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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1929
Page
11
Roland Garros Stadium in Auteuil France May 27 The United States mixed doubles pair remains in contention as the semi final rounds commence in the French hard court championships now into their second week.
Paris May 27 The Wimbledon rule banning stockingless players on center court draws attention at Roland Garros as the French championships proceed. Helen Wills, the American champion, may be barred from center court or forced to wear stockings. She says she enjoys playing without stockings for speed but would not defy Wimbledon if objected.
Helen Wills and Francis Hunter advance to mixed final as Rene La Coste and Mme Lafaurie-Henricochet await their final opponent. La Coste and Jean Borotra edged Cochet Brugnon for the men's doubles title 6-8 3-6 6-3 8-6. Wilbur F. Coen Jr. ousted Leon Aslangul to reach the third round, next facing I G Collins to determine the semifinal opponent for William T. Tilden II.
National League leaders include O Doul of Philadelphia .405 batting average and Grimm of Chicago 32 RBIs. Herman of Brooklyn 51 hits and Frisch of St Louis 15 doubles. Pirates L Waner 6 triples, Ott of San Francisco 10 homers. Swanson and Cuyler lead Stolen bases with 10. Grimes of Pittsburgh 7–0 pitching. American League leaders feature Foxx of Philadelphia .403 batting and Gehringer of Detroit 36 runs and 54 hits. Simmons 40 RBIs, Johnson 16 doubles, Blue and Alexander 4 triples, Gehrig 10 homers, Johnson and Gehringer 5 stolen bases, Uhle 8–? pitching.
Eight international beauties arrive in New York to contest the world title. The flapper look spans Seville to Holland with bobbed hair and short dresses. conversations cross languages as they tour before the Galveston pageant opening June 8 in Texas.
Elizabethton Tennessee May 27 Old jobs reopen under an agreement reached after the two month old strike. Former workers come to register with E T Willson the new personnel director as mill officials say only violent offenders will be barred. Dr Arthur Mothwurf president of the textile companies explains the policy.
Fabens Texas May 27 C C Pyle's footrace gains international note with Juarez Mexico as tonight's leg shifts outside the U S due to El Paso Chamber of Commerce talks. Twenty three runners remain with John Salo of Passaic leading at 70 41 12 and Gavuzzi Italy Umeri Italy close behind while non citizens face bridge scrutiny and immigration questions.
The article notes a record holding performance by Feg Murray with a 926 hundred yard dash and a 47 second quarter mile, highlighting how such times are rarely seen. The piece emphasizes the extraordinary speed of the young runner and the rarity of consecutive feats.
Mrs. R. D. McKay of Houston was burned while sleeping when a rag soaked with ammonia or ether was placed over her face. Her husband woke to her gasping and found a note threatening her life. A window screen had a hole punched through it.
The passage recalls Earl Thomson’s 14 2-5 second intercollegiate hurdle record at Franklin Field and its enduring debate. It notes Thomson as a pro barred from amateurs, mentions Bob Simpson now coaching at Town State University, and forecasts Karl’s Navy team rebounding in 1930 after injury setbacks.
The egg shell blouse tucks into a midnight blue suit. A one inch standing satin collar sits at the neck and four satin bands encircle the cuff puff of the sleeve.
The Mission presents Coquette Mary Pickford’s first talkie along with a Sennett comedy novelty act and Movietone news The Fair screens Flying Fleet Ramon Novarro Sportlight Topics of the Day and Pathe News The DeAndi features Tracked a great dog picture and Mickey’s Great Idea Paramount news The NATO with Rafe Emerson and his orchestra closes the program
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