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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
8
Henry McLemore reports that the 1931 National League baseball will use a heavier looser cover with raised stitches. The change aims to reduce home runs by non sluggers while aiding veteran pitchers with better grip and movement.
George Von Elm led three Southern California winter tournaments with $6,900, followed by John Golden at $6,750 and Ed Dudley at $4,512. Mortie Dutra earned $1,728 overall as the loop averaged 73 1 2 strokes per round. Mrs. Von Elm explains his status as amateur with two other businesses backing his golf. The Los Angeles $10,000 Open drew a record crowd of about 18 500 over three days, with total receipts near $19,000 and entry fees rising the cost of the show remains nominal.
Big George Blueholder, a long term holdout for the St. Louis Browns, signed a contract with a grin after a pay raise. He aims to win 25 games this season after posting 14 last year as he returns for another year with the Browns.
Miss Glenna Collett, five time National Women's Golf champion, will not enter the 1931 British Amateur Tournament, she announced last night from New York.
Enthusiastic crowds in Los Angeles and Southern California welcomed the raised handicap to nine for the internationalist. The top scorer, modest about the news, hinted at the added responsibility with a light quip and a smile.
Major league clubs including the Cubs Pirates Giants and White Sox resist requests to schedule night games during spring exhibition play. Pirates and Cubs discussed West Coast night games but president William L Veeck convinced Barney Dreyfuss it was false. Minor league clubs with night lighting have faced little success in arranging such games.
Texas Christian University faces a setback in the Southwest Conference golf race as Gus Moreland leaves the squad to return home in Dallas. Fellow players Warren Connelley and Red Oliver also face ineligibility or potential loss due to mid term examinations.
In Dallas the southwestern sectional amateur three cushion billiard championship tourney continued to decide entrants for the national meet in Cincinnati March 23. Henry Exall beat H L McLaurin 50-38, A N Clesi defeated L L Lookabaugh 50-36, J P Toan beat John L Gay 50-36, and J C Jordan defeated H L McLaurin 50-40 with three high runs of five. The event runs through Saturday under G R Collins of Chicago.
Los Angeles reports Paulino Uzcudin the Spanish heavyweight is signed to meet Les Kennedy of Long Beach in a ten round fight on March 10. Billy Gibson, Uzcudin's manager, telegraphed acceptance of the contract late yesterday.
The article lauds Charley Hyatt of Pittsburgh and later Los Angeles A C as one of the greatest college players. It notes his height sixty two inches, wiry build, exceptional energy and endurance, sharp basketball instinct, and unorthodox yet effective style. It highlights his shooting skill and competitive drive during Western Conference play.
Trinity University edged St Edward's 23 to 21 in Waxahachie as Grant hit a late field goal to seal the Texas conference victory. Payne of Trinity and Herron of St Edward's led notable efforts amid a 29-foul contest.
Officials noted players were removed from the court after rough tactics led to disqualification. The incident prompted review of on court conduct and safety measures for future games.
Captain Seamans led Southwestern with seven field goals and five free throws as the Maplecourt team beat Austin College 32 to 23 in Sherman. Austin College center Connelly led his team with 11 points in the Tuesday game.
Abilene Christian suffered a 39 to 26 defeat to a fast West Texas State Teachers College five in Canyon. Burke led the visitors with 19 points while Reynolds topped ACU scoring. The game featured 40 personal fouls in the rough court melee.
In Chicago at the Stadium tonight a ten round main event features Jose Santa of Portugal versus Knute Hansen of Racine Wisconsin. The card also lists three other ten rounders including Larry Johnson versus Marty Gallagher, Kid Francis versus Georgie Nate, and Willie Aster versus Harry Eb Bets. Canzoneri and Hess were scratched due to illness.
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