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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
2
In a tight pitchers duel the Senators blanked the Yankees 1 0 as both starters worked efficiently to preserve the shutout. A late error doomed the Yankees while the Senators exploited a clutch two out hit for the lone run.
American League Detroit 3 St. Louis 2. Chicago 7 Cleveland 3. Washington 1 New York 0. Philadelphia 8 Boston 2. National League St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 4. Boston Philadelphia rain. New York Brooklyn rain. Minor leagues report several scores across Nation Mobile 10 Sas Rock 11. Milwaukee 4 Indianapolis 6. Kansas City 12 Louisville 13. Western League Wichita 7 Lincoln 4. St Joseph 15 Omaha 2. Oklahoma City 1 Des Moines 12. Tulsa 8 Denver. East Texas Mount Pleasant Longview 17 Texarkana 7. Tyler 3 Paris 4. Greenville 6 Marshall 9.
A local sports column notes Cal Farley and the American Legion team entering the Denver tournament with a $1900 prize, Amarillo's potential to win, and upcoming clashes including Claude, Hereford, and Wellington with aims of a winning streak and revenge. It mentions Wellington opening negotiations and Claude's earlier win over the second nine, plus a July 4 game schedule.
Chicago promoter Tom Packs announced a $60,000 offer for a world heavyweight title match between Ed Strangler Lewis and Joe Stecher. He plans to stage the bout in St Louis on August 6.
A major literary event for 1924 unfolds as Edna Ferber’s new work Is Bo Big is announced to run in serial form in Even Post starting next inning. The Post urges readers to subscribe now to follow the unfolding tale.
San Antonio beat the Steers 8 to 6 in a tightly pitched game. Lindsey allowed five hits while Rosenthal and Everett Booe contributed timely hits and key plays. Warick added two RBI as the San Antonio club closed the series with a victory.
Houston hosts Buffaloes for a three game set and earns a 6 1 win to extend their headtohead lead. Del Gainer delivers decisive impacts with a home run and a bases loaded triple while Ray Benge and Lefty Johns shine on the mound.
June 25 Beaumont. Sutherland, the Spudders right hander, shut down the Exporters in a lopsided 18 to 0 win as his teammates pounded the ball. Ping Bodie, outfielder for Spudders, collected two singles two doubles and a homer in six trips, while Sutherland dominated.
Hereford faces Vega on the Vega diamond Saturday in a bid to unseat a fast rival. The two teams are about evenly matched, with Hereford likely to unleash veteran hitters from past seasons. Vega backs Gus Miller, ex West Texas State Teachers College star, on the mound, a tough assignment if his curve is sharp. Hereford’s pitcher remains to be determined.
Philadelphia June 25 Heavy rain flooded Merion courts delaying the national intercollegiate tennis tournament Three third round matches and one doubles second round were underway when the storm broke Louis Thalheimer and B O Mathew of Texas led four games to three in the first set over Lionel Ogden and Cranston Holman of Land Stanford No more than four games had been completed in the first set of any third round matches and play will resume tomorrow morning
Chrysler announces a new four cylinder model in touring, club coupe, coach and four door sedans. Built by the same engineers as the Chrysler Six, it emphasizes vibration free operation through advanced balance, engine isolation, and rubber-mounted front end. The chassis is sturdy with a front torque tube and rear brace, and the steering is designed for balloon tires with self-centering action. Offered with optional Chrysler Lockheed Four Wheel Brakes, the car promises economy of 26 mpg and brisk acceleration, with a roomy body by Fisher.
Selina pushes the schoolhouse door to reveal a distinct smell of ashes kerosene dust and unwashed bodies. The scene introduces The Evening Post’s new serial story titled So Big beginning next Tuesday.
In the citys civic clubs first event shooters gathered with the gun club for the Rotary Club to win with a 92 point score. Kiwanis 82 and A B C 43 trailed. Rotary entered five shooters to four for others. Final outcomes await additional field events at 1 pm today.
Ray Casey of California and John Hennessey of Indianapolis survived to the last sixteen in the Wimbledon men's singles third round. Casey defeated C E Van Braun of Sweden 6 3 6 8 6 8, while Hennessey, despite illness, beat Crole Reese of England 8 6 2 6 8 6 4 6 4. Elizabeth Ryan, former California player, faced Suzanne Lenglen but failed to match last year’s form, losing the opening two games of the 14 played.
Hereford prepares a Fourth of July program featuring a double header between four top local and regional teams and a large fireworks display. Dimmitt vs Vega opens the afternoon with strong lineups, while Vega hopes to dent Dimmitt ace Tate who has an outstanding spring record with 11 wins and high strikeout totals. Cal Farley’s stars and Amarlillo Legion players join the event as Defense Day activities culminate in a community celebration.
A reader recalls ten years of relief from Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy for stomach trouble and notes a distant friend with acute indigestion who improved after using it. The letter claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines, including appendicitis, offering money refunds after one dose.
Names of special days at the Tri State Expo opening September 26 were announced by BSeere C. V. Vernon of the Board of City Development. The schedule lists September 6 Amartllo Age Realtors Elks Ad Club Hoo Hoo September 27 Music Day Boy Scout Traveling Men September 28 College A B Club M W A Old Settlers and Pan handle Historical Society September 29 Federated Women's Clubs I O O F American Legion Lions September 30 New Mexico Kiwanis National Guard.
Local promoter Henry Reed said yesterday he would stage a wrestling match between Cal Farley and Jack Fisher of St. Louis if Farley weighs 145 pounds. Reed believes Farley could make the weight despite weather and baseball work. Fisher seeks equal weights at ringside. Farley has not commented. Fans hope for a July 4 clash.
Mrs. H. L. Reinhart of Dallas retained the Western Golf Association medal play championship at Riverside Country Club with an 85 in the final round for a 54 hole total of 250. Chicago competitor Melvin Jones won second with 256, while Miss Lee Wade finished third among 83 entrants.
Sergeant George E. Friend of Fort Benning won the infantry championship cup at Camp Logan by taking first in the elimination rifle tournament to form the Camp Perry national team. His five day test total was 1425, with Captain L. Spooner narrowly second after leading at 1000 yards. Runners include Lt. BE. F. Ross and Corporal H. H. Jordan. The top fourteen finishers stay at Camp Logan through training until August 16 for the national matches.
A Violana Virtuso device costing $2000 and praised by the United States patent office as a top invention has been installed at Lindsay Drug Store, 601 Polk Street. It reproduces piano and violin music with electric operation and visible mechanical parts, drawing crowds to inspect this unique machine recently introduced in Texas.
An old time advertisement for Dickey's Eye Water claiming to cool heal and strengthen tired eyes available from all druggists for 26 cents. The compact promo emphasizes quick relief and wide availability, typical of period drugstore notices.
Wellington fans anticipate a sharp scrap as Doc Dean O Neill and Cocke join the Well ington lineup to meet the Amarillo American Legion at Gasser Park Saturday at 4 30 and Sunday at 3. The Amarillo squad is considered one of the finest amateur teams, and the locals seek a second win after a season only loss to Shamrock where Leeds tied with a ninth inning homer. Some speculate about sending the team to Denver for the amateur tournament.
The day’s games include Fort Worth at Beaumont Wichita at Houston Shreveport at San Antonio Dallas at Waco Brooklyn at New York Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Chicago at St. Louis Philadelphia at Boston Cleveland at Chicago and St. Louis at Detroit are the only scheduled American League contests with no other matches listed.
One Black man is injured with cuts after a clash connected to an alleged drinking party in the 700 block of Buchanan street. Three others including a Mexican are jailed. Police seized a barrel of mash and two emptied barrels. No charges filed yet. The Mexican reportedly wielded the butcher knife.
The stone house of Jim Griffith twelve miles from Wellington on the Memphis road burned Monday at 11 am after an oil stove sparked a blaze. Mrs. Griffith, alone in the home, called neighbors for help as water ran short. Built 34 years ago, the old structure once hosted county dances and social events. A baby reportedly died in an upstairs room years ago when the ranch belonged to Col. Ellison.
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