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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1930

Page

8

Farley Set to Win Welterweight Title at Amarillo Ring

Cal Farley is positioned to win the world welterweight championship from Jack Reynolds tonight at Butler Field. Promoters report 10,000 expected as tickets sold out and radios prepared for live coverage. Reynolds arrived late from Oklahoma City. Meyers will referee. Parcells hosts pre bout broadcast recalling Fitzsimmons Corbett.

al Hart Jack Reynolds Reynolds Amarillo Oklahoma City Fred de Coster Fillmore Butler Field al Anderson Harry Meyers Meyers R. P. Parcells Mike WDAG Parcells Nevada Cal Farley

Lefty Squires Signs With Memphis Semi Pro Squires

Tahoka reports left handed pitcher Lefty Squires has signed to play the remainder of the season with the Memphis semi pro club Squires. He had been with the Tahoka All Stars before moving.

Tahoka Hax Memphis Squires

Lions of Spearman and Perryton to clash in Perryton

Special to The News reports that the Lions clubs of Spearman and Perryton will play a baseball game in Perryton on June 20. After the game, armed Lions and their ladies will be entertained by the Perryton Lions.

Spearman Syiarman Lions Perryton Lions Perryton Armed Lions

Big Match Main Event Promises Welter Title Showdown

Jack Reynolds of Cincinnati defends his welterweight championship against Cal Farley of Amarillo in a big main event. Prelims feature Joe Kopecky of Houston vs Otis Clingman of Pampa at 146 and 164 pounds, plus a five-man Battle Royal with Rob Roy of Amarillo and Lee Meyers of Portland. Butler Field in Amarillo hosts the event tonight with 10,000 expected. attendance 3 dollars to bleacher seats, radio WDAG with live commentary.

Farley Panhandle Amarillo Butler Field Cal Jack Reynolds Cincinnati Cal Farley Joe Kopecky Houston Texas Otis Clingman Pampa Rob Roy Lee Meyers Portland Oregon Golden Sandstorm Squad Great West Mill East Third Avenue North Third Fillmore Street Third Avenue Harry Meyers Wild Bill’ Hornershot WDAG R. P. Parcells

Wichita Falls tops Waco with homers in decisive win

Wichita Falls defeated Waco 6 to 1 as Bettencourt, Kloza, and Storti hit home runs and SteEngrafe pitched effectively. Becker allowed four runs in the early innings, and Wichita Falls built a lead with timely hits and strong defense.

Associated Press Waco Tex Hank Becker Wichita Falls Bettencourt Kloza Storti Steergrafe Rye Recker Wichita Fitzgerald Kioza Speer Fitreerald Wichita Faille Wero Berker Steengrafe St Tut Fitezerald Becker Fuller Burna Pratt

New York Boxing Commission Recognizes Max Schmeling as World's Heavyweight Champ

Max Schmeling was officially recognized as the world's heavyweight champion by the New York Boxing Commission after a contentious meeting. The German fighter, aged 24, had recently defeated Jack Sharkey in a controversial bout, and his title recognition extends across major boxing centers in America despite opposition from Tunney-Muldoon supporters. Schmeling seeks time to settle contract matters with manager Arthur Buelow ahead of a potential October expiration.

New York Boxing Commission Max Schmeling Associated Press New York New York State Athletic Commission William Muldoon Teuton Fisti Jack Sharkey Schmeling Yankee Stadium Sharkey Arthur Buelow der Maxie

Red and White Stores defeat Santa Fe in City League

In a hectic City League game the Red and White Stores beat Santa Fe 13 to 6. The box score appears in this afternoon's Globe. Presbyterians meet Fourth Street Service Station on East Third at 6 o'clock. Notes include double plays Blue to Myer to Shires Cronin to Myer to Shires. Henry allowed 9 hits in 7 innings and McKain 9 in 1 inning.

Associated Press Washington Alvin Crowder Chicago White Sox Chicago Kerr Veneeregenee Watwond Reynolds Ir Jolley Metzler Barnes Kamm Henry Myer Spencer Crowder Tavenen Cronin Shires Reynolds Blue Hardluck Santa Fe Railroaders Globe Presbyterians Fourth Street East Third McKain

Grover Alexander signs with Dallas Steer Nine

Dallas signs Grover Cleven Alexander, famed NL pitcher, to Texas League contract. Nicknamed Old Pete, he will earn over 1500 dollars per month for the rest of the season. Alexander, released by Philadelphia, is in prime condition and expected to attract fans and win games for Dallas.

Grover Alexander Dallas Steer Associated Press Dallas Grover Cleveland Alexander Bob Tarleton Beaumont Tarleton Pete Alexander Philadelphia Nationals The Phils Walter Johnson

Jones Extends Open Lead In Hoylake Battle

Bobby Jones fired a 72 to add to his 70 from yesterday, totaling 142 and a one stroke edge over veteran Fred Robson at 143. Horton Smith stands third at 145 with a strong chase by Diegel Moe MacDonald Smith Compston and Rodgers. Lone American George Von Elm misses cut as weathered Hoylake course proves punishing.

Frank H. King Associated Press Hoylake Eng Bobby Jones Fred Robson Horton Smith Leo Diegel Don Moe MacDonald Smith Archie Compston Phil Rodgers Jim’ Barnes George von Elm F. C. Stevens, Jr Los Angeles Chase Jones Jones Bob Cyril Tolley Robson

Game Warden Traps 3045 Turtles From Local Club Waters

Panhandle game warden Sam D. Turner reported trapping 3,045 turtles from Palo Duro Club lake. He said 265 turtles were in nets when emptied yesterday and that he will continue setting nets until the turtles are nearly exterminated.

Palo Duro Club Sam D. Turner Panhandle Mr. Turner

Butcher Named Oklahoma Baptist Coach Mentor at Ottawa

Shawnee Okla June 19 Selection of A W Butcher head football and track coach at Ottawa University Ottawa Kansas as head coach at Oklahoma Baptist University announced today by Dr R E Crump acting president Oklahoma Baptist University Butcher known as Ottawas mentor will lead football and track programs at the Baptist school

Associated Press Shawnee Okla A. W. Butcher Ottawa University Ottawa Kansas Oklahoma Baptist University R. E. Crump

Municipal Golf Course in Shape with New Practice Fairway

The new municipal golf course in Amarillo remains in perfect condition under manager Walter Sikes. A 300 yard by 250 yard practice fairway has been added, offering smooth rolling terrain and clear sightlines. Caddies and balls are provided with a 50 cent hourly caddie charge and 100 balls supplied. eighteen holes cost 25 cents after five on weekdays and 50 cents at all other times. Lawrence Doherty, a skilled club maker and pupil of Joe Byrne, works on site in the Southwest.

Lawrence Doherty Joe Byrne

Tahoka Fails Against Hobbs In Texas-NM Tilt 12-5

Tahoka lost to Hobbs, New Mexico, 12 to 5 in Hobbs on Tuesday, dropping their fourth defeat of the season. Hobbs has won 10 of 14 games, most recently knocking off Southland 4 to 2 last Sunday. Tahoka hosts Hobbs here Friday.

Tahoka Hobbs N. M Southland

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