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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1926
Page
2
The Associated Press interview with Walter Hagen, world leading pro, advises young players to relax. Hagen warns tight muscles ruin swings and stresses loose, supple motion to improve contact and distance. He shares practical tips for breaking into professional golf and maintaining composure during play.
Harry Myers D U P on As Mat Boss is chosen to referee the Mantell Matsuda match at Metropolitan Park Friday night after a conference with Harry Pettergon. Mantell and Matsuda favored the Lubbock Amarillo official. tickets sold out by 7 pm with 3500 capacity via bleachers. Free bus service arranged from Cal Farley shop with two buses every 15 minutes 7 to 9 pm. A Friday Amarillo Burkburnett game was cancelled to complete ring and bleachers work.
Admonition advises placing a silver spoon in a jar before pouring hot preserves or boiling fruit juice to temper the glass and prevent cracking. The tip emphasizes a precautionary technique for avoiding jar breakage during canning.
Regional match schedule lists Foxes League games in Shreveport versus San Astonio and Fort Worth versus Beacmont. Other cities host Wichita Falls, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, and New York with various AL and NL games including St. Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at Philadelphia.
Sealed bids due August 10 1926 at 7 30 p m for curb and gutter grave ng and other improvements on a portion of Houston Street in Amarillo Texas plans and specifications in city engineer office with a $500 certified check required. Usual rights reserved by City Manager Jeff D Bartlett August 4 1926.
Amarillo area sees rapid Wilcox development with forty new business houses under construction including a bank post office building and a thirty room hotel. Los Angeles contractor W H McAdoo has won the last three buildings and is moving materials as gas and water mains go in.
George Uhle pitched Cleveland to a 4 to 2 victory over New York as the Indians stay within nine games of the American League leaders. Washington and Detroit split two games with late-inning heroics and home runs fueling both clubs. Joe Harris and Todt homered for Washington and Boston respectively, while Ted Lyons limited the Red Sox to six hits. Ernie Nevers allowed seven hits as St Louis beat Detroit 3 to 1. Cincinnati rested as Pittsburgh swept a doubleheader, with Bob Smith tossing a 14 to 0 opener. The Cubs twice beat the Braves 7 to 4 in a 12 inning nightcap, and Brooklyn won as Bill left the Cardinals pace. Four Chicago homers powered a 7 to 5 win over Philadelphia in 12 innings.
Results from yesterday show multiple games across Texas League American League Nations League and Southern Association. Teams like Dallas Waco Wichita Falls Houston Fort Worth Beaumont New Orleans Nashville Atlanta and Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh Boston and Detroit are listed with various scores and partial standings while several lines contain unreadable fragments.
Longtime player Raymond Bloom Bressler, known as Rube, climbs to the top NL batting spot after a decade of versatile roles. Born in Brookville and soon to be 32, he rose from injuries and pitching duties to hit .847 in 1924 and surpass .800 again last year, drawing attention from multiple clubs including Atlanta and Cincinnati as pennant chatter grows in Parkville.
Philadelphia interests renewed overtures to Tex Rickard to stage the Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney heavyweight title fight in the sesqui centennial stadium if New York options fail, announced by the promoter.
Savannah golfer Dave Spittal is noted by FEG Murray as well suited to water hazards but remarks that golf remains a polite game. The comment highlights Spittal's skill and the courteous nature of the sport.
The News-Globe announces a semi pro baseball tournament to crown the regional champion of the Panhandle and surrounding areas. Prize money ranges from about 2000 to 2500 dollars with four lower payouts, entry lists include San Jon Amarillo Panhandle Refining and more, and play runs at Metropolitan Park from August 4 to 22.
The doctor notes Major Mopper spent a troubled night, appearing delirious and asking for water repeatedly, while Mrs. Mopper describes him as peevish. The exchange suggests continued confusion and feverish behavior.
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