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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1947

Page

6

Parous Spring football opens for Amarillo High this afternoon

Amarillo High School begins spring drills at Butler Field with a 30 day window ending May 2 and the annual Scrimmage against the Ex Sandies. The school plans an official baseball team under coach Carl Mattey and faces Vega tomorrow after a 7 3 loss to West Texas State. Six Sandies enter a Dallas high school tournament in match play led by John Evans Don McCormick George McCormick Art McKay Gene Klein and Bruce Norman. Rudy Gamblin accompanied the team.

Amarillo High School Butler Field Carl Mattey Sandies Vega West Texas State Golden Sandie

Texas Tech Wins Intercollegiate Rodeo Trophy

Texas Tech was named winner of the team trophy at the Hardin-Simmons Intercollegiate Rodeo after Hardin-Simmons hosted. The Cowboys finished with 70 points but the visiting Red Raiders were awarded the team trophy.

Abilene Texas Tech Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Red Raiders

Gold Sox face Gassers in final Amarillo exhibition

Frank A. Godsoe Jr. reports the Amarillo Gold Sox host the Borger Gassers at Gold Sox Field for the final exhibition game before opening the WTNM season Wednesday against the Abilene Blue Sox in Abilene. Expected starters include Lagermansino Spears and Weskamp as Amarillo seeks its first training win over Berger.

Frank A. Godsoe, Jr Borger Gassers Gold Sox Amarillo Abilene Blue Sox Abilene Harry Lamprich Steve Lagermansino Thomas “Hoss” Spears Eli Weskamp Sox Ber

Texas high school meet extends to May in Austin

Gene Salmon of Del Rio set a state discus mark and regional meets seed about 300 boys for the Texas Interscholastic League Meet in Austin May 2 and 3. Lamar Houston and Corpus Christi lead Region One as other schools press state finals and records.

Associated Press Austin Gene Salmon del Rio Salmon Billy Nomas Jefferson Antonio Cleburne Price North Dallas Lamar Houston Paul Faulkner Paschal Fort Worth Corpus Christi Byron Townsend Odessa Don Mitchell Deer Park Christi Thomas Jefferson San Antonio Price Arthur Brown Bill Graff Buccaneers

Bowling leaders hold places in Jaycee Ragtime and Banner Bowl

Garner Wells of Fort Worth and George George of Waco top the Jaycee Ragtime Doubles with 1 261 pins. Cecil Simpson of Tulsa leads the Banner Bowl 10 game sweepstakes with 2 121 pins. Jim Grady and Ralph Brown of Madison top doubles weekend with 1 244. Tony Roth of Kansas City and Jack Quinn of Los Angeles remain second with 1 259. T Schwoegier of Madison posts best sweepstakes 2 046 and moves to fifth. Sweepstakes conclude this weekend and doubles finish by May 12.

Garner Wells Fort Worth George George Waco Cecil Simpson Tulsa Jim Grady Ralph Brown Madison Wis Tony Roth Kansas City Jack Quinn Los Angeles

Phalanx Gains Derby Buzz After Wood Memorial Sealed Win

Phalanx the Whitney owned three year old colt led the Wood Memorial first section with a fast 1 4345 time and drew strong support for Kentucky Derby starts. Jet Pilot also gains after Jamaica Handicap win as Derby contenders. Eddie Arcaro rides Phalanx again, though a prior miscue in the Experimental Handicap affected Derby talk.

New York Phalanx Jet Pilot Cornelius V Sonny) Whitney Whitney Eddie Arcaro Eddie Arcaro Ted Atkinson

Bowling Scores From Commercial League Show Busy Night

Tasty Pie and Boxwell Bros lead wins in multiple matches as Whitaker Fyfe and Reeves clock strong scores. Notable high marks include Blind 531 and Boxwell 487 while KGNC and Palo Duro Motors post top totals in their divisions.

A. Whitaker Fyfe K. Whitaker Hendrick Blind Put & Take Grocery W Reeves Wilbanks Dallas Reeves Dayton Boxwell Bros Boxwell Mead Jacobson Kirahan National Stock Pyeatt Stidees Com Pleasant Valley Drug Garrett M. Barker H. Barker KGNC Torrey Thompson Biggs Smith Palo Duro Motors Norman Rankin Muirhead Gentry Sportsman Senior Kay Junior Kay Reed Mitchell Novak Amarillo Garage Chapman Reese White Matt Hudson Pavillard McDonald Auto Taylor Skipworth Jack Anderson John Anderson

Jackson Has Hard Match In Amarillo College Tennis

Myrtle Howard returned to the court after almost three years but lost 6 4 6 2 to Pat Jackson in a round robin at Amarillo College. Jackson dominated with deep drives and a powerful serve while Howard showed accuracy in placement and effort.

Amarillo College Myrtle Howard Pat Jackson Miss Howard Amarillo High Lassie Badgers Miss Jackson

Toronto Wins Stanley Cup in Upset Victory

The Maple Leafs, youngest champions, defeated the Canadiens 2 to 1 to clinch the seven-game series in Montreal. Toronto wins the Stanley Cup for the first time in years, finishing 4 games to 2.

Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs Montreal Canadiens

Local Keglers Roll in ABC Tourney Today

Three Amarillo bowling teams compete in the American Bowling Congress Tournament in Los Angeles. Khiva Temple Herring Hotel and Earl L Marrs field teams with players Ivan Boxwell Virgil Keager Ted Neely Roy Bechtold Perle Ahlstrom Herb Pestor Jr Fred Grimes Jacque West John Laughlin H L McMinn Char ley Lyles Jay O Keefe Jack Alexander Bill Farmer Ted Pearson.

Amarillo Los Angeles Khiva Temple Herring Hotel Earl L. Marrs Ivan Boxwell Virgil Keager Ted Neely Roy Bechtold Perle Ahlstrom Herb Pestor, Jr Fred Grimes Jacque West John Laughlin H. L

Strangler Lewis to referee at Amarillo wrestling show

Promoter Cory Detton signed Buck Lipscomb to meet Jack Carter in the semifinal at the Fair Grounds arena. Ed Strangier Lewis will appear as referee, drawing interest alongside Thursday's main event featuring Al Getz versus Frankie Hill Murdock. Lipscomb has recent wins over Phil Romano. Carter defeated Carter in the eight-man program.

Cory Detton Buck Lipscomb Jack Carter Fair Grounds Arena Ed “Strangier Lewis Frank Gotch Joe Stecher Stanislaus Zbyszko John Pesek Big Strangler Jack Dempsey Ring Robert Fredericks Strangler Lewis Evan Detton al Getz Frankie Hill Murdock Getz Wayne Martin Big al Amarillo Murdock Royal Murdock Python Hold Carter Lipscomb Phil Romano Lipscomb-Carter

Amarillo Girls Open Softball Leagues At Maverick Club

Aloma Lee Palmateer became the first girl to sign up for softball in the Kids Inc campaign. Nine year old Mary Jacqueline Stanford and twelve year old Frances Lee Moreman joined, practicing with a McKinley team as Mrs. Stanford assists coaching. Ralph Dykeman remains in hospital after appendectomy while Maverick Club staff organize equipment and coaches. more volunteers are needed as boys teams may miss opening dates April 28 and 29.

Maverick Club Kids, Inc Aloma Lee Palmateer Mary Jacqueline Stanford Frances Lee Moreman McKinley Jack Stanford Ralph Dykeman Dykeman

Stags Stay Alive in BAA Playoff Hope

The Chicago Stags defeated the Philadelphia Warriors 74 to 73 in game four, keeping their title chances alive in the best of seven series. The teams head to Philadelphia for game five Tuesday, with any tiebreakers also slated there.

Chicago Chicago Stags Basketball Association of America Philadelphia Warriors Philadelphia

Royal Lunch Carriage Joins Louis XIV in Reign Tour

A carriage with lunch provisions traveled with Louis XIV of France, ready to appease his appetite wherever he went, illustrating royal logistics during his era.

Louis XIV France

Caldwell Hits 25 Straight Targets at Amarillo Gun Club

Weather was good and so were the scores as D. W. Caldwell fired a perfect 25x25 at 16 yard targets. J. O. Dudley shot 49 of 50 in skeet and matched 49 in handicap while other shooters posted scores across skeet and 16 yard events.

Amarillo D. W. Caldwell J. O. Dudley Ed Gravestock Bill Strain J. O. Holland D. L. McDonald Earl Blaisdell Tom Troth W. H. Ballew Frank Elkins Skeet Dick Guyer Bill Franklin E. M. Roberts Eddie Roberts Jack Gravestock D. L. MacDonald R. M. Chapman Dr. E M. Roberts

Bowling Scores From Southwestern Public Service Teams

Sports brief listing bowling scores for multiple teams including Southwestern Public Service and Regulators with individual bowlers and high scores. Concludes with a factual oddity about global population standing in a 12 mile square field.

Southwestern Public Service

Amarillo Legion Junior Baseball opens 1947 tryouts

Seventeen boys turned out for initial tryouts for the Amarillo American Legion Junior Baseball team. Missing players promised to attend next practice. Skeet Gibson could not attend to begin duties as manager. Four organizers ran sessions with 14 to 17 year olds. positions listed include Catchers Oscar Ashley Tommy Curtis Jimmy Wise Pitchers Dan Palmer Junior Palmer Maxie Merry Bill Bybee Infielders Dick Brannon Dick Anderson Jackie Jacobson Gary Mays Irving Nelson John McCracken Bill Franklin Outfielders Thomas James Bill McKinney Bobby Moore.

Skeet Gibson Amarillo Tom Duke Dan Higgins Joe Scroggins Johnny Storseth Oscar Ashley Tommy Curtis Jimmy Wise Dan Palmer Junior Palmer Maxie Merry Bill Bybee Bybee T. G. Hull Sandie Legion Dick Brannon Dick Anderson Jackie Jacobson Gary Mays Irving Nelson John McCracken Bill Franklin Thomas James Bill McKinney Bobby Moore

Women teams win in Pioneer League score totals

In the Women s Pioneer League action Reager s Market wins with top scores Roberts 411 Sheliey 407 Barrow 358 McCune 356 Blind 480 Swift Ice Cream takes second with Russell 368 Stogner 370 Byers 358 Green 430 Kroll 450 KGNC wins with Rogers 406 Key 337 Daugherty 338 Young 388 Smith 425 Thomas Bakery wins with Thomas 428 Forister 368 Pitt 338 Blind 378 Blind 462 Lincoln Liberty Life forfeits Builders Supply wins 3 Weeks 440 Blind 345 Duke 408 Baty 360 Moore 418 Boxwell Bros. wins 3 Marten 455 Cascarelli 446 Borden 446 Murray 407 Houston 458 Mann Bakery wins 6 Moore 453 Blind 360 Duniven 377 Page 406 Blind 414.

Reager's Market Roberts Sheliey Barrow McCune Blind Swift Ice Cream Russell Stogner Byers Green Kroll Rogers Key Daugherty Young Smith Thomas Bakery Thomas Forister Pitt Lincoln Liberty Life Builders Supply Duke Baty Moore Boxwell Bros Marten Cascarelli Borden Murray Houston Mann Bakery Duniven Page

Parmelee Captures Top Golfing Honors

James Parmelee posted a net 64 to win the Amarrillo Country Club Week End Handicap Golf Tournament. Other low net winners include J. W. Hill 96-29-67 C. N. Headrick 80-13-67 Hayward Marsh 84-16-68. John Munn won low gross with 68 and Jimmy James claimed high gross at 119.

James Parmelee Amarillo J. W. Hill C. N. Headrick Hayward Marsh John Munn Jimmy James

Pronunciation shifts for geyser trace Icelandic roots

A note explains the original Icelandic pronunciation geyser evolved through stages from geeser to gayser and finally to the American gyser. The article mentions a deadline at 6 PM on weekdays for some related change or policy.

First Dutch Dinner Meet at Amarillo Country Club

The Amarillo Country Club hosts the first Dutch Dinner Golf Team Match of the year Thursday afternoon with captains George Hirsch and Jim McKnight. Losing team members will host the winners at the postmatch dinner. all club members are invited.

Amarillo Country Club George Hirsch Jim McKnight

Cliff Nelson Wins Handicap Tourney at Ross Rogers Course

Cliff Nelson tops a 46-entry field to win the Ross Rogers Course Week End Golf Sweepstakes with a scorecard 80-12-68. Other winners include Chuck Johnson 88-17-71 and Frank Lawler 75-471. a four-way inter-city golf match is planned at the Country Club next Sunday after noon.

Clff Nelson Hie Card Chuck Johnson Frank Lawler Colby Davies Speed Ravey Horace Smith Joe Witt T. R. Cantine Lee Campbell Don Loden Adrian Lewis Thurman Gholston F.S. McCullough M. P. Tobin W. E. Sharp Gene Milton Tom Gilley A. A .Kuntege C. A. Rogers Chuck Kiein

Narrow Tulsa barber shop defies Big 9 name with compact chairs

In Tulsa a barber shop billed as Big 9 cannot recline chairs due to its narrow layout. The barber concentrates on cutting hair despite the店。

Tulsa Okla

Manufacturer seeks capable firm for bases service depot Milwaukee

A light weight motorcycle maker seeks an organization or individual with solid financing to set up a warehousing stock and maintain a service and parts department. Applicants should contact at once by wire or letter to 1029 North Seventh Street Milwaukee Wisconsin.

North Seventh Street Milwaukee Wisconsin

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Parous Id Sox Pampa Amlco Bobby Decker Leo Zoeller Zoeller Decker Ray Wilson St. As W. A. Robertson Vanderbilt Jack Harris Colo Kegler Tech Amarillo Printing Company Borger Bob Leeds Amarillo Park Pampa Oilers Grover Seitz Bill Hewitt Foster White George Pate Bob Crues Bob Lamesa Cresney Gilbert Kerckhove Vincent Liberto Joe Budny Lefty Lonergan Frank Mekules Mekules Oilers Rillo R. C. Otey Otey Cardinals Golden Sandies Lubbock Richard Winningham Jack Hudgins A. F. Pyeatt Lawrence Jackson Mike Strueber Jerry Laceky U.P Chicago Cubs Bill Nicholson Nicholson Howie Pollet Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Hank Borowy John Schmitz Cub Phillies New York Giants Jim Tabor Andy Seminick Schoolboy Rowe Bill Ayers Cincinnati Pittsburgh Reds Ewell Blackwell Eddie Miller Augie Galan Bobby Adams Hank Greenberg Frank Gustine Brooklyn Boston Washington Boston Red Sox Walt Masterson Senators Mel Parnell New York Yankees Philadelphia A’s Joe DiMaggio Yanks Jess Flores DiMaggio Buddy Rosar Tom Henrich Don Johnson Phil Marchildon T. Schwoegier Phalana Aramount Recreation Club Oliver Eakle Jupe Authorizy Sales and Service BOB Seeds Hardware & Sporting Goods Yellowstone Bond South Fillmore St Jackson Army & Navy Ith and Taylor Panhandle West St. St ABC King Caldwell Earn Southwesterns Pendleton Lofgren Buchanan Regulators Hogan Kerney Holland Neubauer Reddys McNeil Norris Hoover Wright Ridings Cycles Filareski Griffin Lemons Electrons Albright Baird Reactors Maxwell Streetman Shock Davis Hilmers Barkley Towery Stoddard Scott Viall Chudej Earth Amarillo American Legion Women’s Pioneer League Denver Fed Union Bus Center Jrasways ASK F Cc. L. Copeland GEN American Life Ins. CO Amarillo Bidg Tom Mott 16Th and van Buren Texaco Parmelee Amarith R.C.A Victor Radios & Records Cliff Nelson Griesedieck Western Brewery CO Belleville Steamer Trunk
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