Burman Knocks Out Louis In Office Ring Fantasy
Red Burman storms into an imagined bout against Joe Louis in an office setting on All Fool's Day, delivering a ferocious two round knockout and boasting of his risks and rivals. The piece notes Burman’s boasts about defeats of Godoy, Primo, Farr and Paychek, and mentions boxing figures Dempsey Waxman Jacobs and Louis. New York State buckwheat output for 1939 is cited as 2,088,000 bushels.
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Joe Louis
Red Burman
Jack Dempsey
Max Waxman
Mike Jacobs
Louis
Arturo Godoy
Bob Pastor
Billy Conn
Tommy Farr
Johnny Paychek
Burman
Detroit
Paychek
Conn
Dempsey
Waxman
Mike
Buddy Knox
Fort Knox
Eddie Blunt
Galento
Edouardo Primo
Godoy
Farr
New York State
Squad Game in Amarillo Gold Sox Spring Camp
In Elk City Oklahoma on April 2 manager Claude Jonnard splits 50 hopefuls for an intrasquad game as Amarillo Gold Sox spring training continues. Veterans and rookies vie for spots while Dorman Ratliff Altenburg Million Fulenwider and Sanders compete for roles ahead of Sunday exhibition with the Oklahoma City Indians.
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Hallyard
Amarillo Gold Sox
Claude
Rubber) Jonnard
Ratliff
Jonnard
Bus Dorman
Dick Ratliff
Clovis Pioneers
Amarillo
Bill Altenburg
Bob Million
Emmett Fulenwider
Lamesa
Bones Sanders
Sox
Oklahoma City Indians
Nine
Elk City
Oklo
Claude (Bubber) Jonnard
Outdoorsmen Build Blinds at City Lake
About 25 to 30 Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club members gathered at the boathouse to construct brush blinds for fish. The group has previously built blinds and supported improvements, including a tree planting program with the Soil Conservation Service, transforming bear-grass into rows of trees. Tom Troth and Clyde Biller led the Sunday activities.
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City Lake
Panhandle
Soil Conservation Service
Tom Troth
Clyde Biller
SEPT Roundup: Derby, Baseball, Boxing News From New York
Horse doctors deny Col. Bradley and Bimelech racing in the Kentucky Derby due to illness. Lou Ambers may earn 30000 for defending lightweight title against George Latka in Los Angeles backed by George Raft. Major leaguers Keltner Lombardi McCoy DiMaggio noted. Cardinals and Yankees odds cited. Johnston Plan presses retirements and potential title fights involving Baer Galento Godoy Pastor targets.
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Col. E. R. Bradley
Bimelech
Lou Ambers
George Latka
Los Angeles
George Raft
Dizzy Dean Weighs Public Attention Amid Declining Buzz
Edward Burns reports Chicago Tribune notes Dizzy Dean loses notice as he keeps performing feats like handsprings in a bid to stay in the spotlight. The piece highlights fading interest in the veteran pitcher and the media's waning focus.
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Edward Burns
Chicago Tribune
Dizzy Dean
Frederick Oklahoma approves bowling alleys by two to one
In Frederick, Oklahoma, the recent election resulted in a two to one vote allowing bowling alleys to operate. The town remains a safe place to live as it did not approve reopening the pool rooms.
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Okla
Rucker Locks Center Field Spot for Giants
Jacksonville report says rookie Johnny Rucker could keep center field for the New York Giants despite the usual spring glow. Rucker hit .373 over seven exhibitions and flashed a stunning catch on Ken Keltner’s drive against the Indians.
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Fla
Johnny Rucker
New York Giants
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Feulding
Cleveland Indians
Ken Keltner
Krauskaus Kas Seeks A-1 Season On The Mound
Lakeland Florida report describes Joe Krauskaus kas, a tall left handed pitcher from Washington, as he shifts from imitating stars like Lefty Gomez Carl Hubbell and Moses Grove to approaches approved by coach Benny Bengough.
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Fla
Joe Krauskauskas
Washington
Lefty Gomez
Carl Hubbell
Moses Grove
Benny Bengough
White Sox Test Rookies Kennedy and Kolloway in Cubs Series
El Paso reports Chicago White Sox use rookie infielders Bob Kennedy and Don Kolloway in a cross country exhibition series with the Cubs. They may start if Eric McNair’s arm worsens and Jackie Hayes’ eye does not respond to treatment.
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White Sox
Bob Kennedy
Don Kolloway
Cubs
Eric McNair
Jackie Hayes
Dahlgren Leads Yankees With Four Homers In Seven Games
Babe Dahlgren, the light hitting first baseman, tops the Yankees in home runs with four in the last seven games. Joe DiMaggio remains without a homer in four days as the club continues its strong extra base hitting.
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New York Yankees
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Joe DiMaggio
Klein's triple seals intra camp title for Phillies
Miami Beach reports Chuck Klein again proved dangerous at the plate. His three RBI triple with the bases loaded powered the Phillies to the intra camp championship.
Mc Dowell Outpoints Farr In Washington Boxing Bout
Wild Bill Mc Dowell aged 151 from Dallas wins on points over Phil Farr aged 148 from Washington in a ten round boxing encounter in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wild Bill McDowell
Dallas
Tex
Phil Farr
Pappy Watson Misses 600 as KGNC Wins League Standout
Bob Pappy Watson of KGNC aimed for a 600 series in the Service League but fell two pins short. He led his team to three straight wins over National Shirt Shops with Leon Krupp starting 245 but sliding in the next games. Louie Vogel of American Legion posted a 589 series as a strong runner up.
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Pappy) Watson
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Wimpy Hill
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Thomas Murphy
Joe E. Sharp
Clarence McClenny
Walter Austin
Art
Donnie Sharp
Ford Turner
R. A. Boyter
Memphis
R. A
Currie
Maverick Club Elects Officers and Sets Boxing Date
The Maverick Club announces officers for four squads with captains lieutenants and sergeants at arms, plus welcoming committees. Lewis Daniels defeats Raymond Blackwell to become midget boxing champion. Glen McDowell crowned Pee Wee champion. A boxing wrestling tournament is set for April 24 with weight classes from under 60 to 145 pounds and admission charged.
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Eutenant
Purd Turner
L. Bruce
Russell Tate
Butch Plant
Alvis Grant
Gene Rutledge
J. B. Daniels
Glen McDowell
Joe Whitehead
Byron Hawkins
Jack Palmer
Joe McLaughlin
Gene ‘Runner
Elmer McLaughlin
Bill Austin
Joe E. Sharp
Paul Kemp
Bill Daniels
Clifford Wright
J. c. Oakley
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Ed Phillips
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Sports scores update from multiple venues across the nation
At Charleston Boston A defeated Cincinnati 9 to 6. Hollywood Florida Columbus AA edged St Louis N 2 1. Bisbee Arizona Chicago A beat Chicago N 8 6. Thomasville Georgia New York N won 8 6 over Cleveland A. Phoenix Pittsburgh N 8 beat Philadelphia A 7 in first game and Pittsburgh N 8 Philadelphia A 5 in second. Lanette Alabama Brooklyn N 19 Atlanta LA 2. Lakeland Florida Detroit A 5 Indianapolis AA 3. San Antonio Texas New York A 9 San Antonio T 3. Miami Beach Florida Philadelphia N 18 Miami Beach All Stars 0. Sanford Florida Washington A 15 Sanford FS 0.
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Engineers Lead Intramural Tourney With Big Win
Engineers dominated the Faculty 24 to 14 yesterday afternoon at Amarillo College intramural basketball. They maintain first place with four victories, while Brakeman and Biz-Ads follow for second, Faculty sits third, and Lawyers reside in the cellar with five losses.
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Amarillo College
Ahs Boxers In Tourney Start This Afternoon
Ama rillo High School enters an intramural boxing tournament with 75 fighters in the armory. Coach Thomas Haynie offers awards to top four in divisions. second rounds tomorrow. trials Thursday. finals next week.
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Thomas Haynie
Plains Boat Club Meets Tonight for Social and May Race Plans
Members of the Plains Boat Club gather as guests of secretary Jeff Bentley at 303 Forest Street for a 7 p.m. dinner with the club auxiliary. The combined social and business meeting will discuss May boat races and related preparations.
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Plains Boat Club
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Press Boxing BILL BRITTON
Boxing notes from Amarillo sports scene highlight spring training timing for major leagues and local boxing and basketball events. Don West sponsors a team in the Women's City Bowling Tournament after a big equipment order, while Amarillo College prepares to close its 1939-40 basketball season with a steak dinner. Boxing at Amarillo High School reports 75 entrants in the intramural tournament and a successful season for Coach Haynie’s Golden Sandie. Accidents in the home claimed 32,000 lives in 1939.
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Powers Sporting Goods Company
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Don
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