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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1934
Page
4
In Canyon Oklahoma, the West Texas Buffaloes stumble in key moments as the Central Bronchos of Edmond deliver a polished, deliberate game to win 29 to 29. Haught leads Central with smart floor play, while Sherwood and Gray pace West Texas scoring.
Cal Hubbard appointed as Texas A M line coach on a six month basis and set to report for the 1934 spring training in March. Hubbard, a former Giants and Packers tackle, has All America regard in pro circles. Dean E J Kyle announced Ray Murray as assistant freshman coach and hinted that Manning Smith may join as an assistant.
Booker girls stay perfect in the conference race by dominating Follette 35 to 9 in Gigve. Booker boys follow with a 19 to 9 victory over Follette to reclaim top standings.
Lamesa Golden Tornado defeated Estacado 41 to 29 to extend an undefeated run. The team, which finished third in last year's state race, is expected to mount another strong bid this season.
New York January 27 Babe Ruth has contracted a severe cold and is confined to his home under the care of a nurse. It was learned today.
Metzger's Creamery basketball coach Davis Hill announced a single game against the Ogden Boosters in Ogden, Utah. The Boosters feature former stars including Joe Fortenberry Bob Clark Ed win Comer and George Ray Colvin. Metzger's City League team beat Shamrock All Stars 25 to 21 with Hardy and Harbell scoring 12 each in a capacity crowd.
The Pampa Harvesters closed within one game of the Golden Sandies of Amarillo after two weekend wins. Plainview split, staying third, Borger moved to fourth with a 1-1 mark, and Lubbock remained winless at 0-5.
A Amarillo Hedley High School basketball game ended with a milk bottle tossed into the air and shattered on the court. A woman, holding her baby, became involved in the rough play and fled the scene as fans spilled milk across the floor. Hedley won by one point.
Christy J. Flanagan of Port Arthur, a former Notre Dame ball carrier and Navy backfield coach, was named athletic director at Duquesne University. He will share duties with Elmer Leyden, who left to become Notre Dame head coach, with Joe Bach succeeding Leyden as head coach. Flanagan will oversee the Dukes backfield in his new post.
Fort Worth January 27 Tony Herrera the state junior welterweight titleholder from El Paso defeated Lou Avery of Chicago in ten rounds to regain his crown. Herrera dominated most of the bout and nearly kayoed Avery in the eighth. Avery fought back in the tenth but remained on the losing end.
At a three day meeting the National Association of State Racing Commissioners adopted a recommendation to extend the totalisator system used at Hialeah Park to all race tracks. The action occurred in Miami on January 27 as the group closed its session and discussed betting figures and odds computation.
Shamrock Gassers suffer first loss in 12 starts, 26 to 22 at Canadian Firemen. All star independents game marks Canadian’s third straight win after Perryton losses 76 to 43 and 33 to 21.
In Sydney on January 27 Fred Perry the English Davis Cup ace and United States singles champion defeated Jack Crawford of Australia 6 3 7 5 6 1 to win the Australian Tennis Championships singles final. Crawford struggled with errors while Perry played superbly.
Sammy Mandell former lightweight champion returns to the ring in El Paso to face Tony Herrera a junior welterweight as the main attraction of a boxing card. Also on the bill Billy Celebron meets Junior Cone and Hy Liter faces Pete Solis in six round bouts promoted by John McIntosh.
The Groom independent basketball team will host independent teams from the territory on February 2 and 3. Thirteen teams are invited including Alameed White Deer Panhandle LeFors Claude Goodnight McLean Santa Fe Presbyterian Metzger's Creamery Amarillo West Texas freshmen and West Texas Calves of Canyon. The event aims to boost interest in local independent hoops.
Roland Mackenzie of Washington and Ed Babcock of Los Angeles regained top form to win the second qualifying round of the Riverside Amateur Prooff Tournament in Riverside California. They posted 32 32 64 for the three rounds marking a strong return to their earlier amateur success and securing a lead in the event.
ST LOUIS Jan 27 The puzzle over whether Charley Gelbert is ready to return to baseball after a hunting accident hangs on the Cardinals infield plans Rickey will visit Gelbert in Bradenton Fla within 10 days to decide shortstop plans for 1934 If Gelbert returns Leo Durocher is the choice else Burgess Whitehead may get a trial while Whitehead stands ready from Columbus
J Walter Morris of the Southern Baseball Association said prospects for creating two Dixie League divisions look bright. A meeting to organize the western division is planned for tomorrow in Tyler with delegates from Tyler Longview Henderson Texarkana Palestine Paris Kilgore. J Alvin Gardner will preside. A separate eastern division meeting will be held February 4 in Monroe Louisiana.
The Groom Tigers defeated Goodnight 34-22 Friday night to extend their winning streak. If Joe McDonald recovers by Tuesday, Groom could challenge Panhandle in a two game series that will decide Carson County honors and advancing toward district status. Both teams have beaten White Deer, the third county contender.
The fifth annual poultry and rabbit show in M Lean closed after a three day run sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce with Lions Club help. Dr A A Tampkre directed the event and R B Galloway of Amarillo served as A P A judge over placings. It was praised as one of the best shows held in McLean.
The Commercial Bowling League saw a general tightening of the standings last week. Amarillo Laundry Cal Farley s and Cockrell Lakey share first on 667 percentage with eight wins and four losses. M System sits fourth at seven and five, with Southwest Public Service and Santa Fe at six and six. Bert s Tavern Magnolia Petroleum and Bell Telephone at five and seven, Rock Island at the cellar. Monday night M System meets Amarillo Laundry in a clash that could shape first place.
Charley Dressen, famed major league player, is recovering in a Houston hospital from typhoid fever. He fears he may have to relearn walking before returning to Nashville to oversee volunteers, with plans to travel to Florida once cleared by his doctor. His nurse notes steady improvement.
Charles Davis of Oklahoma City was named the Missouri Valley Tennis Association's top men's singles for 1933. Oklahoma City dominated the rankings with Davis and teammate Jerome Sass leading doubles. Gustave Boehmer of St Louis and Frank Brody of Des Moines follow in the singles order.
Amarillo High School plans spring golf expansion with a boys and first girls team. Walter Sikes of River Road will coach six weeks of instruction at the high school, with R. B. Norman as club manager. Twenty two boys and four girls reported last week, more players expected, and spring matches across the Panhandle are planned. Classes start tomorrow with a three day weekly schedule. veterans Monday, new members Tuesday, girls instruction Wednesday. Sikes emphasizes fostering interest and competition in the sport.
Amarillo College Patrons Club hosts an open house at City Auditorium on Monday honoring the state junior college champion Badger football team. A 7:10 to 7:30 band performance precedes the program, with captain announcement, sweater award recommendations, and gold footballs and a championship pennant presentation.
In College Station on January 27 the Texas Aggies beat Baylor 30 to 14 after a rough start. Defense ruled as both teams’ guards excelled. Bisbey of Houston led Aggies with 10 points in his Southwest Conference debut, helping shift momentum after halftime.
Ellsworth Vines, the Pasadena tennis star, defeated crippled Bill Tilden in five sets before 6,000 fans to move ahead five matches to four on the professional tour. Tilden dominated early and hurt an ankle in the fourth set, but refused to default as Vines narrowed the gap. set scores were 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 with Tilden double-faulting on the final point.
Chicago's Cubs list an average age of 27 for 1934 as they face competition from Charles Klein and eight rookies. Only 14 players from last year's spring trip go to Catalina Island March 1. Veteran Charlie Root is the oldest at 35, while Tut Stainback, 22, is the youngest. The pitching staff averages 28.
Houston Buffs announce that 22 year old catcher Raymond Thomas has been acquired an option from the Columbus club of the American Association. President Fred Ankenham disclosed the move as a promising addition to the club.
Tarleton college basketball team claims the Central Texas Conference lead with a 32 to 21 win over Decatur Baptists in Stephenville. The game stayed close at 11 all at halftime with Roach scoring nine for Decatur and Tate seven for Tarleton.
In a smooth Armory win the Amarillo Golden Sandies defeated West Texas Teachers College High School Calves 33 to 22. Neighbors led Calves with 10 points as Sandies took control in the second half, holding Calves scoreless in the final period. Officials were Warren and Van Noy.
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