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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1941
Page
9
In Pittsburgh on June 18 Billy Conn loses to Joe Louis in the thirteenth round. Conn’s mother, near death from illness, expresses pride while listening as sister Mary Jane and Peggy Ann react to the defeat.
Joe Louis retained the world heavyweight title at Polo Grounds New York on June 18 after Billy Conn pressed him through 12 rounds. Louis found range in the 13th and delivered a barrage that felled Conn at 2:58, with a crowd of about 54 487 watching as Louis stretched his defenses to 18 straight. Conn, the Pittsburgh challenger, led on AP scores eight to four before the finish, but Louis closed with a sharp left and rights to end the bout.
The Louis Browns beat the Washington Senators 3-2 to stay ahead in the American League cellar battle. Only 7,500 fans attended the second nighttime major league game in the capital.
Rookie Alva Javery outpitched Johnny Van der Meer to lead the Boston Braves to a 4 2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. The win gives Boston an even break in the two game set on June 18.
Avalon California reports Wallace Beery hauled a 515 pound California black sea bass off Catalina Island in 1916. The catch remains the state record for the species.
A sequence of dealer names spans towns including Pampa Perryton Shamrock Spearman Stratford Texline Vega and Quitaque with multiple family and company listings such as Dixie Motor Co Hal Overstreet Motor Co McKay Implement Co Oldham County Motor Co and Harold Hougen Motor Co reflecting a regional auto trade network.
General J Watt Page Texas state selective service director says every man who turned 21 since October 16 1940 and before July 1 must register by July 1 1941. Aliens and citizens 21 on July 1 must register, with aliens ages 21 to 36 urged to appear before local boards on July 1.
War Secretary Margesson told the House that 177,937 Italian officers and men are in British hands and 66,010 native troops serving with Italians have been captured.
In Pittsburgh the New York Giants and Pirates played 11 innings before a 2-2 tie amid a 56 minute Billy Conn Joe Louis broadcast intermission. Mel Ott homered for the Giants, while Bob Elliott hit a first inning triple driving in both Pirate runs.
Lubbock promoter L. D. Pup Thomas announced Tony Galento and Kingfish Levinsky will headline Abilene July 7 in a billed battle of bums. Babe Hunt, veteran Oklahoma heavy, will defend the Texas heavyweight title in the main bout. opponent undecided.
A 15 year old known as William Murphy or Bill in Colinwood New Jersey celebrated a birthday in a county jail near Amarillo after being picked up by highway patrol. He was named assistant jailer and given candy by the sheriff. He claimed he ran away from home the day before report cards arrived after flunking seventh grade and drew comparisons to O Henry's story Ransom of Red Chief amidst no word from his parents.
Rep. Martin Dies addressed the Lions Club in Houston urging dismissal of the German embassy in Washington and closure of all German consulates in the United States. He warned Hitler knows more about the U.S. defense effort than most Americans and urged greater public interest in the defense program. He claimed many Americans doubt a possible attack and called for actions against dictators’ agents.
The Army estimates that 86,000 of Honolulu's 179,000 residents live in bombing danger zones. About half of those 86,000 could be evacuated, while the remaining workers in vital industries would stay.
The agriculture department reported it had been asked by President Roosevelt to survey the food supply and health conditions across the Caribbean region including Martinique and Guadeloupe in a new government study.
Britain announces a tightened blockade around Petsamo Finland's Arctic port citing large German troop movements into the country. The report notes the action as part of ongoing wartime measures.
About 600 expert diamond workers are employed full time in New York, the world’s leading gem center, reflecting the city’s dominant role in the jewelry trade.
Amarillo Gold Sox defeat the Wichita Falls Spudders 6 to 3 after scoring four in the first inning. Chester Hill allowed ten hits for the Spudders, while Bill Reynolds finished the game with three scoreless innings of relief.
The Women's Golf Association of the Amarillo Country Club hosts visiting golfers' wives this afternoon. The Amarillo group will serve tea at the Club between 4 and 5 o'clock. All visiting ladies are invited.
Pitcher Novikoff prepares for a journey to the minor leagues as part of the team’s development plan. Officials indicate a path to potential promotion depends on spring performance and roster needs.
Chicago reports on Lou Novikoff once hailed as a promising major league hitter who remains a pitcher’s delight and is facing more minor league assignments. Despite early hype and a failed major breakout, the 25 year old Russian outfielder continues to struggle to secure a steady major league role under Cubs manager Jimmy Wilson.
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