Walt Is Hero Again as Homer Wins Game
Baseball notes from the AP recount Walter Johnson delivering a game changing moment for Washington as Cleveland trails 2-2 with a Washington on base. Johnson hits a record home run to right field marking a historic first by a right handed hitter at Cleveland Park and boosting Washington closer to first place.
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Senators Win in Whirlwind Victory
The Senators defeated the Washington lineup 113-4 in a high-scoring game with McNeely, Har ris Barnes, Briege and Johnson among the standouts. Briege added a three-base hit, and Lut Johnson homered as the team piled up runs in a late surge.
Cobb ready to yield to younger stars in Detroit
Detroit May 20 Tyrus Raymond Cobb famed as a great ball player says he will end his days when a younger man beats him out as center fielder for the Tigers. At 38 he expects to play no more than 190 games this season and is grooming successors for his outfield role.
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Dempsey Referees Match in Paris with Crowd Welcoming Him
Paris May 29 Jack Dempsey enters Gaumont Palace with Georges Carpentier to referee a bout between Believe and Kelly. The match ends in the fifth round as Believe takes a nine count and quits. About 7 000 fans cheer the heavyweight champion and applaud his officiating skill.
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Texas and California nines meet tomorrow in Amarillo
Glendale California joins Amarillo Indepe ndent nine in a 4 PM game under the American Legion. Red Conkwright Verne Noblas Pete Parsons M. R. Bacom lead the visiting lineup with a strong 44 game season record. Amarillo fields Tu pher Curtis Kaufman Farley Nicklaus Variant Gibson Raven Dawson Smith Meads. Admission 50 and 25 cents.
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Plainview Enthusiastic For Baseball Go Sunday
Plainview Texans eager for Sunday game against Amarillo with amateur teams. Plainview boasts a strong Panhandle squad that has not lost this year, facing Amarillo led by Cal Farley. About 750 spectators expected in Plainview.
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Texarkana star Ernie Holman stars in league title battle
Ernie Holman of Texarkana earns praise for hitting and fielding as the pennant race tightens. Skeet Gibson of Amarillo impresses scouts with safe hitting and strong defense, drawing attention from Bucky Harris of Washington. Vernon, Wichita Falls, and other local figures appear in brief notes on athletic talent and upcoming games.
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Panthers Triumph In Opening Series With Bears
Fort Worth Panthers defeat San Antonio Bears 19 to 10 in the first game of the series. Sears homer three times and drives in eleven runs as Fort Worth seizes early control and Never relinquishes lead before 4,900 fans.
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Wichita Falls Takes Early Lead to Beat Gleason’s Team
Wichita Falls controlled the game from the start and built a steady margin against Gleason and Morrow. Final score 7 to 2 with strong pitching from Joe Gleason and Morgan, Query contributing. See them in action Thursday.
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Baseball Schedule Mentioned Across Leagues Today
National League matches list Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Barton St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at New York American League games include Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis Boston at Chicago New York at Cleveland Texas League contests Dallas at Beaumont Fort Worth at San Antonio Wichita Falls at Ware Houston at Shreveport.
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Yesterday's Results Across Baseball and Minor Leagues
Scores from yesterday show multiple MLB, minor, and regional league games. Notable outcomes include Boston over Detroit 11 to 2, New York 4 over Cleveland 3, St Louis 4 over Philadelphia 4, and Chicago 3 over Philadelphia 2. Western and Southern Association results feature Oklahoma City tied with St. Louis and Mobile 8 over Little Rock 9.
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Glendace Nine to Meet Amarillo at Gasser Park Thursday
Several hundred baseball fans are expected for Thursday afternoon’s game at Gasser Park when Glendale’s Glendace nine hosts the Amarillo independent team at 4 o clock. Regular Sunday crowds near 340 are anticipated to double. Dick Lane, a prominent local umpire, will work with a Glendale umpire. Lane previously umpired the Tulsa game without major incident.
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Plainview to See Farley Wrestle Lion on Friday
Plainview fans will attend a finish wrestling bout at the Plainview auditorium Friday night featuring Cal Farley and the Ruasian Lion. The Lion defeated Joss Couch here, drawing boos for both competitors while locals praise the Lion as clever and punishing and recall Couch saying he aimed to knock him off early.
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Dolly Gray the Texas glove legend in Amarillo tale
Dolly Gray, once a top sensation in the American league, is linked to Amarillo via a Van Alstyne background. Jim Cannon of the McCarty Motor Co recalls the days when Gray carried a local glove, with longtime Van Alstyne ties and bold hopes that a Texas-born player would rise high in baseball.
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