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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1936
Page
9
The article recalls the 1936 world series moment at the Polo Grounds with Anthony L. Albano as the man first in line at the bleachers gate. It ties the tale to Steve Brodie and One-eyed Connolly as legends of fame and bold acts linked to the era.
Dallas fans witnessed an 11 to 3 Dallas victory over Tulsa to even the Texas League pennant series. Ace pitcher Fred Marberry led the Steers in a win that featured six Tulsa errors while Mr. Albano, first in line for Yankees Giants game, revealed his seventh son was born the day before setting a goal of fielding a full team of male offspring.
Dutch Mantell will pit Dory Detton against Herb Parks in the main bout of the Armory card on Thursday. Detton seeks a clean scientific match while Parks, fresh off a win over Marauder McShain, is a cautious grappler who avoids the first punch. Gene La Belle faces Bob Cummings in the semifinal. First bout starts at 8 o'clock.
Henry McLemore argues the New York Giants will win the World Series in six games. He praises Carl Hubbell's left arm and heart, recalls key moments from 1933 to 1936, and predicts Ruffing will try to outpitch him but Hubbell's prowess could decide the outcome.
The 1871 Chicago fire anniversary marks Fire Prevention Week with national observance and safety campaigns led by Jeff M. Neely in Amarillo. A parade, 10000 questionnaires, 1000 posters, and student outreach in Amarillo and Potter County accompany Scouts involvement and mayoral support.
Mike Belloise defeated Al Spina by referee’s decision in Portland New York boxing commission recognizes Belloise as world featherweight champion Belloise weighed 128 pounds Spina 126 pounds for the Sept 30 bout in One, Portland, Ohio.
Lincoln Neb Sept 30 Huskers poised to defend Big Six title with Iowa State game at home. Coach Dana Bible primes a strong backfield and developing line to avenge defeats by Minnesota and Pittsburgh. Nebraska seeks 1936 breakthrough after long title droughts. Oakland Sept 30 Acorns host Portland in fifth game of PCL series after 2 1 victory. Beavers lead three games to one with Portland needing one win and prize share.
Dick Martin reports the Sandies, led by Blair Cherry, have transformed from cocky scrimmagers to a focused, hard-hitting unit. Joe Davis and backfield partners Clayton and Maves pace a swift, relentless attack as Capitol Hill prepares a stout defense under Jim Lookabaugh. Weather or scores aside, optimism runs high with veteran experience still on the horizon.
The Amarillo Little Theater opens its tenth season with a gala aim and a strong 12 member executive board led by President Mrs. Vernon B. Thompson. Season tickets are $3 for four plays, with student tickets at $1, and the first production Men Must Fight debuts October 6 at the City Auditorium with prompt 8 pm start and no reserved seating.
The Civilian Conservation Corps invites youths aged 17 to 26 to join the nation’s tree and soil erosion army. Recruits receive $30 to $45 monthly, room and board, clothing, and medical care, with $22.50 to $25 sent home. Potter County quota is 25 white youths for a one week enrollment starting Tuesday, with possible raises if applications exceed the limit. Negro youths may join where available but no specific quota set. Recruits should apply through relief case workers in their home counties.
New York dispatch notes a flood of bets on the World Series with extravagant money flowing. Mel Ott's homer potential for the Giants is tipped against Yankee dominance. Industry figures and club owners, from Arthur Mann to Warren Giles, surface in hotel lobbies as speculation runs high about next season and star movements.
A Texas Planning Board report received by Amarillo Health Department states more than 17,000 Texans died needlessly in 1934 due to lax public health conditions. It ranks Texas thirty sixth in preventable disease outcomes and shows per capita health expenditures among the lowest in the nation. The state spent 10.73 cents per capita to protect domestic animals, while the State Board of Health received 3.68 cents per capita for the year ending August 31, 1936.
Public hearing to re zone 500 A North Buchanan Street drew no protests last night. City commission ordered change in designation from apartment to retail. Petitioner: J. W. Reneau.
Five Texas Christian sophomores may start as the Horned Frogs face Arkansas in Fort Worth in a Southwest Conference lid blender. Dutch Meyer reshuffled positions after losses to Texas Tech and a near miss with Howard Payne, moving Slinging Sam Baugh to left half. Arkansas aims its aerial attack with Jimmy Benton back from a cold, likely to play.
In Summit New Jersey Eva Shorb of Canton Ohio pushed Patty Berg to a 1 up finish in the first round of the 1936 Women's Golf Championship. Shorb, 18, learned the game mostly on her own and has drawn praise for her early play as major contenders and Curtis Cup participants followed through in the round.
Austin Sept 30 By Will J Tucker game commission secretary discounts reports of an unusually good deer season this fall saying bucks will be scarce this year but fat and healthy when available. Fawn crop excellent turkey crop good. White tail deer season runs Nov 16 to Dec 31 across most counties with some exceptions. Black tail deer in high west Pecos area Nov 16 to Nov 30. Turkey season also Nov 16 to Dec 31.
Dr Clifford Barborka of Northwestern University medical school told a Cook County women’s clubs meeting that exotic pairings like lobster with ice cream pose no danger in moderation. He dismissed fallacies such as onions curing a void, celery as a nerve tonic, fish as a brain food, milk fattening, and oranges causing acid stomach.
In Vulgari Bulgaria the nestinarki or aged women dance on a giant bonfire in the village square each year to celebrate their patron saint St Konstantine. The ritual is a long standing local tradition observed annually.
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