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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1936
Page
8
Uncle Jake Atz returned to active duty with the Galveston Buccaneers and sparked a 6-4 win over the Houston Buffs, despite the Pirates being in seventh. Five fifth-inning hits and three walks fueled their offense as they swept the league leaders.
National League results list Pittsburgh 7 Chicago 8 New York 3 Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 5 Boston 6 Cincinnati 7 St Louis 8. Texas League standings show Houston 4 Galveston 6 Fort Worth 6 Dallas 8 Beaumont 8 San Antonio 4 Tulsa 10 Oklahoma City 3. American Association and Southern Association results follow with team records and games scheduled.
In Indianapolis on June 1 Louis Meyer of Huntington Park California will collect the 20000 first prize for winning the Memorial Day 500 mile race at the speedway. He set a record pace of 100069 miles per hour in the Saturday race, surpassing the previous mark of 108240 mph set by Kelly Petillo last year.
Philadelphia June 1 U P A Davis Cup match report notes Bitsy Grant’s win over Vivian McGrath and questions whether Grant or Quist would lead the American singles. It praises Quist Crawford doubles play and critiques Crawford’s stamina while detailing Australian secrecy and crowd reception.
Cunningham Quayle, 78, now a farmer near Dwight Illinois, recalls the first Pullman train to Denver carrying cowmen and the damaged lamps later. He says he collected 368 dollars in damages for the railroad on that trip. A Bible recording his family since 1791 belongs to Dr. Jason Tyson of Santa Anna Texas.
The Cleveland Indians, riding a five game win streak and improved pitching, moved within half a game of the Boston Red Sox for the AL lead after a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. Mel Harder delivered nine hits in a standout pitching performance against Vernon Kennedy.
West Tex Pipe and Supply Co. of Amarillo defeated Washburn 6 to 4 in a well played contest. West Tex had 10 hits to Washburn’s nine with minimal errors. McPherson started for West Tex, relieved by Karnson in the sixth. Ernson pitched for Washburn and White caught.
American leaders include Sullivan Indians 422 batting, Gehrig Yankees 63 runs, Dickey Yankees 50 RBIs, Gehringer Tigers 64 hits, Foxx Red Sox 13 homers, Pearson Yankees 8 1 pitching. National leaders show Terry Giants 426 batting, J Martin Cardinals 40 runs, Medwick Cardinals 45 RBIs, Jordan Bees 64 hits, Riggs Reds 6 triples, Moore Phillies 9 homers, Martin Cardinals 8 steals, Gumbert Giants 5 1 pitching.
Australia leads the United States 2 to 1 in the Davis Cup American zone final after Crawford and Quist upset Mako and Budge in a dramatic fifth set. Crawford, noted for clutch play, faces Wilmer Allison as the Australians seek the clinching match with Adrian Quist vs Don Budge remaining.
After major inter collegiate meets, a handful of stars like Jesse Owens Don Lash Archie Williams and Forest Towns standouts for Olympic trials in July. Most college winners show limited Olympic potential, while Western and Big Ten athletes lead in several events with Coast and Southeastern clubs contributing notable marks.
Morris Norton of Wichita Falls won the West Texas Golf Association title at Mineral Wells by edging Charles Reasor Electra one up after a shaky start. Norton rallied from three down to par most of the 36 holes and claim the championship. The semi final between Norton and Jimmy Walkup Fort Worth produced the region’s best golf in years with Norton firing a 67 to set the course record and narrowly beating Walkup by one stroke.
Van Lingle Mungo limited the Giants to five hits in a 4 3 Dodgers win. Wally Berger hit a homer and a double driving in the winning run in Bees 6 5 over the Phillies. Rogers Hornsby delivered a ninth inning pinch single for the Browns in an 11 10 loss to the Tigers. Joe Bosmik doubled to set Cleveland ahead in a 7 5 win over Chicago. Stu Martin drove in a run for the Cardinals.
One hundred women golfers from the South tee off in Oklahoma City for 18 holes to determine the 32 players who advance to the championship flight of the Women's Southern Association Tournament. Mrs. Dave Gant, president, expects scores of 90 to 95 to earn entry. Dallas’s Mrs. Dan Chandler and Miss Kathryn Hemphill of Greenville are named Armory favorites.
Three runs including a 12th inning winner against the Reds propelled the Senators to victory. Pete Appleton earned six strikeouts and yielded five hits in a six inning relief, delivering a 6-4 win over the Athletics. Ethan Allen delivered a tenth inning single to push the Cubs past the Pirates 8-7. Joel Magelo's 12th inning triple for the Yankees broke up the Red Sox rally in a 5-4 win.
Statistics from the Texas League show Stroner of Dallas leading in runs with 49 and 68 RBIs for Dallas players Tauby Hite and others. Bettencourt Harshany and Moore headline leaders in averages, homers, and pitching categories with various Dallas and Houston players noted, along with a 1926 Beau mont graduate statement from Texas high school.
Lincoln Nebraska June 1 The State Game Forestry and Parks Commission planted several thousand fully grown rainbow trout in lakes at Louisville and Fremont to showcase quality fishing for Memorial Day tourists.
Fort Worth June 1 Brumbelow coach at Lufkin High School is expected to be announced as Texas Christian University line coach to succeed Bear Wolf. Wolf, ex line coach at TCU and athletic director, now heads North Carolina. Dinner tonight will reveal the appointment amid praise for Brumbelow’s leadership that helped TCU win the 1929 Southwest Conference title.
Sports Roundup notes a pending New York boxing deal and confirms the Dodgers defeated the Giants three straight. It mentions Casey Stengel as manager, Cornell trackmen starting strong, Virgil Davis yet to catch Dizzy Dean, and other scattered items from baseball to agri biocontrol.
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