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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1926
Page
2
Indiana injunction stirs unease in Tex Rickard camp as Dempsey trains in Atlantic City. Rickard and lawyers push ahead with plans for the bout despite legal action. Dempsey, upbeat and confident, notes training costs and progress with trainer Jerry the Greek and sparring partner Tommy Loughran.
The Cardinals gain a first place tie by routing the Phillies while the Reds extend their win streak and threaten a pennant in the National League race. In other action the Giants, Robins, Braves, Yankees and Senators posted results as the pennant picture tightens. Dempsey trains privately ahead of Tunney bout with focus on speed and durability.
A historic swim attempt near Margaret's Bay failed to establish a new record as competitors faced strong tides and fog. The swimmer Jane Darwin began the voyage yesterday, covered a four and a half mile stretch, and paused near the French harbor after a tense struggle with the channel conditions.
Amarillo Golden Sandstorm upset Childress Bobcats 6 to 0 before about 2000 fans at the Childress State fair. Captain Carter Bassett scored the lone touchdown in the second quarter after a holding penalty. Kenyon Rockwell added a 22 yard dash. Childress produced two first downs and eight more yards on a single pass, while Amarillo dominated the line and relied on Bassett. Officials listed Connally as referee and Tilson as head linesman.
Yesterday’s scores show National League games with St. Louis 23 Philadelphia 10 and Boston 4 Chicago 1. American League contests include New York 1 Cleveland 5 and Chicago 6 Boston 4. Western and other leagues list Wichita Tulsa Des Moines Omaha and Kansas City results amid scattered standings notes.
Jack Dempsey rests in Atlantic City after five weeks of training at his camp and Saratoga Springs. He aims to resume work tomorrow and finish his campaign Monday afternoon in top form to defend his title Thursday night. Tommy Loughran kept pace with Dempsey for two rounds during a recent session.
Plans for a powerful broadcasting station under J L Martin were approved. Martin will get 400 dollars a month for six months from Amarillo Board of City Development to air bulletins about the city. He wants to broadcast local winter temperatures nightly to showcase the temperate climate.
Banff, famed Rocky Mountain jewel city, incorporated Bankhead town in a dramatic act described by The Dallas News as lifting Bankhead from its site, dragging it along mountain highways, and depositing it inside Banff’s boundaries.
Heavyweights arrive here for a Saturday bout. Tickets go on sale at the City register tomorrow, priced at $1.14 each.
Stroudsburg Pennsylvania September 17 Experts at Gene Tunney’s training camp debate whether the boxer appears stale and needs rest. Tunney counters by keeping the boxing today sign out and continuing camp preparations. A visiting Tommy Gibbons deflects questions about Dempsey noting he did not see much of the opponent during their fifteen round clash.
We express thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted us during sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. May God reward you for kindness in this dark hour. R. A. Thomas and grandchildren Roberta Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Patton. Mrs. R. E. Patton. Miss Veda Beene. Mr. W. A. Beene. Mrs. F. E. Church. Mr. J. P. Woods and family.
Rusty Cahill from Breger versus Duff Stanley open the program as the ten round main event at the Business Men's Athletic Club smoker in the Armory. Stanley trained weeks to honor Amarillo. Several exhibition bouts follow including Rip and Bud Blake and a four round feature with Rocky Moore versus Babe Ruth. Admission by membership card obtainable at City Drug or Holman Drug.
Standings indicate nearly total backing for a program with support from recognized university societies. The report notes broad campus endorsement and organized backing across multiple groups.
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