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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
9
Frank Getty reports from Amsterdam on August 9 that the modern Olympic spirit arises on the Slo tan canal as fast crews from many nations compete. American rowers show notable strength and technique in early heats signaling rising prestige for the United States in the regatta.
AP summarizes yesterday’s Olympic actions with American success. Pete Desjardines wins springboard diving. Michael Galitren and Harold Smith place. Japan defeats Germany in 200 meter breaststroke. American women advance in breaststroke and freestyle events. rowing finals include California in eight, and Penn Barge four reaches final. boxing sees four Americans reach quarter finals. water polo sees Germany upset Hungary and the U S finish third.
Eight California giants and standout rowers from Penn and the U S clubs prepare for the water phase of the corsage carnival, with Ken Meyers and the double sculls crews leading the charge. Canada and Britain loom as strong opposition as Yale already claimed a 1924 Seine victory, while Kojac and Laufer power the sprint squad.
About 150 entrants from Canada, Europe, and elsewhere vie for 50 000 in prizes at the third annual Lake Ontario marathon championships run August 29 and September 3 at the Canadian National Exhibition. Women swim 10 miles August 29, men and top finishers race 15 miles a week later for 25 000 to the winner and 25 000 to top ten finishers.
An analysis notes that early Spartan programs reduced the harsher 16 month drills, yet American campuses clubs and daily life still rally around top athletes, matching international standards and showcasing peak fitness and discipline.
Melbourne report: Joe Marcus of the United States stopped Young Glancy of England. Boston native Bon Dick Finnegam defeated Johnny Jadick of Philadelphia. New York: Joe Sekura beat James Braddock of Jersey City. Indianapolis: Jack McKenna defeated Joe Zink of Syracuse. Paul Dare and Otto Anderson drew in Indianapolis with eight rounds. Dayton Kentucky: Babe Teller portion ends.
John McGraw steers the New York Giants through an 18 game stretch with 13 wins and 4 losses amid a turbulent league race. Cardinals hold NL favor as Pirates, Robins, and Phillies shift around in a crowded standings scene. Yankees and Athletics play exhibition and minor league games as travel extends the schedule.
George Kojac of New York won the 100 meter backstroke in 1 08 1 5, setting a new world record. Walter Laufer of Chicago finished second and Paul Wyatt of Uniontown placed third as the U S team swept the podium. Albert Zorilla of Argentina upset to win the 400 meter freestyle in 5 01 3 5, with Andrew Chariton of Australia second and Arne Borg of Sweden third. Crabbe Clapp and Ruddy finished fourth fifth sixth.
Johnny Mason of Scranton Pennsylvania defeated Joe Delaney of Dayton in a boxing match. Mason won on points after ten rounds.
The Santa Fe team edged the Post Office 2 to 1 at Metro Park in a hard fought Central loop game. Smith and Garrison pitched while Gore and Bone hit. the evening schedule lists a 4 PM game between the Gassers and Denver at Metro Park.
With all but one preliminaries finished, finalists will decide the consolation cup Sunday. Semi finals are set for Saturday as C. M. Rogers and Tom Carr advance, while Charles Wolflin vs Bob Lovelady leads to tomorrow’s match for P. L. Reppert. Lane McAfee faces Charles Frazier in a quarterfinals clash tomorrow morning.
George Barnes and Dutch Mantell say they are ready for matches on the crippled children's benefit card tomorrow night at the Armory. Barnes meets Leo Fox the fast light heavy from Michigan while Dutch faces Kalli Pascha the Turk. Sergt Ira Barend reports brisk ticket demand and a packed house is expected with Cal Parley as chief referee.
Louise Lorraine, actress in motion pictures, was granted an interlocutory decree in Los Angeles. She testified that she once found a woman’s night clothes in her River Road pool as part of the proceedings. The reporting notes the pool is now open.
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