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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1924
Page
8
Baseball opened with high attendance across the majors. Estimated attendance reached 215000 with several cities reporting record opening day crowds. The New York Giants lost to Brooklyn while the Yankees defeated Boston in a fast game. Indications point to a very successful season ahead.
In Washington Walter Johnson pitched a 4-0 shutout over Philadelphia as President Coolidge opened the season before about 25,000. Johnson begins his eighteenth year in the American League with Harris Ogden Meeker Baumgardner Perkins as Philadelphia's Battery and Johnson Real supporting Washington.
The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Giants 3 to 2 in New York, behind Dutch Reuther's pitching, in front of the largest opening crowd recorded. The Giants scored in the late innings, but Brooklyn held on for the win.
Cal Farley and Billy Landos declared themselves fit for a 9 45 p m match at the Fair theater. The house is sold out making this the largest crowd in days with ringside patrons asked to enter via the alley exit on Fifth street.
Dick Dorgan notes Earl Combs, star minor league center fielder for Louisville Colonels, drawn interest from scouts and likely to compete for Yankee shortstop or extra outfielder roles. At 21, 6 feet, 172 pounds, he bats left and throws right with speed and an impressive 380 average and 241 base hits last season, but lacks a strong throwing arm.
Opening day thrills as the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the New York Giants 3 to 2 while the Yankees topple Brooklyn 2 to 1. Reuther dazzles on the mound and management reshuffles hint at a busy season ahead.
Benny Leonard lacks light weight rivals to force a move to welterweight. Promoters back him but cannot find opponents. Rocky Kansas is viewed as best qualified for another title shot, having beaten many top lightweights and held a near-title claim, despite past setbacks. Card of Thanks notes bereavement for Mrs. A. H. Hargrove.
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