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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
12
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis returned to his desk in Chicago after four months in Belleair Florida recovering from pneumonia. The 75 year old baseball commissioner said he never felt better and appeared in strong health and good spirits.
Malcolm Bancroft, 30, Harvard oarsman and captain of the 1933 crew, died after an operation. From a renowned rowing family, he rowed in the Powerhouse crews 1929-1933 known as the Cassedy Killers, who never lost to Yale, and also played tackle for Crimson football in those years.
HOUSTON April 8 Jess Neely Rice Institute football coach who went to New Haven to discuss Yale coaching will take no further discussions. He said he bought a round trip ticket and is back expecting no new developments.
New York report details 32 police suspensions amid grand jury presentments naming 49 officers over a $100,000,000-a-year gambling graft scheme. Investigators captured footage of officers taking payments, with further inquiries into an inspector, a deputy inspector, and a lieutenant. others had already retired. Police Commissioner Valentine ordered departmental charges while prosecutors weigh actions.
In a 2 to 1 split, 46 of 74 AP voters pick the St. Louis Cardinals to win the 1942 National League pennant over Brooklyn. Brooklyn 515 points, Cardinals 563. Pirates bottom, Phillies mid pack, Giants contend for fifth as Mel Ott takes command of the Giants.
New York fans and writers regard the Yankees as the strong pick to win a sixth pennant in seven years in the AP poll. The Yankees led with 604 points from 76 experts, while Boston and Chicago chased for runner-up, and Detroit and Cleveland trailed in the second tier.
In Harrisburg on April 9 a 28 year old Bethlehem dental hygienist Gertrude Keller Brown won reinstatement after dismissal for incompetency tied to pregnancy. State Superintendent Dr Francis B Haas ordered her return, stating pregnancy alone does not prove incompetency despite Bethlehem school board claims pregnancy makes performance impossible.
The article notes increased spending on luxury travel and routine cruises as a marker of rising wealth. It emphasizes frequency of trips and the keeping of a lavish lifestyle, reflecting broader economic trends reported by the source.
Augusta Ga April 9 The PGA announced Walter Hagen would select a ten man star team to face the Ryder Cup team in Detroit likely July 18 19 Proceeds go to charity. The Ryder Cup team captained by Craig Wood includes Sarazen Hogan Demaret Snead and Nelson among others Ed Dudley PGA president proposed annual top ten selections for Ryder Cup teams starting in 1943.
McClendon Grocers posted a 619 high single to stave off defeat led by Speer with 180 263 176 as Palo Duro Motors won a game. American Wrecking Crew swept Put & Take Grocers while Killough Davies toppled Lewis Hunter. GMAC blamed a 924 second-game for no whitewash. Other scores saw ABC over Lion Cubs and Kiwanis clubs losing to Optimists Rotary and North Amarillo Kiwanis.
New York Yankees president Ed Barrow warns against overoptimism and predicts a tight pennant race with the Red Sox and White Sox as primary rivals. He notes infield uncertainty with Priddy at third, Sturm in the army, and Hassett competing for first, while Levy may shift to first base.
Wide World Sports column covers Jamaica Keeneland racing New England opening season Florida closing and fans cash concerns. Notes include Leon Raines peace talks A A U certification idea Ho gan Masters Open matches for war relief Alsab Woodbine May race plans and Navy crew praise plus a Jacksonville Naval Air Station game request to MacDill Field with no reply.
The Chicago Cubs sent two infielders and a pitcher to the Tulsa Oilers in Dallas. Cy Block Glenn Gardner and Frank Jelincich join the Oilers ahead of a May game in Dallas. Also notes on Red Embree Steve Gromek Jim Hegan and other baseball items appear.
The writer argues that while several Yankees veterans near 35 to 37 may limit performance, rival teams show greater weaknesses. Detroit is down, Cleveland loses Feller, and Boston power wanes. The main conclusion is that Barrow may be right that New York still dominates, even if not by 20 games.
New York season begins at Ja Macka with races set for 1 30 or 2 o clock. Officials cite increased commuter travel and LIRR trains not running after 5 pm. Belmont Park may start as early as 1 30 to accommodate riders.
Columbia Missouri April 9 The football contract between Missouri and Fordham has been extended to three years The Rams will visit Columbia in 1943 and play at Memorial Stadium as part of the expanded series
Mickey Cochrane comments on players at Great Lakes Naval Station team asserting any who can throw bat or field will get a chance to play including ex National Leaguers. The old rule treated as a technical draw if the leading player exited.
Washington April 9 A special tax on income from military production contracts was proposed by Senator George of Georgia to curb war profits. He argued for targeting profits from war work while opposing higher taxes on non military orders. Senator Nye of North Dakota and the joint conference committee fear drastic curbs could hinder production.
Police at Sheffield station report rescuing a trapped victim. Doctors judge no bones broken, recommend rest after the ordeal. Officers expressed relief as the man was freed from danger.
Readable fragment reports a robin hung from a tree by string for two hours. A veterinarian said the bird can fly back to its family tomorrow.
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