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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
5
New York era ends as Chicago’s White Sox and Cubs vie for a 1937 World Series. Chicago bids to move the series from New York, highlighting a double race in both leagues as Sox rally for a nine game win streak and Cubs climb toward the Giants.
United Press wires report multiple bouts with quick results. Pedro Montanez KOed Phil Baker in Norwalk. Red Burman stopped Joe Lipps in Baltimore. Nick Nicholson won a decision over Maxie Long in Dallas. Wesley Ramey defeated Hubert Dennis in Butte in a ten round bout.
When a skunk crossed the highway, Charles F. Keating braked sharply, triggering a rear collision. Keating sustained an arm injury and the second driver a broken rib. The skunk was unharmed.
London June 8 Alice Marble of San Francisco, the American Singles Champion, won a three set match to beat Mme Sylvia Henrotin of France. The scores were 4-6 6-1 6-1.
School doctors in Great Britain report a new generation of taller and heavier children. The rise is linked to the milk in schools program and greater emphasis on physical training across the country.
The ad touts Prince Albert tobacco for makins smokers known for rolling talent. It highlights crimp cut for tight rolls, easy drawing, and slow burning, plus a no bite process reducing harshness. Claims rich taste and full body appeal to pipe and roll smokers with testimonial praise.
Henry McLemore argues the United States will likely lose the 1937 Davis Cup to Germany, citing a dearth of top international players aside from Budge, Grant, and Mako. He notes Germany, England, and the U S as the main threats and predicts a German victory with von Cramm defeating Grant as the lone upset.
Harrisburg reports a vast rock salt deposit buried beneath the state, described by Thomas A. Logue secretary of internal affairs as capable of supplying the world for many years.
Galveston’s Buccaneers rose to fourth in the Texas League after a 6 3 win over Tulsa on Monday night. Armbrust pitched the full game for Galveston as Tulsa’s starter was knocked out after five runs in the third. Fort Worth dropped to fifth after a 4 2 loss to San Antonio. Dallas snapped a skid by beating Beaumont 2 1 in eight innings ended by rain with Fred Marberry earning the win. Rain also postponed the Oklahoma City Houston game.
Medwick leads in batting and runs while Vaughan or Bartell top several categories. Greenberg drives RBIs and home runs for the Tigers and White Sox, with notable pitching marks from Bryant, Hudlin and others.
Maryland Jockey Club directors at Pimlico proposed boosting the Preakness stake to 100000, aiming to make it America's richest for 3-year-olds. This year the race carried 50000 added money and was won by War Admiral. Directors expect funds from fees, entry costs, and club adds to reach the new total in coming years.
Fort Worth stars Peel 188 hits 76 stolen bases while Stebbins leads with 78 hits and 49 runs. Dunn drives in 12 homers, Fritz and Perel drive 49 and 48 RBIs respectively as Texas League stats roll across Omaha and Beaumont clubs.
In eight-run third inning the Fort Averill Indians clout home run and a triple to power a 17-5 victory over the Senators. Hank Greenberg and Jake Wade lead Tigers dramatic 4-3 win over the Yankees with Wade tallying four hits and nine strikeouts on the mound.
Ralph Dykeman reports a successful Tuesday show raising about 1000 dollars. The club plans Monday pool visits for 31 boys, listing winners in swimming races and diving for Coca Colas. Weather wrecked windows at the clubhouse, prompting repairs and calls for local yard work requests.
Ramage versus Maxie Rosenbloom set for a 10 round bout at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Ramage, a San Diego heavyweight, seeks a fourth win over Rosenbloom after two victories and a draw in prior meetings. Ramage returns to the ring after a knockout loss to Bob Nestell, who was later outpointed by Bob Pastor of New York.
Charley Paddock and R. L. Templeton urged a total remolding of the Amateur Athletic Union to nationalize financing and supervision of track and field. Paddock called for government involvement and direct control of development, while Templeton predicted colleges will eventually take over the sport from the AAU.
New Yorker trick shot bowler Andy Varipapa rolled an average of 217 per game over 80 games to beat Nelson Burton of Dallas by 1 046 pins in a $2 000 challenge match. Varipapa will next challenge Hank Marino of Milwaukee for the National Match Championship as four 10 game blocks were in New York and 40 in Dallas. Burton and Virgil Gilla of Kansas City hold the National Doubles title after winning last month in New York.
Greenville Texas reports Dan Stallworth signed to coach the Lions at Greenville High School. Stallworth led Quanah High School Indians for seven years earning two district titles. He replaces Milton Moffett after a player strike over nonrenewal of Moffett's contract.
Dr. Charlies Sweet of Oakland predicted at the Ontario Dental Association meeting that future men will have a huge head and a very small chin with only six teeth in each jaw, totaling twelve.
Paul Runyan of White Plains says the tall fairway hay crop at Oakland Hills will favor him by narrowing the course and helping shorter hitters. Runyan, nicknamed Little Poison, notes long hitters cannot unleash full power in the tight rough. Ky Laffoon led the day with a 69 in practice, while Runyan described his strategy for the 41st National Open which begins Thursday in Birmingham, Michigan.
Last night in Chicago Ali Baba from Turkey defeated Than Rasputin of Russia while Al Perry of Topeka Kan toppled Ray Ryan of Dallas Hollywood Yukon Jake Jackson of Alaska threw Don Bugal Matsuda of Japan.
Heavyweight champion Jim Braddock relaxed at Grand Beach Michigan camp ahead of his June 22 title defense against Joe Louis in Chicago. Braddock, who turned 31, golfed with manager Joe Gould and welterweight champion Barney Ross. Louis planned another six round workout in Kenosha Wisconsin as part of his training schedule.
The roundup surveys Charlie Dressen and Steve ONeill, notes a 15 year gap since a golfer won both the PGA and National Open, and hints at a Pedro Montanez Barney Ross welterweight bid outside New York. It also mentions Dizzy Dean, college plans with wives, athletic directors finding jobs for athletes, a Chicago buyer for Braddock Louis tickets, and old-timer Rabbits remarks on Sammy Bell.
Turnberry Scotland June and Barbara Thomson of Los Altos California defeated Betty Henderson of Great Britain 4 and 2 to reach the third round of the British Women’s Golf Championship.
An advertised hormone therapy claims to boost vigor for men over 40 using Zoak Tablets sold at Fox Drug Stores. The ad promises a one month trial with money back if not improved and notes Zoak contains a genuine nex hormone without harmful drugs.
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