Amarillo Chamber Backs Semi-Pro Tourney With $50 Prize
Nine teams have expressed intent to enter the greatest semi pro baseball meet in the Southwest. Officials predict record attendance and high level play as the News-Globe event draws interest. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce added momentum by posting a $50 award for the tournament.
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News- Globe
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
News-Globe
Eramus Tack
Chamber of Commerce
Amarillo
Baseball Homer Feats Highlight League Play Totals
Yesterday's games featured McManus and Wilson each hitting two homers for the Tigers and Cubs respectively while Ott Lindstrom and others contributed for the Giants and Pirates. The News-Globe holds a $1000 guarantee with four prizes backing a top finish and Amarillo merchants expect a record prize pool.
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Hurst
Phillies
Pirates Satisfied With Results of Crucial Battle at Polo Grounds
The Pirates express satisfaction after a hard fought game at the Polo Grounds, widening their lead on the Cubs to two games and boosting their position in the pennant race. Cubs win 8 3 as Fred Fitzsimmons struggles, while the Giants and Braves split a double header at Coogan's Bluff. Rain halts Western front action as the Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, and Senators play through the day.
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Cardinals
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Mackmen
Browns
Yanks
White Sox
Ernest Barnard
Red Sox
Tigers
Senators
Indians
Billings
Detroit
Alexander
McManus
Panhandle Amateur Golf Tourney Offers 2000 Prize Bonus
The Panhandle Amateur Tournament at Hillcrest promises 2000 in prizes with potential to reach 2500. All amateur golfers from West Texas Eastern New Mexico and Western Oklahoma are invited to enter. Play runs August 8 through 4 with 72 holes medal play and a 2 dollar entry fee.
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Oklahoma
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Hurler Loses Eleven Pounds In One Game
William Watson Clark of the Brooklyn Robins explains pitchers tire in late innings in heat after weighing 167 pounds before a game and 166 after a 9 to 6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He notes the effort of pitching under hot conditions and remains optimistic.
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New York
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St. Louis Cardinals
Faction Details Recount Diets After Weight Fluctuation
A report notes that after a large dinner and ample water plus a full rest and breakfast, a person regained his original weight the next day. The account emphasizes the impact of meals and sleep on short term weight change.
Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported By AP
Detroit results list George Coustasy outpointing Matt Adgie and Teddy Sandwina stopping Benny Touchstone. Gene Stanitty knocks out Tiny Grove. In Bridgeville Sammy Baker stops Cuddy Demarco. Stribling outpoints Jack Demare in Knoxville. Joe Cook and Chico Disner draw in Greenwood.
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Oklahoma
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Philadelphia
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Sioux City
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Bridgeville
Sammy Baker
New York
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Jack Demare
Jersey City
Greenwood
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Joe Cook
New Orleans
Chico Disner
San Antonio
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