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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

5

Jimmy Moore Shines In Country Club Round One

Jimmy Moore, a 16 year old with a bright smile, shot 67 to lead the Amarillo Country Club championship after the first round, edging Dr Don S Marsalis. He advances to face Paul Gore in the semi finals as John Olver and others proceed in the tournament.

Bill Britton Jimmy Moore Amarillo Country Club Don S. Marsalis Moore Paul Gore Gore W. W. Gibson Hay John Olver Olver Johnson Wallace Clark E. B. Johnson Jim Farwell Dr. Don Marsalis BE. B. Johnson Jack Allen Paul Hunt J. D. Sugg Carl Hare Frank Taylor A. F Klopfstein Gene Klein Charles Smith, Jr Robert MecCartt Stan Marsh, Jr Stan Knox Dr. R. P. Parcells A. R. Warner P. F. Sapp Wade Holman, Sr John Collins W. Babb R. H. Kelly M. T. Johnson, Jr C .P. Anderson Art McKay Wen Izzard Bruce Autry J. L. McCormick Bill Perdue Wade Holman H. W. Allen Bob Morrison Ray Pryor Mr. Carder Evans Herb Wiilborn Riley Strickland John Tolleson Wayne O'Keefe Don Marsalis, Jr W. C. Hubbell John Boyce, Jr

Jameson Opens Trans Miss Golf With 8 7 Victory

National champion Betty Jameson set the pace in the first round at Glen Echo, defeating Mrs. Bryan Winter 8 and 7 as rain and wind gusts tried to disrupt play. Berg and Dexheimer advance while Miley faces Cline in a high profile second round.

ST. Louis Betty Jameson Bryan Winter Dallas San Antonio Mrs. Winter Glen Echo Chubby Patty Berg H. H. Silverford Kansas City Miss Jameson Georgia Dexheimer Miss Berg Mahlon Wallace Marion Miley Lexington Jeanne Cline Bloomington Ill Miss Miley Thomas Findley W. F. Anderson

Phillips Women Tie Local Teams In Intercity Match

Amarillo's women golfers, led by Mrs. Walter Sikes, tied Phillips women 24-24 in a intercity team match at Wolflin Park. Mrs. E H Aderton posted the fewest putts with 26 for 18 holes. A return match with Phillips is planned here, with a June 19 date against Pampa.

Phillips Amarillo Women Golf Association Walter Sikes F. 8. McCullough Sand-Greens Amarillo Women's Golf Association Wolflin Park E. H. Aderton Amarillo H. Baker O. H. Weeter lErwin Ware L. E. Rogers F. R. Cracraft M. K. Graham G. E. Hoover F. Johnson Walter Morris B. Hampton T. H. Quackenbush F. Markel Stewart

Little Proves He Has Nerve In Open Championship Final

Chicago reports that Lawson Little won the 44th Open Championship in a four day test of nerve at Canterbury. Gene Sarazen provided stern opposition as Snead faltered with a 67 first round but faded to 81 in the final rounds, raising questions about Sam Snead’s Open prospects.

Chicago Lawson Little Samuel Jackson Snead Little Cleveland Canterbury Snead Gene Sarazen Sarazen Gene

Reno Is Slightly Closer to Asia Than Los Angeles

A fragment notes Reno Nevada lies about 100 miles closer to Asia than Los Angeles California revealing a comparative geographic quirk between two West Coast cities.

Reno Nevada Oser Asia Los Angeles

Browns Rally Five In Seventh To Beat Senators

The St. Louis Browns defeated Washington 7 to 4 after a five run surge in the seventh inning. The Senators answered with four in their seventh but Roxie Lawson relieved Jack Kramer to stop the threat with bases loaded. Judnich and Radcliff led St. Louis with multiple hits and runs, while McQuinn and West also produced for the Browns as Kramer earned the win and Hudson the loss.

Washington St. Louis Browns Senators Roxie Lawson Jack Kramer St. Louis Wilingtn McQuin Walker Bonurath Judnich Travis Heffner Swift Hudson Kramerp West Lawson Mntegudo Monteagudo BT. Louis Bonura Wis Radcliff McQuinn Clift Early Case Kramer

Borger Forms Hutchinson County Industrial League

A new eight team league named the Hutchinson County Industrial League was organized in Borger last night. Teams include Stinnett Scholars Longhorns Earl's Lunch Alexander Camp Red Sox and Jim's Grocery Demons. A. S. Christopher of Stinnett and Dale Johnson of Borger were elected president and secretary and to prepare a summer schedule.

Hutchinson County Industrial League Stinnett Seh Borger Eacuta Scholars Longhorns Earl's Lunch Alexander Camp Red Sox Jim's Grocery Demons A. S. Christopher pDale Johnson Borger

Archer Ken Wilhelm in Amarillo en route to Milwaukee meet

World champion archer Ken Wilhelm paused in Amarillo yesterday on his way to Milwaukee for the Grand American Open Archery tournament June 21 to 23. He will exhibit target, flight and field archery and will not compete, joining Archery Equipment Manufacturers and the National Archery Association as sponsors of the event. Wilhelm, wife and children, and his father in law accompanied him. He recalled his record flight of 896 yards set last fall and noted plans to return to Texas late this year or early 1941.

Ken Wilhelm Amarillo Milwaukee Wis Wilhelm Archery National Archery Association Walt Yermo Calif Yvonne Denny Frank Gibbs

Red Sox Edge Feller To Seize Lead In Nine to Two Win

Boston tops Cleveland 9 2 as Joe Cronin belts a homer off Feller with men aboard and Teddy Williams adds a circuit shot off Joe Dobson. Feller exits after six as Boston moves further ahead in the pennant chase.

Red Sox Feller Boston Boston Red Sox Bobby Feller Cleveland Indians Joe Cronin Teddy Williams Joe Dobson Cleveland Arho Aboston xHale Dobson Hemsley Bell Williams Cronin Finney Doerr Weatherly Hems

Phillies Beat Reds and Walters in Cincinnati 4-1

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 as Bucky Walters failed to win his tenth and Walter Beck earned the victory. Phillies hitters collected four doubles while Beck allowed seven hits and drove in a run himself.

Phillies Reds Walters Cincinnati Philadelphia Phillies Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds Wal ‘Ter Beck Phil'a Iphiaabhoa Klein Arnovichi Lombardice May Crafter Braganas Rizzo Warren Myernne Beck Hershd Rigga

Paul Dean Wins First Giants Start as Cubs Lose Twin Bill

Paul Dean held the Chicago Cubs to 16 hits as the New York Giants swept a doubleheader 4 to 0 and 3 to 1. It was Dean’s first NL victory in two years after joining the Giants from Columbus. The Cubs’ lone run in game two came on a walk and a single in the first inning. The Giants closed in on second place in the National League. The second game featured Daffy Dean starting for the Cubs and giving up a first-inning run before Dean settled in. Also noted: America’s first real hotel, City Hotel, opened in New York in 1794 with 73 rooms.

Paul Dean Giants Cubs Chicago Dizzy Chicago Cubs New York Giants Daffy Dean St. Louis Cardinals Columbus American Association N. York Hack Moore DaGincen O'Dea America City Hotel New York City

Hedges On Hitting Long Irons From Demaret Advice

Jimmy Demaret explains that long irons require more forearm and hand action than woods. He favors a square stance with a centered iron, a low ball flight when winded, and a quick shift to the left side while keeping body rotation minimal. The shot should strike before turf and travel toward the target. Mississippi backs Roosevelt third-term push with unanimous convention vote to back renomination if listed.

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Summer's Final Get-Together Tonight for Sportsmen Club

Conservation-minded Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club members meet at 7 30 tonight in the Amarillo Hotel Blue Room for their last gathering before September. Vice-president Tom Troth urges high attendance as plans invite new projects while vacations trigger temporary summer disbanding and a pause on regular monthly meetings.

Sportsmen's Club Panhandle Tom Troth Amarillo Hug Troth

And There's No Dog In Dog Biscuits Browns Defeat Senators 5 2

Vernon Kennedy pitched the St. Louis Browns to a 5 to 2 win over the Washington Senators, in a game that featured four Browns runs on four hits and two walks in the seventh inning sealing Dutch Leonard's fifth defeat. The paper notes key players and scoring details from the contest.

Brownies Senators Washington Vernon Kennedy St. Louis Browns Washington Senators Browns Dutch Leonard St. Louis Lewis Laabs Casert M'Quinn Walker Clift Swift Leonard Kennedy Early Haynes Weat ST. Louis Aepaeen Bonura Berardino Bloodworth McQuinn Judnich Case Cullenbine Travis

Mercury Price Boom Renews Mine Activity in California

Mercury prices rise with wartime demand driving renewed activity in old California mines. Deals formed on deposits dating back to Spanish era. the area holds the United States’ largest liquid mercury deposits and fulminate of mercury remains key for wartime detonators.

Ban Jose Calif United States

White Sox Edge A's on Pinch Hit Homer

In Philadelphia at Shibe Park Julius Solters delivered a ninth inning pinch homer with one on to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 5 4 victory over the Athletics in a seesaw game before 10 144 fans. The scoring line shows CHICAGO 000 201 002 and PHILADELPHIA 200 000 0.

Philadelphia Julius Solters Chicago White Sox The Athleticn Shibe Park Smith Rigney Tresh Turner Ron Heusser Hayes

Finales night clash ends in 4-3 Hubbers win

Amarillo ace Crider fanned 13 but took a 4-3 loss to Lubbock. Crider held the Hubbers to three hits through seven, but Drake launched a go ahead homer in the eighth tying the game. Watkins made a highlight double play and Kramer earned the win for Lubbock as Amarillo heads to Lamesa.

Lubbock Russell Kid) Crider Amaillo Gold Sox Lubbock Hubbers Crider Hubbers Drake Schweda Bones Sanders Hajduk Watkins Winening Fulenwider Sparr Kramer Amarillo Ratliff Denario Duarte FE. Altenburg Denorio Sanders Pulenwider B. Altenburg Castino Niedzlela Gold Sox Lamesa Lobos’ Park Arrhpoase Denario Jb Eone K. Altenburg Slavies Sanders Roopee D. Altenburg D'Antonio Orider Cone Sue O Kramer Tocain Ceeseeeyeree Altenburg Niedziela F. Altenburg Dew Norto Balla Pate Cartewright

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