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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1940

Page

4

Inspired Dodgers Defeat Reds 2 to 0 in Two-Hit Offerings

Brooklyn fans packed Ebbets Field as Luke Hamlin hurled a two hit shutout against the champion Reds, delivering a 2 0 victory in a pennant showdown. Joe Medwick debuted for the Dodgers amid the high tension of a leading NL rivalry and a large crowd including thousands of ladies day guests.

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Dodgers Triumph as Medwick Drives In Two

Medwick covers vast left field with six putouts and drives in a run as Brooklyn tops Cincinnati 2 0. The Dodgers seize a full game lead in the series with 5 000 empty seats at Ebbets Field despite Flag Day ceremonies.

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Free Swims At City Pool Opening

After a two week delay Thompson Pool opens to the public today with free swims all day. Percy Gibbs, operator of the city owned pool, announces the pool will be free as the city commission decided to operate it this year. The pool has lost money each year since opening. Gibbs and his wife will receive a fixed salary rather than a percentage of admission revenue.

Thompson Pool Percy Gibbs Gibbs

Vitt Stung By Players Faces Uncertain Indians Future

Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt faced internal strife as 12 players filed complaints, prompting an investigation by president Alva Bradley while Vitt stayed in command. Amid tension, the Indians beat Philadelphia 8 0 and clung to near first place as Luke Sewell eyed possible acting manager duties. A separate note mentions a proposed mobile curb highway concept.

Ray Blosser Cleveland Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Tribe Vitt Philadelphia Witt Newark Luke Sewell Alva Bradley Indians Bradley Ton Mel Harder Harder Boston Tecentry vVitt Red Sox Bob Feller Feller

Softballers Feud Tonight at Jaycee Park doubleheader

Tonight in the Jaycee League two postponed games are set at Jaycee Park. First-place Phillips 66 faces SCS, then Roberta Olver meets Magnolia. Last night Civic League doubleheader at Jaycee Park produced two tight results with notable home run by Dr. Jason Robberson.

Jaycee Jaycee Park 34Th Parker Streets Phillips 66 SCS Dalby Motor Freight Roberta Olver Magnolia Jaycees ABC Kiwanis San Jacinto Jason Robberson Jaycees Ooleseries DeGrasat Eer

Boson Red Sox Triumph In Chicago Night Game

Boston Red Sox defeated the White Sox 5 to 1 at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Denny Galehouse pitched a seven hit game before 40,104 fans in the season’s first night game. Gatehouse and Desautels, Rigney, Appleton and Tresh accounted for the scoring with careful defense and timely hits.

Chicago Boston Red Sox White Sox Denny Galehouse

Van Ryn and Robinson Reach Semi finals in Texas Tennis

Mrs. Marjorie Van Ryn of Austin defeated Dallas opponent Carrie Rechenberg 6-0 6-1 to reach the women's singles semi finals. She then teamed with Flora Robinson to win 6-3 6-0 over Jane Hayward and Oleta Wilson to secure a doubles spot. Doris Ames Jones and Jayne Johnson reached the semi finals by beating Rechenberg and Mary Thompson 7-5 6-2.

van Ryn Dallas Marjorie van Ryn Austin iCarrie Rechenberg Flora Robinson Jane Hayward Oleta Wilson Doris Ames Jones Jayne Johnson Wichita Falls Rechenberg Mary Thompson

Willkie Declines VP Nomination for Public Office

Boston June 14 Wendell Willkie, Republican hopeful, stated at a press conference he would not accept the vice presidential nomination under any circumstances. He added he is not interested in holding public office merely for its own sake.

Willkie Boston Wendell Willkie

Lamesa Loboes Crush Amarillo to Sweep Series

In Lamesa, the Loboes pounded the Gold Sox 15 to 9 to claim their second straight win in the three game set. The loss drops Amarillo to second place while Pampa’s Oilers surged to the top of the West Texas New Mexico League standings.

Lamesa Lamesa Loboes Amarillo Gold Sox Loboes Gold Sox Pampa Oilers Laboes Sox Amarville Malin Park Borger Gassers Amarillo Hill Ratliff Lucas Pride

National Shirt Keglers Enter Wichita Falls Invitational

National Shirt Shops bowlers depart at 1 pm for Wichita Falls to compete in the Class B invitational. The Shirtmen face the foul line at 7:30 pm tonight with doubles and singles on Sunday. Team members include Noble Paulk Carl Beadle Jim Fletcher Barney Barnabes and John Maloney. The entry raises Amarillo's team count to three as Mann's Cakes and Marin's Bread also enter special matches and mixed events.

National Shirt Shops Wichita Falls Noble Paulk Carl Beadle Jim Fletcher Barney Barnabes John Maloney Quint Amarillo Mann's Cakes Marin's Bread

Yankees rout St Louis Browns in 12-3 win

In St Louis the New York Yankees hammered four Browns pitchers for 17 hits to win 12 to 3. Charley Keller homered twice as New York built an early lead and cruised to the victory. Pearson and Dickey, Harris, Millis, Trotter, Coffman and Swift pitched for the Browns.

BT. Louis New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Charley Keller Yankees New York ST. Louis Pearson Dickey Harris Millis Trotter Coffman Swift

Municipal Golfers In Handicap Play

Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association members will hold a two day handicap tournament at the Ross Rogers Municipal Course. J R Brown, tournament committee chairman announced last night. Open to AMGA members only with a 25 cent entry fee. Prizes are golf balls for winners.

Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association Ross Rogers Municipal J. R., Brown AMGA

Tarkio Coach Persuaded To Stay

Tarkio Missouri June 14 Newt P Kyle coach of Tarkio College national intercollegiate basketball champions has been persuaded to remain as athletic director and coach of all major sports according to M Farle Collins president Kyle had submitted his resignation but it was not accepted by the board of directors

Tarkio Newt P. Kyle Tarkio College M. Farle Collins Kyle Collins

Archers Hold Sunday Shoot At Amarillo Range

Amarillo Archery Club members will meet at 10 oclock Sunday for their weekly shoot. The event occurs at the public range on Tenth and Parker streets operated by Mrs Sam Thomas who will collect a fee for target use.

Amarillo

Berg Triumphs In Trans Miss Final Hat Trick Bid

Patty Berg pulled off a dramatic 20 hole victory over Mrs Russell Mann of Milwaukee to reach the Trans Miss finals, where she will meet Betty Jameson of San Antonio in the 36 hole championship. Jameson edged Phyllis Otto 5 and 4 after playing even through eight holes.

St, Louis Patty Berg Russell Mann Milwaukee Minneapolis Betty Jameson San Antonio Patty Miss Jameson Mrs. Mann Phyllis Otto Atlantic Iowa Youngster Betty

Putting secrets from Jimmy Demaret

Jimmy Demaret describes a putting technique emphasizing left-foot stance, reverse overlapping grip, and a feel driven by hands. He warns against gripping too tightly and favors a short firm backstroke with a low clubhead traveling along the putting line to reduce error.

Coffey to Meet Schumacher in Dallas golf final

Fort Worth golfer Bill Coffey, fresh from a state title, will face Dallas’s Don Schumacher, 1939 Texas hockey king, in the River Crest Country Club 22d invitation tournament final. Coffey edged Iverson Martin one up, while Schumacher beat Harry Todd by one hole in the semi finals held in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Bill Coffey Don Schumacher Dallas King of Texas River Crest Country Club Coffey Iverson Martin Schumacher Harry Todd John Collins R. P. Parcells R. H. Kelly J. L. McCormick Bob Morrison Herb Will Som John Tolleson W. ©. Hubbell Moore Gore Jack Allen Gene Klein Sam Knox A. R. Warner W. Babb Art McKay Bill Perdue Ray Pryor Riley Strickland Don Marsalis, Jr

Hassett's Batting Leads Bees to 4-2 Win Over Cubs

Boston gained a 4-2 victory as Buddy Hassett collected hits in his first four at bats and Dick Franckson pitched four strong innings. Hassett extended his hot spell to 11 straight reaching first and 14 of last 15 plate appearances. Cubs pitching struggled as Boston scored in multiple frames to secure the win.

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Tigers Beat Senators 10 to 1 in Detroit Opener

Detroit opens four game set as Harold Newhouser shuts out Washington on 13 hits. Masterson and Krakaukas split pitching duties for the win. McCosky drives in three and Bonura adds two RBIs.

Tigers Senators Detroit Detroit Tigers Walter Masterson Joe Krakauskas Washington Harold Newhouser Bartellis Lewis McCoskey Walker Ferrell Bonura Tebbetts Gehringer Bartell Greenberg McCosky Masterson

Motorcycle Club Installs Officers in Amarillo

New officers of the Amarillo Motorcycle Club were installed at a regular meeting with Jess Pearce becoming president and Orville Anderson as vice-president. A scheduled all-night ramble was postponed to Saturday June 22. attendees at the installation included Jess and Velma Pearce, Pauline and Eldon Beer, K. M. Mitchell, Eunice Ford, Orville Anderson, and others.

Amarillo Motorcycle Club Jess Pearce Orville Anderson Jess Velma Pearce Pauline Eldon Beer K. M. Mitchell Eunice Ford Blanche McGee Hubert Lovett Jackie Mills Pred Huskey George Stout Wanda Pierson Jackie Davis Lowell Dunaway Russell Clark Ernest Garrison

Pitchers Seek Youth Fountain in Texas League Hope

Dallas June 14. Harold v. Katlife reports on Texas League pitchers finding renewed form through a warm climate and steady air, with Schoolboy Rowe and Daffy Dean cited as examples. The piece notes improved arm strength, altered confidence, and the belief that Texas climate acts as a tonic for sore arms.

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Moore and Gore Battle Today In Amarillo Club Semi finals

Moore and Gore tee off today in the Amarillo Country Club tournament semi finals seeking a place in the 36 hole final against John Olver after Olver moved up when E B Johnson defaulted with a hand infection.

Jimmy Moore Paul Gore Amarillo John Olver Olver E. B. Johnson

Fathers Sons In Golf Meet At Ross Rogers Municipal

Two Sunday medal play golf tournaments are planned at the Ross Rogers Municipal Course. A special father son event is set for Sunday on Father’s Day with a 50 cent entry and a cup for the winners. A week later Panhandle athletics coaches will compete in 36 holes at Muny Co. M Williams and Company sponsors the coaches tourney with prize money to be named. Interested coaches should contact Farl King of Williams Hardware. calls or visits must be by Saturday night, June 22. The only charge is regular greens fees.

Ross Rogers Municipal Panhandle Muny. Co. M Williams and Company Farl

Cards Win Debut for New Pilot Key Stars

The St. Louis Cardinals won 6 to 2 over the Phillies in Billy Southworth's first game as manager. Ernie Koy, acquired from Brooklyn, hit a triple and scored once. Cards heavy offense in a brisk Open.

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Giants Bunch Hits To Defeat Pirates

New York Giants win 8 to 6 over the Pittsburgh Pirates as eight of 13 hits come in two innings. Vince DiMaggio belts two homers for Pittsburgh in a losing effort. Lohrman gains the win, Klinger the loss.

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Allen Robbed of No-Hitter

Johnny Allen struck out two and pitched a two-hit 8 to 0 win for the Cleveland Indians over the Philadelphia Athletics. The no-hit bid was broken by Sam Chapman with one out in the eighth inning. Bell, Keltner and B Chapman drove in runs as Cleveland erupted with a five-run eighth.

Cleveland Johnny Allen Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Sam Chapman Phila'phia Siebert Keltner Mack Miles Campbell Rubel Brancato Besse Philadelphia Lillard Bell B. Chapman Allen Bourcreau Dean

Dodgers Draw Pennant Nod

New York June 14 Dodgers acquire Joe Medwick and Curt Davis from the Cardinals for roughly 150 000 in cash and Wall players. The trade boosts Brooklyn pennant hopes while leaving St Louis with mixed impressions about Medwicks slump and value received.

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Pirates Trade Berres for Lopez For Bees Star Catcher

The Pirates announced they have acquired Al Lopez the star Bees catcher in exchange for Ray Berres and an undisclosed amount of money described as substantial.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Tonight al Lopez Boston Bees Ray Berres

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