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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1926
Page
2
A flurry of games featured the New York Giants beating Boston 4 to 1, the Cincinnati rallying to 14 to 9, and the Chicago Cubs powering a 6 to 5 win. Munson and Wilson homered for Chicago while Ty Cobb opened with a homer for Detroit. Cleveland beat Chicago 7 to 3, and Philadelphia upset Boston 4 to 1 as pennant races shift.
Joe Stecher defeated John Pesek in a three fall bout in St Louis last night. Pesek won the first fall in three hours and 15 seconds with a double wrist lock and head scissors, Stecher took the second with a body scissors, and in the final fall Pesek fell from the mat injuring his head after Stecher attempted a pin. Stecher faced arrest for affray but was released for lack of evidence. Pesek was only slightly injured and refused to prosecute.
Madame ordered stylish boots from a costly shop and returned them after delivery claiming they did not fit and she could not walk. The shop keeper, with quiet dignity, replies that those who must walk cannot stay there. Sans Gene.
Walter Christie known for long ties to the Far West and University of California success from 1921 to 1925. A sprinting star turned coach and organizer, he also played professional baseball, umpired, managed a minor league team, and coached football, basketball, and other sports across a multi sport career.
Hereford independent baseball team kicks off its season next Sunday against Bovina. Veterans Tate and Galbraith are ready to pitch, with manager Whitehead to choose the starter. The team will travel to Lubbock May and face Sled Allen's Hubbers, last year's Denver tourney champions. The Amarillo Metropolitans visit Hereford May 16 for a strong test as college stars join. Whitehead seeks more Panhandle city games.
Suzanne Lengren's The Love Game spurs talk of a star showdown season. Bill Tilden and peers publish works as fans debate matchups like Arlen versus Pban ez and Chesterton versus Hurst in playful sports events.
W. O. Bill Gilbert will be presented in a swimming and driving exhibition at the Wortham water circus tonight. Gilbert is Nat instructor and known locally as a fancy diver and swimmer. Miss Dorothy Owen of Wortham will perform a fire dive from a 790 foot ladder.
A garbled passage presents fragmented phrases about golf instructions and era terms. The jumbled lines mention tees, poets, Pewee, Speers, and various repeated letter sequences, creating a puzzling, indecipherable note.
An apparent speech outlines political maneuvers including mayoral race tactics and a push for a concrete inspector role for a new dam. The speaker jokes about Lake Bivins fishing and laments taxes while discussing flood fears, Johnstown flood reminiscences, and a critique of local fake leaders.
The article reports on World War I veterans receiving compensation through the Pension department. It notes thousands of veterans or their beneficiaries in various regions, with figures showing dependencies and death benefits. The piece mentions relief programs and linked administrative details across territories, including Porto Rico and the Philippines, reflecting wartime relief operations.
The article notes the Lackney Loneherna and Amerie Bax split two games this season, both decided by a single score. It mentions travel plans and advises fans to contact Henry Feed or Wayne Middleton for transportation details as not all players can be accommodated.
The page recalls Phil Northrup defending his Big Ten javelin title in Iowa City while Bob Kreuz challenges from Wisconsin. It highlights notable performers such as Lyon of Wisconsin, Dauber of Iowa, and Ted Meredith’s legendary 48 second pacing, with nods to Arch ie Hahn at Michigan and Ohio State figures Guthrie and Tarbet balancing track, basketball, and baseball roles.
A large crowd is expected for the 8:30 p m match at the Armory between Joe Parelli the middlweight contender and Dutch Mantel the welterweight menace. Advance ticket sales indicate a packed house as promoters push the bout to a 8 30 start with Parelli promoted by John McIntosh seeking border promoter revenge.
The event drew crowds as Hamilton clocked strong mile splits finishing well ahead of rivals. Bar ten Peres Clark led early followed by Hamied Imetaie McLeod Thompson Williams Matthews Alten. four starters did not finish. Herbert Miller earlier won the first race as sponsors Gibson Brothers Drugstore and George Lindsay promoted the event.
Dallas beat Shreveport 5 0 Beaumont 0 San Antonio 7 Fort Worth 10 Wichita Falls 4 Houston 6 Waco 1 National League scores Boston 4 New York 2 Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 1 Chicago St Louis 5 5
New York and Washington lost 0 to Philadelphia 4 while Boston and Cleveland led 8 to 4 and 7 to 3. Chicago 7, St. Louis 3, Detroit 2. Inquisile 6, Milwaukee 4. Kansas City 3, Indianapolis 3. Columbus 5, Minneapolis 4. St. Paul 0, Toledo 3.
Western League results include Omaha 16 over Wichita 6, Oklahoma City 10 over Lincoln 5, Des Moines 6 over Tulsa 3, Denver 6 over St. Joseph 5. Southern Association games show Nashville 6 over Lime Rock 3, Atlanta 8 over New Orleans 7, Memphis 6 2 over Chattanooga 2 4, Birmingham and TMobile game noted with a dollar sign.
All Valley League games were rained out. In the Pacific Coast League the Missions lost 0 to 8 to Oakland while Seattle 1 lost to Los Angeles 3, Portland 3 beat San Francisco 10, and Hollywood defeated Sacramento 3.
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