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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
13
At Austin the 18th annual University of Texas Inter scholastic League begins with about 3,000 students from roughly 5,050 public schools competing in three days. First tennis doubles rounds start this afternoon, track and field preliminaries Friday, and final debates and track and tennis finals wrap up Saturday.
In Los Angeles on May 3, world heavyweight wrestling champion Frank “Strangler” Lewis defeated Nick Lutze in a tag free-for-all lasting one hour 29 minutes and 35 seconds. Lutze pressed with holds including a jackknife scissors. Lewis countered, then collapsed Lutze with a head and feet drop, leaving Lutze carried from the ring unconscious and bleeding.
An advertisement touts Gordon's digestive aid as a remedy for indigestion gas bloating heartburn and nervousness caused by faulty digestion. It promises quick relief after meals with a dose before retiring and highlights an eight ounce bottle priced at 1.50.
Montreal May 3 The Associated Press reports Kenesaw M Landis commissioner of professional baseball deplores the lack of playground space in major cities He notes vacant lots have vanished amid urban growth and urges communities to provide space for boys ages ten to fifteen to play and develop through athletics.
Article notes Jim Barnes Walter Hagen and others training in Sandwich with strong scores and mixed form. An accident involving a gallery hit Miss Bunker is reported. Amarillo wrestling features Joe Kopecky versus Billy Hallas and Henry Karhansaari versus Otis Klingman staged by the Tri-State fair with advance tickets at 208 Polk Street.
Five thousand Oklahoma high school boys and girls gathered in Stillwater for the 20th annual interscholastic meet at Oklahoma A and M college. Eighty schools entered 33 in class A and 47 in class B for track, field, and scholastic events. Preliminaries opened the baseball tourney, with swimming finals slated for this afternoon and tennis and track events planned to begin Friday.
National League hitters Ruth and Ruthless list feature Robins O'Doul and Frisch with three run homers. American League names include Ruth Hauser Williams Easterling Goslin with multiple rounds. Yesterday's homers show West Lindstrom Jahn. League totals report 72 NL and 46 AL runs, 118 overall.
Sport Shots reports Jack Burke tied the Willow Springs course record yesterday during a preliminary event of the annual state competition in Stillwater Oklahoma. The performance highlighted a tight field as teams prepared for the final rounds.
Dr. Otto Peltzer, Germany’s running idol and holder of world marks in the 500, 800 and half mile, suffered an ankle injury during a Poessneck field day handball game. Initial fears of a minor issue grew as physicians warned weeks of training loss could ruin his chances for the Amsterdam Olympic Games.
Oklahoma Aggies toppled Missouri 2 to 1 in a nine inning game yesterday. Dallas veteran Ewell Gross sent to Beaumont on option and replaced as Dallas manager by Bert Ellison. Gross had succeeded Snipe Conley last season and was relieved this year.
A tightening Texas league race has Wichita Falls Fort Worth and Houston within reach of first as all three won games. Houston beat Dallas 1 0. Fort Worth edged San Antonio 2 1. Wichita Falls beat Waco 4 3 after a late rally. Beaumont beat Shreveport 5 2 behind a late rally. Tom Batell starred for Wichita Falls.
New York May 3 The state athletic commission denies canvassing the Sharkey Delathey bout but a rigid secret inquiry is under way. Chairman Farley declined to comment and other officials echoed reluctance. If findings indicate anything shady in the one round defeat of Delaney, action would follow.
In San Antonio the Texas Conference tournament begins today with teams from Trinity, Southwestern, Simmons, and Howard Payne entered for a 72 hole medal competition. Twenty one members of the Texas Professional Golfers Association start their event today. Sam Jones and Garland Braxton, former Yankee pitchers, halted the Yankees rush by defeating the Senators 9 to 5 and snapping an eight game losing streak.
Babe Ruth grounded out twice struck out and doubled in four at bats scoring one run. Lou Gehrig scored once in three plate appearances. Harry Heilmann singled in four trips scoring and driving in a run. Rogers Hornsby failed to hit in three at bats but scored. Paul Waner had two singles in four at bats with a run, a RBI, and an error. Kiki Kyler had two singles in four at bats with two runs scored and two RBIs. Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker idle.
Walter Hagen and his conqueror Archie Compston arrived for several days of practice before the British Open. They played the Prince's course as Walter showed signs of improvement while Jim Barnes also played well in prep for the tournament.
In Beaufort Texas Mrs Mary Meckinnie describes poor health in mid life and credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with improving her condition after using six bottles. She urges readers to obtain the remedy from their druggist and offers to write for free medical advice from Dr Pierce at the Invalides' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
In Kansas on May 3, Wichita defeated Maines 9 to 1 in a game marked by eight errors. Bliss and Long hit home runs for Wichita as Dallas allowed a early surge and Amarillo tallied fourteen hits off pitcher Thomas.
Amarillo collects six runs in a 6 to 5 victory over Omaha with only two earned runs. London reports the Prince of Wales appeared in turned-down trousers and a morning coat for a day of big news.
An antiseptic skin remedy touts relief from itching irritation and eczema with Zemo Liquid. It claims it keeps skin clear and blemish free at any time and lists price points of 350 600 and 1.00.
An old advertisement touts Allenrhu No 2 little green capsules as a rapid cure for rheumatic pain. It claims testimonials from sufferers and outlines dosing by hour intervals across days, with 86 capsules priced at 1.00 and mail order availability through Fox Drug Co. and other druggists.
A promotional note touts Moone's Oil as a cure for itching eczema eruptions and skin blemishes at trifling cost. It claims instant relief and drying of eruptions with few days of use and asserts safety and high success, available through drug stores in original bottles.
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