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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1926
Page
2
The Reds trail the pennant race as four games remain for each team. Cincinnati fell 4 0 to Boston while St Louis beat Brooklyn 4 3. If St Louis wins twice more, Cincinnati can only tie by sweeping the final four games.
FEG MURRAY notes James J Tunney may claim the heavyweight title amid talk of a Dempsey clash. The Tri-State fair grounds host two big games with Buffaloes versus Bulldogs and Canyon against Amarillo, drawing thousands. Local residents Livingston and Gibson travel for events and shopping.
M. A. Finney says he has not been here long enough to discuss matters but notes focus on houses. L. E. Seages observes many houses for sale but few for rent. Sam Seay mentions returning from Roswell after a few days with his bey at the Institute and noticing changes in Amarillo since leaving.
Results across the major leagues include American League games with Boston losing to Cleveland 1 to 6 and New York routing Chicago 14 to blank, Philadelphia defeating Detroit 3 to 2, Washington topping St. Louis 11 to 0. National League saw Cincinnati 0 Boston 4, St. Louis 3 Brooklyn 4, Chicago 2 New York 5, Pittsburgh 22 Philadelphia. Coast League Sacrament o 1 San Francisco 2. Oakland 4-0 Los Angeles 14-3. Other teams traveling. American Association Minneapolis 7 Louisville 6 Kansas City 5 Toledo Milwaukee 2 Columbus 2 St Paul 2 Indianapolis 3.
In the American League today Washington plays St Louis and New York visits Chicago while Berton travels to Cleveland and Philadelphia goes to Detroit. The National League features Pittsburgh at Philadelphia and Chicago at New York with Bt. Lee's at Brookize. Only three games scheduled.
George Tate was elected yell leader at the local high school to rally students for the Golden Sandstorm team. Assisting Tate are Preston Fowlkes and Shorty Bowles as he plans daily pep meetings this week to boost school spirit and fighting determination.
W. R. McCarty, park caretaker, announced Amarillo’s Metro Park is rabbit proof after two days of work to prepare the sporting center for upcoming coursing meets by the Amarillo Coursing Association. Coursing fans expect the park to suit racing well, if not perfect in length, with Lubbock serving as a precedent for strong local interest.
Fox Drug Co offers Borozone liquid and powder for torn flesh and wounds. Liquid antiseptic purifies wounds of poisons and germs, while the powder acts as a great healer. Prices range from 30c to $1.20 for liquid and 30c to 60c for powder. Jack Lampe of Kansas City visits Am arillo to see Frank Hays.
Jack Dempsey says he is weary of crowds and questions but eager to reach the ring with Gene Tunney. He notes the grind of training, the need to be in top condition, and that Tunney will provide a real fight for the world championship with money to be earned rather than split with Jack Kearns.
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