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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1934
Page
9
In early Roe trout season dry flies struggle due to water conditions. Anglers should use underwater lures like minnows and nymphs, favor bucktail and streamer flies shaped like minnows. Cast across and down to let the water pull the line and attract big browns lurking deep.
Eastern colleges eye the ICIAA meet at Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field this Friday and Saturday with Yale and Cornell leading the East. Stanford’s seven man squad challenges, while Yale’s Brown Thompson and Pierce headline a strong vaulters group and hammer and hurdle threats from Holcomb Aaron Pierson Dunbar shape the Eli scoring.
D A Harkrider of Brady Texas captured the Ranger Country Club invitation title for the second time defeating James Smith of Ranger 5 and 4 in the final round. Harkrider, who carded well under par, previously won the event in 1932.
May 21 Prestwick Scotland Gus Moreland 25 Dallas Texas upset Francis Ouimet to win one up in the first round of the British amateur championship. Other Americans Johnny Fischer Jack Westland Max Marston and George Dunlap advanced or upset rivals in a day of brisk competition with several British players eliminated. Ouimet trailed early but fought back before losing at the 18th.
The author stresses the importance of a long complete follow through for iron shots. Neglecting follow through is seen as the main flaw in most players. A proper finish aids direction and corrects off line irons.
Frankie Frisch of the Cardinals delivered a bases loaded triple to spark a big rally. Don Hurst led the Phillies with a double and four singles in six trips, while Ben Cantwell blanked the Reds with four hits. Eddie Morgan homered with two aboard for the Red Sox in a winning effort, and Zeke Bonura contributed two White Sox homers.
May 21 Indianapolis reports fourteen pilots qualified to start the annual 500 mile classic. Kelly Petillo laid down a record qualifying pace of 119.968 mph to secure pole position. Other qualifiers include Wilbur Shaw 117.645 mph Frank Brisko 116 0.894 mph Mauri Rose 116.044 mph and Chester Gardner 114.687 mph with multiple rows listed and more results from Tony Gulotta Al Miller Russell Snowberger Bill Cummings Ralph Hepburn George Barringer Louis Meyer plus Herbert Ardinger and East Dixie regional scores for Dixie leagues.
The American Legion V F W boxing card at the Tri State Fair Grounds shifts first bout to 8 30 PM. Main event features Ralph Chong and Art Wakefield in a 10 round bout. Semi final pits Popeye Huber vs Johnny Page. Lacoume vs Williams in a six rounder. Openers include Red Davis versus Bobby Clark in a return match with purse risk. Tickets via City Drug Store Polk Street Maxor Fisk Randël Amarillo.
Standings show New York leading with 9 wins 1 loss and 667 winning percentage, Cleveland at 14 11, Washington 14 8, Philadelphia 15 4 4, Chicago 9 16. National League results include Chicago 1 Brooklyn 5 and St Louis 9 New York 5. Schedule lists Washington at Detroit and New York at Cleveland.
The opening day at Prestwick features anecdotes on players officials and fans. Stories include a marshal stopping a woman from removing a dugup trophy fragment, references to Johnny Goodman's 14th hole incident, and tributes to Jock Hutchison Bobby Jones and Edward Blackwell.
Danny McShane seeks victory in the local middleweight tournament as he meets Sheik Marallah on Thursday night. Marallah also fights for advancement while Cyclone Mackey faces Prince Omar Yoachim in the semi finals. first bout starts at 8:15 with tickets on Polk Street.
The St. Louis Cardinals climb to second in the National League as brothers Dizzy and Paul Dean, signed from Bradenton, Florida, lead a 16-4 sprint that pulled them from seventh place to within one game of the Cubs. Dizzy Dean earned a 9-5 win over the Giants, allowing only four hits and three early runs before Mel Ott's eighth homer.
Texas League doubleheaders yield two victors from Houston Buffaloes and San Antonio Missions. Beekman and Payne shine for Houston in a 3 1 and 2 0 wins over Oklahoma City. Caldwell and Wiltse pace San Antonio as they sweep Mort Worth. Tulsa Oilers halt Beausmont streak with a 2 1 win, then lose 4 0. Dallas Steers split with Galveston, John Whitehead allows six hits in game one while Eddie Hock drives sixteen hits in game two.
The Amarillo Merchants Ball Club suffered their first defeat after eight straight wins, losing to the Claude Tigers. Berry pitched one inning giving up six hits and five runs before Owens came in to hold the Tigers at bay as the game progressed.
Frankie Frisch’s Cardinals moved into second place in the National League with 16 wins in 19 starts after a 9 5 victory over the Giants at the Polo Grounds. Roger Hornsby’s Browns climbed to fifth in the American League with seven wins in the last nine games as Cleveland edged Detroit 6 5 and Washington beat Detroit 4 1.
The 18th annual Women's Texas Golf Association tournament kicked off in Dallas with qualifying rounds. Notables include Aniela Gorczyea Dan Chandler and Betty Jameson among early leaders as 32 players advance to match play through Saturday’s 36 hole final.
The Claude Tigers schedule a June 3 return game at the Merchants ground on 27th and Roberta Street with free admission. A seven inning contest is planned against the East Side Club, with first pitch at 6 45 PM.
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