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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
9
The text notes two large windows and proclaims the display the finest collection of prizes ever shot for in an amateur Southwest tournament. The Chrysler is presented in the lobby of the Amarillo hotel.
The Texas League will restart the season on June 25 after a 7 to 1 vote by club owners led by league president J. Alvin Gardner, Wichita Falls voting against the split. Rained out first half games will not be replayed as teams, including leaders the Spudders, brace for a tighter second half with strengthened clubs and higher fan interest.
Fort Worth Texas June 19 Surviving stiff battles favorites pull through to victory in the first round of the River Crest invitation golf tournament Dennis Favender of San Angelo and Abilene the favorite was given a big score by Jim Harned of Dallas who carried the defending champion 21 holes before losing Joe Ballard Jr of River Crest Fort Worths champion was forced to stage an uphill fight to eliminate Dallas Smith of Dallas 2 and 1 Bob Scott of Colorado one of West Texas best failed to survive the stiff competition furnished by David Clark of Dallas losing on the nineteenth hole Gus Moreland of Dallas was the only favored one coming through with flying colors He defeated Neil Smith Dallas 4 and 2 M M Merriman Amarillo set a too hot pace for Chilton Jennings of River Crest and won 2 up
W L Stribling of Macon Ga and Otto Von Porat prepared for a 10 round heavyweight bout in Chicago with boxing officials shadowing Stribling amid hand injury concerns. Stribling and his father manager dismissed run out rumors after another medical check found no fault with the left hand and the showdown appeared set.
Trinity University star John White defeats C. E. Lund of Amarillo Tennis Club 6 4 7 5 in a semifinal at the City Tennis Tournament on Washington Street. White previously upset Coleman Barnhill and will face Wilson McKirahan in a men s singles semifinal after doubles matches where Lund/McKirahan beat White/Harty and Elder/Duniven beat O Leary/Lovelady.
In Chicago June 19 the Cubs beat Boston 10 to 4 in the first game of a series as Hack Wilson belted his nineteenth homer of the season and Woody English also homered. Guy Bush limited the Braves to six hits in the victory with strong early offense setting the tone.
Yesterday results show Phillies over Indians 4 2 and Red Sox 4 over Tigers 5 in American League. National League features Dodgers and Giants notching wins while standings list leaders Philadelphia New York and Brooklyn with varying win totals. Today matchups include Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Detroit at New York St Louis at Boston and more across the Texas and Southern leagues with multiple city pairings and rain notes.
Mrs. M. C. McCullough captured medalist honors in the Frying Pan Cup at Amarillo Country Club with a steady 47 on the front nine and 45 on the back. She led a field featuring runners up like Mrs. W. H. Thompson who shot 93 on 18. Qualifiers include E. M. Black 115, Harriette Hubbell 94, Dorothy Hubbell 107, Emaline Bush 108, Jess Rodgers 106, Tabor 115, Mayer 119, and Mayers 147 among others. Two flights will contest match play through Saturday with daily pairings posted.
Pa Stribling comments on the Doomed bout mood as both fighters finish light drills. Odds for the fight tilt to Stribling at 6 to 5, reflecting his perceived superior boxing skill.
The foot condition is caused by a fungus. Relief comes from using Tetterine ointment, prepared by Shoptrine Co., Savannah, Ga. The product claims rapid relief within 24 to 72 hours and is sold in drug stores for 60 cents with a money back guarantee.
Emmer Gober hopes for real baseball weather as the Tack's team, with several new faces, hosts Skelly Oilers from Skellytown at Metro Park. The visitors come into the GLOBE-NEWS Tournament season with a solid semi pro record, while local teams travel to Pampa White Deer and Clovis for weekend games. A large Metro Park crowd is expected after weeks of rain and mud delays.
The German American invading soccer team was defeated 4 to 1 by Muenchen 1860 in Munich after a 1–1 halftime score. Center forward Lutz scored the visitors only goal in the second period as Bavarians built a lead the visitors could not overcome. The German Americans’ fifth match of the trip was scheduled for Karlsruhe on June 25.
A large entry list is expected for the Panhandle Amateur at Hillcrest August 9 and 10. If needed, play shifts to the Municipal course north of the city under Walter Sikes, with 96 holes on each course. Boney Bonebrake runs Hillcrest, and both courses will be set in peak condition with practice rounds on the Municipal course to prepare entrants for the tough layout.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a cheap weight loss plan. It claims 15 pounds lost in a month with careful eating and mild exercise, plus improved energy and health. It urges readers to weigh themselves before and after the four week supply and notes availability at Fox Drug Co. and City Drug Stores.
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