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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1928
Page
13
National league pennant hopes rise as seven clubs show interest in the coming season. Pittsburgh St Louis New York Chicago among leaders with major changes including Hornsby departure and new talent at second base. Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia rebuilds eyed for a stronger campaign.
Otto Kemmerich, a German professional swimmer, broke the 32 hour world duration record today in Hamburg. At 10 30 a m he had been in the water 34 hours and indicated he could reach the 50 hour goal set by himself, surpassing Mrs Lottie Moore Schoemmell of New York who held the previous mark at Miami Beach Florida last week.
London April 10 Lloyd George ex-Premier of England jokes that his massive hair protects him from colds during open air meetings. A woman urged him to wear a hat, he smiled and said his hair is greyer but still a good cover.
Dr. Ben B. Uhls, an escaped state penitentiary convict, is expected to be in custody within 24 hours. Oklahoma City leads investigators to a clue via a telegram from deputy Hudspeth. Also notes the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs L B Morgan at St Anthony's hospital.
New York April 9 Not less than 20 bright young players will reach the major leagues this year. Among pitchers the quota stands at 128. Gus Mancuso of Syracuse shines with the St. Louis Cardinals after strong spring work. Del Essonnette and Bill Kelley start as first basemen for Brooklyn and Philadelphia. Andy Cohen at second base for the Giants follows Rogers Hornsby, while the Browns draw on Tulsa for three infielders. Chalmer Cissell opens at short for the White Sox with a notable price tag. Arthur Whitney covers third for the Phillies. Harry Rhonda returns to Brooklyn infield. A host of young outfielders includes Eddie Morgan, Doug Taitt, Paul Kasterling, Vid Purdy, Marty Callaghan, John Leonard Martin, Emile Barnes, Bill Deitrick, Art John and Lefty O Doul. O Doul, though older, impresses manager McGraw. Deitrick moves from infield to outfield to maximize speed and arm strength. Barnes, Alabama speedster, may rely on bat for scoring.
In Oklahoma City on April 10, the Administration-Smith-Reed faction appears to have initial control of the Democratic state convention. The executive committee informed the Reed-Smith Tulsa delegation led by R. L. Davidson that it would be one of two contesting delegations recognized in the temporary convention organization.
Execution issued by District Court Potter County Texas bids sale of property in favor of Albert Pick Company against J. The judgment was rendered in March 128. Action aimed to satisfy the awarded amount under court order.
J A Deadwiley Constable Precinct 1 Potter County Texas announces a levy on April 10 1928 against Albert Pick & Company v J W Johnson et al for the Western Hotel furnishings. A public auction will be held April 21 1928 between 10 am and 4 pm at the hotel corner 10th and Pierce in Amarillo for cash.
Chicago reports the 1928 American Association season begins with Milwaukee at Columbus and Kansas City at Toledo. St. Paul visits Louisville and Minneapolis meets Indianapolis as veteran rosters replace last year’s rising stars.
London April 10. Women in England spend at least 29000000 dollars weekly on personal adornment excluding cosmetics figures from the Drapery Textile and Women's Wear Association show the sum rising yearly. The report cites changing styles as the major factor driving the expenditure and competition in fashion.
Persistent rain and a cold dawn threaten the major league season opener between the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox in Washington. Officials must decide today if the game proceeds or starts tomorrow with all clubs joining in. Walter Johnson and Muddy Ruel miss the lineup due to illness and injury, Dan McCayden will face batters with Hoffman catching, while plans for a ceremonial first pitch by the president hang in the balance.
The interstate commerce commission granted permission for many individuals and organizations to intervene in the Loree roads complaint. Named intervenors include Walter K. Meyer a minority stockholder opposing the merger with St Louis Southwestern RR Duff of Houston Texas and several Texas groups. Public hearings will be held.
Frank R. Jameson of Denver spent the weekend in the city on business. He formerly published the Amarillo Tribune and served as an executive with Southwestern Public Service. He now directs publicity for the City Service company of Denver.
Sayre Oklahoma April 10 A trek of about 50 miles to Clinton today faced 42 runners and walkers in a cross country marathon Andrew Payne of Claremore pressed by Peter Gavuzzi of Southampton England Gavuzzi led yesterday’s field over the 2 2 mile route from Texola in 4 35 30 with an elapsed 2 27 57 50 Payne finished ninth in 6 03 30 an elapsed 2 26 45 07 for the 1 925 6 miles from Los Angeles
Hampden Mass April 10 grave suspicion of Longfellow s Village Smithy s attitude upon the liquette.
Thye of Portland retained the light heavyweight wrestling title by winning two of three falls over Rudy Warner of Omaha in Walla Walla on April 10. The match was held at the Town Mall and drew locals who watched as Thye defended his claim to the championship.
New York Giants manager John J. McGraw tells United Press the 1928 club is the strongest in 25 years. He cites improved left field, pitching depth, and a hustling attack likely to trouble Pirates Cubs and Cardinals.
United Press report from New York on April 10 states Izzy Schwartz retained the flyweight championship title awarded by the New York boxing commission after a decisive fifteen round win over Chilean challenger Houtier Parra. Parra weighed 108 pounds. Schwartz defended his title in a Fast Side arena.
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