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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

10

Yankees Break Home Run Record in San Antonio

Report from Dallas cites July 8 excitement as fans awaken to a record home run spree. Manager Bruce Connatser of Tul sans notes changes in balloting for berths with Les Northern division. McDowell of Fort Worth trails by 3,000 votes in the All-Star balloting. Text also mentions a strange drill attached to a person named Schneuman.

San Antonio Dallas Bruce Connatser Tulsans Sawas Les Penney's McDowell of Fort Worth

Yankees Crush A's in doubleheader with record 13 homers

The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 23 to 2 in the first game and 10 to 0 in the second, breaking major league records for homers in a game and in consecutive games. Dickey and DiMaggio led with multiple rounds as Gomez held the A's to four hits in the nightcap. Attendance reached 20,000.

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Cards KO Dizzy But Cubs Win

The Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8 to 4 after Dizzy Dean lasted only one inning. Hartnett and Hack homered for Chicago while Hartnett drove in three runs and Galan plated two for St Louis in a back and forth game.

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Giants Beat Phillies As Lohrman Is Right

New York Giants rout Philadelphia 7 to 1 as Bill Lohrman fans six and holds the Phillies to one run. It is the Giants fifth straight win and Lohrman’s sixth win against three losses. Collins drives in a run, Kampouris and Jurges each contribute RBIs, with a home run by Collins on the day.

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Dodgers cruise past Bees 6 to 1 behind Hamlin

Brooklyn Dodgers defeat the Boston Bees 6 to 1 as Luke Hamlin allows seven hits over a complete game. Gene Moore leads the offense with two hits, two runs scored and two RBIs, while Al Lopez and others contribute to the attack in Boston.

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Nelson Heads for Other Pastures

Byron Nelson, the National Open champion, won the Massachusetts Open with a record 283 for 72 holes. He beat Lloyd Mangrum of Los Angeles by five strokes and dethroned Harold Jug McSpaden of Winchester.

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Ex-Sailor Guns For Haddock Tonight

Rowdy Jack Adams the ex-sailor targets Detroit's Dale Haddock in the main event at the National Guard Armory. Adams uses brute strength and aggression to overwhelm Haddock while Hayamaka faces Belcastro in the semi-final. Wolff meets Ludwig in the curtain-raiser as tickets go on sale at City Drug Store.

Jack Adams Detroit Dale Haddock National Guard Armory Adams Sugi Hayamaka Haddock Pete Belcast

Hostak Secures Middleweight Title With Technical Knockout

Al Hostak of Seattle regained the National Boxing Association middleweight crown by technical knockout of Solly Kreiger in 46 seconds of the fourth round in Seattle. About 15,000 fans paid nearly 40000 to witness the title bout, with Hostak down Kreiger twice in the third and three times in the fourth before the stoppage.

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Dalhart Texans eye .500 with next two games

Dalhart manager Jim Koehler says the Texans, after a season opener loss to the Tucumcari Utes and early defeats, aim to climb above .500 in two upcoming games. Since Koehler took over, Dalhart beat Clayton twice and routed the Amarillo Blues 26 to 1, with another Utes game slated for Dalhart next Sunday.

Amarillo Blues Dalhart Field Dalhart Utes

Sports Roundup From New York by Eddie Briez

Ed Briez notes various sports items including Galento odds at ringside, a Texas League inquiry in Detroit farm system, Dizzy Dean’s Florida State League streak reaching 14, and Joe DiMaggio’s early Philadelphia fly work described as tough business.

Eddie Brietz New York Eddie Kleinman Nez Galento Beaumont Detroit Dizzy Dean Sanford Joe DiMaggio Arcs Philly

Memphis Nine Leads Again in Hall County League

In Memphis on Sunday Memphis edged Tell 2 1 in the ninth inning to regain the lead in the Hall County Baseball League. Hedley extended a winning streak by defeating Estelline 10 3, while Lakeview beat Goldston 10 5. An all star game between league north and south teams is set for Memphis next Sunday.

Memphis Tell Hall County Baseball League Hedley Estelline Lakeview Goldston

Clarksburg Telegram Notes Tough Talk on Tony Galento Bout

The Clarksburg Telegram previews a boxing clash with Louis vs Galento, hinting at a lie detector test and potential knockout. The column suggests Galento could be, if not knocked out, overwhelmed, while noting Glenn Cunningham’s fans.

Dick Gresap Clarksburg W. Va Tony Galento Tony

War Office cancels all camps for Britain conscripts

The London based war office has cancelled all training camps for this year as it concentrates on preparing Britain's new conscripts and expanding regular and territorial armies.

London Britain War Office

Stop Skin Itch Medicine Offer for Eczema Comfort

Blue Star Ointment offers a striking itch attacking remedy to relieve eczema rash tinea ringworm and other skin irritations. It soothes roughness and rawness and promises a money back guarantee if the first large jar fails to satisfy.

Blue Star

Glenn Cunningham Club and Baseball Talk Hit Toronto

Old Tony Lazzeri shines in Toronto while Rogers Hornsby drives the Baltimore Orioles to lead the International League. Louis favored over Schmeling in a heavyweight bout as boxing chatter and coast reports mix with sports talk and colorful commentary.

Glenn Cunningham Tony Lazzeri Toronto Rogers Hornsby Baltimore Orioles

Convention and spectacle draw reporters and governors

Newsmen travel from England to cover the event and governors from 48 states convene this week. Louis relies on William Watson, his private secretary, famed as a strong shot putter and broad jumper. Ted Broadribb, former manager of Tommy Farr, comments on the scene.

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Galento Reflects on Training Routines After Fight

In a candid remark, Louis appears no better than his Farr training days, while Tommy stays around for 15 rounds. Galento criticizes a challenger for the heavyweight title doing roadwork in the morning and spending afternoons at a pub after a fight.

Louis Farr Tommy Galento

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