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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1936
Page
7
Henry McLemore recounts a misadventure on the Alps near Montreux. He buys little gear, climbs Dents Du Midi, slips, strains, and ends the night back at a hotel after calling for Saint Bernards that do not appear.
The Hillcrest Course hosts a week long Municipal Golf Tourney with defending champion Jimmie Croom posting a 69 as top qualifier. Notable rivals include John Munn, Bill Jenkins, G W Dodd, Drew Crossett, Paul Smith and Moody Smith as matches begin Labor Day weekend. Entry is 1.50 dollars, covering course use.
Yesterday results show Brooklyn at St Louis rainout. Boston beat Pittsburgh 3 1. Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 3. New York 7 Chicago 4. Today standings list New York Cleveland Detroit Chicago Washington Philadelphia St Louis with win totals and winning percentages. Schedule includes Detroit at Washington Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia. Softball tourney results note Phillips 66 Pampa defeated Borden's last night 8 to ?
New York’s pennant hopeful Giants head to St Louis for a two game set with the Cardinals after sweeping the Cubs in Chicago. Hubbell and Dean loom as two of baseballs top pitchers as Terry and Frisch may match their aces against weaker foes. Ott and Terry fueled a 12 hit attack securing a series win.
After a long rest A G Tarn’s Rushaway soars back to racing in the mile and a sixteenth Warren handicap at Narragansett Park Seeking a third Derby win he carries top weight of 121 pounds and faces nine three year olds including stablemate Faust The veteran Canadian owner and trainer reports the gelding razor sharp and ready for the race.
In a high scoring night the Texas League produced 79 runs across four games. Galveston Bucs defeated Dallas Steers 16 4, Hal Patchett of the Tulsa Oilers homered home in the ninth for a 10 9 win over San Antonio Missions, Fort Worth Cats crushed Houston Bulls 17 8, Beaumont Exporters edged Oklahoma City 9 6 with Bill Ehrensberger pitching and going 3 for 5.
Dallas columnist reports Matty Bell praising the Centennial All-Americans as they prepare to face the Chicago Bears Monday night. Bell says initial doubt gave way to enthusiasm after seeing the All-Stars in camp and readying for the pro challenge.
Eight players remain in the Texas Junior Golf Tournament as the third round begins in San Antonio. Defending champion Arthur Buck Luce of Austin fought back from two down at the 13th to win 2 and 1 over Houston Cole of Ranger. Pairings listed include Luce versus Willoughby and Thurmond versus Glasgow.
Darlington grocer reports two eggs hatched into young chicks during a severe heat wave. The incident highlights the impact of extreme temperatures on local poultry items and raises concerns for inventory handling in hot weather.
Amarillo Phillips plunged to a 13 to 1 defeat at Metro Park as Aztecs overpowering pitching and erratic defense left Phillips on the edge of a meltdown. Haddock, the Sunday winner, again worked, while Priday night’s rematch under the lights promises a decisive clash with the Mexicans at home.
The summary lists batting leaders for the American and National leagues with players like Gehrig Averill and Medwick and Hank Greenberg among top hitters. It notes runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases, highlighting standout seasons for players on the Indians, Yankees, Tigers, Pirates, Cardinals, Giants and others. Pitcher leaders include Hadley and Pearson for the American League and Lions and Hubbell for the National League.
Dwight Cross Jr., six, son of a Hunterville auto dealer, started first grade and said school lacks thrills compared to piloting his father’s airplane. He has previously handled the controls of his father’s ship, enjoying aviation adventures.
Captain Francis Ouimet directs American side from the sidelines as Britain's youngest team in history faces the Walker Cup. He withdraws from competition citing self-doubt and sits out Johnny Fisher and George Dunlap Jr while Johnny Goodman and Scotty Campbell lead the doubles. Reynolds Smith and Ed White from Texas light up practice with a 69 in alternate shots, facing England stars Jack McLean and 18-year-old John Langley.
Maxor Drug blanked Texaco Indians in a high scoring 18 to 17 victory in Amarillo on a stormy night. Phillips 66 of Pampa defeated Amarillo Borden’s 8 to 3. Pampa Phillips and Amarillo Santa Fe share the tourney lead with two wins each. Tonight Panhandle Laundry faces Vega Phillips 66, while Universal Oilers of Panhandle meets Elks Club of Amarillo to avoid elimination. Tournament site is the Junior Chamber of Commerce field near El Taos night club with 10 cent doubleheaders.
Hubert Cole county treasurer is one vote behind in his race for county clerk but one relative leads after published run off returns. A Pampa mailed letter from John T Harrington recounts family ties to Amarillo Coles and a past visit in 1894 with Alma Cole and George Cole and mentions trustees of deeds in Potter County.
State and federal agencies have begun a campaign against a bark canker attacking Monterey cypress trees across California. The worry over potential destruction of the Pt. Lobos grove in Monterey County fuels the initiative.
Chicago reports a rain delayed Lions versus College All-Stars contest at Soldiers Field drawing 80 000 fans. Coaches Bierman McMillin Layden Waldorf push for dry field with Michigan Alabama Notre Dame Chicago players in key roles. Ed Klewicki John Schneller threaten Lions ends. Dutch Clark sidelined. Presnell Caddell Christianson Gutowski to feature.
Sept. 1. Rookies and lighter hitters surge as leaders shift in 1935 batting charts. Lou Gehrig and Gehringer lead in Big Ten and American League with high averages while injuries and slumps reshuffle the field. Joe DiMaggio, Averill, Dickey, and others follow with strong showings.
Prosperity note reports Purdue football ticket sales 300 percent ahead of last season. Jimmie Braddock recovering well in the South. Joe McCarthy criticized as a man who swallows a canary. Helen Wills Moody absence may cost $50 000 gate. Dorothy Pynton Hill joins track, Alice Arden and Betty Robinson eye offers. McPherson Oilers and Hollywood Universalis threaten Olympic champs.
In Palestine Texas Carl Chance 30 once dubbed bootleg king in Dallas received a one year sentence for the murder of Dudley Williams a Dallas taxi driver slain amid bootlegging warfare before prohibition ended Chance pleaded guilty yesterday to the charges Williams was allegedly killed after a whisky robbery dispute on a Freestone County road Prosecutors had urged a ten year term Three other men remain imprisoned for the killing including Chance's brother C实力
Texas League leaders list features Mosolf of Dallas with 184 hits and 565 at bats, Strower and Archie top home runs, Tauby and Brower high in steals, Howell and Gryska driving runs, with Richmond and Mills leading pitching in innings and strikeouts. The roundup names several cities including Dallas Houston San Antonio and Tulsa.
Centennial College star football coach Matty Bell and Lea Meyer plan strict private practices as the All Stars prepare to face the Chicago Bears in the Cotton Bowl next Monday night. Bell aims to keep game plans secret to gain an edge and expressed growing enthusiasm after early camp workouts at Ownby Stadium.
Schoolboy Rowe of the Tigers stopped Athletics with two hits while Bill Terry of the Giants had a double and a single driving in three against the Cubs. Lefty Grove of the Red Sox pitched seven innings against the Indians.
Tony Canzoneri limits his focus to Lou Ambers as he defends the 135 pound title tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden. A victory could clear the way for a run at Barney Ross’s welterweight title, signaling a turning point in Canzoneri’s long career.
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