Final Tilt Of Three Game Series At Texan Park
Amarillo Broncs host the final exhibition series against Omaha Crickets at Texan Park with games set for Sunday and Monday after start times at 3 o'clock. Manager Fred Luderus reports improved pitching and defense while Fred Gunther strengthens the offense as Sled Allen prepares the regular season lineup. The Western League opener comes April 12 against Oklahoma City.
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Amarillo Broncs
Texan Park
Jed Allen
Omaha
Texans
Barney Burch
Burch
Fred Luderus
Baytown
Sled Allen
Omshans
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
Fred Gunther
Neufer
Gunther
Broncs
Davis Cup Matches Open in Mexico City
The United States Davis Cup team aimed for a first round American zone victory with three straight wins. Two singles matches were set for today as William Tilden faced Robert Kinsey in a marquee matchup, while John Hennessey played Richard Tapia in the opening bout.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
United States
William T. Tilden
Robert G. Kinsey
Big Bill
Kinsey
Howard
Pacific Coast
Japan
Robert
Mexico
Tilden
New Sewer Project Reaches Most San Jacinto Residents
San Jacinto completes a new sewer line enabling a majority of residents to connect. Areas served include Fairmont to Maryland, Seventh through Sixteenth streets on several alleys, and First Street to Fifth Avenue. Permits from the Sewer Department are required before connections.
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San Jacinto
J. E. Taylor
lley—Fairmont
Maryland
Alley
Tennessee
Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Virginia
Alabama
Kentucky
Georgia
Florida
Stephens
Oldham
North Fifth
McMasters
First
University Heights
Fifth Avenue
True
Jeff Bartlett
Gargantuan Triplex Aims for 206.9 MPH Speed Record
The Gargantuan Triplex, a 36 cylinder car owned by J. M. White of Philadelphia and driven by Ray Keech, stood ready in Daytona Beach on April 6 to attempt the world speed record of 206.9 miles per hour. Keech said the run would occur soon as conditions permit.
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Associated Press
Daytona Beach
Fla
J. M. White
Philadelphia
Ray Keech
Exhibitions listed with scores across multiple cities
Exhibition results show Charlotte defeating New York 4 0 Washington 0 Knoxville beating New York 14 4 Atlanta defeating Brooklyn 15 Atlanta San Antonio Pittsburgh 10 San Antonio 1 Indianapolis Indianapolis 11 Cincinnati 1 Kansas City Chicago versus Kansas City Rain Danville St Louis NL matchups Joplin St Louis AL rain affects several games Dallas Detroit versus Dallas Rain and Joplin St Louis rain impacts listed exhibitions.
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Charlotte
New York
Washington
Knoxville
Atlanta
Brooklyn
San Antonio
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Chicago
Danville
St. Louis
Dallas
Detroit
Joplin
Barnard Names Umpires For Opening Games
President Barnard of the American League assigns umpires for opening games next Wednesday. Chicago Connolly van Graflan McGowan Detroit Hildebrand Ormsby Guthrie Philadelphia Dinneen Nallin Barry Boston Owens Geisel Campbell Boston Washington opener to include involved officials Tuesday. Final inspection of the car by Arthur Means of the A A A checked mechanical changes and reverse gear compliance.
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Chicago
Barnard
American League Today
Connolly
van Graflan
McGowan
Detroit
Hildebrand
Ormsby
Guthrie
Philadelphia
Dinneen
Nallin
Barry
Boston
Owens
Geisel
Campbell
Coolidge
Washington
Arthur Means
Contest Board
American Automobile Association
Dr Moore to Fill Pulpit at Heights Church
Dr J Walton Moore a returned missionary from China will speak at the San Jacinto Baptist church at 10 o clock Sunday morning He exchanges pulpits with Rev D D Sumrall pastor of San Jacinto who will preach at the First Baptist church Moore will return to China soon to continue his work He is filling the pulpit at the First Baptist church in Dr G L Yates absence due to health
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J. Walton Moore
China
San Jacinto Baptist Church
D. D. Sumrall
San Jacinto
First Baptist Church
Moore
G. L. Yates
Amarillo High picks Russell T. Smith as new coach
Russell T. Smith, former Sherman High head coach, will lead Amarillo High School teams. He helped Sherman reach the state semi finals in football and the district finals in basketball, and will report for duties April 16 continuing Hugh L. Butler policies.
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Amarillo High School
Golden Sandies
Russell T
Dutch) Smith
Sherman High School
Waco Tigers
Sandy
Smith
Hugh L. Butler
Sherman
Butler
Shotton Aims to Lift Phillies From NL Basement
Philadelphia manager Burt Shotton in an exclusive interview says his goal for 1928 is to move the Phillies out of last place in the National League. He predicts strong pitching and defense plus a tougher lineup will yield improvement over 1927. He names the St Louis Cardinals as pennant favorites and notes prospects Kelly Thompson and Sand bolster the infield. Local notes from Oklahoma City report Howard Gregory preparing the Indians for a series with the Minneapolis Millers amid rain and cold.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Burt Shotton
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Shotton
South
Brooklyn
Robins
Pirates
Alexander
Haines
Sherdel
Franhouse
Kaufman
Rhem
St. Louis
Oklahoma City
Howard Gregory
Oklahoma Indians
Minneapolis Millers
Gregory
Amarillo
Heavyweights clash at Armory under Tri-State Fair
Amarillo fans await a heavyweight wrestling card at the Armory on Fifth and Adams tonight at 8 15 featuring Toots Mondt versus newcomer Jack Rogers. Mondt, known for speed, clashed in the first Tri-State show here while Rogers hails from Minnesota and is described as rough and tumbly.
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Amarillo Mat
Toots Mondt
Jack Rogers
Tri-State Fair Association
Armory
Fifth
Adams Street
Toots
Tri-State Fair
Rogers
Minnesota
Mondt
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J. M. Whites
DR. Moore
Heights Church
W. M. Adams
Walter Parr
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Adams & Parr
W. M
Adams
PHILS
Wm. M
Bill) Adams
Kirschbaum
Palm Beach
Dobbs
Trimble
Dobbs and Trimble
Espe
Polk Street
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