Kremer Pitches Pirates Out of Cellar to Start Rise
The Pirates won at Wrigley Field as Kremer blanked the Cubs on three hits. Reds beat Cardinals 3 2 thanks to a pair of mis plays by Wee Willie Sherdel and a fielding bobble. Indians fell to Browns 4 2 while Tigers routed White Sox 8 0 on a rain dampened day. Yankees hope for a rest and hits against left handed pitching after slow start. Babe Ruth remains hot and is hitting around .124 as Grove and Walberg shut him down.
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Woman Hikes 74 Miles in 16 Hours
Eleonora Sears, 44, a Boston society woman, completed a 74 mile trek to this city from Newport in 16 hours 50 minutes, finishing at her Beacon Street home after a drenching final stretch. The journey featured three pacers and rests at Taunton and Easton. Sears has prior feats including 108 miles in California over 49 hours 50 minutes in 1912.
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Pirates blank Cubs as Kremer shines on mound
Ray Kremer shut out the Chicago Cubs for six runs while Pat Malone fanned seven over eight innings. Glenn Wright homered and the Waner brothers provided key hits as the Pirates won 6 to 0. Cardinals dropped a 3 to 2 loss to the Reds after a costly misplay in the third. Tigers beat White Sox 2 to 0 behind Owen Carroll and a late score by Chalmer Cissell. Sam Gray earned win as Browns defeated Indians 4 to 2.
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White Sox
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White Elephant
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Ancient Sumerian tombs yield royal grave goods and ferry boat
Joint Ur excavations reveal two early royal tombs dating to the fourth millennium BC containing rich gold regalia including crowns, gold rings, beads, amulets, and a silver rowing boat. grave robbers disturbed parts of the site while stones preserve guard regalia and a queen Shubad’s unplundered chamber.
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Jerusalem
University of Pennsylvania Museum
British Museum
C. Leonard Wooley
How the Stars Shone in a 6 0 NL Victory over Cubs
Paul Waner led the attack as the National League champions routed Chicago 6 to 0 with three hits. Kiki Cuyler failed to homer off Kremer. Heilmann contributed one hit and a wild throw that did not affect the score. Rain and cold kept Ruth Gehrig Speaker Cobb Hornsby idle. Pete Latzo, former welterweight champ from Scranton, began a light heavyweight push after a decisive win over Tony Marullo in New Orleans, a post which followed Marullo beating Mike McTigue.
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Gehrig
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New York
Pete Latzo
Scranton
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New Orleans
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Mike McTigue
Gallo to Represent Dunlop Tires for Local Warehouse
Amarillo Texas based Fred H Gallo will represent Dunlop Tire and Rubber Co as exclusive warehouse dealer for tires tubes and accessories according to a company notice. The agreement covers distribution within the region and marks a formal channel for Dunlop products.
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Fred H. Gallo
Amarillo
Texas
Paving Work Starts Over Panhandle Highway Improvements
Six miles of Panhandle Borger highway paving began today after weather delays. Grade work on State Highway 75 and U S Highway 66 started in Carson County last week. Canyon Amarillo road grade to begin soon and State Highway 5 in Hall County nearly finished to the Red River bridge. Panhandle expects further contracts soon as more red improvements appear.
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Debate Proposal Rejected In Texas Democratic Talks
Lynch Davidson chairman of the Democrate of Texas rejected Joseph Weldon Bailey's suggestion for a triangular debate. He wrote Oscar Calloway that such a debate would be confusing rather than enlightening. Davidson advocated full issue discussion in public but warned it could confuse voters.
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Democratic Party
Newsboy Brown Faces Dado of Manila in Flyweight Challenge
News boy Brown of New York, aided by California boxing recognition, will tonight oppose the acclaimed Dado of Manila in a flyweight bout. Dado, praised as a faster, blinding opponent, brings a seasoned resume to the ring while Brown relies on velocity to counter the Filipino import.
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Major League Leaders Report From Associated Press
The national leaders list shows Grantham Pirates with 500 runs, Frisch Cardinals with 10 RBIs, Stephenson Cube with 17 hits. Homers tied among Webb Wilson O Doul Frisch, and several players share steals with Frisch O Farrrell Bottomley Tyson and Stephenson.
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Barnhart
Local notes highlight six brief community items
Miss Mona Rountree spent the weekend with relatives in Plainview. Tom Moore accepted a position with Amarillo National. Mr. and Mrs W L Sloan announce the birth of a baby daughter on April 18. Miss Melinda Nugent entered the stenographic department at Amarillo Business College. T M Bruner, previously ill, is much improved at 2408 Hughed Street.
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Tom Moore
Amarillo National
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Amarillo
Get Rid of Nervousness Lifetone Tablets Claim Quick Boost
An advertorial notice promotes Lifetone Tablets as a fast acting cure for nervousness and low energy. It promises improved vigor, confidence, and ambition after a two week regimen of tablets following meals and at bedtime, with a money back guarantee through Fox Drug Company and mail orders for 72 tablets at one dollar.
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Fox Drug Company
Dempsey’s Fighter Keeps Record Unblemished in Draw
Armand Emanuel undefeated San Francisco boxer earned a ten round draw against Mike McTigue in San Francisco. The 22 year old attorney, protege of Jack Dermoney, impressed a near capacity crowd though referee Toby Irwin credited McTigue with an even break for aggression.
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Lockhart Fails To Break Speed Record In Florida
Indianapolis racer Frank Lockhart returned to Florida to pursue a beach speed mark. He posted an average of 182 mph for a series of runs, failing to surpass the world record of 207.55 mph set by Ray Keech in a Triplex special last Sunday.
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Dempsey Contract With Kearns Called Just a Piece of Paper
Ex champion Jack Dempsey tells a jury the 1926 contract with Jack Kearns was meaningless. He says the agreement was signed only to keep Poe from trouble, while the suit seeks one third of Dempsey’s earnings and focuses on a proposed Wills bout that never happened. The case narrows to the value of the contract and the legitimacy of Kearns’s claim.
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Police seek two more in local store robberies
Police announce two men have been arrested in a series of local store robberies over two months. A gang said to operate from Lubbock and Trainview is believed connected to thefts at Harry Mednick Loan Co, Smith Jewelry, Adame Dry Goods, and Sylvia shop. Jewelry stolen valued near 500 dollars was recovered from Saminie Bowens, who faces receiving charges.
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Flew ace Floyd Bennett listed in grave condition
Bulletin from Jeffrey Hale hospital in Quebec states Floyd Bennett, noted American flying ace, is in very grave condition with lobar pneumonia affecting most of the left lung and beginning pneumonia on the right. Fluid is present in the left chest. Doctors W H Delaney and A L Barach sign.
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Jews Expand Activities of Bnai BRith
The fifty fifth convention of Bnai B’Rith concluded with plans to extend benevolent work in Mexico aiding Jewish citizens toward self support. Officers to be elected and reports heard as 400 delegates from seven southern states wrap up the three day session. Maurice Wired of Houston urged expansion of the Palestine House fund in Jerusalem and new Aleph Zadik Aleph chapters abroad.
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Jerusalem
Aleph Zadik Aleph
B'nai B'rith
Charlemagne Tower Crumbles to Dust
Famed Tour Charlemange collapses after ages of weathering and neglect. The Abbey St Martin at Lark Aves, Lutgrad, once housed monks and riches, and centuries of devotion ended as the tower toppled, evacuations underway for nearby residents.
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My International News Service
St. Martin
Western League Action Highlights Indians Lead Pack
United Press wrap reports Tulsa Oklahoma City Wichita Amarillo and Des Moines results. Oklahoma City’s two-sletchee feat boosted standings as Pueblo and Amarillo fight for top spot. Pueblo beat Omaha by one run as Spencer Abbott sparked pilot leadership. Denver fell to Des Moines 4 0 on home turf despite out-hitting the visitors.
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Old Amendsen helper asks Byrd for chance
An 18 year old sea captain Olaf Aalskesen who sailed with Amundsen and the Belgian Antarctic expedition seeks to join Richard Byrd on the South Pole voyage. He claims expertise in Magellan Straits and offers help to the famed explorer on the anticipated trip.
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