Travis Jackson Hopes To Fill Giants Shortstop Gap
The New York Giants will begin the season with 20 year old Travis Jackson at shortstop. The Waldo Arkansas native, previously a top utility infielder, has impressed McGraw who predicts a rising star. Jackson, praised by Kid Elberfeld and compared to Frankie Frisch, has shown solid fielding and strong spring play in the South.
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New York Giants
Dave Bancroft
Heinie Groh
Bancroft
Frisch
Wal
Do, Ark
Travis Jackson
John McGraw
Travis
San Antonio
Mac
Jackson
Waldo
Ark
Ouachita University
Kid Elberfeld
Little Rock
Elberfeld
McGraw
Frankie Frisch
Keystone
Tinker and Evers
Cubs
Farley Defeats Londos in Tight Amarillo Wrestling Bout
Cal Farley of Amarillo beat Billy Londos of Lubbock in two straight falls at the Fair theater, 28 minutes then 13 minutes, in a fast match marred by Londos rough tactics. Farley used a step over toe hold and headlock, then a flying dutchman and flying mares, leaving Londos knocked out and unable to continue. Referee Harry Myers allowed the finish despite multiple disqualifying opportunities. The crowd cheered Farley as the clearly superior man.
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Cal Farley
Amarillo
Billy Londos
Lubbock
Fair Theater
Farley
Cal
Londos
Harry Myers
Baseball league games brighten April schedule across cities
National League action on April 17 featured Casey Stengel lifting Boston with a tenth inning homer to beat Philadelphia 4 3 after trailing in the ninth. Pittsburgh crushed Cincinnati 18 5 in a pitchers duel, while New York overwhelmed Brooklyn 7 1 and Chicago toppled St Louis 13 4 as the Cubs knocked out three pitchers to even the set.
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Philadelphia
Casey Stengel
Boston
Braves
Phila
Marquard, McNamara
Stryker
O'Neil
Smith
Carlson, Glazner
Wilson
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cooper
Luque
Schmidt
Hargrave
New York
Giants
Brooklyn
R. H.B
Grimes
Deberry
Bentley and Gowdy
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
R. H.E. Chicago
Chicago
Alexander, Osborne
Hartnett
Haines
North
Belk
Delaney
Holm
Vick
Galveston
San Antonio
Shreveport
Wichita Falls
Houston
Beaumont
Dallas
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Petchureh
Tulsa
Denver
Lincoln
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Omaha
Southern Association
New Orleans
Mobile
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Memphis
Little Rock
Atlanta
Nashville
American Association
Columbus
Kansas City
ITER
American
St Louis
Early baseball results from Detroit Chicago Washington and Boston
Detroit beats Cleveland 5 to 1 as Whitehill wins on the mound with Bassler behind him. Chicago edges St Louis 3 to 2 in 10 innings on Eddie Collins’ RBI single. Philadelphia defeats Washington 6 to 1 to even the series. Boston tops New York 9 to 6 as Quinn outlasts the Yankees' bust of hits.
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Detroit
Earl Whitehill
Stanley Coveleskie
R. H. E. Cleveland
Whitehill
Bassler
Cleveland
Coveleskie
Sewell
Beckwith Plumbing Co Ad Connects Gas Fitting and Service
Beckwith Plumbing Co offers gas fitting repair and installation services for stoves hoses hydrants. Located at 700 Cleveland, phone 1541. No job too big or small.
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Cleveland
Johnson
Wright Piano Co
E. 9Th St
Wrestling Editor Slams Londos for Poor Crowd Etiquette
A sport editorial lauds Cal Farley for clean wrestling and sportsmanship in Amarillo, contrasting his conduct with Billy Londos who provoked fans. The piece urges locals to support Farley’s entertaining bouts while hoping Londos refrains from similar behavior. Also notes game scores Indianapolis 10 Minneapolis 7 and Louisville 5 St. Paul 4 amid cold weather.
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Billy Londos
Cal Farley
Londos
Amarillo
Farley
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Milwanukee
Toledo
Panthers overpower Dallas in Texas League opener
Dallas April 17 Panthers slug four homers and shell Slim Love in a 9 to 3 Texas League debut win. Pate pitched well for Fort Worth as Dallas managed only a few runs late. Batteries Fort Worth Pate Bischoff, Dallas Love Andrews Lingle.
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Dallas
Panthers
Slim Love
Dallas- Fort Worth
Pate
Fort Worth
Sandies and Oak Cliff clash in first of three games
The Amarillo Sandstorm high school team faces Oak Cliff High of Dallas this afternoon at Gasser Park in a 4 PM opener. Captain Teddy Nicklaus pitchers for the Sandies as booster funds push toward a 750 dollar goal with reduced admission to draw fans for today, tomorrow, and Saturday.
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Amarillo High School
Golden Sandstorm
Strong Oak Cliff High
Dallas
Gasser Park
Teddy Nicklaus
A. S. Douglass
Sandies
Sandstorm
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Jones
Schang
Beckwith Plumbing CO
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A Sport Editorial
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Liberty Shoe Shop
Howard Fitzgerald
Spudders
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KR. HH
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Lee Najo
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R. A. E. Galveston
Davis Auto Parts CO
Third St
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New Mexico
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Sunshine Cleaners
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W. H. Brymer & CO
Eberstadt Bldg
North Fillmore
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P. O
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6Th Street
Mr. Anderson
Hayden Street
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Raet
City Zoo
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G. W. Lemons
E. Lee Smith
Smith & Parks
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