Polk Street Methodists Win League Title in Final Battle
The Polk Street Methodists beat the West Amarillo Christians 3 to 1 to clinch the second half and the league championship after a pitchers duel. The all star selections include Kirk and Watkins in the outfield, Newman at first, Hopkins and Boles infield, Harlow at third, Wood and Barnes as catchers, with Gray and Nicklaus as top mound men. Standings show Polk Street 5 1, West Amarillo 4 2, San Jacinto 2 4, First Baptists 0 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Street Methodists
Christians
Methodists
West Amarillo Christians
San Jacinto Baptists
First Baptists
Kirk
Watkins
Harvey
Newman
Hopkins
Boles
Harlow
Wood
Barnes
Gray
Nicklaus
West Amn
Bible Class Golf Tourney Qualifiers Announced
Twenty eight members of the Men's Bible Class at First Baptist Church qualified for a class golf tournament at Municipal Golf Course. The event will continue weekly with matches arranged in three flights and first round pairings listed for each flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Southwest Shooters Gather for Dallas Skeet Carnival
Crack shots from the South and Southwest converge on the Dallas Skeet and Gun Club for a three day shooting carnival offering 750 dollars in cash prizes and 27 gold medals. Firearm specialists from Bona San Antonio Houston Paris Fort Worth Austin Greenville New Orleans Hugo Oklahoma are tuning up for the events. Texas state individual and team titles will be decided Saturday in a 100 target shoot for men women and juniors. The Southwestern championships follow Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
U.R
South
Southwest
Bona
San Antonio
Houston
Paris
Fort Worth
Austin
Greenville
New Origins
Hugo
Okla
Texas
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Louisiana
Arkansas
Southwestern
Wimbledon Women Doubles Eliminated in Quarterfinals
Mrs. L A Harper and Mrs. John Van Ryn were ousted by Miss Nuthall and Mrs. Whittingstall 3-6 7-5 6-3 in Wimbledon quarterfinals. England holds three of four semi finalists while French pair Metaxas Sigart compete across from Godfree Round in the other bracket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon Stadium
England
L. A. Harper
John van Ryn
Betty Nuthall
Eileen Bennett Whittingstall
Miss Nuthall
Whittingstall
Doris Metaxas
Josane Sigart
Kitty McKane Godfree
Dorothy Round
D. C. Shepherd-Barron
Phyllis Mudford
Godfree
Miss Round
Pittman
Joan Ridley
Helen Wills Moody
Elizabeth Ryan
George Lott, Jr
United States
George P. Hughes
Fred Perry
Keeler golf championship notes hint at wide-open amateur title
In a metropolitan amateur golf recap Keeler notes Martin’s victory at Quaker Ridge as evidence the 1931 National Amateur may be everyone’s title. He cites players like Voigt Perkins Ho mans and Carter, mentions Jones and Von Elm on sidelines, and laments California greens that hinder East Coast style play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Martin
Quaker Ridge
George Voigt
Gene Homans
Phil Perkins
Eddie Driggs
Captain Carter
Bobby Jones
George von Elm
California
Jeffries Crowned National Marble Champion at Ocean City
Green Ville Kentucky youth John Jeffries wins the national marble title in the Scripps-Howard tourney at Ocean City New Jersey defeating rival entrants to claim the crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries
John Jeffries
Greenville
Ocean City
N. J
World Swiftest Boats Race at Beaumont Regatta
In Beaumont Harbor the 24th annual Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association regatta began with nearly 200 boats listed for 29 events over three days. The opening program featured 19 races including eight outboard events with amateur and open divisions.
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Beaumont
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
United States
Mudd Wins Amarillo Rotary Club Golf Tournament
N L Mudd topped a field of 36 entrants to win the Amarillo Rotary Club 18 hole handicap event at Amarillo Country Club. Fred De Coster took second, followed by E W Hardin, Jim Williams, and Dr R P Parcells. Other finishers included Dr H H Larson Carl Hare Lawrence Hagg Howard Paul and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Mudd
Amarillo Rotary Club
Amarillo Country Club
Fred de Coster
E. W. Hardin
Jim Willams
R. P. Parcells
H. H. Larson
Carl Hare
Lawrence Hagg
Howard Paul
Jesse Rogers
Willard Smith
W. C. Garre
M. J. Paul
Don Andrews
Sam Roofey
Raymond Piiler
C. O. Williams
John Cunningham
E. L. Roberts
J. J. Sanders
Charles McAfee
Gus Leftwich
Hugh Whitcomb
Phil Purdum
Jesse Smith
J. L. McKnight
Major Leagues Hot Shots by the Associated Press
National League leaders include Klein of the Phillies with a .373 batting average and 70 runs, while Hornsby and Cuyler star in RBIs and hits. In the American League Ruth and Gehrig pace with strong averages, runs and RBIs, and Grove leads pitching with 15 wins.
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Associated Press
Klein
Phillies
Davis
English
Cubs
Hornsby
Terry
Ciants
Cuyler
Bartell
Watkins
Cardinals
Giants
Worthington
Braves
Comorosky
Pirates
Bush
Derringer
Ruth
Yankees
Morgan
Indians
Gehrig
Simmons
Athletics
Averill
Webb
Red Sox
Manush
Senators
Cronin
Lary
Vosmik
Ruth and Gehrig
Chapman
Johnson
Tigers
Grove
Mahaffey
Marberry
Races Set For Five Mile Hydroplane and Runabout Events
Spectators watched limited hydroplanes and standard runabouts of 60 horsepower and under race five miles. Races followed a one mile course around Harbor Island with grandstands on the wharves and parks along the turning basin. Mike de la Fuente UT pitching ace signed for a tryout with San Antonio in the Texas League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Island
Mike de la Fuente
University of Texas
San Antonio
Fourth of July Racing Kicks Off At Tri-State
Amarillo patrons prepare for Fourth of July auto racing with time trials at 8 pm. Fifteen top Southwest drivers compete, leading to head on collision race featuring Lonnie Johnson and Posey Reeves. Stribling Schmeling boxing match broadcast from judges stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Fair Grounds
Southwest
Abilene
Lonnie Johnson
Posey Reeves
Oklahoma
Posey
Oklahoma City
Stribling
Schmeling
Berkeley Bell Favored After An Easy Round
Berkeley Bell of New York, a top Davis Cup hopeful and former Texas ace, became the favorite for the National Clay Courts Championship after routing George Jennings 6-1 6-3 6-1 in the quarterfinals at Triple A Courts. He meets Ellsworth Vines in the semifinal with Keith Gledhill facing Bruce Barnes in the other half. Barnes beat defending champion Bryan Grant Jr. 6-3 6-3 6-3. Vines edged Donald Cram in five sets 1-6 6-4 7-5 6-8 6-4.
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ST. Louis
Berkeley Bell
New York
University of Texas
Gledhill-Barnes
Barnes
Bryan Grant, Jr
Atlanta
Barne
Grant
Vines
Donald Cram
Nashville
Tenn
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POA
Higgins
Ravey Cf
Gury
Esse
P Seerees Smythe
Wee Waggoner
Mayer
Owens
Os A. Butler
Ravey
Fox
Hopking
Struc
A. B. Harp
Lee Smith
R. H. Kelly
C. E. Blue
A. G. Kirby
C. W. Smith
G. N. Hailey
J. A. Batson
Kelley
R. B. Norman
Ross Rogers
Perry C. Burks
Johnny Winters
L. J. Jackson
G. W. Crawford
Oscar Denmore
Neil Singleton
Lewis Fields
Shooter
Seany
Max Schmeling
Germany
Oklahoma State
Rufus King
AeHiteneee
Keeler
Pacific Slope
Los Angeles
Midwest
Middle West
Johnny Goodman
Trans-Mississippi
Interlachen
Johnny
America
Jeff Champ
Randal
N.L Mudd
Rotary Club
Msh
Gary Rose Cooper Lumbard
Rich A
Jackie Cooper
Rex Beach
Jover
Tri-State Ground
Lonnie
Clarence Rogers
Plainview
Hubert Cline
Arthur Huffman
Charles Bills
Carl Mangum
Glen L. Casey Motor Company
Mangum Motor Company
Willys 8ix
Tri-State
Mike Pagan
Jackie Purvis
Indianapolis
Texas U
Loving Printing CO
Rial
God
The
Man
Tom Tyler
Ronald Colman
Kay Francis
Raffles
All Amarillo
Charlie Ruggles
Panhandle
Ted Elder
Lonnie Rooney
Florence Randolph
Little Billy Fritz
Johnnie Rufus
G. C. Bruce
Hot Springs
Rhancas
Oliver Eakle Bide
Gem Lake
Western Avenue
Bradley
West Texas
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