Postponement Boosts Fight Plans for Ross McLarnin Bout
New York dispatch reports a 24 hour delay for Barney Ross vs Jimmy McLarnin at Madison Square Garden boosts expected attendance from 35 000 toward 50 000. Weigh ins will not be redone unless a further postponement occurs with the main bout slated near 9 PM EST and no broadcast planned.
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Kall io Retains World Middleweight Title Before Massive Crowd
In a near sellout arena capacity crowd witnessed Gus Kallio defend his world middleweight crown by defeating Vic Webber in three falls. Webber pressured in early rounds and earned a win in the second fall, but Kallio countered with his signature holds including the self strangler to secure the title in the final fall lasting eight minutes.
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Vic Webber
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Clingman
Otis Clingman
Joe Gunther
Charley Carr
Cyclone Mackey
Danny McShain
Claude Swindell
Dan Carver
Grant’s remarkable diving return stuns Budge in tennis clash
In New York on September 7 Bryan Grant of Atlanta delivered an unprecedented shot against Donald Budge in a third round national championship match. Grant slid belly-first along grass with racquet spinning away and Budge powering a strong forehand as the rally ended.
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United Press
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Bryan Grant
Atlanta
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al Smith
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Edward W. Feibleman
Perry
Lester Stoeffen
John van Ryn
Berkely Bell
Clifford Sutter
Bryan M
Bitsy) Grant
Oakland
Calif
Amarillo All-Star and Borger Phillips Meet Again in Charity Series
The Amarillo All-Star softball team faces Borger Phillips 66 tonight in the second of a five game series. Borger Phillips won the opener 4 2 Wednesday. Proceeds go to the Chil dren's Home. Chief Youngblood to pitch for Phillips and Harry Dailey to start for All-Stars. Weather permitting two games tonight starting at 8. Adults pay 15 cents for both games and children five cents.
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Harry Daily
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Berger
All-Stars
Harry
Tigers Ready for 1935 Season with Player Releases
Detroit Tiger officials prepared for the 1935 season by recalling players now out of option in minor leagues. The list includes three catchers eight pitchers a first baseman and a shortstop headlined by Paul Sullivan Vic Frasier Steve Larkin and Francis Parker of Beaumont.
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Paul Sullivan
Vic Frasier
Steve Larkin
Francis Parker
Beaumont
Giants rally as Terry drives in winning run in 12th
United Press reports Bill Terry drove in the winning run for the Giants with a single in the 12th against the Cubs. The account highlights Lloyd Waner’s three hits for the Pirates and a remarkable racquet mishap that splattered a ball off the sideline as Grant’s match point dazzled the crowd.
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United Press
Bill Terry
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Cubs
Lloyd Waner
Pirates
Figure Majors To Be All Over in 2 Weeks
Giants expect to finish pennant races within a week of their home finale with the Cardinals while Detroit plans to wrap up after a series with the Yankees at Navin Field. Cubs slide out of title race as Giants and Pirates stay ahead.
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United Press
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Navin Field
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Cards
Braves
Dodgers
Detroit
Jacksonville Wins Second of Playoff Series
Jacksonville defeats Jackson Miss 7 to 5 to take a 2 0 lead in the little Dixie series. Jackson rallied with all its runs in the seventh inning but fell short as Jacksonville won its second straight game in Texas League action. The teams rest Saturday and resume Sunday.
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Becker
Reid
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O'Neil
Major League Batting Leaders and Home Run Totals
The report lists top batting averages and RBI totals for the season. P Waner of the Pirates posts a .127 average with 106 runs and 208 hits, while Gehrig of the Yankees leads in home runs with 42. Gehringer and Terry are near the top in RBIs and runs, with Foxx and Ott also among leaders.
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Berger
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Trosky
Indians
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Werber
Red Sox
U S Tennis Stars Aim to Halt Fred Perry in Nationals
In the 53rd national singles championship Perry faces top American challenges from Wilmer Allison and Sidney Wood who are in the lower bracket and could meet in the quarter finals. Frank Shields stands as the upper bracket obstacle while rain disrupts play and seeds fall as Menzel Mangin Feibleman upset Lott.
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Wilmer Allison
Sidney B. Wood
Fred Perry
America
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Wood
United States
Perry
Frank Shields
Jack McDiarmid
Fort Worth
Texas
Marcel Rainville
Griffin eyeing Baer title fight for Texas Centennial 1936
Fort Worth reports promoter Dick Griffin says a world heavyweight title bout could headline the Texas Centennial in 1936. Houston and Dallas reps have shown interest, with Griffin noting the event could attract many visitors and rival the Primo Camera Baer NY bout in drawing power if the fight moves forward by then.
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Dallas
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Max Baer
Texas
New York
Gladewater Opens New Golf Club with Nine Holes
Fast Texas golfers will gather in Gladewater as the newly organized Gladewater Golf and Country Club formally opens its nine hole course and clubhouse. The club, affiliated with the East Texas Golf Association, counts 140 members and plans amateur tournaments for men and women tomorrow.
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Gladewater
Texas
Hamilton Here, Says Writing on Ale House War
A Polk Street beer parlor wall bore the message Tell the cops Raymond Hamilton was here August 6, ’34 By, by, I’m gone. The chief said the writer may be a practical joker or someone who knew the facts and wants to be interviewed. The comment added the writer is probably gone in more ways than one.
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Chief of Police
Polk Street
Raymond Hamilton
W. R. McDowel
Maverick Club Column Highlights Southwest Softball Tourney
The Globe News notes the Maverick Club tourney finale with the Oakes Agency winning after one defeat among 22 teams and 330 players. It covers upcoming All-Stars vs Phillips 66 matchups, star pitcher praise for Chester Mason and Chowning, Henry Daily’s reinstatement, and local sports social details including horseshoes events and Kiwanis-Rotary challenges at Amarillo venues.
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Armarillo
Georgia Tech Seeks Breakaway Halfbacks for 1933
Georgia Tech coach William Alexander notes a need for a back who can break free as he outlines an injury sensitive 10 game schedule. He emphasizes five key players including Phillips Roberts Williams and the Wilcox brothers and lists Clemson Vanderbilt Duke Michigan Tulane North Carolina Auburn Alabama Florida and Georgia as the season lineup with a cautious forecast.
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Shorty) Roberts
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Eastern polo team on spot for second series clash
The eastern selection announced four riders to face the West in Meadow Brook tomorrow, Mike Phipps Jimmy Mills Winston Guest and Billy Post versus Eric Pedhey Elmer Roeseke Cecil Smith and Adan Roark. The eastern squad aims to reverse last year’s dominance by the western team on Long Island.
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Adan Roark
Teask
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Tommy Hitclcock
Texas
Boeseke
Seeks Highway Job For J. C. Hayes
J. C. Hayes of Weatherford formerly of Tulsa visited Amarillo yesterday to marshal support for Pat Williams as state highway commissioner. Hayes noted Williams has broad West Texas backing, especially the Panhandle, and that Williams would not run if Judge W. R. Ely seeks reappointment.
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Two Youths Face Liquor Charges Near Amarillo
Amarillo men Roy Brown 25 and Bill Mann 21 were charged with illegal transportation of whiskey after a chase six miles north of Amarillo. Officers seized 10 half gallon jars of whiskey from their car following the pursuit by Sheriff Bill Adams' deputies.
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Maverick Club Announces Evening Softball Game
The Maverick Club invites boys to a wholesome activity night with a softball game scheduled for tonight.Watch for supporters and a fun community gathering as teams face off at the field.
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Dallas Starts Crucial Four-Game Series
The Dallas Steers open a four game set with Tulsa Oller to chase fourth place in the Texan League pennant race. Dallas leads the Oilers by 2½ games as they fight for first division berths alongside San Antonio Galveston and Beaumont.
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Red Copeland
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Fight Results At Dallas Texas Boxing Card
Fight results from Dallas feature Pat Murphy 146 drawing with Terre Heure 148 and Bobby Murray 148 defeating Dummy Mahan 120. Ernie Eppa 116 loses by decision to Curtin Beatt 200. Charlie Montgomery 187 loses to Buddy Dyer 155. Casey Jones 184 knocked out by Dallas opponent Fort Worth 2. Garland Thompson 164 loses to Party White 160. Johnny Page 194 defeats Leon Naastasl 190. Fort Worth shows final bouts.
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Port Worth
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