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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1935
Page
9
A Morris Drug Panhandle tournament at Metro Park drew a large crowd as Cowie Electric beat Smyth Auto Supply 14 to 7 and Amarillo Laundry defeated Dixon Creek of Pampa 12 to 1. Tonight’s schedule includes Modern Cleaners and the Dark Horses in the opener and Phillips 66 of Whittenberg versus White Deer Bucks in the nightcap.
The Oklahoma City Indians led the Texas League but dropped games to the Galveston Pirates as Jim Moore allowed four hits in his first Bucs start. Cole pitched a three hit win for Galveston in the nightcap as Texas League action continued. Beaumont gained ground with rain-postponed games, while Houston and Tulsa faced lopsided losses and Dallas topped San Antonio 8-4. A separate note tallies 197 twin births in the U.S. last year with twenty percent identical twins.
United Press sports writer previews Bitsy Grant of Atlanta as a potential national champion in Forest Hills. The piece contrasts Grant’s compact build and marathon stamina with his unorthodox style and fielding tenacity, noting he could derail top American contenders and earn a spot on the Davis Cup team.
In Durham on August 14 1935 Oscar Eckhardt of the Mission team leads the minor leagues with a .416 average in the Pacific Coast League while Chester Laabs of Fort Wayne trails at .427 but risks losing the batting crown due to a month of inactivity and insufficient games played. Laabs must reach 96 games to qualify, leaving Eckhardt poised to claim the top spot if Laabs remains sidelined.
Donald Budge, America’s top Davis Cup prospect, arrives at Newport Casino for a critical test against Enrique Maier of Spain. Maier impressed in his American debut by defeating J Bilgert Hall in a three set comeback. Budge advanced to the fourth round after easy wins over Jess Millman and Henry Prusoff.
The article lists leaders in runs Gehringer Tigers 91 Greenberg 90 RBIs Greenberg 127 Johnson Athletics 93 hits Vosmik Indians 149 Cramer Athletics 149 etc. Stolen bases Werber Red Sox 23 Almada Red Sox 15 home runs Greenberg 31 Johnson 21. Pitchers Allen Yankees 11 3 Rulker Tigers 11 4 Puerta. Also mentions Bira Jose and Joenaitzers plant and geological evidence.
The league leading New York Giants open a five game stretch against the St Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs as they seek to extend their NL lead. Chicago aims to close while Brooklyn battles for position. pivotal week for a pennant race with Dizzy Dean and Clyde Castleman opposing Carl Hubbell.
Greyhound, an unbeaten three year old, is the heavy favorite in the Hambletonian Stakes at Goshen New York. The $33,090 race drew about 40,000 for the world’s richest light harness event with $18,670 going to the winner. observers expected a two heat decision.
Chicago stewards across national tracks ban Jockey Herbert Bagur for life after being found with an electric battery up his sleeve. The 20 year old New Orleans rider rode Haggerson in Lincoln Field's second race, finishing eleventh in a large field before authorities acted.
United Fuel, a hometown nine, defeated Humble Oilers of Overton Texas 9 to 4 to win the Denver Post tournament crown. A six run eighth inning erased a back and forth duel as Frank Jones and Max Thomas matched zeroes until late rally.
In a column continuation, readers offer personal ads seeking employment or room and board with references. Messages include a seamstress offering skills, a care companion for elderly people, wait for a listing, and requests for household help and durable goods, all signed with locations and contact details.
Fred Schwarze, 19 year old Michigan sophomore, shot 71 at Oakland Hills to take medal honors in the Western Junior Golf tournament. William Castleman of Louisville, Notre Dame, followed with 72, while defending champion Fred Haas Jr. of New Orleans was among tied leaders scoring par figures.
Officials moved today to test an injunction secured by Gov James V Allred aimed at blocking horse racing result feeds to Texas bookie shops The Austin court order restrained AT T and Southwestern Bell from delivering racing information but bookies switched to telegraph feeds The Daily Racing Farm Publishing Company and Texas News Service were named defendants along with the state seeking surrender of their charters.
National League games featured Amarillo Laundry defeating State High Way 7 to 6 and Santa Fe Magnolias beating Russell Stationery 8 to 3. Modern Cleaners won 9 to 3 against Kenyon Coal. Kerr School Supply Sacred Heart had no game.
Jefferson Ltd. faces Phillips Pet. Co. while San Jacinto Methodist meets Bor anus Cowie Electro takes on Fox Drug Texaco Co. versus Schulte United Black Widows play Scout Masters Transient Bureau against Smyth Auto Supply Battery B versus Santa Fe Scrubs postponed Old Folks versus Out Laws.
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