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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

10

Pitchers Satisfied In Both Leagues On Ball Change

United Press reports pitchers in both major leagues back the newer dead ball, while hitters complain it dampens offense. National League stars like Bill Terry and Hack Wilson struggle, others such as Rogers Hornsby and Jim Bottomley remain productive, with Ball changes affecting averages and team fortunes.

Dixon Stewart United Press New York U.P Bill Terry New York Giants Hack Wilson Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Rogers Hornsby Cubs Jim Bottomley Hornsby Bottomley St. Louis Taylor Douthit

Argentine and Smith Tie in Southport Go

Horton Smith of Missouri and Marco Churio of Argentina tied for first place in the second round of the $7,500 Southport pro golf tournament. They posted 36 hole totals of 146 with Smith holding a one stroke lead from yesterday. Churio recovered from a shaky start to finish par for the round as Joe Turnesa ended with a 79 for a total of 154.

Southport, Eng Horton Smith Missouri Marco Churio Smith Churio Joe Turnesa

Red and White Nine Rally to Beat Yeoman in City League

Red and White overcame a late deficit to defeat Yeoman 8 to 5 in the City League yesterday evening. Five-run tally in the fourth inning turned the game, with Grocerymen adding three more in the final frame. Box score lists players such as G Stiiger Laney Omstott Stidger Smith Gosnell Long Van Arsdale Alstrom Stanley Beniness Trapp Hayes Adkison Dunn Thorpe, Luney, Watts, and Wobale among others. American autos note follows.

Yeoman Red & White G. Stiiger Laney Omstott L. Stidger Smith Vs Gosnell P van Arsdale Alstrom P Stanley If Beniness Trapp Ib-Rf Hayes Adkison Cf Dunnp Thorpe Wobale Red Yeonmen Luney Watts Talkington Dunn Alstrom Gosnell

Panhandle lad Bo Henson's big bass catch featured

A smiling Amarillo youth named Bo Henson and three panhandle raised bass pose for a photo. The fish weighed 3.5, 2.5, and 5 pounds and were caught at McSpadden's Lake near Canyon when it first opened to the public two years ago. The image appeared as the Field and Stream frontispiece in its June issue.

Lad Panhandle Bo” Henson Ben Henson Amarillo McSpadden

Major League Baseball Results and Standings Update

Yesterday’s results list Milwaukee and Boston rainouts with St Louis at Boston and New York at Brooklyn. American League scores include Washington 9 Cleveland 3 and Boston 1 Detroit 2. Standings show Philadelphia New York Washington Chicago and Boston with varied records. today’s schedule Philadelphia at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit and Washington at Cleveland.

St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit Chicago Wee SF Sae Ennee Styossbeseese Pittsburgh Seveete Philadelphia Eeeere

Minor League Baseball Scores and Standings Digest

Results show Beaumont 12 Dallas 3 San Antonio 7 Wichita Falls 12 Galveston 7 Fort Worth 1 Houston 6 Shreveport 2 in night action. Thursday standings list Houston 667 Fort Worth 654 Beaumont 533 San Antonio AGS A Percy A462 Wichita Falls 5 423 Galveston 7370 Shreveport 296. Several interleague games postponed by rain. cancelled tonight include San Antonio at Wichita Falls and Galveston at Fort Worth. Houston coach Harry Mehre noted for journalism study details while Georgia.

Beaumont Dallas San Antonio Wichita Falls Galveston Fort Worth Houston Shreveport

Dizzy Dean puts Houston back on top

In Shreveport Dizzy Dean pitched his fourth straight win for the Houston Buffaloes as they beat Shreveport 6 to 2. The win tightens the Texas League pennant race with Houston in front, Fort Worth slipping to second. Abe Miller limited Houston to six innings while Dumovich's Buc cann eers evened the Fort Worth series at one. Spudders beat San Antonio 12 to 7 in Wichita Falls, and Beaumont Exporters swept Dallas Steers 12 to 3 as Garland faltered. Max Schmeling to receive 40 percent of gate for title defense. Joe Vosmik benched by Cleveland manager Peckinpaugh.

Shreveport Jerome Dizzy Dean Houston Buffaloes St. Louis Cardinals Buffaloes Shreveport Crew Fort Worth Galveston Buccaneers Abe Miller Miller Houston Estrada Joe Pate Dumovich Fort Worth Cats Dallas Beaumont Exporters Steers Garland Malicky Beaumont

Globe golf tourney pairs and 19th hole humor

At the Globe office a club tournament unfolds with golfers pairing Edwards against Clayton and Izzard against Melton in the first flight while a 132 at Wolflin draws praise as a near two-par round with a playful note about an extra 19th hole. CAL FARLEY reports a mountain training mail and hints at Dutch Mantell’s arrival influencing local wrestling guests.

Globe Office Wolflin Edwards Clayton Izzard Melton Wilson aBrtlett Landis Odom Malin Black Patton Cline Bills Johnson Sherrod Olson Jack Melton

Hot Shots of the Major Leagues highlights leaders

The Associated Press lists national and American League leaders through May 13. Key figures include Hornsby leading NL batting and home runs, Traynor and Waner topping NL hits and runs, Cronin and Simmons high in AL batting and RBIs, with notable entries for Alexander, Stone, Simons, and other stars across teams like the Cubs Pirates Senators Athletics Tigers Yankees and White Sox.

Hornsby Cubs Roettger Reds L. Waner Pirates Klein Phillies Traynor Waner Herman Robins Bottomley Cardinals Bartel Orsatti Simmons Athletics Alexander Tigers Ruth Yankees Myer Senators Blue White Sox Fonseca Indians Cronin Gehrig Averill Webb Red Sox H. Rice Stone Johnson Cissell

Cyclone Mackey Set to Battle Blacksmith Pedigo at Armory

Cyclone Mackey trains for months and arrives in peak form to meet Blacksmith Pedigo in the welterweight main event at the Armory Arena on Polk Street. A large Clovis delegation will attend, while Cecil the Blacksmith remains quiet. Dick Stallworth is noted as an undefeated kid wrestler at his weight. Card starts 8:30 with tickets at City Drug Store.

Cyclone Mackey Pedigo Armory al Anderson Mackey Clovis New Mexico Cecil Dick Stallworth Armory Arena Polk Street City Drug Store

Southwest Golf Opens in Dallas Conference Championship

The fourth annual Southwest conference golf championship began at Dallas Country Club with 27 collegiate golfers. Arkansas did not attend. Team crown decided by medal total from four counting scores, 16 low players move to match play through Saturday, final 36-hole match for the title. SMU and Texas favored for team event. individual title open. Nine girls track records fell at Provo intermountain meet.

Dallas Tex Dallas Country Club Arkansas Southern Methodist of Dallas University of Texas

City To Consider Paving on Ninth Avenue Expansion

A petition to pave Ninth Avenue between Fillmore and Buchanan Streets will be submitted at the next city commission regular session. Assembly Church at 900 North Pierce asked for paving two blocks to relieve drainage. Rainy weather forces tow removals from the school area. About half of property owners signed the petition.

Ninth Avenue Fillmore Buchanan Streets City Commission Assembly Church North Pierce Street

Rain Shrinks Field for Kentucky Derby to 11

Rainy track at Churchill Downs trims Derby hopefuls to 11 with Boys Howdy likely to withdraw. Equipoise gains support if the mud persists while Pittsburgher Sweep All and Spanish Play also show best form in the heavy surface. Mate, winner of the Preakness, is favored to win. Twenty Grand emerges as a strong second choice.

Louisville U.P Howdy H. C. Hatch Churchill Downs Hatch Equipoise Lada Mate

Fights Last Night Across Multiple Cities

In Cleveland Jackie Brady of Syracuse outpointed Madison Dix of Los Angeles in an eight round decision. In Duluth Charlie Retzlaff of Duluth stopped Jack Gagnon of Boston in four rounds. Babe Kellar of Toledo knocked out Pat Hill of Philadelphia in one. Earl Mastro of Chicago stopped Ward Sparks of Detroit in three. Frankie Palmo of Cincinnati outpointed Billy Thomas of Louisville in eight rounds in a newspaper decision. In Seattle Freddie Steele of Tacoma stopped Joe Townsend of Vancouver in two.

Associated Press Cleveland Jackie Brady Syracuse Madison Dix Los Angeles Duluth Minn Charlie Retzlaff Jack Gagnon Boston Chicago Babe Kellar Toledo Pat Hill Philadelphia Louisville Earl Mastro Ward Sparks Detroit Frankie Palmo Cincinnati Billy Thomas

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Southport Italy Panhandle Products Major League Baseball National League American Association Indianapolis Kansas City St.Paul Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis Southern Association Little Rock Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Nashville Mobile Chattanooga New Orleans Wichita Pueblo Buffalo Baltimore Toronto Newark Reading Montreal Rochester Jersey City Harry Mehre University of Georgia Dizzy’ Dean Panthers Bill Parker Cleveland, O Max Schmeling W. L. “Young Richard G. Dunn Madison Square Garden Corporation Ohio Cleveland Boxing Commission Georgia Vosmik Joe Vosmik Roger Peckinpaugh Charley Jamieson Peck Mantell George Barnes Cal Farley Cal Farley Dutch Mantell Dick Scanlon San Jacinto Baptists S. J. Baptists R. Scanlon Osi Prestridge Fowler Jones of Earsius Ferguson McCann D. Scanionp Muncy Harlow Price Memorial Sack Tafoya Lf Wwe Multer Conrad Rf Conley Cf Slavick Sullins’Sb McDade P McNillin Ss Dehances Ashe Huss Aalvtar Abyss Tafoya Conrad Conly D. Scanlon McDade Scanlon Baptist Price Southwest Golf Intermountain Proyo Utah Cuthura Henry Hill Fifth St Texas New College Inn Benny Sherman Ava Wolflin Park Wolflin Ave Kentucky Derby Tennessee Corporation Broadway N. Y General Electric N.B.C Finklea Electric Co
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