Big Semi-Pro Baseball Tourney Opens July 21 in Amarillo
Amarillo readers will see top Southwest semi pro teams in eight day News Globe tournament at Metro Park starting Sunday July 21. The event promises thrilling plays and a cast of hero players likely to earn the News Globe most valuable player award. More classy teams than ever and a $1,000 prize pool for the top three finishers. For details contact the News Globe sports department in Amarillo Texas.
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Texas League Leaders from United Press Report
United Press lists home run leaders Blankenship Dallas Benton Wichita Falls J Moore Dallas and Tobin Shreveport Sanguinet Waco Blakerby Sones Bennett Mellano Easterling Vigare Turgeon Akers and other top performers in batting runs doubles triples and steals with Barnabe Dallas leading in pitching win total Shotgun of names shows a wide spread of teams including Dallas Wichita Falls Shreveport Fort Worth and Beaumont with multiple players posting strong averages and totals.
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Loughran Begins Grind for Big Bout with Braddock
Tommy Loughran light heavyweight champion resumed training in Hoosick Falls New York for a title bout with Jimmy Braddock next week. His day off turned heroic when he saved Miss Herta Ehmler, Hans Ehmler’s niece, from drowning after she fell from a boat on the lake.
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National League and American League batting and pitching leaders
The AP lists top players for July 9 in both leagues. Giants Ott leads in runs batted in with 88 and homers at 24, while Pirates Grimes posts a 1 1 record. Foxx Athletics hits 0 with .403 batting average, Manush Browns 120 hits, and Grove Athletics 14 wins and 2 losses.
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Browns
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Gehriz
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Diamond Dope: Baseball Results and Standings
Yesterday's MLB and minor league scores show Philadelphia sweeping Chicago and New York routing St. Louis. Standings list Phil 54 19 and NY 45 27 with several tight races. today Philadelphia visits Chicago and New York goes to St. Louis while Boston meets Cleveland.
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Grant Pare semi final at National Clay Courts finals
In Indianapolis on July 9 the National Clay Courts championship resumes after rain. Bryan Grant of Atlanta and Emmett Pare of Chicago will continue their semi final, with the winner to face Gilbert Hall of Orange, N J, for the national singles title. Doubles action also resumes with Thalheimer and Bell leading two sets to one in their quarter final versus Murray and Sutter.
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Kearns Delays Trip After Los Angeles Fight
The Evening Express reports Jack Kearns, former boxing manager of Jack Dempsey and Mickey Walker, postponed a New York trip due to bruises from a July 4 fist fight at a fashionable Los Angeles country club with stage star Charles E. Delaney opposing Kearns in an impromptu bout.
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Mickey Walker
New York
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Dan Howley May Be Offered Job With Braves
Boston reports Dan Howley, manager of the St. Louis Browns, may receive a Braves offer if he quits his current club. Emil Fuchs, Braves president-manager, said he would give strong consideration to tendering a contract to Howley, but he avoided definite tampering claims.
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Amateur golf field cut to final round in Western Amateur
Mission Hills Kansas City July 9 Amateurs resume for final 18 holes with 116 starters as field aims to be cut to two for match play. Monday scores show 75 better than 88 and 32 under 78, with several leaders tied at 71. Clarence Hubby Chester Jones Frank Aylward and Frank English among top contenders.
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United Press
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Canzoneri Favored In Tonight's Lightweight Bout
Tony Canzoneri seen as a strong 2 to 1 favorite in a 10 round match against Phil McGraw at the Queensboro Stadium New York. He aims for Sammy Mandell's lightweight title and will fight Mandell in Chicago on August 2 after this bout.
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Kauffman Defeats Australian Grappler in Dallas Bout
In Dallas the wrestler Clete Kaufman defeated Australian Bob Myers in a three fall match. Myers won the first fall in ten minutes, Kaufman used his all in one hold to win the second, drawing crowd questions about a strangle hold which the referee said did not involve the neck, and the third fall lasted twelve minutes.
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Baseball Homers by League Leaders and Notables
Yesterday's home run leaders included Bottomley and Comorosky for the Cardinals and Pirates, with Gehrig and Ruth pacing the Yankees and A’s. The National League totaled 436 homers and the American League 700 in the season line.
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Grimes and Grove Show Why They're Leading Pitchers
Grimes and Grove matched season form as Pittsburgh topped Brooklyn 8 to 4 and Philadelphia defeated Chicago 8 to 2. The Cubs routed Boston 11 to 3 behind Hal Carlson as Giants beat Cincinnati 3 to 0. Yankees thrashed St Louis 10 to 3, while Washington and Detroit split. Cleveland beat Boston 5 to 2 on four late runs.
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Lou Gehrig
Washington
Detroit
Senators
George Uhle
Johnson
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Cleveland
Danny McFayden
Boston Red Sox
Waco menace looms in state loop baseball recap
The Waco menace rose in the state league with a 5 4 win over Houston as Dallas faced setbacks including manager Stock injuring a leg. Wichita Falls saw H Blankenship win 11 3 after a month suspension. Shreveport had 12 runs against Fort Worth and San Antonio beat Beaumont 3 2 in the third inning showcase.
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Milton Stock
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Fights Last Night in New York Boston and Pittsburgh
Johnny Dundee outpointed Eddie Martin and Al Singer defeated Carl Duane in New York. Tony Herrera of Chicago outpointed Phil Goldstein in Pittsburgh. Young Jake Zeramby of Lynn Massachusetts beat Andre Routis in Boston.
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Railroads 10 Meet Tonight at Metro Park
In City League action the Railroads representatives clash at Metro Park at six. The Denver's aim to break into the win column while Santa Fe seeks to improve its percentage after two recent losses by a narrow margin. A Harman Motors and Lincoln Life matchup was postponed due to rain yesterday.
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Milt Stock Hurt In Monday's Game
WICHITA FALLS July 9 Milton Stock manager of the Dallas Texas League club strained a tendon in his left leg while running bases in the game here. He left the contest and will have the injury examined at a local hospital to determine its seriousness.
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Fly Killing Scheme At Indiana Meat Shop Charged
James Tittle of the Tittle Brothers Packing Company faces attention over a fly extermination plan in Gary Indiana. An electrically charged screen door at the store entrance is strong enough to kill flies but not shock humans, highlighting a novel pest control method investigated by local authorities.
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How to Stop Squeaks in Summer Doors and Hinges
Squeaks from doors and hinges common in warm months. Regular thorough oiling keeps mechanical parts lubricated as dry heat drains oil quickly, preventing damage to the best machines around the house.
Another Million For New Chicub Talent
Chicago July 9 William Wrigley Jr funds the Cubs with another million for talent to win the National League pennant. He bids heavily for Frankie Frisch from St Louis and Freddie Lindstrom from the New York Giants, but both clubs refuse. McCarthy seeks a third baseman and another pitcher, with scouts ordered to spare no expense.
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Legislators Trim Bills as Income Cited for State
Austin July 9. Legislators plan to prune the appropriations program to fit the state's bi ennium revenue after a first day of organization and minor staffing. Senate and House committees prepare reports on department upkeep while Governor Moody vetoes major money bills totaling more than the anticipated income. Total vetoes reach 51.5 million. Patton memorial bill awaits action due to Sen Nat Patton’s family illness.
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Crockett
Nat Patton
Angelus Temple Revival Arrives at Local Church
A two week revival opens at 8 PM at the Full Gospel Tabernacle 100 McMasters Street led by the Malcolm and Melville evangelistic party from Aimee McPherson's Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. Four in the party will direct services with special music and singing. Public invited.
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Yo Yo Contest at Ellwood Park Saturday
Ellwood Park will host a Yo Yo contest this Saturday with prizes of 5 dollars for winners in both girls and boys divisions. Playground supervisor Miss Monetta Rosbury announced a 20 year age limit for entrants. Prizes are offered by Colonel E Rasmus Tack.
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Raspberry Fluff Dessert Idea Remixed with Berries
A quick delicate dessert combines beaten egg whites with fresh raspberries. Reserve a few whole berries to top, then sweeten at the end for a light finish.
News Globe Tourney Rules Announced for 1929 Event
The News Globe outlines entry rules for semi pro teams July 21 to 28 with invites for Southwest clubs. Managers must send a 100 forfeit check and roster by July 19, roster can be revised before then, and only 16 players plus a bench coach allowed.
Braddock Relaxes Ahead of Loughran Title Fight
Jimmy Braddock enjoyed a second day of rest at his Saratoga camp while preparing for the July 18 light heavyweight title bout with Tommy Loughran in New York. He plans to weigh 178 pounds, the weight he says gives him maximum power.
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Mancuso To Buff Club on Option
Houston acquired Gus Mancuso catcher for Rochester of the International League on option. He is to report Saturday as part of Houston’s roster moves for the coming season.
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