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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1931
Page
7
Charles Ruffing watched Cleveland mount a brief scoring burst in the ninth after a strong eight innings as the Indians beat the Yankees 4 to 1. The Tribe then rode on Ferrell’s ninth win and posted 12 of 14 against their East detour.
Dallas and Fort Worth struggles mark a rough night for Texas League contenders. Wichita Falls defeated Dallas 11 to 5 while Shreveport beat Dallas 4 to 2 with Ralph Erickson tossing a strong outing. Houston Buffaloes outslug Beaumont Exporters 10 to 6 in the opener and win 3 to 1 in a later nightcap led by Dizzy Dean's relief effort.
National League and American League leaders listed with batting runs batted in runs and other marks. Names include Arlett Klein Ruth Cronin Foxx Gehrig and team affiliations Reds Phillies Athletics Yankees Senators Cubs Giants and Cardinals with stat totals.
In New York Joe Barbara and Al Rowe fought to a six round draw. Austin Sirutis stopped Gus Rodenberg in two rounds. Billy Avera beat Mickey Delio over six in New York. Cless Meiderg defeated Johnny Vestri in Brooklyn. In New York Bob Olin knocked out Tony Ferrante in five. In St Louis Al Stillman outpointed Joe Lohman. Johnny Hoekstra defeated Steve Marre.
An 18 year old Merigold Mississippi athlete Miss Rushing is touted as Americas best bet for the 1932 Olympic games. Despite no training or coaching facilities she reports strong marks in three events with times and distances matching national records. AAU secretary Dan Ferris directs her on Olympic venue and qualification.
Clifford Sutter of New Orleans leads seeded contestants in the thirty-first Tri-State Tennis Tournament in Cincinnati. Sutter beat James Conway and Matson Tobin in straight sets to reach the fourth round. Bruce Barnes of Austin won by default then defeated Henry Klosterman 6-4 6-0. Martin Buxby of Dallas defeated Bill Chambers 6-1 6-0.
Denver lumberman Calvin F. Fleming and his household are under police guard after he received a death threat demanding 10000 dollars to "The Deadly Six." Police have been on the case since Saturday.
H. L. Agee Jr and E. W. Ritchey were hospitalized in Fort Worth after a Meacham Field takeoff crash. Agee was critically injured while Ritchey sustained severe bruising when the plane struck a beacon light.
Hans Birkie defeated Jose Santa in a 10 round decision in Oakland. Dan outpointed Ollie Koski in Boston while Monte defeated Eddie Williams. Roy Mitchell out pointed Roy Peterson in Centralia. The card also listed Wild Cat Monte and various weights across bouts.
Wilmer Allison, 1930 Davis Cup member, opened the Texas District Tennis Association tournament in Fort Worth with a 6-2 6-0 win over H. Pickens. The field includes 76 players as first round matches roll into today, with Maddox, Quick, and Adone among seeded contenders advancing.
Beauv ille France June 9 Andre Boyer Nice professional and Rene Golias of the Four Queux Club near Paris led early finishers in the French Open Golf championship with 71s a course record. Marco Churio and Tomasco Genta tied for second at 73. Horton Smith and Johnny De Paolo scratched. Joe Kirkwood Willie Hunter and J H Forsman remain to represent the United States.
The Agua Caliente Jockey Club in San Diego announces offers to Basque heavyweight Paulino Uzcudun and retired lightweight champion Benny Leonard to fight suitable opponents on a Labor Day card at Tia Juana Mexico.
886 students graduated from the University of Oklahoma as Pat Neff former Texas governor delivered the commencement address. In alumni association reorganization A S Mike Monroney of Oklahoma City was elected president.
A three alarm fire swept through several buildings on Seattle's waterfront early today fanned by a strong southwest wind. Fire units brought the blaze under control after about two hours of effort.
Club managers set the June schedule opening the second half of the split season. All games at league park on Nineteenth Street near Monroe with 6 20 P M latest start or forfeit. Teams include First Baptist West Amarillo Christians Methodist San Jacinto Baptist First Christians Polk Street Methodist.
Stolen bases by T. Nicklaus and other indexed events appear in a fragmented box score. Sacrifice hits by Oakes and three base hits credited, with Bradford and Kelly noted for fielding and pitching actions.
Frank Tobin, catcher for the Oklahoma City Western League Club, becomes playing manager replacing Cletus Dixon who was ousted by owner Jack Holland. Tobin has years in organized baseball with Seattle, Portland, Shreveport, Dallas, and Wichita Falls, and joins Oklahoma City from the Dallas Texas League club.
E A Bernhausen longtime assistant at Waco High School has been promoted to head coach for the year while Paul L Tyson is away. Bernhausen served nine years under Tyson. R E Menderson will take over at Temple High School in the vacancy created.
Amarillo's M. M. Merriman led the early practice rounds at River Crest Country Club as the Texas stars prepared for the annual invitation tournament. Merriman shot 76 in yesterday's drill to top the field, with Bud McKinney from Del Rio and contenders Reynolds Smith and Gus Moreland among those slated to compete as entries rose toward 75.
The First Baptist nine and Ex-Sandies battled to an 8 to 8 tie yesterday afternoon. The game was called at the end of the fifth on account of darkness.
Three pros earned spots to represent the Southwest in the upcoming national open in Toledo. Frances Scheider of Brook Hollow led qualifying with 74 71 145 while Hugh Carpenter of Cedar Crest and Tony Butler of Corpus Christi CC tied with Jack Burke for second after 36 holes at Brook Hollow.
In Fort Worth near Marys Creek Jean Sanders 21 drowned during a midnight swim after attending a dance. She disappeared after diving into the creek while another girl and two men watched. Authorities reported the tragedy occurred last night and ongoing search efforts followed.
A 140 room hotel named Troutdale-in-the-Pines rises in a mountain valley with forty five log cabins nearby. The resort features an 18 hole golf course, riding trails, tennis, a large pool, hiking, and moonlight steak trips. Art Peterson provides dancing music in the ballroom.
Eleven amateurs earned spots in the National Open field starting July 2 at Inverness Club Toledo Ohio with George Voight and T Phillip Perkins of New York among the leading hopefuls. Other qualifiers include George Dawson Johnny Lehman Lester Bolatad Tom Cooley Joe Pagravilo Chester OBrien Bryan Winter Sam Parks Jr and Johnny Fischer.
Wesley Ferrell earned his ninth win of the year as the Indians shut down the Yankees to three hits. Earl Averill homered, Jimmy Foxx drove in runs for the Athletics, and Mark Koenig led the Tigers with seven hits in a mixed set of performances. Clarence Mitchell and Bluege contributed for the Cubs and Senators as White Sox pitching stifled opposition.
Parker Perry outfielder for Port Worth Cats returns from Shreveport Sports after a strong spring. He was purchased last winter as part of a player deal. Perry boosted the Cats and drew fan interest before his return.
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