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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1935
Page
9
The 1934 American League opener raises questions about Detroit Tigers repeat chances, rival powerhouses Cleveland and the Yankees, and the fate of Babe Ruth’s home run era. Managers Mack Harris Hornsby Dykes face fresh lineups as 100000 forecast for four parks amid chilly weather.
Ralph Hammonds of San Antonio defeated Jack Nelson of Montreal in Dallas in two of three falls. The former Texas star weighed 193 pounds to Nelson's 211, and no title was at stake as Nelson was overweight for the division.
A church group visits the Maverick Club to see its work with boys. The piece details daily activities including boxing, wrestling, handball, boxing, rope climbing, ping pong, wood craft, reading, and tutoring. It notes the harmonica orchestra, a track team practice, upcoming contests, and community events at Fourth and Jackson and Canyon Maverick Club meet on April 27.
Arlington Downs prepares for the $15000 Texas Derby drawing a crowd of about 25000. horses listed include Farfiber Whizzaway Whiskolo Roman Soldier Hasty Glance and Dark Woman with visiting Mexican polo figures also in town. Col E R Bradleys Gallant Black Helen is withdrawn to be saved for later stakes.
Joyous fans welcome the start of the 1935 campaign with major player moves and managerial shifts. Babe Ruth departs the Yankees for the Braves, Dick Bartell joins the Giants, and Joe Cronin replaces Bucky Harris in Boston while Harris returns to Washington. Potential comebacks highlight the year, including Bob Grove’s bid to regain his form and Gelbert’s utility role with the Cardinals.
The piece depicts a fictional 1935 political campaign with two parties the citizens party and the independents. It lists candidates for president and other offices, notes campaign managers Hal Gamble and Joe Patterson, and mentions election day and ballot security. A sports update about the Kansas City Blues and Milwaukee Brewers opening the 1935 schedules follows.
Dallas defeated Fort Worth 10 to 3 in a Texas league night game as Stan Schino hit a first inning homer with two on, Robelo and Howell homered for Fort Worth, and Beaumont slid with San Antonio beating them 4 to 3. Oklahoma City beat Tulsa 7 to 1 while Galveston topped Houston 9 to 4. The season’s first pairings set for Tuesday. In boxing, Barney Ross relinquished the lightweight title and eyed a possible May 28 bout with Jimmy McLarnin for the welterweight crown as Ambers and Canzoneri were discussed as a possible interim holder.
Sammy Nichols of California defeated Maurice LaChap Pelle of France and Hans Schacht of Germany. Giuseppe Ferrone of Italy and Wilhelm Wagner of Germany lost to Nichols. Bill Rudy of Chicago and Dave Levin of New York edged Curley Donchin of Brooklyn. Sammy Cohen of New York drew with Leo Wallick of Germany. Wendell O'Dell of England defeated Gene Bruce of Finland. Lord Lans- event details incomplete.
Seeded players clash in the second round of the North-South Tennis tournament in Pinehurst. Bryan Grant of Atlanta withdrew, Gilbert Hall of Orange New Jersey seeds in at No 2. Downes of England defeated Duke Rubenthal of Milwaukee in a welterweight title bout. In Phoenix Joe Savoldi of Michigan defeated Nick Lutze of California. Lefty Moffard of Phoenix defeated Mike Romano.
A promoter plans a heavyweight title bout 1500 miles offshore with 1000 sportsmen each paying 1000 dollars, plus 1000 spectators, to create a million dollar spectacle for Baer Schmeling. Negotiations include radio and movie rights potential, with Ancil Hoffman negotiating for the champion.
New York April 16 125000 fans greet the start of the NL season amid forecasts of a two horse race between the St Louis Cardinals and New York Giants. Dizzy Dean opens for the Cards while Ruth meets Hubbell in Boston as Cubs Pirates and Dodgers promise tough competition.
Dizzy Dean and his brother Paul will spend part of April 16 at State Street and West Side department stores in Chicago. He will also pitch the opening game for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field before meeting fans at the stores.
The Masked Marvel, whose identity and origin are unknown, aims to keep his mask as he battles Ken Gaston in the semi final at the National Guard Armory Friday night. Matsuda Matsura meets Pascual Castano in the main event, with tickets sold at City Drug Store on Polk Street.
Philadelphia notes a hopeful spring with limited new faces. Johnny Verger Blondy Ryan Manning and George Watkins anchor the infield and outfield as Curt Davis seeks victory against Van Lingle Mungo, the Dodgers ace who won 19 games last season for a seventh place club.
Hollywood April 16. Fred Perry British tennis champion was thought to reject a movie contract after leaving his hotel en route to New York. R K O studios had said he passed tests and would sign but he apparently changed his mind. reports say Mary Lawson Perry’s fiancée may have influenced the decision ending their engagement.
St Mary's College of San Antonio defeated Sul Ross Teachers College of Alpine 20 to 19 in the spring football opener played last night in San Antonio.
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