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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1929
Page
8
United Press reports favorable weather at Shibe Park as the Philadelphia Athletics lead Chicago Cubs three games to one and need one more victory to clinch the World Series. Betting odds favored the A's at 2 to 1, with 20 to 1 on the Cubs.
Associated Press preview notes California favored to beat Penn as Clarence Price leads the Penn attack. Pittsburgh battles Nebraska. Colgate eyes Indiana. Minnesota Northwestern clash highlights Big Ten tensions with Hank Bruder out and Iowa-Illinois looming. Notre Dame faces Wisconsin while Navy tangles Duke and Cornell seeks revival against Princeton. Tennessee vs Alabama marks major posturing in the South.
Dallas dispatch notes Texas University Texas Aggies beat Kansas State 19 to 0 and Baylor, TCU, Rice and Texas overmatch opponents in early season games. It highlights upcoming Texas versus Oklahoma clash at Fair Park and recalls 1923 OU upset run as fans plan in-state showdowns.
George Amesbury, 28, rode 16 straight days from the Black Hills to Chicago to witness the final World Series game. He, disappointed by the Cubs loss at Philadelphia, vowed not to waste the trip and planned to sell the wagon and wait for the next big event, perhaps the world’s fair or the Millennium.
The Cubs face the Athletics in a decisive World Series clash with Grove likely to start for Philadelphia. Connie Mack may alter his pitcher, while Guy Bush and the Cubs rely on a strong lineup. The seventh inning of game four looms as the series’ high point after a ten run rally.
Kansas City's American Association pennant winners capture the minor league title by beating Rochester 6 to 5 in eleven innings in the ninth and deciding game of the little world series. The contest featured frequent arguments, a fist fight between Carleton and Rhonda, and a near riot as a Rochester fan attacked a Blues player. Kansas City overcame a four-run Rochester lead, tying the score in the seventh before winning in the eleventh.
Arlington Texas October 14 With more horses arriving workmen finish the Arlington Downs Racing Course and grandstand as the opening program on November 6 approaches. Owners are asked to withhold shipping entries until additional stables are completed.
Kansas City Mo October 14 Big Six coaches began polishing up for the season with one conference game left before the start. Dana X Bible Nebraska faces Pittsburgh next and Missouri later. Bo McMillan Kansas State coaches stress renewed battles as Oklahoma to Texas tests loom. Nebraska tied SMU recently while Kansas Aggies failed to score on Texas A and M. Oklahoma aims to score on Texas University.
Philadephia October 14 Babe Ruth ruled out of the Yankees managerial field leaving Art Fletcher the likely choice Fletcher is a Yankees coach and former Phillies leader Ruth will remain a right fielder at least for 1930 saying he can still supply value as a player he spoke after talks with Colonel Ruppert about taking on managerial duties in the future but for 1930 he remains in the lineup
Former welterweight champion Joe Dundee of Baltimore began a campaign to regain his title after a ten round victory over Bert Colima in the Mexico City bullring. The bout was billed as a middleweight championship in Mexico.
Moran and Mack arrive in Amarillo for the first talking picture Why Bring That Up at the Mission theater in two weeks. The Paramount production stars Moran and Meek with Evelyn Brent and Harry Green in a cast built around Octavus Roy Cohen’s script from the Darktown Birmingham tradition.
The 1930 season opens with seven major league clubs reorganizing leadership amid post World Series turmoil. Bill McKechnie returns to manage the Cardinals and then signs with the Braves for four years. Donie Bush departs the Pirates for the White Sox, Jewel Ens takes over Pirates, Dan Howley resigns from the Browns to be replaced by Bill Killefer, and Cincinnati names Sidney Weil new president vowing a winning club. Weir faces pressure as a weak financial link. Lucas and Crutz bolster the Reds with public support for rebuilding.
Happy Lou Phillips travels across the continent on roller skates from Norwich New York toward San Francisco. He reports tough going on dirt Oklahoma Texas roads and plans to reach his destination late next month. He seeks a prize from a skating company after completing the trip.
East Texas Chamber of Commerce directors meet in Nacogdoches to appoint a successor to W. N. Blanton, whose resignation becomes effective November 1. A special committee led by President Hayne Nelms of Groveton recommends Blanton’s replacement, with members R. M. Kelly, John D. Middleton, and L. D. Gilbert.
Ad pitches McCoy's Tablets to women with anaemia and underweight concerns. It claims a short treatment rounds the hollows, adds flesh, boosts red blood, and restores energy. The ironclad guarantee promises a refund if four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes fail to add at least five pounds and improve health.
Promoter Al Anderson says Cal Farley will meet Greek George Poulas at 160 pounds in a Friday night clash at the Armory set to begin at 8. Poulas, famed for speed and toe holds, is praised for his headlock escapes and power moves, while locals expect a tough test for Farley in front of cheering fans and a potential Oregon boot finish.
George Amesbury traveled from the Black Hills to Chicago to attend the final World Series game. He intends to stay for 16 days hoping for the next major event such as the world’s fair.
Readers are urged that Marmola prescription tablets help obesity by correcting an underactive gland. The ad claims 22 years of use and millions of boxes sold, touting beauty youth and vigor benefits with the formula and scientific reasons inside each box.
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