Watkins Hits Three Homers In One Game
The story highlights George Watkins of the St. Louis Cardinals tying the modern single game home run record with three blasts in the second game of a doubleheader against Philadelphia. Other notable feats include Wiley Moore pitching a 7 3 win for Boston over Cleveland and Ruth belting his fifteenth homer as New York defeated Chicago. The Orioles and Cubs also produced big innings in separate matchups.
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Amarillo Globe
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Gayle Talbot, JR
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Wiley Moore
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Old Guard Domination Probed In Wolflin City Net Tourney
In Amarillo at Wolflin Estates the City Tennis Tourney centers on veteran stars led by John White, Gorman Barnhill, Ed Lund, and Wilson McKirahan as rounds advance toward finals. Henry Akin falls to Barnhill, while junior hopeful Joe Key reaches the junior final in a bid to upset the established order.
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College Blood
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John White
Ed Lund
Wilson McKirahan
Amarillo
Mary Lois Ray
Annette Powell
Camilla Wheatley
Katherine Duncan
Lucille Henderson
White
Lund
McKirahan
Stribling Aids Mercer Coach in Football Training
Stribling plans to help Lake Russell at Mercer University in Macon Georgia next fall to repay the coach for daily training at his camp. Russell a former Tennessee tackle and Mercer mentor will train Stribling for his July 3 heavyweight title bout with Max Schmeling in Cleveland. Stribling will not attend Mercer but will return the favor by teaching football footwork and balance to Russell’s players.
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Mercer University
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Max Schmeling
Cleveland Municipal Stadium
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Preachers In Big Win Over Santa Fe Presbyterians Rally to 10 7 Victory
The Presbyterians of the City League defeated the Santa Fe nine 10 to 7 after two big four run innings and a two run frame. Railroaders led 3-0 early but the Preachers answered with an 8-4 edge after a four run third. Both teams pushed late runs with few errors and several misplays noted as key factors.
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Sikes Sets New Mark on Muny Course
Walter Sikes, Muny course manager, shot a 69 to set a season low under the par 74. He carded seven birdies and had three near eagles while playing with Cecil Ledbetter, though three eagles missed.
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Barnes Only Texan Left In Tennis Meet
Haverford Pa June 25 Quarter final matches set for the intercollegiate tennis championships at Merion Cricket Club. Wilmer Hines of North Carolina upset by Earl Taylor of Texas in the third round leaving only Bruce Barnes of Texas among the favorites. Quarterfinal pairings include Bryan Grant Jr of North Carolina versus Barnes, Wilbur Coen Jr of Kansas versus Teddy Burwell of the University of the South, Edward Jacobs of Pittsburgh versus David Jones of Columbia, and Keith Gledhill of Stanford against R W Ryan of Yale.
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Wilbur Coen, Jr
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Teddy Burwell
University of the South
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Pittsburgh
David Jones
Columbia
Keith Gledhill
Stanford
R. W. Ryan
Yale
Boxing Knockouts Report From Multiple Cities
United Press lists results in Oakland New York and Coney Island. Roberto Roberti 225 pounds knocked out Eddie Jorge 200 pounds in Oakland in one round. Arthur Rodenback 185 pounds stopped Wilbur Robinson 182 1 2 in New York. Ralph Ficu cello 195 1 2 beat George Smith 196 in Newark. Chester Matan 202 1 2 defeated Jim Bakero 194 1 2 in Italy.
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Wilbur Robinson
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Ralph Ficucello
Brooklyn
George Smith
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Chester Matan
Jim Bakero
Italy
Baseball inning notes show key pitchers and errors
Inning by inning summary lists McKnight pitching two innings with two hits and two runs, Myer fanning four, McKnight six, R Stockton seven. Presbyterian and Santa Fe left seven and eight on base respectively, one hit by pitch to Stockton by Myer, and Wagner Pope credited with two and one passed ball.
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Aviators Face Back-To-Back Tests In Coming Week
The Aviators of Gib Jackson prepare for a Sunday game at Metro Park against the Powerites of Borger, tipped as a top national club. They then meet Texhoma Reds on July 4 and 5, following a narrow win and a larger loss in recent games.
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Former A. and M. Star Shines in Dallas Invite Quarters
I B Schriever former A. and M. star from San Antonio reached the Dallas Country Club invitation tournament quarter finals, edging Charles Dexter 2 and 1. Cedar Crest stars Lafayette Franks and Gus Moreland won earlier rounds, joining Jack Jackson Reyn olds Smith and others as match play proceeds.
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J. Dixon White
Dublin
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Brook Hollow
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Cedar Crest
Jimmy McGonagill
Glen Haven
Schmeling Confident in 15 Round Defense
Max Schmeling reports peak condition for the title defense against Young Stribling in Cleveland scheduled a week from tonight. After eight rounds of sparring and two sessions of calisthenics with four partners, he believes he can sustain a furious pace for 15 rounds.
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Schmeling
Justo Suarez Faces Tough Test at Madison Square Garden
New York June 25 Justo Suarez seeks to become the first South American boxing world champion as he meets Billy Pettrolle of Fargo North Dakota in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight.
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U.P
Justo Suarez
Billy Petrolle
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Tunney Predicts Stribling Upset Over Schmeling
Gene Tunney, retired heavyweight champion, predicts Young Stribling will defeat Max Schmeling in the 15 round title bout set for Cleveland on July 3. Tunney, in Columbus to attend Ryder Cup, expects a great fight and sees Stribling as the better chance of victory.
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