This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1930
Page
7
In Washington on June 29 the Browns rallied from a three run deficit to beat the Senators 8 to 6. Half of St Louis' hits were for extra bases as they overcome the early lead and surged ahead in the late innings. The long open series start ended in favor of the visitors.
Texaco Stars beat the Tactless Texans 6 to 3 at Metro Park as three of five hits came in a decisive late surge. Amarillo Cats fell to the Texico New Mexico Steers 6 to 3 at Fair Park, with Steers planning to enter the Globe-News tournament next month. Smoky Prrns struck out six and allowed five hits for Texaco, while Bill Young allowed eight strikeouts for the Stars. West pitchers combined for six errors by the Tacks and two by the Stars.
Washington June 29 Chairman Britten of the House Naval committee said he would seek immediate enactment of the Darrow bill to authorize 30 million dollars for modernization of three battleships. Enactment this session would prevent layoff of between 3,000 and 4,000 navy yard workers. The Idaho New Mexico and Mississippi would be modernized, completing the navy program.
Detroit defeats Philadelphia 5 to ? in a game featuring Gehringer driving in three runs and two stolen bases. Foxx homered for the opposition as cost and pitching details highlight a tense matchup at the ballpark.
The Yankees rely on veteran lefty Herb Pennock as their staff ace amid Ruth’s power surge. Since May 20, Pennock has ruled the mound with pinpoint control, opening a season of strong wins and a streak of 66 innings with just four walks. Shawkey backs him, predicting Pennock’s arm and head will carry the pennant bid.
Babe Ruth offers an excuse for picking Robins to finish seventh this year. He says he did not know much about some Brooklyn players when he made that prediction. George M. Cohan is a red hot baseball fan rooting for the visiting team wherever he is. San Francisco has insured Frank Crosetti for 100000. The niftiest dresser in the big leagues may be George Fisher or Mickey Cochrane.
Jimmy Dougherty notes the heated clash between Godfrey and Canery as Gawge repeatedly struck Canery. Big George tires of busting and folds, delivering a symbolic blow before retreating to his meal. Earl Sande, aged 32, emerges as America’s top turf jockey after starting at ten.
Myrtle Meyer Eldred urges discretion with baby sun baths. She advocates limited morning exposure, light cotton clothing, hats, and shade. Begin with minutes, increase gradually, and offer a leaflet for details while noting vitamin D benefits and individual skin differences.
Clean New York June 29 a smash ed and smoke-blackened tank today marked the spot where 25 000 barrels of crude oil were destroyed in a fire which burned itself out during the night after causing damage estimated at 200 000 dollars Workmen started clearing away the wrecked tank and debris left in the wake of the flaming oil when it spread over surrounding land destroying fruit trees flower bulbs and a barn Officials of the Vacuum Oil Company owners of the tank estimated the company s loss at 150 000 dollars while others of surrounding property placed their loss at 60 000 dollars
President Hoover studies the $350.9 million rivers and harbors bill before deciding. He plans a decision early next week, with War Department officials consulted on items in the measure. Congress exceeded Army engineers in several provisions.
Hoot Gibson and Sally Hilers, a screen celebrity, wed last night at the Gibson hacienda near Saugus with 150 guests in attendance. The ceremony, held amid corrals and horses, was conducted by Rev. James Hamilton Lash of the Hollywood Congregational church, and the couple now heads to the Canadian Rockies for a wedding trip.
New York reports a subdued bond market as weak stock conditions shake price levels. After a post fortnight of stock declines investors sold fixed interest securities to protect margins or fund new purchases, pushing many second grade and speculative issues to fresh yearly lows while gilt edged bonds showed only modest gains and some improvement late in the week.
In Cincinnati federal court, 45 persons and four firms named in April 17 jake ginger cases are dismissed. Indictments will be superseded by Dayton filings detailing further charges. Trials date not set.
White Deer June 29 The following have been appointed by the United States government to serve star mail routes No 1 and 2 out of White Deer effective July 1 J S Keaton of Reliance South Dakota relieves BE Jones from Route No 3 which includes the northern and eastern portion of Carson county Mr Jones has been serving this route for several years Frank Yates a wheat farmer of this section relieves Albert Mathe son from Route No 2 which includes the south and west portion of Carson county Under a late ruling by the post office department this route will serve the patrons six days of each week instead of three days as heretofore.
Atlanta notes the story of a Detroit Chicago 1926 game where Doc Ayres, pitching for Detroit, mishandled a bunt and a chaotic sequence led to a record number of assists by one man in a single play. Oldham describes the series of tag plays as Buck Weaver, Eide Collins, Leibold and Doe chased multiple runners around the bag while Ayres failed to throw. The scoring credited 21 assists on the play.
In Powhatan Ohio an 18 year old girl bitten five times by copperhead snakes near her home was saved when antivenom serum arrived by airplane from New York. Doctors said the serum counteracted the poison and saved the youth’s life. Mrs Hubert S Clark of Oklahoma City who won the trans Miss Mississippi golf title is mentioned in the same dispatch.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.