Jorgen Stars In Galveston Victory Over OKC
Orville Jorgens limited Oklahoma City to four hits as Galveston Buccaneers won 7 to 2. Wally Moses hit a seventh inning homer and Beau Bell drove in two runs as Galveston moved toward the Texas League pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Parker
Associated Press
Orville Jorgen
Galveston
Orville
Oklahoma City
Jorgens
Buccaneers
Wally Moses
Henry Sheaf
Beau Bell
Sal Gilatto
Fred Stiley
John Whitehead
Dallas
Houston
Fred Brainard
Spencer
Payne
Mike Ovengros
Steers
Buffaloes
San Antonio
Missions
Yankees and Tigers Chase Top in Dizzy AL Battle
July leaves both New York and Detroit in a tight AL race with Ruth Gehrig and Gomes starring for the Yankees as they win two over the Red Sox while Detroit splits a doubleheader with Cleveland. A 25,000 crowd in Cleveland saw the Indians win then lose, and other pennant scraps occurred across the circuit with Warneke and Klem headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
Tigers
Mr. Finnegan
Yanks
George Herman Ruth
Louw Gehrig
Vernon Gomes
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indiana
Cleveland
Indians
Joe Voamik
Ured Tigers
Glenn Myatt
Bam Jones
White Sox
Browns
George Blaeholder
Origins of the Croix de Guerre Goofy Yarn
Henry McLemore spoofs origin stories for France's Croix de Guerre noting various kings rumored as creator. The piece parodies a barber shop episode where the narrator seeks only a haircut but endures a chaotic, comical ritual from Rasputin‑like staff amid a wild salon scene.
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Henry McLemore
United Press Staff
Paris
France
Louis the Sixteenth
Louis the
Louis the Fourteenth
Louis the Thirteenth
Fight Results By The Associated Press
Locatelli defeated Klick in Philadelphia while Chocolate outpointed Brown in New York. Pacho stopped Slavin in New York and B Stuhley outpointed Saltis in Chicago. Barry KOed Lamovertson in Springfield and Farrell stopped Dyer in Fort Worth. Gonwnies stopped Kitchens in Fort Worth.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Cleto Locatelli
Italy
Frankie Klick
San Francisco
New York
Kid Chocolate
Cuba
Buster Brown
Baltimore
Bobby Pacho
Los Angeles
Jimmy Slavin
Chicago
Haydon
Young
B Stuhley
Kewanee
Ill
Munn and Taylor Head Favorites in Local Golf Tourney
Local Amarillo golfers led by John Munn and Sammy Taylor contend as favorites for medalist honors in the annual muny tourney at Wolflin Park. Qualifying runs Thursday through Saturday with matches beginning Sunday, August 9, and finals set for August 12.
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Wolflin Park Links
John Munn
Amarillo
Munn
Sammy Taylor
Cavalcade Leads Colt Money Race Amid Saratoga Uncertainty
Cavalcade tops the three year olds with $111 235 this year, ahead of Peace Chance with $45 060, and High Quest with $37 165. The two year old money list is led by Toro Nancy with $44 325, while Motto stands second with $28 085.
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New York
Isabel Dodge Sloane
Joseph E. Widener
Peace Chance
Cavalcade
Peace Charlie
High Quest
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Discovery
John Hay Whitney
Singing Wood
Toro Nancy
Norman W. Church
Los Angeles
C. V. Whitney
Rasputin Applies Odorful Finish to Customer
A narrator recalls Rasputin outlining a finishing touch and dousing the head with a vivid floral perfume. The scent overwhelms the speaker, who staggers upright as the barber offers a bill and taunts about a good trimming.
Texas League Leaders Show Bell Dominance Across Stats
Batting leader Bell of Galveston tops average 367 and totals 160 hits 39 doubles 22 home runs and 101 runs. Morgan San Antonio hits .356 and Bettencourt San Antonio drives in 96 runs. Hillin San Antonio wins 21 games Kennedy Oklahoma City has 118 strikeouts.
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Bell
Galveston
Morgan
San Antonio
Moses
Hooks
Tulsa
Bettencourt
Shelley
Beaumont
Hillin
Kennedy
Oklahoma City
Miss Cruickshank Leads Maidstone Invitational Qualifiers
Miss Josephine Cruickshank seeded second and top among 16 into the Maidstone Invitational Tournament second round in Easthampton. The Santa Ana California player faces Theodosia Smith of Los Angeles. Carolin Babcock defaulted under doctor’s orders to Dr Esther Bartosh. Upsets include Helen Fulton of Chicago and Gracyn Wheeler of Los Angeles advancing in the field.
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Easthampton
Josephine Cruickshank
Carolin Babcock
Los Angeles
Miss Cruickshank
Santa Ana
Cal
Theodosia Smith
Miss Babcock
Esther Bartosh
Helen Fulton
Chicago
Maud Levi Minden
Ney
Gracyn Wheeler
Mae Ceuverst
Wichita
Kan
Baseball Highlights and Standings Brief
United Press reports Babe Ruth hit his 17th homer as the Yankees beat the Reds in extra innings with Waite Hoyt on the mound for the Pirates limiting Reds to two hits and driving in the deciding run in the 11th. Dolph Camilli powered the Phillies to a 4-2 win over the Dodgers with the bases loaded. Lon Warneke led the Cubs past the Cardinals twice, 7-1 in a replay and 7-2 in full distance.
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Warneke
St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
Bil Klem
John A. Heydier
Giants
Braves
Boston
Mack Betts
Pinky Whitney
Curt Davis
Phillies
Dodgers
Pirates
Reds
United Press
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Waite Hoyt
Dolph Camilli
Lon Warneke
Cards
Kirksey's Notes From Big League Baseball Fronts
George Kirksey relays lighthearted scenes from the early 20th century major leagues. Casey Stengel jokes about ordering players with a pocket hammer, Ted Lyons mocks Moe Berg’s schooling, and third basemen dominate the season chatter with picks like Higgins and Owen.
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Kirksey
Ted Lyons
White Sox
Moe Berg
Washington
Ted
Moe
Major League Leaders In Batting and Pitching
National League leaders include Terry of the Giants with a .360 average and Ott leading the Giants with 104 RBIs. P Warner and Collins also figure prominently with high hit and run totals. American League leaders show Manush of the Senators at .392 and Gehringer of the Tigers with 94 runs. Gehringer also tops with 137 hits and 36 doubles.
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Associated Press
Terry
Giants
P. Waner
Pirates
Medwick
Cardinals
Ott
Collins
Allen
Phillies
F. Herman
Cuba
Cuyler
Cubs
Suhr
Collins and Medwick
Berger
Braves
Martin
Bartell
J. Dean
Schumacher
Manush
Senators
Gehringer
Tigers
Werber
Red Sox
Gehrig
Yankees
Trosky
Indians
R. Johnson
Greenberg
Chapman
Foxx
Athletics
Pari Mutuels at Agua Caliente Golf Meet
Pari mutuels will be introduced at the Agua Caliente championship January 31 to February 5 in Agua Caliente Mexico. The pari mutuel board at the clubhouse will let fans back professionals on each round with 90 percent returned to winning tickets and 10 percent to top 3 low 1 hole cards. Tickets cost two dollars and bookmakers are banned.
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Agua Caliente
Mexico
Baylor Faces Tough 1944 Grid Season Prospects
Baylor's 1944 football outlook is cautious as graduation losses and injuries thin the lineup. Coach Morely Jennings must replace key ends Jim Petty and Frank James with Laurice Zimmerman and Carl Price, while possible transfer Far l Wray from Linden could bolster the receiving corps. Co captain Red Weathers returns at tackle with Hi Bivins, Don McGlasson, and Daylor Turner in line, as Baylor aims to field a competitive attack in the Southwest Conference.
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Jack Pasco
United Press
Baylor University
Morely
Jennings
Baylor
Barton
Koch
Jim
Tom Petty
Frank James
Laurice Zimmerman
Carl Price
Pears
Farl Wray
Linden
Wray
College of Marshall
Bears
Bivins
Hugh Wilfong
Warren
Red’ Weathers
Hi Bivins
Don McGlasson
Dayler Turner
Frosh
Daylor
Harold Clem
Dub Norton
Dutch Schneider
Chive Sanderson
Wallace Hales
Sonny Bartosh
Bult Case Bimpson
St Paul Nominates James as Chief Amid Gangster Links
Alexander G. Jamie a noted Chicago Secret Six director and federal agent has been put forward for St. Paul police chief. City council must still confirm the appointment amid ongoing concerns about gangster links to the force.
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Alexander G. Jamie
Chicago
Secret Six
Capone
St. Paul
Minn
Tri State Horse Show Entries Open as Mounts Arrive
Owners may exercise horses in the large exhibition ring at the Tri State Fairgrounds ahead of the show next Monday and Tuesday. Entries from Texas Oklahoma and Fort Worth and Dallas are arriving. classes include three and five gaited saddle horses hunters jumpers and cowboy ponies. Judges from major shows will oversee competition with capacity crowds expected and box seats selling at 50 cents. Reservations via Tri State Fair offices or Miss Eva Lewis at 9811.
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Tri- State
Tri-State Fairgrounds
Show Association
Texas
Oklahoma
Texas South Plains
Fort Worth
Dallas
Ned O. Miller
Tri-State Fair
Eva Lewis
Kallio Arrives for US Title Defense at Amarillo
World middleweight champion Gus Kallio returns to the United States after a European tour. He plans to defend his title at Amarillo with the date to be set next week. Vic Webber dominates the tourney scene as others like Otis Clingman and Rod Fenton compete, while preparations include fresh Frosh talent and coaching notes.
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Gus Kallio
United States
Europe
Africa
Australiia
Dutch Mantell
Martell
Kallio
Amarillo
Mantell
Vic Webber
Rod Fent
National Guard Armory
Webber
Otis Clingman
Clingman
Hill
Fenton
McShain
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Edward J. Neil
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Ed Coleman
Louis
Rasputin
Agai
Taylor
Jack Bush
Wolflin Pro
Bush
George Kirksey
Casey Stengel
Brooklyn
Stengel
Pat Malone
Casey
Higgins
Saltzgaver
Kamm
Owen
Travis
Clift
Hopkins
Mickey Cochrane
Felting
Billy Terry
Aio
Lou
Tan
Charley
G. W. Luke
Guy Dewitt
Lipscomb Street
Jackson, Miss
Mr. Luke
Iy Wta
U. S.A
James Cloyd
Austin
Lloyd Russell
Jake Wilson
Jo Jack Pearce
Helen Hall
John Willams
Pennie Frisby
Lawrence Thornton Bly
Pearce
Ha! Finley
Bob Masters
Colorado
Kock
James W. Oakes Agency Insurance
Oliver-Kahle
Russell Middleton
Certified Public Accountant
Oliver Rakle Bidg
Willard
Americans Busch Car Radio
Automotive Electric CO
Asst
RAS
P. H. Winstead City Ticket Agent
Sta. 24
T. B. Gallaher General
Amarillo, Texas
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