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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

Page

6

Davis Knocks First One Out Of Link Park

In a Western league tilt Amarillo drops to seventh after Links win 13 to 12. Stormy Davis, Texan left fielder, hits the first ball out of Links Park and gathers a triple double and single plus a home run in the first inning. Lyons walks in the deciding run after a misplayed roller, securing the late comeback. Marty earns the win as Griffin and Achenbach struggle. Time 2 26.

Texans Links Amarillo Stormy Davis Links Park Swansboro Davis Marty Zaepfel Roller Kuhel Lyons Achenbach Wane Sipetia Esos Aiusee Adams Nufer Hughes Lavan Gonzales Vache Connelly Rader Chatham Gottleber Libaile Ekineetee Griffin Clarke Crooke Des Moines Green Wichita McNally Jolley Knothe Sprinz Wichita Abrhpoa E Shoots Srtteeenewenenes Srtteeenewenenes Allington, Rf Comoresky, * Cveveee McNally, Fb Holishaw Harris Campbell Montgomery Cunningham Gisiason van Camp Langford Greene Wichita Asaee Des Moines Shoes McNaily Campbell Gisiason Segrist Belt Mtgomery Spires Rolls

Evans Keeps Oilers Bingles Scattered Bears Winning Game

Denver defeated Tulsa 9 to 3 as Bill Evans allowed eleven hits but worked out of jams. Denver hitters collected fourteen safeties with Reagan contributing four singles. Hodge, Black, and Naylor were tagged for runs on the Tulsa mound.

Evans Oilers BEARS Denver Tulsa Bill Evans Hodge Black Naylor Reagan Patterson Mos Murphy If O'Brien Corer & Lind Kelly Posae Colvard Serveee Eevee Etree xBat Grimes Brannon Lind Gorman Colvard Union Sturdy Wells Win Lyne Teck and Johnson

Theft Leads Last Grand Jury List

Theft of property valued above $50 heads the final grand jury indictments for this term. The eight cases include four thefts along with charges of removing mortgaged property, damaging a vehicle, and assault with intent to murder as the jury meets for the final week.

Burch rods rally to edge Indians in ninth

Omaha wins 4 3 at home to take final game of the four game set and claim a third straight series. Brausen’s triple and Handley’s RBI single in the eighth sparked the comeback, while Donohue drew a walk and Harvel forced at second before Johnson and Jones drove in the decisive run in the ninth.

Omaha Indians Burch Rods Brausen Handley Donohue Harvel Johnson Jones Oklahoma City Poae Sakegaver Brower Jorgens Guppy Felber If Moore Huffman Darrow Sebale Bra James Moore Pipkin Balla ball—Johnson Cady and Toman

Western league season split proposal sparks Topeka meeting

A July 1 meeting in Topeka to consider halving the Western league season follows a 4–4 team chief vote. E B Tracy of the Texan club Barney Burch of Omaha and Dick Breen of the Links pressed the plan, with fans largely opposed in Amarillo. The piece also notes Hillcrest Panhandle open tournament growth and golf gear prizes.

Topeka E. B. Tracy Texan Barney Burch Omaha Dick Breen The Links Chiefa Tracy Amarillo Hial Witherspoon

Mantell Chick to Wrestle at Mercer Park July Fourth

Dutch Mantell and Bobby Chick welterweights are signed by promoter Elmer Guthrie to wrestle to a finish at Mercer Park on July 4. Mantell aims to make a successful homecoming by decisively defeating Chick after touring the middle west.

Dutch Mantell Bobby Chick Elmer Guthrie Mercer Park Dutch Middle West Chick

Baseball District Results and Upcoming Games Across Leagues

Yesterday’s scores highlight cross league action with Amarillo, Lincoln, Oklahoma City and Omaha among others posting results. The Panhandle plans a July tournament with the Carlsbad cavern team likely joining and bids due by July 24 as the Texans aim for a top finish.

Amarillo Lincoln Oklahoma City Omaha Wichita Des Moines Tulsa Denver Twin Hills Amarillo Athletic Club Indian Hills N. D. Bartlett Realtors T. J. Wagner Henry Ansley Carlsbad Texans

Unique Role: Bernie Neil’s Rapid AL Club Changes

Bernie Neal has played for three American League clubs in ten weeks. The ex National Leaguer began with Washington, moved to Cleveland early in the year, and was released via waivers to the Chicago White Sox. He serves as a reserve outfielder for Chicago.

Bernie Neil

Auto Polo Cars Built in Amarillo for July Fourth Show

Amarillo locals assemble eight steel armored auto polo cars at the Tri-State exposition grounds for a July 4 event. Cars gain reinforced radiators and side bands, with a large steel hoop behind the driver to withstand crashes. Drivers and malletmen practiced spins, while more participants are being recruited.

Amarillo Amarillo Tri-State Exposition Grounds

Hole in One Boys Offered Season's Orange Juice Card

Amarillo golf fans who ace a hole in one on any local links this summer will receive a non transfer able season ticket for drinks at Orange Mill. Al Harrison manager of the orange juice supply announced the promo encouraging players to earn refreshment between rounds. The pass allows unlimited juice at Orange Mill through the season until winter.

Amarillo Orange Mill Polk Street al Harrison Orange Juice Supply Harrison

Western League May Split Schedule Under Consideration

Topeka meeting of Western League club presidents set for Thursday to decide on splitting the season. Dale Gear league president says the move was requested by four club presidents and announced today.

Topeka Kan Dale Gear

Revival of Western league split season movement discussed

A telegram from Amarillo president E H Tracy Lincoln owner Dick Breen and Omaha owner Barney Burch to Western league president Dale Gear spurs a meeting to revive the split season idea. A 4 4 vote left the proposal pending with five votes needed. July 4 eyed for potential start and fairgrounds expect record attendance with a nominal admission.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Dale Gear E. H. Tracy Amarillo Dick Breen Lincoln Club Barney Burch

Lindsey Tames Cats Santone Wins Series

The Bears won the final game 2 to 1 as Big Jim Lindsey dominated the Cats. Ray Flaskamper and Frank Philbin had the hits for the Bears, while a wild pitch produced the Cats’ lone run. Lindsey fanned three with bases loaded in the fifth.

Associated Press San Antonio Jim Lindsey Cats Bears Ray Flaskamper Frank Philbin Lindsey Fort Worth Sullivan and Bischoff, Lindsey and Wirts

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