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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1935
Page
7
Sir Malcolm Campbell said Bluebird would not attempt speeds above 270 mph on Daytona Beach until surface conditions harden. He warned that unless a northeast storm and heavy seas compact the sands, the trial remains delayed beyond March 5 and likely to March 15 or later.
The Maverick Club in Canyon Amarillo extends a hearty welcome to Governor James V Allred his wife and mother-in-law and two young sons promising honorary membership when he attends at 4 30 today The club boasts a championship basketball season with 18 games 5 losses 606 points for 296 against Roy Snodgrass averaged 92 points per game and coach C T Davis 9 points per game The schedule notes post season games against the Junior Chamber Borger and a handball tournament led by Harold Wall and C T Davis A Maverick Club boys movement plans a Guymon Okla organization under Lions Club sponsorship with Frank DeWolfe as key organizer A fine Tabernacle Baptist Church program gave readers a night of singing and a mid night sand storm The club invites more magazines or books and Emmett Young joins as a regular barber and helper
Babe Ruth arrives in St. Petersburg to try on a Boston Braves uniform and work out as a National Leaguer. He hopes the season brings sharper rivalry and aggressive play, comparing it to early majors and drawing on the excitement seen in hockey while warning against rough conduct. The welcome in the grapefruit belt is huge, with thousands gathering at two depots.
Dallas report notes John Ziggy Sears Dusty Boggess and Abe Curtis chosen to referee the Texas Interscholastic League basketball tournament in Austin. Southwest Conference officials, Sears to join Cincinnati Redlegs as umpire after the event and Curtis also a WC umpire. Both amateurs in golf sweepstakes at Fort Worth course, admitting fouls beat scoring.
The writer recalls watching a regional basketball game between Pampa and Crowell, describing fast action and a close finish. They note Maverick players and mention an upcoming exhibition boxing and wrestling meet with the Amarillo Maverick Club at the CCC camp on Tuesday night March 12, plus a parade and Governor Alfred's speech in Amarillo.
Sir Malcolm Campbell says he will not attempt the world land speed record again until a flawless beach surface is found. He believes March may bring the right conditions and plans to wait out the delays, preferring to run when the course can yield a truly meaningful 300 mph-plus mark. He cites $200,000 in Bluebird, 22 months of work, and the need to avoid wasting the car on a marginal surface.
Texas Christian University opened its baseball season with a 17 man squad at Fort Worth practice. Pitchers and catchers had been working two weeks, and coach Raymond Wolf praised the talent and predicted a hustling team for the season.
In Dallas Texas RBily Edwards 212 of Kansas City defeated Ed Helwig 205 from Lodi California. Dee Mushkin 190 of Los Angeles beat Paul Murdock 195 of Waxahachie Texas. Bruce No land 210 of Phoenix defeated Bob Blair 210 from Fort Worth. About 14.5 trillion cubic feet of lumber used annually in the country.
Eight regional championship teams travel to Austin for the Texas Interscholastic League state tournament with first round Friday. Lamesa faces Bowie El Paso at 2 PM, Hughes Springs meets Killeen at 3 10, Denton plays Taft at 7, Brownwood vs Huntsville at 8 10. Semis finals and consolation Saturday with SWC officials Sears Boggess and Curtis officiating.
A cursory survey shows about a dozen unsigned players with only three truly persisting in holdouts. Gus Suhr of the Pirates defies training until a higher salary is offered, Wally Stewarts dispute risks an auction, Dick Bartell of the Giants seeks a bigger raise, while other holdouts ease back as spring approaches.
Tonight three teams clash as Texans face Nanajos Indians and Canyons in a doubleheader style trio matchup. Fans expect competitive play and potential standout performances from key players.
Hank Greenberg of the Detroit Tigers works in Lakeland Florida with eyes on the slugging crown vacated by Babe Ruth. He says fielding is secondary and he spent winter studying the requirements for stardom and plans to chase the league hitting lead with help from Mickey Cochrane.
Bitsy Grant of Atlanta captured the Bermuda singles title with a straight set win 6-0 6-0 6-4 over J. Gilbert Hall of Orange New Jersey. Sylvia Henrotin of France won the women's singles by default as Dorothy Andrus of Stamford Connecticut was unable to play due to a sprained ankle. In mixed doubles Mrs John Van Ryn of Philadelphia and J McDiarmid of Canada defeated Mme Henrotin and Dr Eugene McCauliff of New York 6-8 6-3 9-7.
Kingfish Levinsky, former Chicago fish peddler and heavyweight contender, scored his sixth straight knockout on a comeback when he floored Salvatore Ruggirello three times in the second round and the referee halted the bout.
Four weeks of spring training for about 40 candidates will start at Southern Methodist University. Head Coach Matty Bell announced Vic Hurst as first assistant to assist conditioning. Former coach Ray Morrison will aid for a few days, then depart for Vanderbilt. Schedule allows 20 consecutive days of practice, Sundays included, with Sabbath days prohibited. No decision yet on a Freshman coach with Charley Trigg and Redman Hume named as possible candidates.
George Levy beat Irish Jimmy Brady on points in Newark New Jersey. Eddie Durino stopped Phil Krug in Harrison New Jersey. George Black outpointed Chuck Heffner in Denver. Frank Battaglia outpointed Al Diamond in Patterson New Jersey. Dick Sisk defeated Mickey O Shea in Chicago. The note adds Buenos Aires as Latin America’s chief railroad center.
United Press notes from multiple spring camps detail arrivals and workouts. Philadelphia Nationals open camp with full squad. Babe Ruth joins Boston Braves in St Petersburg with strong welcome. Mickey Cochrane leads Detroit camp with many pitchers. Hank Greenberg arrives early for batting practice. Pirates complete roster under Honus Wagner with White Sox exhibition talks. White Sox run drills in Pasadena. Cubs prep for exhibitions as Klein homers repeatedly. Browns and Yankees pace spring activity with key players involved.
Dr L W Kitchen Garza County veterinarian charged with murder in the Spencer Stafford slaying was released on bonds totaling 10000. He last of four defendants freed with bonds reduced from 15000 to 7400 and 2500 on a narcotic charge. Other defendants include Sheriff Cato Harte man and Tom Morgan with bonds 50900 and 15000 respectively. Over two dozen residents questioned by a grand jury as US Attorney Base tus vows to expose narcotic conditions behind Stafford death.
A hometown boy, Hall Axtell, centers a concert featuring his compositions at Fellowship Hall, Central Presbyterian Church, in a Music Teachers Guild and Presbyterian Women's Council program. Amarillo artist Ben Carlton Mead will sketch Palo Duro State Park as Axtell’s music plays. Other instrumental and vocal selections accompany the program. Public urged to attend.
Zeke Bonura, Chicago White Sox first baseman, signs 1935 contract after holdout and wires acceptance. He heads to Pasadena, California training camp as Indians take a rest day. enhanced salary reportedly agreed. Intensive practices to begin tomorrow.
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