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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

12

Third Tourney Team to Be Eliminated Today at Metro Park

In a weather dependent baseball tournament at Metro Park a third team will be eliminated today as San Jon faces Turkey at 3 30 pm. Both clubs carry one win and one loss and a decisive outcome here shapes remaining bracketed matchups for Metros Erick and Friday with additional games to follow. Texico fell to Pampa 21 1 while Metros beat Central All-Stars 11 3 and Stratford and Texico exit the race leaving five teams to contest top three places.

Metro Park San Jon Turkey San Jon Turkey Metros Erick Texico Pampa Central All-Stars Stratford

Tournament Box Scores Highlight Sloppy Pitching

Wild pitches by Hopson McGuire and Lewphin lead to errors as Preach suffers. Stratton records two passed balls. Nepean pitcher sees limited action while Ketcham earns the win in a 115 percent time of game.

Preach Hopson McGuire Lewphin Stratton Nepean Ketcham

Kopecky Ready for Homecoming Bout with Barnes

Joe Kopecky declares he is not afraid of George Barnes as he returns to Amarillo for a Friday night match at the Armory. He vows to win and notes his Pacific coast challenger as a tough foe. Three preliminaries kick off the program, with tickets sold at City Drug Store.

Joe G. Barnes Joe Kopecky George Barnes Koepecky Kopecky Amarillo Crappler Pacific Coast Armory City Drug Store

Business will keep Bill from tennis meeting

New York August 25 Business will keep William T Tilden from attending tomorrow's United States Lawn Tennis Association meeting to consider charges for violating the amateur player write rule. Tilden sent a letter to association president Samuel H Collom defending his articles on Wimbledon championships and proposing a rule against Davis Cup team members writing during team tenure.

Associated Preas New York Businees William T. Tilden United States Lawn Tennis Association Sameul H. Collom Tilden Collom Ieea

Berg to Wrestle Petrelle in Chicago Clash

English lightweight Jack Berg will meet Billy Petrelle from the Fargo camp at Mills Stadium in Chicago. Berg, one of England’s top lightweights, follows the era of Freddie Welch and Petrelle in a featured bout.

Jack Berg Billy Petrelle Jeese Ghicago Aug England Freddie Welch Mills Stadium

Two Chicago Girls Vie for Western Junior Golf Title

The ninth annual women's western junior golf championship ended with June Beebe and Rena Nelson reaching the final after Beebe defeated Patricia Stephenson 4 and 3 and Nelson beat Mildred Necks 4 and 2.

Chicago June Beebe Rena Nelson Misa Beebe Patricia Stephenson Minneapolis Miss Nelson Mildred Necks

Lightweight Title Bout Spotlight Tonight

Tonight’s program focuses on selecting the challenger to Sammy Mandell for the lightweight title. The event gathers boxing contenders aiming for the title shot and determining the leading contender.

Sammy Mandell

Lead of Spuds Cut Down by Houston Buffs

The Houston Buffaloes defeated the Wichita Falls Spadders 3 to 2 to erase a four and a half game Spade lead. Beaumont Exporters beat the Cats 9 to 7. Shreveport Sports beat the San Antonio Bears 4 to 1 as Messenger and Etra da argued in the mound. Dallas Steers routed the Waco Cubs with twelve runs on seven hits.

Houston Buffaloes Wichita Falls Spadders Beaumont Cats San Antonio Bears Shreveport Sports Messenger Etrada Dallas Steers Waco Cubs Cub Dallas Waco

Des Moines Climbs in Western League Standings

Des Moines moved from seventh to sixth in the Western league by sweeping a doubleheader with Oklahoma City 4 to 2. Tulsa beat Omaha 6 to 2 as Bennet hit a seventh inning homer. Wichita defeated Denver 8 to 4 to stay second. Amarillo won the second game from Pueblo 5 to 4.

United Press Kansas City Des Moines Oklahoma City Indians Demons Tulsa Omaha Bennett Wichita Denver Aviators Amarillo Pueblo

Tournament Standings Milked From Evening Milks Better

The note compares milk from evening to morning, claiming evening milk is superior. No explicit standings or entities present.

Giants Escape From Clutch of Red Legs

The Giants beat Cincinnati 3 to 2 as Jim Welsh mishandled a fly ball for a three base hit with the bases full. Pittsburgh topped the Braves 10 to 5, while the Cubs finally beat Philadelphia 4 to 2 in twelve innings. Mule Haas homered for Philadelphia in the 17th to edge the Athletics 6 to 5. Tigers won twice at Boston 7 to 6 and 4 to 0, and the Senators shut out the White Sox 2 to 0 in Washington.

Associated Prose Giants Cincinnati Cardinals Brooklyn Phillies Redland Field McGraw Pittsburgh New York Expeditionary Force Dodgers Red Birds Sportsman’s Park Welsh Jim Welsh Bill Zitemann Pirates Braves Buccaneers Cubs Philadelphia Art Nehf Vio Mule Haas Montclair N. J Shibe Park Millas Athletics Tigers Boston Senators White Sox Washington

FIGHTS LAST NIGHT BOUTS ROUNDUP FROM ROBUST CARD

In Chicago and across cities, boxers like Jerry Griffiths Tony Marullo and Ernie Owens Oscar Baker posted KOs or decisions. Harold Matthews beat Gaspie La Voile in Chicago while Meyer Grace defeated Floyd Hubert in Cleveland. Multiple other bouts saw wins by Big Bill Bailey Jimmy O Brien Eddie Wagner and Jack Thompson with several KOs and decisions noted.

Tha Associated Press Chicago Jerry “Tuffy” Griffiths Sioux City Tony Marullo New Orleans Ernie Owens Los Angeles Oscar Baker Harold Matthews Omaha Gaspie la Voile Cleveland Meyer Grace Floyd Hubert Big Bill Bailey Frank Florian Jimmy O'Brien Pontiac Mich Jimmy Trannett Eddie Kid” Wagner Philadelphia Maxie Strub Erie Young Jack Thompson Gene Gardi Dayton Johnny Mason Scanton Jack Dillon Mike Dundee Rock Inland Hill Bobby Herman Fred Mahen Frankie Larrabee Billy Rose Cincinnati Tony Encalantes

Palestine Wins Lone Star Playoff Opener Over Texarkana 8 2

Palestine took the first game in the Lone Star league playoff series against Texarkana 8 to 2 at Palestine Texas. Betta pitched well in relief for Palestine and Coor slugged a two on base triple in the third inning.

Associated P'ress Palestine Tex Texarkana Betta Pals Coor

Apple Blossom Captivates Photographers in Focus

The apple blossom proves to be the most attractive fruit bloom for photo sessions, drawing interest for its color and form.

Angels Take Game To Tie West Texas Title Series

The San Angelo Angels defeated Abilene 13 to 5 to even the West Texas league championship series at one game each. San Angelo stormed out with six in the first inning, chased Chick Galeria in the second, and benefited from four Abilene errors.

Associated Abilene Tex San Angelo West Texas Chick Galeria Buster Jackson C. Williams

Major League Leaders and Social Notice

Baseball leaders are listed for the National and American leagues with top players in batting runs RBIs hits doubles triples homers and pitching wins. A social notice follows: The Security Benefit Association will hold its annual watermelon social Friday evening August 24 on East 10th Street with all members and families invited and meeting at Carpenter Hall at 7 p m.

Hornsby Braves P. Waner Pirates Bottomley Cards Bissonette Robins Wilson Cubs Cuyler Benton Giants Goalin Senators Ruth Yanks Gehrig Manush Browns Flagstead Red Sox Combs Mostil White Sea Hoyt the Security Benefit Association East 10Th Street Carpentera Hall

Tunney sails to Ireland after London reception

Gene Tunney, the retired heavyweight champion, leaves London for Ireland to attend Dublin athletic games and stay two or three days before returning to London. He says he desires obscurity but welcomes interviews and a potential meeting with George Bernard Shaw.

Gene Tunney Ireland London Kendall Foss United Press Tunney Dublin Plymouth Tom Heeney Great Britain Mary Josephine Lauder Mauretania Pier Tonney Paris Tutmey England Royal Suite George Bernard Shaw Phil Scott

Helen Wills Poised to Meet Rivals in Final Showdown

Rain delays decisions at Forest Hills as two rounds confirm Helen Wills as heavy favorite in the women's national tennis championship. The spotlight centers on her possible semifinal foes with Edith Crosa and May Sutton Bundy among likely challengers, while Clara Zinke faces Mrs. Chapin in a quarterfinal context.

Associated Press Forest Hills Ave Helen Wills Helen Molla Bjurstedt Mallory Helen Jacobs Wills California May Sutton Bundy Santa Monica Cal Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman Boston Edith Crosa San Francisco B. F. Stenz New York L. A. Harper Los Angeles Miss Wills A. H. Chapin Springfield Mass Clara Zinke Cincinnati

Thomas Boasts Two Stars With San Francisco

Ira Thomas, scout for Connie Mack, says Earl Averill and Roy Johnson of the San Francisco club are best Pacific league prospects. Mack may bid for the pair as big league plans loom. Both bat above .240 and field well, showing major league potential after weeks of watching.

San Francisco Earl Averill Roy Johnson Ira Thomas Stout Connie Mack Mack Averill Johnson Grand Atyle

Western Amateur Golf Tourney Kicks Off Second Day

Six Illinois players and two from Oregon compete in the second day of match play at the Highland Park course in Milwaukee. Chick Evans is a favorite after earlier rounds, with upsets including defending champion Ben Stein and medalist John Dawson.

United Press Bob O'Link Highland Park Mil Ilinois Chick Evans Ben Stein Seattle Wash Stein Gus Novotny Chicago John Dawson Kenneth Hisert Don Moe Portland Ore C. L. Weems Quincy Ira L. Couch T. Phillip Perkins

Hem Roid Pile Remedy Guaranteed or Money Back

Advertises Hem Roid tablets by City Drug Co claiming quick relief from piles due to blood congestion in the lower bowel. Guarantees satisfaction or costs nothing and notes availability at druggists nationwide.

Dr. Leonhardt City Drug Co

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