Athletics reclaim AL lead as Simmons homers in 12
The Philadelphia Athletics rally to beat the St. Louis Browns 4 to 3 in 12 innings driven by Al Simmons fifth homer of the season. Cleveland Indians fall from the lead after a 18 to 3 loss to Boston, while Detroit tops Washington 3 to 1. Giants take NL first with 9 to 1 over Pirates as Cincinnati routs Boston 10 to 6.
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Boxing roundup sparks across cities with diverse results
Bat Battalino outpoints Lew Massey in Philadelphia while Allie Wolff defeats Jim Roberts in State College. Canzoneri bests Harry Carlton in New York and Johnny Vaccaro tops Emil Paluso in Providence. Tenorio and Elkins draw in Holyoke. O'Dowd stops Verdi in Wheeling. Monte Drumright defeats Cohen in Wichita. Tobias over Bradley in New Castle. Ward downs Lands, Akers stops Enright in Greenville. Whitlock edges Skull in Lakeland. Delmars defeats Woodward in Miami.
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Lew Massey
Allie Wolff
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Farley Shima Bout Highlights Amarillo Boxing Scene
Cal Farley faces a pivotal welterweight bout with Shima in Amarillo as Reynolds remains unsigned. Farley must beat Shima Friday to lay claim as top local title hopeful while Reynolds may join in Cincinnati if Shima prevails. Ringside tickets sell fast amid Western boxing momentum.
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TCU Defeats Centenary in Straight Tennis Matches
Texas Christian University defeated Centenary at tennis in straight matches yesterday in Fort Worth. SMU is scheduled to play here next Saturday.
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Texas Christian University
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Railton Shines as Longhorns Blank Rice 3–0
Houston May 6 Texas Longhorns pitcher Railton delivered clutch relief to hold Rice scoreless in a 3 to 0 victory at Houston. Longhorns offense backed the strong outing with timely hits to seal the win.
Yesterday's Hero Vernon Gomez Shines For Yankees
Vernon Gomez a 20 year old left handed pitcher for the New York Yankees made his major league debut holding the Chicago White Sox to six hits and pitched the Yankees to a 4 to 1 victory.
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Motors Team Tops City League Bowing In Amarillo
Panhandle Motors outscored Arnholz Coffee 2394 to 2363 in the City League at Amarillo Alleys. Spann-Reagan defeated Morrison Supply 2252 to 2150. Crews of the Motors led scoring with 555. Tonight Helium Plant meets J I Case. Globe Rollers face Pickwick. Tomorrow Dempster faces Tacks. Panhandle Laundry vs Gassers. Individual totals list Cunningham 497 Clausen 512 Rugm 893 Kone 457 Crews 555.
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John Tarleton Wins Track Meet With Large Lead
John Tarleton of Stephenville won the Junior College Track Meet at Texas Christian University with 80 points, easily topping four rivals. North Texas Aggies finished second with 26, Texarkana 25 and 9 10 points, Paris ninth with 9, Wichita Falls last just one tenth of a point behind Paris.
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Fort Worth
John Tarleton
Stephenville
North Texas Aggies
Texarkana
Paris
Wichita Falls
Max Schmeling Seeks Title Fight Return With Sharkey
Max Schmeling and New York boxing officials plan a comeback today aiming to set up the June 12 heavyweight title bout with Jack Sharkey. Schmeling, barred for life and six months, faces a path to a million dollar gate as promoters seek a world championship clash.
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New York
Maxie Schmeling
New York Boxing Commission
Jack Sharkey
Phil Scott
Maxie
Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Sonnenberg Triumphs in Marshall Go
Gus Sonnenberg the former college football star defeated Everett Marshall of La Junta Colorado two falls to none at Wrigley Field before 17 580 fans claiming a world heavyweight wrestling title. He credited flying tackles learned on the gridiron for the victory in Los Angeles May 6.
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Los Angeles
Gus “Dynamite” Sonnenberg
Sonnenberg
Everett Marshall
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Golfers Open State Meet Amid Rain Delay in Waco
In Waco on May 6 35 high school golfers began the state tournament after a rain delay. Morgan Hampton of Abilene won the driving contest with 245 yards and Charles Rambell from Fort Worth Central captured the 18 hole putting contest.
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Waco
Morgan Hampton
Abilene
Charles Rambell
Fort Worth
Aggies Fall to TCU in Fort Worth Baseball Opener
Texas Christian University edged the Texas Aggies 6 to 4 in Fort Worth as TCU rallied in the eighth inning to seize the series lead. Paris' Pont Lafaye ette bridge construction is noted as entirely concrete.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Texas Aggies
Paris
At Bat Record Falls In Sunday Cardinals Dodgers Game
The St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers set a modern major league batting record with 103 at bats in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader. The Cardinals used 51 at bats and the Dodgers 52, surpassing prior marks while tying the National League record of 22 players used in a game.
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Stanford Discus Mark Led By Krenz From Enlarged Circle
Stanford University May 6 Eric Krenz Stanford track captain hurled the discus 177 feet in practice from a 10 foot 6 inch circle two and a half feet larger than regulation. Officials said it is the best mark known from any circle though Krenz already holds the official world record of 163 feet 8 3/4 inches set in 1929.
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Stanford University
Calif
Eric Krenz
Stanford
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First Place Narrowly In Hand As Dallas Steers Rally
United Press reports a tight Texas League race with Dallas Steers defeating Shreveport 9 to 1 to seize a small lead. Houston Buffs beat Beaumont 6 to 3, Wichita Falls topped Fort Worth 19 to 5, and Waco Cubs won 2 to 1 over San Antonio in a pitching duel.
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Negro Ball Teams To Play at Night
The Kansas City Monarchs, self styled negro baseball champions, arrived in Dallas and began preparations to install floodlight equipment for night play.
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Dallas
Kansas City Monarchs
Card of Thanks from Means and Family
The Means family thanks friends for sympathy and deeds during the illness and death of their wife and mother with appreciation for floral offerings. Signed by J. L. Means Dr. R. W. Means and family Edna Smith Mrs Victor Formby Lloyd Smith.
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Night game at Steel Stadium against Dallas Giants
Steel Stadium hosts its first nocturnal baseball contest in the state as the Dallas Giants visit, drawing many traveling fans and local spectators to the game tonight.
Konjola's Miraculous Cure Prompts Local Praise
Waco resident Mrs. Lillie Collins credits Konjola with dramatic health gains after years of stomach trouble. She reports immediate relief from gas, improved sleep, steadier kidneys, and overall well being. The promoter claims Konjola works widely, recommending six to eight bottles, with Amarillo City Drug stores listed as local outlets.
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