Amarillo Debuts in Southern League With Sweet Fielding Team
Charley Hall reports Amarillo’s new baseball squad shaping into a sweet fielding unit as they prep for a March 29 clash with the Cubs after a 28 to 3 win over Garden Grocer in El Paso. The Texans, led by veteran pitchers and a host of hopefuls, plan April opening trips with key players like Adams, Lisle, Swansboro, Handley, Nick, Fielder, Smith, Wells, Miller, and Ascarillo in the mix, aiming to impress local fans and secure fielding bragging rights.
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Charley Hall
Texans
el Paso
Garden Grocer
Amarillo
Cubs
Southern Pacific
Hial Witherspoon
Gonfalon
Jack Adams
Phillies
Floyd Lisle
Moline
St. Joseph
Swansboro
Eddie Miller
Buddy Wells
Ed Handley
al Nick
Handley
Nick
Marty Fielder
White Sox Home Now Will Hold Many Fans
Comiskey Park in Chicago home of the White Sox, enlarged to seat 70 000 fans when opened in April. The playing field size remains the largest in the big leagues with foul lines 865 feet from home plate to stands and the farthest centerfield point at 455 feet.
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Comiskey Park
Chicago
White Sox
Twin Hills Golf Club to Meet At Russell’s on Taylor Street
Members of the Twin Hills golf club are asked to meet tonight at the Russell sporting goods company on Taylor street. The notice requests full attendance as several matters are to be discussed.
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Twin Hills
Twin Hills Golf Club
Russell Sporting Goods Company
Taylor Street
Axes Expected To Start Falling In Spring Camps
Baseball news from New York and various spring camps outlines looming changes as youth moves into prominent roles. Moriarty of the Tigers plans a youthful lineup for several years while teams like the Yankees, Dodgers, Giants, and Senators test recruits in early exhibitions and prep for the season.
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Connie Mack
John McGraw
George Moriarty
Detroit Tigers
Moriarty
Will Take Pitchers for Luque of Reds
Orlando March 21 If the New York Giants obtain Adolfo Luque from the Cincinnati Reds they will part with a pitcher or so to get him Jack Hendricks manager of the Cincinnati club refuses to trade any other way He says Luque will not be sold to the Giants and that Cincinnati needs players He would consider Kent Greenfield or Fred Fitzsimmons for Luque if such a trade could be arranged
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Jack Hendricks
Cincinnati Reds
St. Petersburg
Huey Cruz
Reds
Wally Pipp
George Kelly
NBA
Orlando
Fla
New York Giants
Adolfo Luque
Cincinnati
Luque
Giants
Hendricks
Kent Greenfield
Fred Fitzsimmons
Mogridge Is Oldest Member Brave Squad
ST PETERSBURG, Fla March 21 The veteran southpaw George Mogridge who starred in the American League is the oldest member of the Boston Braves George admits 37 summers and a like number of winters though his spryness belies the fact Miss Ruth Kerr of Mineral Wells is the guest of Mr and Mrs J B Kerr at their home at 1400 Harrison Street
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Fla
George Mogridge
Boston Braves
George
Ruth Kerr
Mineral Wells
J. B. Kerr
Harrison Street
Yankees Discover Unknown Pitcher in Blind Purchase
St Petersburg Fla March 21 United press Yankees secure Wileey Moore a 29 year old Greenville club star who won 30 games in the Virginia League then 28 in other seasons and now appears ready for a steady season with the club after a long distance deal made by Edward G Barrow. Moore pitched effectively including a game against the Reds allowing only three hits. Moore and the Greenville club were unaware of the potential until Barrow made the call.
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Fla
Yankees
Wileey Moore
Hollis
Okla
Moore
Greenville
Edward G. Barrow
A. Conan Doyle
Richmond
Mr. Burrow
Wilcey
Reds
Senators Coach Onslow Aims for Pennant This Season
In Tampa on March 21 coach Onslow, new with the Washington Senators, is linked to pennant luck. He has aided nine clubs to league or World Series wins in his first seasons with them, including Dallas, Detroit, Providence, Buffalo, the New York Giants, Kansas City, two Steel League teams, Richmond, and Pittsburgh. Statz, a scratch golfer with the Dodgers, headlines another Coast League note. Dick Burrus of Boston is nicknamed Dick though Maurice is his given name. Rhode Island State College touts a “Mr and Mrs Coach” program under Frank W. Keany, the chemistry teacher who also directs multiple sports.
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Curly” Ogden
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Los Angeles
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Dick” Burrus
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R. I. State
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Texans New Home Opened Amid Big Crowd In Amarillo
Hundreds toured Amarillo’s new $75,000 Texans park on Sunday as the diamond and field neared completion. Groundkeeper Jack Cronin received praise for the layout and upkeep while fans marveled at the sprawling facilities ahead of the opening game against Lincoln on April 14.
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Amarillo Texans
Amarillo
Lincoln
Jack Cronin
British Open Dates For Golf July 13 15
International news service reports Royal and Ancient Club set Open and Amateur schedules. Amateur event begins May 22 at Hoylake, Open at St Andrews July 13 14 15. Entries require low handicaps, old course format 18 holes per round, finals 36. qualifiers July 11 12. tied leaders may play extra rounds July 16.
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International News Service
London
Royal and Ancient Club
Hoylake
St Andrews
St. Andrews
Plainview Cops Track Event In Handy Fashion
In a triangular meet at Orton last weekend among Littlefield Plainview and Olton high schools Plainview won 74 to 38. Wilhelm led with 174 points and multiple Plainview athletes placed in sprints distance jumps and throws across events. Tennis singles saw Boney and McDonald of Plainview defeat Kennedy and Webb of Olton.
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Cuba Sees Big Baseball Boom According To Luque
Adolfo Luque star pitcher of the Cincinnati Reds and Havana resident says Cuba’s love for professional and major league baseball would boost profits from post season games on the island. He notes public parks host diamonds built by the Cuban government due to strong demand.
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Adolfo Luque
Cincinnati Reds
Havana
Tuqor
Bobby Jones Faces Strong Field at Southern Open
Atlanta reports top golfers gather for the Southern Open Golf Championship March 25 26 with stars Walter Hagen Tommy Armour and Joe Turnesa among entrants. About 150 players tee off with amateur Jones barred from cash prizes and a revised schedule starting March 24 18 holes per day and a 64 low-score playoff Saturday.
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International News Service
Atlanta
Bobby Jones
Emory University
Walter Hagen
Bobby Cruickshank
Joe Turnesa
Tommy Armour
Johnny Farrell
MacDonald Smith
Bobby
Plan Aims for Thorough Test at Defender Field
A strategic plan seeks to utilize the field for a comprehensive 72 hole test while accommodating the main defender, ensuring a rigorous evaluation process. The proposal emphasizes capacity and field readiness for the extended round setup and related activities.
Track Athletes to Face Real Test This Week
Amarillo High School track athletes prepared for a tough triangulation with Clarendon and Memphi high schools this Saturday in Donley County. Coach aims to expose every athlete to strong competition as the squad builds toward the district meet in Canyon next month with five events already on the season slate.
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Clarendon
Memphi
Donley
Canyon
Amarillo High School
Pupils Embrace Free Cod Liver Oil in Londonderry
In Londonderry Ireland free cod liver oil for school children draws large crowds as pupils line up daily with spoons to take their rations, met with unexpected popularity and enthusiasm among students and staff.
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Ireland
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