College Mittmen To Clash In Intramural Fights Wednesday
Amarillo College selects a 10 bout intramural card for Wednesday in the high school armory at Thirteenth Avenue and Tyler Street. Rex Daniels faces Earl Brown in welterweight action. both are notable regionally with Daniels a 1938 Golden Gloves district champion and Brown holding AAU 1938 and 1939 district titles along with a 1925 Pampa Golden Gloves crown. Proceeds fund varsity letter sweaters. admission 15 cents for students 25 cents for adults. ringside seats extra.
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Winston Brown
James Hensley
Sports Roundup of Players and Coaches in Early Headlines
A mixed roundup mentions Joe Cronin possibly returning to Washington with a Red Sox contract if desired. May, coach Bob Neyland shows Florida ties in Miami. Questions arise about Mike Jacobs and huddles with TV executives. Prison farm team wins one game this season, targets cops. Washington fans scold Clark Griffith over Zeke Bonura and Al Simmons trades. Chicago papers hype Bonura in New York. Tiger theme song riffs at long league chase. Schoolboy Rowe's throwing teased, pools on Louis vs Galento to decide by seconds. Jimmy Dykes fined $25 by an ump.
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al Simmons
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New York
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Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Joe DiMaggio
Lou
Maverick Club Plans Sunday Program and Track Meet
Ralph Dykeman outlines a Sunday service led by Wesley Grier and the Golden Gophers with contests and prizes for Mavericks. The column lists past program highlights, club rules and pledges, a track meet plan, and requests for boys books and donations.
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Wesley Grier
Golden Gophers
Ed Sharp
Rev. Fincher
Matthew
Bones
Jack Workman
Floyd Johnson
Bernie Robertson
Gorilla Squad
L. Bruce
LeeRoy Boyter
Bill Hewes
Bud Lilley
J. C. Oakley
Donnie Sharp
Marlin Sharp
Wimpy Hill
Clifford Wright
Purd Turner
Gene Turner
Aubrey Robertson
Floyd Evans
Billy Hewes
Vesta O'Dell
Vesta
Lane Ice Cream Co
Texas M. and
Quickies and updates from the Coast loop
Rip Collins, ex Cub, fuels the Los Angeles Angels as they dash through the Coast loop. A correction notes the shortest named horse of the decade is an unnamed “OO” rather than Ep. Baer looks weak. Barney Ross bets $1,200 to Maxie’s $1,000 on Lou Nova.
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Cub
Los Angeles Angeles
Coast Loop
Baer
Barney Ross
Maxie
Lou Nova
Former Grid Greats Play Comers May 5
More than a score of former Sandies gathered at Butler Field for a two week drill under Henry M Laughlin to prep for the May 5 clash with the 1939 Sandies. Notable exes included Bounding Bob Clesson Blazing Bill Thompson and center Stanley Mauldin as scouts study the current squad. The Sandies of 1939 will hold an intra squad game Friday as the exes plan to map their opponent.
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Henry M. Laughlin
Bob” Clesson
Bill" Thompson
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Ray Gowdy
Vertreece Winfield
Russell Hatcher
Thane Roberts
Jimmie Hodges
Gerald Haston
Hubert Abbott
Roy Ward
John Warner
Orval Tigart
Marvin Webb
Kenneth Gilmore
K. K. Bigelow
Harley Beck
Frank Howell
Lloyd Shackleford
Yale Rice
Exes
Major League Bowlers Form New Schedule
Major League Bowlers reorganize for a 15 week schedule with games on Monday nights at 8. The roster includes 7 UP R with Bill Baker and teammates, Ohio Natl Life led by Ted Pearson and John Cox, Southern Select Beer led by Ham Hamilton, and Cola with H L McMinn. First games set for Monday night May 1.
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Ed Harris
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FE. W. Cain
Southern Select Beer
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Clarence Wismeyer
R. C. Cola
H. L. McMinn
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Purly Ahlstrom
O. 2. Wright
Cy Reiger
Maverick Oath of Honor Recited by Member
A youth pledges loyalty to God country and club rules, promising honesty, courtesy, clean conduct, helping others, respecting parents, sharing with the less fortunate, and good sportsmanship including accepting defeat without gloating. The oath concludes with a commitment to live up to Maverick ideals.
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United States of America
Erick
First day of 1939 West Texas New Mexico League action
Pampa Oilers host Amarillo Gold Sox at the new ballyard as 1939 league play opens. Ben Parrish starts for the Gold Sox against Pampa, with intracity trade rumors and signings shaping the early season. Other matchups feature Lubbock hosting Clovis and Abilene at Lamesa as teams begin a busy travel schedule.
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Lamesa
Midland
Big Spring
Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
National League results show Chicago and Philadelphia winning, with Boston and Brooklyn also posting victories. Standings list teams and records, while upcoming games include Pittsburgh at Chicago and New York at Philadelphia. American League results highlight Chicago and Washington victories, with Boston and Philadelphia also posting wins. Texas League results feature Monday and Tuesday showdowns, with Shreveport leading and several matchups scheduled for Tuesday night.
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National Guard Armory to Host Jiu Jitsu Demonstration
Frank Hill of Kansas City faces the Japanese matman in a headlining jiu jitsu exhibition at the National Guard Armory. Mickey Durano meets Count Antonio Marino in a main event bout, with Mildred Burke versus Margie Carson in a double feature three fall match.
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Kansas City
Pioneer League Forms to Represent Idaho and Utah
The new Pioneer League will organize baseball representation for the states of Idaho and Utah. Teams from both states will compete in a regional league structure, signaling a formal alliance and expanded opportunities for players and fans in the area.
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Utah
Pioneer League
Pros Resume Play In Metropolitan Open At Metropolis
The Metropolitan Open golf championship at Metropolis from May 25 to 27 marks the return of Horton Smith and many professionals to competition after the winter circuit.
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Metropolis
Horton Smith
Lou Gehrig Reflects On Harder Days And Unwavering Work
Henry McLemore profiles Lou Gehrig after a Yankees game as Gehrig, weary and isolated, recalls his relentless workouts and record streak. He says he would repeat the grind despite injuries, explaining his career focus and the support of Yankee fans.
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Lou
Yankee
Gehrig
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