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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1936
Page
7
New York Aug 26 St Louis Cardinal baseball machine appears near collapse as Dizzy Dean falls ill and Paul Frisch's rotation weakens. Giants win 13th straight, Bees rally with 11 run first inning, while Yankees pound Browns 13 1 and lead AL by 12 games.
Santa Fe defeats Texaco Indians 10 3 after lighting delay at Jaycee Field as Borden's tops Maxor 14 12 with five hits scoring all runs in three innings. Tonight Phillips 66 of Pampa faces Amarillo Elks Club followed by Panhandle Laundry of Amarillo vs Universal Oilers of Panhandle at 8 oclock with 10 cent admission.
A round of notes from New York sports desks covers Giants pennant hopes with Sambo Leslie set to debut at first base if they win the NL and reach the World Series. Bill Terry and Joe Stripp comment on action and the lingering lack of brawling in the Giants Dodgers ties. Other items note golf’s open crown, Owens’ potential turn pro, Artful manager Marty Forkins and a tangential travel anecdote, plus a look at the AL schedule shift toward Sunday doubleheaders and no Mondays.
Joe DiMaggio powered the Yankees with a homer a double and three singles in a clash against the Browns. Max Butcher tossed a three hit game to lift the Dodgers past the Pirates 4-1. Baxter Jordan and Gene Moore each had five hits and five RBIs for the Bees in a twin bill opener against the Cardinals. Hank Leiber delivered a seventh inning double to drive in the winning runs inGiants 6 5 win over the Reds. Buck Newsom limited the Indians to six hits for the Senators. Dusty Rhodes singled home the winner in a 13 11 Athletics victory over the White Sox.
Oklahoma Nines advance in the National Semi Pro Baseball tourney at Wichita Kansas as two of seven teams remain in the contest.
Yesterday results featured Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston 20 to 5 while St. Louis was 3 to 4. Current leaders are New York 73 46 .613 and St. Louis 72 48 .600 with Chicago 69 50 .580, Pittsburgh 62 59 .512, Cincinnati 66 56 .471, Boston 55 64 .462, Brooklyn 48 70 .406, Philadelphia 41 76 .350. Tonight schedule has Philadelphia at Chicago, Boston at St. Louis, New York at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
Henry McLemore reports from a crowded train between Prague and Berlin, detailing uncomfortable travel, jammed aisles, and varied passengers. He and Dave Stevenson of San Francisco debate Olympic boxing judging and alleged biases as they ride through Czechoslovakia toward Budapest.
Houston claimed most Texas qualifiers for the National Amateur Tournament at Garden City Country Club. Willie Maguire Jr. led with even par 71 71 142, while Dave Ritchie shot 72 74 146 for second. O’Hara Watts of Dallas earned another berth as the field narrowed.
Oklahoma and Kansas squads take center stage as elimination games proceed. Elkin NC exits after a 13 to 8 loss to Hollywood CA while Buford GA defeats Arkansas City KS 12 to 0, leaving Buford unbeaten. Tonight 8 PM Duncan OK against Enid OK and 10 PM Wichita KS versus Arkansas City with Buford Hollywood and Bismarck ND listed among contenders.
Dallas suffers a 1 to 0 defeat at home to San Antonio as Tulsa had done 24 hours earlier. Beaumont handles Fort Worth 5 to 2 while Houston leads the Texas League after a late run breaks a shutout. All other teams idle before Wednesday night action resumes.
San Antonio's Lieut. Ken Rogers posted 74 76 150 while J Virgil Scott Jr and R M Glover of Houston each posted 758 in a regional track meet. Their performances contributed to a close team competition and highlight strong sprint and field events.
Police station in Santa Cruz builds a pew with an iron railing for handcuffing unruly guests who refuse to sit in the corner. The feature is intended to discipline detainees whether they come voluntarily or are brought in involuntarily.
Johnny Fischer led a strong showing in sectional qualifying for the National Amateur Championship as about 1,000 players attempted the test across 29 fronts. Fischer, from Cincinnati, posted a 36-hole 137 in Boston while several others including Albert Campbell and Reynolds Smith posted solid scores to secure places, amid fierce competition and a large field in Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tulsa districts.
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