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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1938
Page
9
Incomplete text fragments show a local crime brief with scattered names and places. The readable bits imply a court or police action, a judge, and possible dates or actions, but essential details and context are missing.
The piece argues modern pitchers are too lightly used and lose arm strength. It recalls old setters like Matty, Johnson, Walsh, and Chesbro who logged heavy innings and frequent games, noting the value of consistent, rigorous work for better control and durability.
Southwestern tourney plans announced by J P Travis at Lakewood Country Club. Fifth Annual New Mexico and West Texas Open set for Sept 3 to 5 with course in excellent condition. Golden Sandie gridmen prep at Butler Field with two daily sessions and equipment issue Thursday and Friday.
Yesterday's results show New York defeated Chicago 6 to 2 and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 9 to 3 while Brooklyn edged St. Louis 9 to 7. Current NL standings list Pittsburgh 68-43, New York 84-49, Cincinnati 63-51, Chicago 53-55, Boston 57-59, St Louis 51-62, Philadelphia 70-74, Brooklyn 53-59, Cleveland 43-47, Washington 58-57, Detroit 76-35 atop the chart with several teams within reach. Today’s schedule includes Boston at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, New York at Chicago, and Brooklyn at St. Louis.
Texas League results show Tuesday scores San Antonio 6 Fort Worth 3 Beaumont 7 Dallas 2 Houston 9 Tulsa 5 in seven innings with an off day for Shreveport and Oklahoma City. Wednesday standings list Beaumont 85 52 and 20 games back, San Antonio 73 61 56, Oklahoma City 77 63 55, Fort Worth 54 66 38. Schedule includes Dallas at San Antonio, Fort Worth at Beaumont, Oklahoma City at Shreveport, and Tulsa at Houston.
A fast field of shotmakers trained in tough work began the national public links championship. Sixty four players advanced from a two day 36 hole qualifier to match play on Highland Park's longer 18 hole course with rounds scheduled Thursday Friday and Saturday for the final title.
Competition among Amarillo and nearby towns begins Monday night at the Jaycee Softball League diamond south of Canyon Highway. Don West announces a $5 entry fee with prize options of a large trophy or gold softball to the winner, runner up to receive miniature silver softballs. Teams listed include San Jacinto Independents Coca-Cola Hub Clothiers Taylor's Market Air Speed First Christian Church Ross Boot Shop Borden's plus Dumas Veca may enter. deadline is Saturday and rosters must be submitted before first game.
Boston moves to second place behind the Yankees as Jimmy Foxx homers with bases loaded in the ninth to seal a key win over Cleveland. The day also sees the Giants, Pirates, Reds and Tigers winning in the National and American Leagues while wage data for US motor vehicle workers is noted.
The Houston Buffaloes defeated Tulsa 9 to 4 to keep a remote chance at the Shaughnessy playoffs. Beaumont led first place with a 7 to 2 win over Dallas as fistfights marred the Dallas game. Oklahoma City idle before a Shreveport series while Dallas San Antonio and Fort Worth also scheduled.
The Halliburton Cementers of Duncan Oklahoma won the Houston Post semi pro baseball tournament, clinching their second straight championship. They defeated Conroe Wildcats 4-3 to open the playoff and then won 6-3 in an extra game to seal the title after trailing Conroe earlier in the week.
Tremaine seeks unbroken streak against undefeated rival Hill in a main event clash at Na tional Guard Armory. Dizzy Davis previously claimed a win but controversy hung on the call. Gust Johnson vs Sheik Mar Allah and Count Johannes von Bromberg vs Jack Hagen set curtain. ringside tickets at City Drug Store, 615 Polk Street.
The Maverick Club softball team trailed 13-12 entering the bottom of the ninth but came from behind to beat Sanborn yesterday afternoon on the Maverick diamond. The teams will meet again next week.
United Press survey predicts Rice Owls and Texas Christian Frogs to claim the Southwest Conference title in 1938. Rosters feature Ernie Lain Ollie Cordill Ki Aldrich I B Hale and David OBrien with coaches Jimmy Kitts Dutch Meyer. Baylor A&M SMU Texas Arkansas trio trails the frontrunners with strong rosters and hopes for a top season.
In Pampa, the Texaco Fire Chiefs defend their 1957 Jaycee Softball title against the Alamo Stillmen of Phillips. Unbeaten in the tournament, the Stillmen threaten the crown. a Texaco win forces another clash with Alamo to decide the championship. Tonight’s game at Roadrunner Park starts at 8:15 with Norton and Verplank pitching for the Fire Chiefs.
Hub Clothiers remain undefeated after a 7 to 6 win over Ross Boot Shop in the first game of a doubleheader at Jaycee diamond. Errors by Ross Boot Shop aided the Clothiers in securing the victory while First Christian Church earned its first league win 10 to 4 over Coca-Cola in the nightcap.
In the initial week after birth the infant mortality rate is at its peak. Medical observers note vulnerability among newborns and stress the need for early neonatal care and monitoring.
New York report from Aug 23 notes major leagues near adopting night games by 1939 with nine clubs expected to use lights. Cincinnati, Brooklyn, St Louis, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Washington, and others push this change while New York clubs oppose it. Minor leagues already play most games under lights, driving concern among big clubs.
Joe Hiestand of Hillsboro Ohio fires 791 consecutive breaking shots in trap shooting, a world mark rivaling Babe Ruth’s 60 home runs in a season. The amateur marksman has not missed since the string began over two weeks ago, as the Grand American tournament enters its third day.
College all stars from about six states arrive in Dallas for practice ahead of the September 5 clash with the Washington Redskins world champions. Rice Institute mentor Jimmy Kitts, head coach of the All Stars, presides over the first workout with an expected fifteen players.
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