Canyon Wins First Game as Adopted Sons of Amarillo Legion
The Canyon Collegiates, backed by the Amarillo American Legion, defeated the Tactless Texans 4 to 1 in the News-Globe semi pro baseball tournament preview. The victory sparked local rivalry and drew interest from Pampa, Lakeview, Quitaque, Silverton, and others deciding entries. Season tickets go on sale for all games at local stores with general admission 75 cents.
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Amarillo Globe Sday
Canyon
Amarillo American Legion
News-Globe
Amarillo
Tacks
Hanson
Pampa
Lakeview
Quitaque
Silverton
Wellington
Borger
Linden
Hereford
Lamesa
Big Lake
Littlefield
Hanson Post
Legion
City Drag
Clements and Young Sporting Goods
Gibson Bros
Metro Park
Cubs and Pirates duel for pennant lead on July 4th
The piece speculates on a Cubs Pirates pennant race as of July 4 1929 noting Reds and Bruins games and a midseason clash with the Athletics. It weighs lineups including Hornsby, Wilson, and Stephenson for a potential world series matchup vs Cobbins era A’s and discusses past fights and era rivalries.
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Cubs
Pirates
Bruins
Reds
Chicago
Cincinnati
Wilson
Manush Aims At Bat Crown In Open AL Chase
Henry Manush of the St. Louis Browns seeks another American League batting title as he trails Heinie Manush leads the league with a .392 average, 601 points ahead of Jimmy Foxx. Manush key to Browns off a heavy 11 2 loss, collecting two hits and driving in a run.
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United Press
William J. Dunn
New York
Henry Emmett Manush
Heinie
St. Louis Browns
Jimmy Foxx
Philadelphia
Manush
Browns
Foxx
Boston
St. Louis
Milt Gaston
Wee Willie Keeler
Detroit
Reigh Count Home After Racing Days
Reigh Count the 1928 American turf champion returns to Cary Illinois stables with owner Mrs John D Hertz announcing the colt will not race again unless European stars visit next year. The horse arrived from England after a bid in the Ascot Stakes but failed to win.
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Chicago
Reigh Count
John D. Hertz
Cary
Leona Farms
England
Hertz
Baseball and baseball scores from last day across leagues
Yesterday's results include New York 11 Detroit 7 and Philadelphia 7 Cleveland 5. Standings show Philadelphia 61 23, New York 51 29. West Texas leaders Klein and Ott pace homers with multiple players contributing across leagues.
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New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Boston
St.Louis
St. Louis
Gabby Street Reflects On Modern Baseball Hitting
Veteran catcher Gabby Street, now a Cardinals coach, laments contemporary hitting while recalling Washington teams in 1909. He notes more runs per game today and contrasts it with his era when pitchers dominated, leaving little offense despite strong pitching.
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Associated Pres
New York
Gabby” Street
St. Louis Cardinals
Walter Johnson
Cardinal
Washington
Tom Hughes
Bob Groom
Bill Burns
Dixie Walker
Underdogs Triumph in Narrow MLB Showdowns Across Leagues
National League saw several favorites stumble as underdogs shined. In the American League, the Athletics beat Cleveland 7 5 in ten innings to extend their eight game lead, while the Yankees routed Detroit 11 7. Highlights included Charlie Klein belting three homers in three at bats, tying the modern mark, and Claude Willoughby with help from Klein powering the Phillies to a 6 5 win. Reds swept Brooklyn with 5 3 and 7 2 wins, while Sylvester Johnson delivered a 5 0 win at the Polo Grounds and Milton Gaston struck out three in an 11 2 win over the Browns.
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William J. Cipman
Associate Press
Athletics
Cleveland
Yankees
Detroit
Pirates
Buccaneers
Bob Smith
Braves
Brame
Boston
Smith
Corsairs
Claude Willoughby
Charlie Klein
Pat Malone
Philles
Benge
Willoughby
Cubs
Klein
Babe Ruth
Sylvester Johnson
Polo Grounds
Fred Fitzsimmons
Giants
Jack Hendricks
Reds
Robins
Brooklyn
White Sox
Senators
Browns
Red Sox
Milton Gaston
Old ballparks crowded as crowds grow in Boston parks
The speaker laments shrinking playing fields and crowded parks. He notes teams losing games by narrow margins and blames stadium expansion for reduced field space. He recalls earlier days when fields like a large park in Boston provided ample room for fans and play.
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Boston
Chuck Klein Sets Modern Homer Record in Philadelphia
Philadelphian Chuck Klein, an outfielder, hits his 27th and 28th homers of the season in the first and fourth innings against the Cubs. He becomes the first player since the turn of the century to Homer three times in three trips to the plate. He also homered in his previous at bat on Monday.
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Philadelphia
Chuck Klein
Cubs
Indian Wins On Points At New York Go
Pete Nebo, a Florida Indian, defeated Harry Blitman of Philadelphia by points over ten rounds at Queensboro stadium in New York. Nebo’s win keeps him in contention while Blitman loses a chance at the 126 pound crown held by Andre Routis of France. Nebo weighed 129 and one half pounds, Blitman 128 pounds eight and four ounces.
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New York
Pete Nebo
Florida
Harry Blitman
Philadelphia
Queensboro Stadium
Blitman
Andre Routis
France
Nebo
Radio Beam Listings From WEAF and Affiliates Schedule
A dense program grid lists WEAF and partner stations with 6:00 to 11:00 time slots featuring orchestras, quartets, soloists, and dance programs. Multiple stations including WJZ, WBBM, WGN, and KMOX broadcast the same or complementary acts, with notable names such as Shilkret Orchestra, Rudy Vallee, Olive Palmer, and the Trawlers. The schedule maps show cross-network repeats and shared performers across dozens of markets from New York to Seattle and Dallas to Birmingham.
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WEAF
New York
Shilkret Orchestra
WGY
WWJ
WHAS
WSM
WSB
WTAM
Rapee Orch
WSA
WOW
WDAF
Happy Bakers
WSAL
KSD
KSTP
WTMJ
WMC
KWOO
WOAI
KPRC
WKY
WLS
WFAA
Lanin
WGN
WSAI
Olive Palmer
Paul Oliver
WSMB
Two Troupers
WOC
Rudy Vallee
WIOD
WWS
Dave Harmon
WJZ
Kogen
Chauncey R. Parsons
KDKA
WJR
KYW
WREN
Foresters
KWK
Soldiers
KVOO
the Trawlers
the Voyagers
Wagner Orch
WITMJ
WEBC
Wik
Newark
WMAQ
KMBC
KMOX
KOIL
WHK
WCCO
WISN
WFBM
United Symphony Orchestra
George Rymer
WADC
WGHP
WSPD
WGL
WOWO
WKRC
WOCO
Chicago
Farmer Rush
Smith
Anvil Chorus
Topsy Turvy
Story
WOR
WABC
Dan
Sylvia
WLW
Cincinnati
Orchestra
Los Amigos
Cleveland
The
Folks
Aristocrats
Davenport
WJIR
Detroit
WIZ
Wayne
KFAB
Lincoln
KJR
KIR
Minneapolis
Sta Ges
Admiral
Marjorie
St. Louis
Amos
WSB Atlanta
Conservatory of Music
WAPI
Birmingham
Brown
Davis
Curtis Major
Joy Boys
Krald Dallas
Praetorian Quartet
Dallas
WBAP
Fort Worth
Julia Smith
MEI
KTHS
Hot Springs
Louieville
WIZ & Weaf
University of Kentucky
Nashville
Bullating S Ingers
Orek
KGO
KPO
KSL
KFI
Victor Wagner Orch
KGW
Balalakia Orchestra
KHQ
KOMO
Roads To Romance
Orch. & Stock Co
BHOMO
KGA Kex
KGA Ee
KGA Kya
KMTR
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Hornsby
Feg Murray
Ray Kolp
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Bush
Root
Malone
Nehf
Blake
Grove
Walberg
Rommel
Quinn
Earnshaw
Cuyler
Stephenson
Cochrane
Simmons
Miller
GRIMM
Arta Cuyler
Lours
MR. Wrigley
Rogers Horns
Raian
Ratah
Reigh
Pittsburgh
San Antonio
Houston
Wichita Falls
Beaumont
Shreveport
Waco
Standing
Wade
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Topeka
Tulsa
Des Moines
Rene Asee
Denver
Pueblo
Omaha
Southern Association
Little Rock
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Memphis
New Orlean
Mobile
American Association
Indianapolis
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Toledo
Kansas City
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Big Spring
Abilene
Midland
Ballinger
San Angelo
Coleman
Phillies
Ott
Gehrig
Yanks
Bottomley
Cards
Ruth
O'Doul
O’doul
Johnson
Heisman
Tigers
Falk
Indians
Wee
Enene dl
Scecee
Christmas Club
the Panhandle
Credit Jewelers
Polk
Texas
Gabby Street
Homer
Associated Press
Clear Channel
Central Clear Channel
Bob
Walter Wilson
WBBM
Southern Clear Channel
Western Chain Stations
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