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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1925
Page
5
The 1920 World Series finale showcased a stunning defensive gem by Giants stars Rawlings Kelly and Frisch, halting a Yankee onslaught in a game regarded as one of baseball history’s finest.
The piece recalls rare postseason events including Elmer Smith’s bases loaded homer for the Indians and Bill Wambsganss’ unassisted triple play. It notes 1912 Red Sox Giants muff and Hooper leap, plus 1917 White Sox Giants miscues and Red Faber stealing third.
A West Texas State Teachers College Yearlings team lost 7 to 3 to Amarillo Golden Sandstorm at Bivins Stadium in a fast, hard fought game. Carter Bassett and Vaught connected on a key pass, with Key scoring for the Yearlings from the twenty five yard line and Vaught kicking the extra point. The Sandstorm defense, led by Bourn and Stockton, held firm as Roads and Hardin Boyles produced solid play. About 75 fans witnessed the frigid clash as Amarillo prepares for Plainview next Friday at Plainview.
W C Gatton promotes a Tlallowe en party for the Amarillo Country club house committee calling it the grandest yet with costume and mask entertainment and extra trimmings. Harve Radey urges life insurance, praising Jefferson Standard for wide coverage and stating the company holds 290.9 million dollars in force.
Plainview high school Bulldogs defeated Floydada Whirlwind 25 to 6 here Friday. Despite being outweighed Plainview tallied eighteen first downs to Floydada's five and kept drive after drive with strong ground games and long passes. Amarillo High visits Plainview next Friday as a record crowd is expected.
Illinois narrowly defeated Butler 16 to 13 as Red Grange displayed flashes of brilliance, offering a reminder of his famed 1923 and 1924 performances during a tense Urbana game.
Before 12 000 fans at Drake university’s new stadium, Coach Solemn’s Bulldogs defeated the Kansas Aggie eleven 19 to 0 in an afternoon game.
Recap of Saturday results with multiple upsets and big wins including Michigan 68 over Resoit 3, Notre Dame 19 over Michigan 0, Stanford 28 over Occidental 0, Penn State defeating Georgia Tech 7, and Navy beating Marquette 0. Other notable outcomes include Princeton 15 Washington and Lee 6, Syracuse 38 William and Mary 0, Ohio State 3 Chicago 3 a tied game, and Minnesota 24 Grinnell 6.
Washington report states W. E. Young Stribling of Atlanta won the referee's decision after ten rounds with Sailor Eddie Hoffman. Stribling controlled at least eight rounds while Hoffman faced a stern beating, nearly KO in early rounds, and could not rally in the final exchange.
Claude High School extended its perfect season with a 7 to 2 football win over Clarendon. Garrett Claude intercepted a pass and returned it 40 yards for Claude’s touchdown in the first quarter. Woodburn Claude was tackled behind his own goal line for Clarendon’s score.
Austin reports 3106 schools enrolled in the University of Texas Interscholastic league before October 1 for football competition, according to Roy B. Henderson athletic director.
In Lubbock on October 16, Texas Tech Matadors led by captain Windy Nicklaus halted the Austin Kangaroos to a 0–0 tie. Nicklaus and Archibald combined for a late boot as Tech’s defense stifled Cooper and other Kangaroos throughout a close contest. The Matadors then prepare for Montezuma and Clarendon matches ahead of a demanding schedule.
At the Texas State Fair in Yallas 0 to 6 the Texas Aggies and Sewanee University played to a draw before 7000 fans. Dansby blocked a Sewanee punt for a second quarter touchdown. Sewanee scored late in the fourth on a Mohany run after two long passes to the Roxie two yard line. Environmental calm and strong passing drew cheers from the thirty-ninth annual crowd.
Missouri defeated Nebraska 9 to 6 at Rollins Field in Columbia in a hard fought game. The Tigers swarmed the Corn Huskers from start to finish, delivering a stout defensive performance against a team that had beaten Illinois and Red Grange. The report ties in with local golf course improvements near Hillcrest.
Clarendon’s Powder River Bulldogs defeated Roswell Cadets 14 to 0 in ideal field conditions. Coach H T Burton emphasized the aerial attack, with Crow connecting on a 40 yard pass to Corbin for a TD and a 15 yard score from Crow to Parks, both extra points by Crow.
Abilene Christian University Wildcats defeated West Texas State Teachers College 13 to 0 in a muddy afternoon battle at Abilene. The game featured slow play and strong Cat defense, securing the first conference win for the Wildcats and denting the Buffaloes' title hopes.
Canyon Eagles defeated Hereford White faces 32 to 0 on a muddy field in Canyon in the season’s first Class B game. Canyon’s Atkins Brown and Strain starred while Thompson and A Russell led Hereford. Two Canyon touchdowns came on passes.
The narrator riffs on baseball with misplayed homers by Goslin Traynor and a Washington fielder smothering a ball in the bleachers. He quips about Sleepy talk and a misheard Sousa band reference, praises Ed Green’s clothing store, and jokes about Hyacinth’s operation and a bootlegging father in Amarillo.
Vanderbilt defeated Texas 14 to 6 before 10 000 fans at Dudley Stadium. Key plays included McKibben’s kickoff return for a Vanderbilt score and a late two point advantage after a Texan play went into their own end zone. Ron King and Thompson contributed the lone Texas score and kick.
The piece praises Walter Johnson for stellar World Series performance and recalls last year’s heartbreaker. It discusses Rice’s near catch and field shift, Marberry’s entry, Joe Harris’s removal, and Cuyler’s timely hitting. It notes upcoming games and local sports pride in Amarillo Plainview Canyon Vernon and Texas Tech events.
Trinity College Tigers upset Rice Owls 13 to 0 in Houston this afternoon. Rice showed weak offense and defense as Trinity secured the first ever win over the Owls by the local team.
Local crowd hails Vincente Hong as a standout figure at the Mexico City bull ring, where the celebrated matador earns distinction as one of the capital’s best toreadors despite his Chinese heritage triggering modern questions about identity.
The Iowa State College eleven defeated Kansas University 20 to 0 in the season opener. A crowd of about 10,000 witnessed the game in ISU's newly dedicated stadium during the Iowa State homecoming event.
Emporia teachers from Kansas invaded Missouri Valley grounds and beat the Oklahoma Aggies 21 to 0 on Lewis field. Culp of Kansas State Normal capped the score with an 80 yard run.
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