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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
11
New York January 31 The National Rifle Association leads a campaign by American sportsmen to defeat the Copeland federal firearms bill. The measure would restrict interstate shipment of guns and ammunition though sportsmen argue it would hinder lawful use of pistols revolvers and hunting rifles and limit ammunition purchases.
New York January 31. Schmeling manager Joe Jacobs announces the Baer bout in Los Angeles is off. Negotiations terminated and Schmeling accepts a April 8 match in Barcelona against Paulino Uzcudun, who he beat in 1929 at Yankee Stadium, with a $40,000 guarantee.
Agua Caliente Mexico January 31 The Agua Caliente Open Golf Tournament opens with 174 players in the fifth annual Pacific winter tournament for a share of 7500. Favorites include Paul Runyan and MacDonald Smith. Diegel among popular locals. Murdock Kilbourne boxing bout tickets on sale at Maxor and Randall Drug. top price 1 dollar ringside 40 cents general admission.
Brooks Glenn of Montclair New Jersey the favorite advanced to the second round of the Glenn Curtis Golf Tourney at Miami Springs by defeating Leonard Donahue Merrill Wisconsin in a 19th hole finish. Other pairings featured Don Seccoli New Britain Connecticut against C E Jameson Washington D C Mel Harrison Cleveland against Merritt Joslyn Chicago Hank Bowbeer Chicago against Curtiss Bryan Miami.
Wrestling results at New York Detroit and San Francisco list match outcomes and throwers. In Pecos Texas Charley Webster roped a buck then killed it with a pocket knife after a busy day leaving his gun at home.
Benny Friedman former All American quarterback and pro football star will be head football coach at the College of the City of New York this year. He succeeds Dr Harold J Parker who held the post for 10 years. Parker will remain as baseball coach.
Magnolia Petroleum takes on Cal Farleys tonight in a bowling match-up likely to shape early standings. Top bowlers from both teams aim for strong scores at the lanes.
British aviatrix Amy Mollison says she fled as police tried to arrest her for reckless driving in Fort Lauderdale claiming officers acted like gangsters. She reported being chased at 70 mph, hit an officer, and was jailed after being barred from testifying. Mollison fined 50 dollars plus costs.
Brooklyn signs Marty Mc Manus to 1934 pact prompting talk that Joe Stripp could be moved. Manager Max Carey pressured to add Mc Manus after dispute over plays and payroll cuts around 75 000. Stripp’s status with Dodgers rumored as trade chatter grows. Loyola New Orleans beats Randolph Field 64 to 33 en route to Monterey for a series.
Henry McLemore attends a bartenders school class described as the finest university classroom along a 106 foot mahogany bar. The writer detail shows chaotic mixing and a failed sidecar lesson as Professor Jack FitzGerald confronts a spirited student miscue.
Funeral services for Robert C. Kelly a 36 year old World War II veteran were held at Boxwell Brothers Chapel with Rev. G S Yates officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Friday in Muskogee Oklahoma and had been treated at the Veterans Hospital there. He leaves a daughter Ruby Mae seven and a brother E A Kelly. He worked for Phillips Petroleum in Borger and belonged to the Odd Fellows Lodge.
Mrs Margaret Jane McCarty 70 died yesterday at her home 1611 Taylor Street Amarillo. Services at First Christian Church at 3 PM Thursday with Rev Roy C Snodgrass officiating. Burial Llano Cemetery Boxwell Brothers directing. Widow of Jasper N McCarty she had lived in Amarillo 27 years. Survived by five children 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A Marshall jury convicted Harry Elder of murder for the slaying of Norvin Cobb in a rooming house brawl last summer and sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary. Elder's attorneys said they would move for a new trial.
A capacity crowd expects Joe Kopecky and Yaqui Joe in a middleweight tournament bout at the National Guard Armory. The event includes a recent dispute over officiating with Kopecky reinstated by Judge Witcher after protest about a referee break. Tickets are on sale at City Drug Store.
A narrator recalls a barroom miscue where a bartender is urged to provide ice and liquor at nominal costs. The professor asks for a stinger and clarifies its composition, while a neighbor admits last night’s sting from poorly mixed drinks and vows to avoid them.
Ohio State University football coach Willaman resigned today. He will become acting professor of physical education at Adelbert College and director of intercollegiate football at Western Reserve University. Rumors cited a weaker team and lack of a Michigan win as factors.
Savoldi and Lanidos renew their heavyweight wrestling dispute in Chicago as fans recall their prior clash and the lingering question of which man earned the victory. The heated exchange centers on who defeated whom in their past bout.
In Pasadena on January 31 Ellsworth Vines defeated Bill Tilden 6 2 4 6 7 5 in a barnstorming show marking Vines first local pro appearance. The win gives Vines a lead of four to three in their transcontinental tour.
Henry Firpo outpointed Marty Simmons in West Palm Beach. Mel Coleman stopped Ace of Spades in Fargo. Roy Bushaw and Harry Larson drew in Grand Forks. LeRoy Gibson knocked out Ray Kiger in Grantsville. Cecelia Avzado outpointed Midget Mexico in San Antonio. Cecil Payne defeated Henry Woods in Seattle.
Tonight a one fall match will settle championship claimants with a referee and two judges to rule if no fall occurs. Savoldi previously threw London here and London again protested the decision.
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