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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
8
The Associated Press reports the flood subsided and the Giants sit atop the National League standings as other teams battle seasonal shifts. The Yankees and Dodgers also clash in a season with strong pitching from McQuillan and Khr, while Washington and Philadelphia face mixed results.
Hollis Thurston, a tall left handed pitcher born in Nebraska and raised in Los Angeles, rose from minor leagues to the St. Louis Browns then found a place with the White Sox. He won sixteen games by mid season and had a ten game winning streak before dipping in form as the team fell in the standings. teammates praise his pitching brain and calm on the mound.
In Philadelphia, Washington tied 6 6 in the nightcap after losing the opener 6 2. Washington combined pitching and offense to salvage a split. Philadelphia managed a 4 2 loss in game two. Detriot saw its winning streak end as Chicago surged with a 12 2 victory. Boston and New York rain halted their matchup without a completed result.
In Fort Worth, the Cats beat San Antonio 14 to 4 with strong hitting and solid relief work. Fort Worth plated a six run seventh, while San Antonio managed two late runs. In Galveston, Dallas fell 13 to 1 as Bagwell hit his 34th homer, highlighted by a lopsided score and steady Galveston offense.
A dense block of classifieds includes for sale and trade ads for a Ford roadster 1923 and a duplex, storage company listings, an experienced stenographer seeking work, a farmer for hire, boarding offers, a baby bed, a delivery truck for sale or trade, a sign painter, a floor show case request, room rentals, coal for stoves, and a housemaid wanted, with contact details and phone numbers. The items show typical 1920s classified ad style and local business references.
In Wichita Falls the team beat Beaumont 10 to 4 with a 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 nine innings showing. Drake Jonnard Moore Eberhard Burns listed for the visitors while Beaumont pitchers are not all named.
New York Giants beat Boston 22 1 in game one and 8 6 in game two to close the gap on Brooklyn in the National League standings. St. Louis saw Pittsburgh top the Cardinals 3 1 while Brooklyn downed Philadelphia 5 1 and Cincinnati defeated Chicago 6 3. Ehrhardt credited with Brooklyn victory. Gowdy caught for New York. Adams handled Pittsburgh win.
A retrospective on Harry Wills, the Negro heavyweight who fought ninety-five bouts, his knockout record, and his quest for the world title. It notes his high hopes for a Dempsey clash and his preparation for the Firpo showdown and beyond.
Payers Reds and Rock ads for 25 cents a pound. 1110 Fillmore. For rent a semi modern four room house on a full size lot with garage at 60S Jefferson, phone 1929. Lost a leather portfolio on Dum as Spearman road Tuesday with name and address inside. notify Mrs A Bridenstiney 702 Monroe. Elmira rooms modern close in at 500 Harrison. Full blood Orpington hens and rooster for sale. phone 1375.
Short classified ads list items for sale and rental offerings. Milk cow and tractor with multiple plows are advertised, along with men’s suits, showcases, a Jersey male, and a country club membership. Also entries describe a three room house for rent near the county hospital and a furnished apartment on Lincoln Street.
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