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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1928
Page
12
City considers half holiday to boost attendance for the Broncs versus the Indians Thursday at Texan Park. Merchants back the plan with prizes and support, predicting a packed grandstand and a strong bid to win the opening series despite preseason doubts.
Oklahoma City U and Oklahoma Baptist U prepare for a deferred dual track meet this afternoon. Dude Craig faces Kid Pancho in a ten round boxing bout next Monday night. Oklahoma relays entries close Wednesday with teams from Wichita Falls Central High Tulsa Lyons Eureka Greenville. Wayne Munn wrestled to a 41 minute 30 second finish, Mondt defeated Lazzoff in 16 minutes, and Iowa topped Washington University 3 to 2 in baseball. Atlanta reports cold weather across the state.
Brooklyn manager Wilbert Robinson lauds the Robins improved pitching depth and defense. He cites Darry Vance as the top right hander and Jess Petty as the best lefty, with Doug McWeeney Bill Doak Jim Elliott Watson Clark and Rube Earhardt completing a formidable staff. He also notes shortstop Dve Bancroft and outfield additions Rhonda and Rube Bressier boosting the lineup.
Ed Strangler Lewis, reigning heavyweight wrestling champion, defended his title by defeating Karl Sarpolis of Cleveland in two straight falls over 54 minutes in Tulsa. Sarpolis fought hard but Lewis dominated with head locks, earning immediate travel to Kansas City for upcoming eastern matches.
The opening of the Southern league season was postponed in Nashville Chattanooga Little Rock and Mobile amid forecasts of continued heavy rain and unsettled weather.
The 16 year old Wilbur F. Coen, an alternate on the Davis Cup team, travels to Mexico City with teammates Tilden Hennessey Jones and Allison to smooth diplomatic tensions. Coen, hailed by Tilden as the greatest of his era, rose to fame after winning the boys championship at 13 and beating notable players, signaling a future as a top world contender. A hockey game announcer adds a two minute penalty and an ironic heckle from the gallery.
Resume of clubs lists strengths and weaknesses for Texas teams Wichita Falls Dallas Fort Worth Houston Waco Shreveport San Antonio Beaumont. Highlights include contenders like Houston and Fort Worth with strong pitching and offense, while Beaumont remains cellar bound and other clubs depend on untried players and youngster development.
Amarillo merchants and individuals list awards to entice Texas Club players on opening day. Prizes include cash, clothing, sports gear, and services from many local firms for various game achievements such as first hit, most runs, best batting average, and first home run.
Eddie Held of New York led the 36 hole qualifying with 147 at Pinehurst as Eugene Homans of Englewood NJ trailed by one stroke. Defending champion George Voigt of Washington DC posted 151 and sought to defend his amateur golf title.
Exhibition results list key games with teams from West Point Army Brooklyn Wilkes Barre Baltimore Washington Springfield Chicago and an incomplete entry totaling scores 16 4 3 2 22 3 10 1 9. The final item reads Soring and is cut off.
The United States Golf Association designated fifteen states for June 11 rounds to determine qualifiers for the Open Championship. Thirty players will advance from Districts plus 150 total entrants proceed to the 72 hole event at Olympic Fields Golf Club, Matteson Minnesota.
From Denver to Omaha the Western league Bears travel today as opener looms Thursday in Omaha. Also reports from Rocky Ford Pueblo Steel Workers beat Mannigans 8 to 2 in a warmup. Indians prep for Amarillo opening with Frank Tubbs likely starting. Omaha Crickets return home to face Denver Bears tomorrow in season debut.
Scott McDougal will meet Toots Mondt in a Tri-State Fair Armory wrestling match Friday night. Mondt, about 225 pounds, has won two straight local matches, with McDougal entering in standard ring attire to reveal their actual wrestling weight of roughly 225 pounds.
Harley Davidson dealer F L Beer promotes a week of two wheel events at Bivins Flying Field including a fox chase treasure hunt secret destination run and motorcycle slow race and croquet with prizes for winners. The piece notes the Maccabees as Jewish leaders from the second century.
Dallas report notes 48,000 fans expected for opening games across Fort Worth Houston San Antonio and Wichita Falls as 27th season launches. Three new managers Frank Snyder Frank Gibson Bert Ellison lead Houston San Antonio Dallas while Doak Roberts attendance stakes highlight gala events and parades.
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