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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1926
Page
9
The Golden Sandstorm basketball team schedules three games this week starting with Dalhart at home tonight at 8. Coach A B Hays eyes a victory as eligible players gain form and fast play improves. Attendance expected light but hopeful for a strong end to the week in Tucumcari.
At Hot Springs Arkansas the Southwestern Open leaders include Harry Cooper Bob Cruickshank and Abe Espinosa. Cooper posted 138 for 86 holes while Espinosa carded two 70s for 140 and a 71 morning round. Espinosa broke the course record with a 67 in the afternoon.
A scattered humor column notes next week’s Globe popularity contest and a string of jokes. Jokes include a Jew overdrawn bank account, a London unemployment rule, a long talking Amarillo minister blunder, a marriage proposal mix up, a Charleston dance injury, and a driver who ignored a stop sign due to not seeing the cop.
Cincinnati posted the best NL defense by runs allowed with 643. Giants 702, Pirates 715. Phillies yielded 928, Dodgers 866. Frankie Frisch of the Giants shines in four World Series with .300 plus highs and notable hit records. Pirates’ Traynor Wright and Cuyler top young talent trio.
Charley Paddock known as the world's fastest human posted multiple 100 yard record times in 1921, all achieved in California. He also clocked 100 yards in 9.5 seconds, rivaled by Dan Kelly and Howard Drew in earlier years, with several sprinters matching 9.4 seconds at times.
Watts Gunn, a 20 year old Georgia Tech student, earns a spot on the United States Walker Cup team to challenge England for international golf honors. He moved to Atlanta in 1924 and played frequently with Bobby Jones, refining his swing and improving scores as he prepared for the national amateur championship tour at Oakmont for experience.
Ambrillo fans plan to attend Buffalo games this week as the Canyon and Tulsa teams visit. The gym on the East side seats 180 with a 60 cent admission for locals and visitors. The Sul Ross team coached by Bernie Graves, a Canyon graduate, recently defeated Texas University in two Austin games.
The unknown Watts Gunn defied long odds to qualify for the lucky sixteen at Oakmont. He defeated strong rivals including Bradford Sweetser and Jones, winning fifteen straight holes in early rounds before losing to Bobbs of Atlanta in the final. His dramatic showing earns him Walker Cup recognition.
Four of five wrestlers claim the heavyeight championship name Pyorrea and the decision is to adopt it the source notes. The winner’s circle and event branding plans hinge on this label amidst locker room chatter.
Promoter outlines plan for a Gibson versus wrestling lineup with an All-Star cast barred from certain moves. Officials may call in fire and police support to ensure safety while a small admission is charged.
Cole Young of the Sul fuss Lobos of Alpine umpired the 8 B A National Guard game at the Nat last night while visiting Canyon. He rejoins his team in Lubbock for two games against Texas Tech. Younger Ward Ixell Davit of Tulsa are regulars with years of experience. The team claims two victories over Texas University 24 to 20 and 26 to 22 and has defeated other teams this year.
The Canyon National Guard team defeated the 8 B A quintet 68 to 25 in a free scoring exhibition at the Nat. Canyon forward Brown scored 24 points, a real sensation. The 8 B A returns the game in Canyon Monday night.
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