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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1926
Page
3
Amarillo Cubs deny Claude opportunities and win 10 to 5 at Gasser Park. A Claude walkout interrupted play after Smith stole home and a brief on field wrestling incident occurred as the crowd jeered. The Cubs also note a big league win over Hereford by 18 to 2.
Hillcrest golfers swept most matches at the Hillcrest course as the first inter-city tourney of the year. N. D. Bartlett, tournament chairman, said complete match reports would be available this afternoon. Last year Hillcrest won two matches while Clarendon dropped only one.
Claude edged Amarillo 5 to 9 in a rough game as Elkins and Stockton shared mound duty for Amarillo. Claude’s Beck, Pegram and Faulkner kept the pressure with solid hits, Jess Franks collected two doubles and a single, while Stewart went 4-for-5.
Larry O. Cox former division engineer of the state highway department in this district was named chair man of highways for the West Texas chamber of commerce convention set for June 21 to 23 in Amarillo. His role focuses on securing good roads into the city and coordinating with Potter and adjacent counties to accommodate expected auto traffic.
Fred P. Hoenscheidt former Palace theater manager from Wichita Falls takes charge at Ampa rilo Deandi Theater. He brings expertise in musical shows signaling a move toward more music and comedy with summer stock planned. Will R. Wineh remains general manager of Louis Dent theaters including the Deandi.
Dr. H. W. Duke suffered a broken knee and bruises in a car wreck at Seventh and Polk Saturday night. He is not resting well and remains at his home at 1105 Taylor Street.
Dutch Mantell demands the middleweight world title bout against Joe Parelli arguing Parelli should bring the belt for exhibition. Parelli reportedly offered to defend the belt for a $1,000 guarantee, which promoter Harry Patterson says cannot be covered from the Armory gate without outside funding.
Panhandle Oilers beat Lakeview 3 to 1 in a quick game behind Jelly Allen. Oilers also defeated Lakeview earlier, marking the first two losses Lakeview has suffered this year. Allen and Squires pitched well for Panhandle, earning runs while Lakeview failed to capitalize. Batteries: Allen and Hatcher for Panhandle, Squires and Allison for Lakeview.
J H Clark of J H Clark and company opened offices in the Green building and offers the public dependable information on Amarillo and the Panhandle oil field. He notes strong attendance and says the service helps investors by providing authentic data and frank guidance when information is unavailable.
Mrs Oris Eaves formerly of An nette Beauty Shop at Hotel Goddard Hot Springs Arkansas and Mrs Reed formerly of Cordelia Beauty shop Oklahoma City both Marinello graduates and expert beauty operators added to Womack’s Beauty Shop 606 Polk Street.
Texas League results include Fort Worth 11 over Wichita Falls 5 and Waco 5 4 over San Antonio 4 2. Dallas 3 defeated Shreveport 6 while Houston 3 1 beat Beaumont 4 6. In the American League Detroit 6 over Boston in 11 innings was rained out while the National League saw Cincinnati 38 over New York 2 and St. Louis 13 over Boston 2. Chicago 10 over Philadelphia 9. Only three games were scheduled.
Wade Holman, a dark horse, shot a perfect 25 for 25 at the Amarillo Gun Club to win the challenge trophy not defended by Charley Adams. Holland and Hoppin tied for second with 23. other shooters ranged from 22 to 14 as newcomers faced the traps. The club holds Sunday shoots.
Afternoon session invites visitors and beginners to participate. The event encourages new players to join and learn in a friendly, inclusive setting.
President Coolidge arrived back in Washington from a trip to Williamsburg and Chesapeake Bay aboard the Mayflower. He spent the weekend with guests on the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River.
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