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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1928
Page
10
Twenty eight entrants prepare for the 500 mile Indianapolis race as time trials spark talk of a new speed record. Duray secures first with a 124 mph qualifying pace while veterans and new cars face mechanical tests on the brick track in Indianapolis.
The Fort Worth Panthers beat the Houston Buffs 2 to 2 in ten innings to take a slim lead. Moore and Lafayette drive a tenth inning single with Richardson's sacrifice. Elsewhere San Antonio 11 Dallas 3 Beaumont 5 Wichita Falls 0. Wichita Falls protest over umpire call noted. Payne chased in the second.
Dennis Lavender of Abilene, Texas, tied the course mark and set an impressive score in the qualifying round of the West Texas Golf tournament in Mineral Wells. Lavender opened strong with a 04 and finished with a 90, aided by three birdies and an eagle, as a new entry record emerged with 162 players.
Washington Senators face a first base problem with Joe Judge and George Siller at the ready while the Reds have Wally Pipp and George Kelly. Kelly and Pip rivaled in New York City world series five years ago and now share the same team. On May 23 all four saw action as Kelly and Pipp played first for Cincinnati and Sister A was moved to right field. Sister’s season was cut short by an out of order batting call. George helped defeat the Pirates with three timely hits as fan debate over the two big first basemen resurfaces.
Shreveport pitchers held the Sports to fifteen hits as the team rolled to a 13 to 2 victory. The win marked Shreveport’s third straight, extending their winning streak.
American League leaders include Ruth of the Yankees with 14 homers and Gehrig also on the Yankees. Todt of the Red Sox has 7. In the National League, L Wilson of the Cubs leads with 9.
In Auteuil Germany's Cecilie Aussem, 19, upset England's Mrs Hotcraft Watson to reach a clash with Helen Wills in the next round of the international hard court championship. Aussem rallied from a set down and trailing by a point to win 2-4, 7-5, 6-9, claiming a dramatic upset.
Japan will face the United States in the American zone Davis Cup final at Chicago June 1 2 3 after beating Canada in the second round Teizo Toba rallied to beat Jack Wright 7 0 3 6 6 3 6 4 in the deciding match The other singles match was halted.
Bottomley of the Cardinals hit a homer yesterday, contributing to a 7 run output. Cogan and Lazaeri of the Yankees each hit a solo shot and Rige of the Browns added one. Simmons also recorded a single in the American League.
Otle homan 20 year old who defeated 199 on es to call on President. He arrived from New York in a plane owned by Claremore Ohio men. He was introduced in the House by Representative Howard and Speaker Longworth. He plans to fly back to New York then Claremore, returning to Manhattan Friday to receive an 825,000 prize from Pyle. Payne expects to keep the money and invest it under contract for two years before possible college.
Ed Strangier Lewin defended his heavyweight title by taking two falls to one against Marin Prestina in a darkness interrupted bout. Japan’s Yoshiro Ohta and Willard Crocker split wins with Canada, each taking one singles and the doubles. Crocker beat Toba for Canada’s sole victory.
In two Western league games on May 29 Amarillo beat the Avitors 7 to 6 to climb to third while Wichita dropped from a tie for second to fourth after a 7 to 6 loss. The Bronco rallied from a three run deficit with four runs in the fifth and two in the sixth. Oklahoma City, leading the loop, defeated Tulsa 7 to 1.
Kansas City held undisputed possession in the A A meeting Saturday as Wayne Munn of Nebraska defeated Jim McMillen of Illinois. John Frederk of Sweden beat George Hills of Rockford Michigan and Jack Taylor of Canada defeated Jack Sampson of North Dakota.
In Indianapolis Indianapolis defeated Toledo 7 to 6 with Anderton driving in the winner in the eighth. Milwaukee upset by 4 to 3 after a win over the Blues. Louisville Colonels toppled by 12 to 6 as Colum drove in five in the seventh. Minneapolis Millers beat St Paul 7 to 3 with Cotter Black and Wheat homers. Saint drop to fourth, Indianapolis gains.
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