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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1924
Page
6
Henry L. Farrell reports rising doubt among experts as the 1924 pennant race nears. Yankee pitchers face questions beyond Hoyt, while Dugan’s knee and Scott’s iron man streak raise concerns about endurance and lineup reliability.
The regular Republican faction in Georgia pledges support for President Coolidge while he seeks the nomination. A state convention to instruct delegates is planned for late April. The recent regular convention drew about 600 delegates and Henry Lincoln Johnson received a vote of confidence.
Dr. A H Lindsay city physician to City Manager Jeff D Bartlett reports March showed 43 births 28 male 15 female and 30 deaths 20 male 16 female. Twenty percent of March deaths were still born. Two light smallpox cases occurred in March and were released from quarantine.
Circulars mailed today by the Boy Scouts organization call attention to the needs of Scout Troops and the service they render the community. Daily Globe want ad suggests placing a notice.
Veteran shortstop Everett Scott seeks his eighth consecutive season with no games missed in 1924 after starting the streak in 1916. He has appeared in 1,138 straight games through 1923, plus 22 World Series games, with a gold medal prize from the American League in May.
Several hundred spectators are expected for the district interscholastic track and field meet at Canyon on April 11 and 12. Preliminary events include track, tennis, declamations, and debates with finals Saturday afternoon and evening. Music from the West Texas State Teachers College band will accompany the event led by director general W. E. Lockhart. Miss Edith Seewald will perform on radio from Chicago tonight. she is the daughter of P. H. Seewald of 409 Buchanan Street.
Amarillo boys earned a half point shy of a cup as Lubbock runners dominated with second and third places. Bennett posted sprint speed rare for the era, equalling the state record at 10 flat in the 100 and winning the 220. Cubs fans note Frank Grimes as strongest batter while recalling Abernathy’s 1920 giants. Lawlis Lively of 1941 Pierce Street shifts from truck driving to warehouse work at Amarillo Hardware Co.
Dorset Carter left Amarillo at noon for Chicago for a week long trip. He hints a forthcoming announcement of wide interest to the Panhandle and Amarillo, praising the people and inviting speaking engagements from local clubs. He says he loves Amarillo and its climate and progress.
Wichita Falls backs two fast amateur teams and a first division Texas League club. Citizens ponder whether the city can sustain all baseball after high school season ends. Local firms show interest in forming a merchants league, with potential organization soon.
The Amarillo Sandstorm and Wichita Falls Coyote clash for supremacy this afternoon at 4. Both squads have won a series, the Coyotes in 1922 and the Sandstorm in 1923. Teddy Nicklaus will start for the Sandstorm. Wichita Falls fans say the host club has a strong chance to win.
A Tuesday April fool storming party invited couples to a dance at Haley Country Club. The revelers visited the Ridges and Lawrences homes, later gathering at Clyde Spencer's to dance past midnight. Attendees included J. K. Ridge, George Collins, L. B. Lawrence, Clyde Spencer, Sam Reed, Guy Hoover, George Mullins, L. A. Kerr, L. V. Thomas, and H. F. Manwaring.
Twenty thousand dollars for wheat farmers in this section passed through the hands of Miss Leah Harris, assistant secretary of the Texas Wheat Growers' association, today. The first payment will reach a total of $159,000 for this section.
Classified notices show a sales pitch urging women in Amarillo to call 2952-J or visit 103 East 8th Street for Franco American Hygienic Co toilet and household requisites. Marketed as urgent.
Three taxi operators have posted indemnity bonds as required by the city ordinance. W. T. Stephenson operates one car, Yellow Cab company runs six cars, and McKnight Transfer company operates two buses, meeting the mandate.
The page lists numerous rental ads including modern apartments with 2 and 3 rooms and duplex units. Properties feature private baths garages yards and breakfast nooks. Listings provide addresses such as 1017 W 6th 1807 Buchanan 605 E 9th 701 Pierce 1926 Lincoln and contact numbers including 864 284 999 and business lines.
Notarized statement details the Amarillo Globe Publishing Company ownership editor and business manager names Carl Brown G C McDaniel and others. It lists owners stockholders security holders including D R Anthony and family, and notes average weekly circulation of 4409 copies from February 20 to April 1 1924.
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