mixed doubles quarterfinal results show Eliza Coxe and Karl Kamrath advancing by default and Eliot Loughlin defeating Mary Dibbs and Jake Hess 6 3 6 4.
Memphis Oklahoma based nine, leading the Texas-Oklahoma League, meets Hollis in a Sunday game here. Memphis beat Quail 5 to 3 last Sunday while Wellington edged Hollis in a prior contest.
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