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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1939

Page

10

Giants Sign Tony Lazzeri Shifting Third Base Duties

Grantland Rice notes Tony Lazzeri joins the New York Giants after a long career in the American and National Leagues. Lazzeri, once a Yankee star and crowd favorite, provides veteran influence and infield versatility as Bill Terry seeks bolster at third base and the Cubs, Dodgers, and Giants jockey for position.

Grantland New York Tony Lazzeri Giants Lazzeri Bill Terry Bill Tony Yankees Yankee Babe Ruth Babe Joe Gordon Newark The Jose Cubs P. K. Wrigley Charlie Grimm Gabby Hartnett Grimm Charlie Wrigley Hartnett Gabby Dodgers American Cleveland Chicago St. Louis Brooklyn Pete Cosearart Hitle Tiny Leo Durocher Terry

Judge Landis Calls In Detroit Bosses

CHICAGO May 17 UP Boar ball Commissioner Kenesaw M Landis summoned officials of the Detroit club of the American League and the Beaumont club of the Texas League for an investigation into Detroit's farm activities. Leslie M O'Connor said the inquiry confirmed player transfers in minor leagues and working agreements, with Detroit receiving 100 minor league players as free agents and fines imposed on six club owners that year.

Chicago Kenesaw M. Landis Detroit Beaumont Club Leslie M O'Connor Landis Beaumontino Lanta

Midland Cowboys Beat Gold Sox 9-6 In Tight Texas Tilt

In Midland, the Cowboys toppled the Amarillo Gold Sox 9-6 as Tuero earned the win. Holt, Bolton, and Volk homered or doubled while Deneff, Petzold, Mort, and Malvick produced key hits for the Cowboys. Rabe drove in two for Amarillo, but Midland pulled away with a two-run sixth and three-run eighth.

Midland Amarillo Gold Sox Midland Cowboys Sox Johnson Tuero Rabe Petzold Malvien Cowboys Volk Amarillo Abrhpore Holt Riefetegeenis Goran Gh Vieictssi Bolton Ereseovs Nichols Ceaneeess- Sd Hudaon ID Veeseeneee Mickey Jordan Millapaugh Smyth Parrian Midland Y Deneff Petgold Mort U Malvick Everson Deneff Malvica Rolton Dorman Parrish Balla Parriah Hite Juna Parrish Paased Baile Festa Smith Fritz

Sports Roundup Shows News From Multiple Fields

New York reports wide spread sport notes including Van Mungo and Coach Bill Killifer in snoring jokes, Baer sparring with Nova rounds, DiMaggio likely ready for White Sox or Indians, Farkas to return to Washington football, and mixed baseball and boxing items from Boston to Seattle.

New York van Mungo Bill Killlefer Kayo Janie Max Baer Nova Don Bridge Baron von Cramm Joe DiMaggio Joe White Sox Indians Andy Farkas Washington Detroit News

Cardinals chain system probed at Detroit meeting

Investigation of the St Louis Cardinals chain system was discussed as General Manager Jack Zeller and Secretary Walter Briggy represented the club at today's meeting in Detroit.

St. Louis Cardinals Jack Zeller Walter Briggy Detroit

Dizzy Dean’s First Showing Lifts Baseball Spirits

Dizzy Dean, after a long wait, pitched a strong nine innings for the Dodgers in a 12-2 win over the Cubs, tying for fourth with Brooklyn, while the Yankees and Browns split a series and other AL clubs battled in a busy day of games across major leagues.

Longhorns Close Untarnished Season With 15th Straight Win

The Texas Longhorns defeated the Texas A g g ins 7 to 0 at College Station to complete a perfect season and 15 consecutive wins. Melvin Deutsch spun a no hit bid for much of the game, while Dave Rodrigues faced trouble in hot water but Texas rallied to prevent Aggie rallies. Jarany Mill led the conference in home runs for the season and last year.

Associated Press University of Texas Longhorns Texas Aggins College Station Billy” Diseh Longhorns Aggies Dave Rodrigues Texas Aggies Max Baylor Southern Methodist Texas Christian Rice Institute Maseh Melvin Deutsch Tomen Longhorn Jarany Mill

Mickey Durano Vows to Repeat Win Over Count Marino

In a Royal Armory bout set for Thursday night Mickey Durano dismisses Count Antonio Marino as mistaken after a two week earlier slugfest. Ernie Peterson introduces Gil Laccrosse who seeks revenge on Ama rillo fans, while Sailor Moran foe is targeted by strong challenger in the co main. Tickets for ringside seats are available at City Drug Store.

Mickey Durano Antonio Marino National Guard Mickey Durano Tialian Ernie Peterson Gil Laccrosse Amarillo Laccrossee Sailor Moran Tulsa Danny McShain Sergeant Rich Tangles Alabama George Tripordas City

St Andrew's Episcopal Holy Communion Observed

St Andrew's Episcopal Church will observe Holy Communion tomorrow at 10 am with Rev. Frederick A. Poster as celebrant. The service marks the Day of the Ascension and falls ten days before Pentecost, which is May 28 this year.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Frederick A. Poster

Search Is On For Fighter To Take Louis

Chicago May 17. Search for a white hope to defeat Louis is under way with a new rush similar to 1909 1910 from Reno when Jeffries fell to Johnson. Mickey Walker tours the country boxing exhibitions to find a candidate while Antonio Cordaro backs Orlan Ott a 17 year old Hartley Iowa farm hand who resembles Jack Dempsey and has won eight bouts. Ott aims to represent the United States in 1940 Olympic trials then challenge Louis.

Chicago Louis Jack Johnson James J. Jeffries Reno Nev Oklahoma Carl Morris Johnson Arthur Pelkey Luther McCarthy Jess Willard Willard Havana Cuba Mickey Walker Walker Signor Antonio Pietro Cordaro Des Moines Iowa Signor Cordaro Orlan Ott Hartley Jack Dempsey Thien Tony Novak Kansas City National Aau Golden Gloves Ott United States Helsingfors Finland Louts

Global Powers Control Vast Shared Earth Regions

The United States with its postwar sessions, the British Empire, and China hold influence over more than a third of the earth's surface. This reflects imperial reach and geopolitical significance across continents and seas.

United States British Empire China

Twilight Softball Results Highlight Bush-Donnell and Texaco Wins

In Twilight Softball, Texaco Firechiefs beat Soil Conservation Service 14 to 3, Dekex defeated High School 10 to 4, and Bush-Donnell Drug topped Carlton-Florey 9 to 7. Two games were postponed. Rock Island vs Davis-McDaniel rescheduled for Friday. standings show Rock Island leading with 3 1/2 wins.

Texaco Soil Conservation Service Dekex Bush-Donnell Carlton-Florey B. A. FE Davis-McDaniel Rock Island Phillips Sasi Diol Eee Soas Othe

English Boxer Thinks He Can Beat Henry Armstrong

Liverpool rat breeder Ernie Roderick meets Henry Armstrong for the welterweight title at Harringay Arena. Armstrong shows a weak left hand and timing issues after a recent bout, while Roderick relies on a new low punch rule and confidence from a long streak without a knockout.

London Ernie Roderick Liverpool Roderick Henry Armstrong Harringay Arena St. Louis Armstrong Davey Day Tommy Farr Henry Ernie

Tulsa Eyes On Second In Texas Race After 8 0 Win

Tulsa stays within a half game of second in the Texas League after an 8 0 victory over Beaumont as Houston’s game with Dallas was rained out. Virgil Trucks and Les Mueller yielded six hits to Tulsa while Beaumont committed errors aiding the rally. Shreveport crushed Fort Worth 16 2 with Jim Bivin limiting Fort Worth to three hits.

San Antonio Oklahoma City Shreveport Fort Worth Beaumont Tulsa & Houtson Dallas Dallas Sayy Houston Tee VW Tulsa Wees Wi Shreveport San Antonio Eeee Tulsa Houston Brooklyn Chicago Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York St. Louis St Louis Ceerne Roston Detroit Washington Cleveland Chicago Pro 13 10 565 Cleveland 12 10 545 Detroit Ue 10 15 400 St. Louis Washington Bees Philadelphaa United Press Virgil Trucks Les Mueller Jim Bivin Shreveport Hurler

Archery Club Seeks Interest in Amarillo

A column reports interest in forming an Amarillo archery club to stage an exhibit and a tournament at Globe News outdoor sports show in late June. Wilbur Jones, the first applicant, joins others to organize informal meetings at West Tenth Avenue range. call 6262 for inquiries. Local rifle gallery head Guillett notes rifle range activity. In league baseball, Gold Sox and Hubbers drop games as Pampa climbs to second place entering two-game visit by Hubbers.

Henry McLemore New York Yankees Mayor LaGuardia Yanks Lou Gehrig Joe DiMaggio Cobb Speaker Ruth Wagner Detroit Joe Lou Tigers St. Louis Browns Browns Christy Walsh St. Louis Lefty Grove Red Sox Rollo Hemsley Cleveland Indians Yankee Ford Frick Ford Amarillo Brotherhood of the Bow and Arrow The Globe News Arte Wilbur Jone Archery F. Thomas West Tenth Avenue Gold Sox Lubbock Hubbers Midland Big Spring Lubbock Pampa Lamesa Hubbers

Shreveport Paced By Gede Zius Homers In Surprise Win

The report notes a bases loaded homer by Gede zius for Shreveport in the fifth and a two on homer by zius in the second. San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 3 to 1, Cole held Indians to seven baserunners, while San Antonio gathered 10 safeties from McClendon and Moore. Today's schedule remained unchanged.

Gedezius Shreveport San Antonio Oklahoma City Cole Indians McClendon Moore

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