City Golf Tourney to Be Held at Rogers Course
The annual City Golf Tournament, to be staged July 4 to 13 at the Ross Rogers Municipal Course, remains open to Amarillo residents who are not professionals. Qualifying rounds start July 4 with practice for $2.50 on July 2. finals set for Sunday July 13. The Diamond Shop’s trophy offers permanent possession after three wins.
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Hillcrest Country Club
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Matmen Short Feature At Capitol Theater
An extra item Friday and Saturday at the Capitol Theater will be a 10 minute sports short titled Matmen. Dave Yates, manager, guarantees the picture will appeal to Amarillo sports fans. In Singapore postal censors must work in 41 languages.
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Singapore
Brooke Advances In Intercollegiate Golf Bracket
In Columbus on June 25 F Dixon Brooke of Virginia won over Notre Dame’s John Conry Jr one up in 20 holes to reach the second round. Syracuse’s John Ward beat Texas’s James Bivins one up in 19 holes. Virginia’s Tom Leonard Jr defeated Leonard Spitzer of Texas 3-2.
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F. Dixon Brooke
Virginia
John Conry, Jr
Notre Dame
John Ward
Syracuse
James Bivins
Texas
Tom Leonard, Jr
Leonard Spitzer
Ball Dominates West Texas Women’s Golf Opener
In Wichita Falls Texas Mrs J H Ball defending her title at the West Texas Women’s Golf Association event defeated Mrs James L Nelson 7 and 6 at the Wichita Falls Country Club. She then faces Mrs W R Wissler after Wissler beat Mrs Glen D Smith 1 up. Other results include Awtrey over Leavitt 2 and 1 Phillips over McFarlin 3 and 2 Farmer over Dillon 4 and 3 and Rogers over Helwig 1 up.
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Amarillo
Francis Awtreey
Odessa
R. B. Leavitt
Abilene
G. I. Phillips
Big Spring
J. R. McFarlin
J. R. Farmer
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Jess Rogers
Firefighter shortage strains Sacramento fire crews
Sacramento reports a firefighter shortage as defense industry hiring pulls personnel away. Officials warn the deficit hits readiness during the critical summer fire season and could delay response times.
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Yankees reclaim first as Indians fall to Red Sox
New York Yankees move to first in the AL by beating the St. Louis Browns 7 to 5 while the Cleveland Indians lose to the Boston Red Sox. Joe DiMaggio hits his 16th homer and extends his 37 game hitting streak as the crowd at Yankee Stadium watched the recent lead change unfold.
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Church Ten Coaches Meet Friday Night
Plans to extend softball play by teams under the Inter-Church Recreational Council will be discussed Friday at 8 pm at the YMCA. The season may extend beyond July 1 due to late start and numerous postponements.
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Reds dominate Phils twice in Cincinnati doubleheader
In Cincinnati on June 25 the Reds swept a two game set with Philadelphia. Monte Pearson pitched five hit ball for five innings in the nightcap win 5 to 1, Elmer Riddle earning his seventh victory in the opener 8 to 3. Danny Litwhiler homered late for the Reds, and Marty and Werber each drove in two runs as Cincinnati pounded Philadelphia errors for the victory.
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Monte Pearson
Elmer Riddle
Danny Litwhiler
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Melton
Philadelphia
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Livingston
Werber
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Grissom
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Pearson
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Poffenberger Suspended for Throwing at Umpire in Nashville
Nashville Tennessee June 25 1940 Cletus Boots Poffenberger a voluble pitcher saw a 90 day suspension for throwing a ball at an umpire. Southern Association President Rammell Scott announced the punishment extending through the 1941 season after a telegraphic report from Umpire Ed Hoffman arrived.
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Philadelphia Defeats Detroit Tigers 5 to 4 in Hard Fought Tilt
Philadelphia pounded four Detroit pitchers for seven hits and won 5 to 4. Schoolboy Rowe was chased from the mound in the fourth as the Athletics rallied for the victory. Key RBIs came from Siebert Gehringer Suder Brancato Tebbetts with Higgins and Campbell contributing extra base hits. Knott earned the win, Rowe took the loss.
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Air Ferry School May Be Transferred
The War Department weighs moving the civilian flying school for ferry command pilots from Albuquerque to Okmulgee. No decision yet, pending contract approvals with Transcontinental & Western Air. Training at Albuquerque continues for Army pilots as the ferrying command readies to handle four engined bombers for delivery to the British.
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Price Fixing On Cars Due For Expansion
Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced Chrysler Corporation refused to rescind a recent price rise. He said the action forces the government to take auto pricing from industry control and move to a complete overall price ceiling. The plan would cover manufacturers' prices dealers' markups and likely trade-in values.
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Detroit Grows Population by 1940 Count
Detroit, Michigan expands to 1,618,549 residents by 1940, up from 1,568,662 in 1930. The growth marks the city as the fourth largest in the United States with steady postwar momentum.
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Brooklyn Dodgers edge Pirates to stay in NL chase
Brooklyn tops Pittsburgh 5-4 in a see-saw game to sweep the three game series and remain within reach of the NL lead. Manager Leo Durocher was ejected in the first inning for arguing with umpires, followed by two more managerial disputes later in the game.
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Family Night Putting Event at Amarillo Country Club
The Amarillo Country Club hosts a family night with a putting contest offering 12 golf balls as prizes. George Ausbach, the club pro, notes no entry fee. The event was postponed by rain and now proceeds tonight. a beginner golf class for women resumes at 10 AM after missing during the PGA tournament.
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Amarillo Country Club
George Ausbach
Curtice Leaves for Columbia University
Coach Jack C. Curtice departed Canyon for New York City to attend Columbia University summer school. He will pursue doctor’s degree work while directing the university recreation program and plans to return to coaching duties by August 20. Athletic Director Al Baggett also traveled to Columbia for summer coaching school and will teach a physical education class.
Bugs Threaten Okra Crops This Summer
Hobart amateur gardener I. H. Varner warns of a serious garden insect invasion after discovering bugs eating okra. He notes this is the first time he has seen bugs targeting okra, suggesting a hungry year ahead for gardeners.
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No Fracture for Hank Leiber
Hank Leiber of the Chicago Cubs was found not to have a skull fracture after being struck on the head by a fast ball from Cliff Merton in the Chicago New York game. The injury was ruled a slight concussion and Leiber will stay in the hospital for several days.
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