Gehrig Trophy War Bond Show Draws Million in Dallas
In Dallas on June 21 a War Bond wrestling show raised over 6.3 million dollars including 1 million from a Gehrig trophy auction. Proceeds supported war efforts as stars like Jack Dempsey and Gene Autry attended. the event featured Bill Longson defeating Jack Kennedy and admission by bond purchase. In Rome, the Fifth Army track meet at Mussolini Stadium showcased sped dash times and hurdles despite limited training and equipment. Pvt. Zemer S. Cox led with sub 10-second 100 yards and high hurdles. Lance Cpl. W. Rayner won the mile and six miles. Capt. A L Baggett supervised athletics and served as judge.
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Tenorio Injured In Alabama League Play
Blas Tenorio, formerly of the Amarillo Gold Sox and now with the Little Rock Travelers, suffered a spinal concussion June 8 while playing shortstop against Birmingham. He was unconscious for 20 minutes. doctors said his condition was serious.
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Castoff Pitches Bucs To Victory
Pittsburgh rallies in the ninth to beat Cincinnati 2 to 1 as Ray Starr, a former Red, earns another win over his old teammates while Ed Heusser helps with late-inning offense. Giants smash Dodgers 11 to 2 behind Voiselle. St. Louis sweeps Cubs 6-4 and 7-2 in a doubleheader.
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Williams Favored In Bout With Shans At Square
New York June 21 Ike Williams was listed as a 1 to 4 favorite to defeat Cleo Shans in a bout at Square v Globe News. Odds indicate Williams is the favored challenger with Shans aiming for an upset.
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Youngs 100 Meter Victory Questioned By AAU Officials
Claude Buddy Young’s win at the National AAU championship in the 100 meters faces potential reversal after five false starts and recalls led starter Jack Lamelle to disqualify all six finalists at the event. Dan Ferris said the win could be questioned at the AAU annual meeting, with possible return of the medal and removal of Young’s name if the race is ruled invalid.
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Buddy) Young
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Major League Pressure on Dallas Schoolboys
Dallas high school coaches protest Major League scouts approaching players under 18 for contracts. Kal Segrist, North Texas Athletic commissioner for the American Legion Junior Baseball Tournament, says scouts pressure youths, some resist team discipline, and players may skip practice. He advocates a rule requiring players to be 18 before signing.
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Armstrong Wins 10 Round Decision Over Latsios
Jenny Armstrong, a leading light in the ring, defeated Nick Latsios in a ten round decision before 8 000 fans at Griffith Stadium. Armstrong controlled the pace with nimble footwork and sharp combinations to secure the victory.
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Pampa Open Golf Opened After Rain Delay With 48 Entrants
Match play in Pampa open golf started June 18 at Pampa Country Club after a one week rain delay. Finals set for July 2 with 48 entrants in the field. Oliver wins Oklahoma PGA with 151 at Ponca City after 36 holes. Browns beat White Sox 11 to 2 to widen AL lead in St Louis.
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Senators Rally Past Yankees to Split Doubleheader
Washington outscored New York 6-4 in the second game after a five run first inning as the Senators won the nightcap and split the twin bill. the A.M. opener went to New York 4-3. The Yankees and Senators are listed with pitchers Kesser Ferrell Donald Johnson Turner Hemsley Candini Wolff Guerra Roser Garbark.
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Athletics Lick Red Sox Again
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Boston Red Sox 5 to 2 to sweep their third straight win, breaking a 2 2 tie in the sixth with two runs and adding one in the seventh. The box shows key contributors including Fox, Kell, Hayes driving in runs while Siebert and Cronin collected RBIs for Philadelphia.
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Berg Reclaims Form As She Reaches Western Open Quarters
Lieutenant Patty Berg, returning to competition after Marines service, advances to the quarterfinals of the Women's Western Open with a 4 and 3 win over Lois Penn. Babe Didrickson Zaharias and Dorothy Germain also win to loom in a Friday semifinal clash. Dorothy Kirby’s upset loss to Betty Jane Haemerle features among a day of hot golf at Park Ridge.
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Amarillo golf events highlight summer card at local clubs
The Amarillo Country Club hosts semi finals of the annual championship and best ball foursome matches at Amarillo Country Club with the Amarillo Field Bombers facing Frederick Army Air Base at Malin Park Sunday at 2 30 PM. Other events include the 54 hole medal play handicap at Ross Rogers Course July 2 4 and Dutch Dinner team matches July 6. Timpanogos Cave in Utah reports 12021 visitors in 1940.
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Bombers defeat Hereford 19 to 4 in seventh inning
The Bomber baseball team from Amarillo Field defeated Hereford Internment Camp 19 to 4 yesterday afternoon. The game ended after seven innings. Frederick Oklahoma Air Base team will visit for games Saturday and Sunday at Malin Park, open to civilians.
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Phillips Meet AMGA Golfers Here Sunday
The Phillips Country Club hosts a Sunday afternoon golf match against the Amarillo Municipal Association at the Ross Rogers Course starting at 1 30. About 25 Phillips players will compete scratch against AMGA golfers with no handicaps, with a potential three way event if Huber Country Club joins.
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