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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1943
Page
9
New York Yankees, previously last in spring training, suffered a loss as they struggle in the American League pennant race. The team’s conditioning was disrupted by long northern drills amid a brief exhibition schedule.
William Cox, 33, owner of the Phillies, unveils a novelty race for the home opener against the Dodgers in Brooklyn. The Australian pursuit starts with all Phillies at home plate and Dodgers at second base, with runners dropping out upon being passed until one winner remains.
Mano de McCarthy’s team opened the season strong winning all three games. Ernie Bonham shutout Washington for six innings, Spud Chandler tossed a one hit gem, and Hank Borowy won his 1943 debut with a 7-1 score.
Roger Bresnahan stood out as a universal player who pitched, caught, and fielded all positions for the Giants, Orioles, and Mets era teams. The Duke of Tralee photo recalls his 1903 .350 season with 34 steals and his later role as a manager and innovator of shin guards.
The New York Giants could not secure railroad accommodations out of Boston last night due to heavy holiday traffic and spent the night there. They will reach New York late today and open their home season against the Boston Braves on Tuesday.
In College Station Texas faces a decisive final series to crown the Southwest Conference champion. Texas without ace pitcher Tom Collins and captain Grady Hatton travels to meet Texas A&M who rely on Smokey Carden and Lefty Shuford. Rice was swept by Texas last week as the three teams vied for the title.
Rufus Gentry of the Buffalo Bisons pitched 11 innings without a hit tying a 21 year old circuit record. He fanned 10 and walked three as Buffalo won 1-0 in the opener of a double header against Newark Bears, then lost the nightcap 5-2. It was the first 11 inning no hitter since 1916 by Urban Shocker.
Baseball season notes highlight strong crowds across eight major league parks with 84 475 attendees. Yankees and Athletics led individual attendances. Dodgers discuss using last year’s ball while awaiting new equipment. Pitching shines with several one and two hitters. rookies Clary and Kraus impress for Washington and Philadelphia respectively.
Roy Waldron bets on a hunch with no wrinkles as Count Fleet is the heavy favorite in the 1943 Kentucky Derby. Waldron shipped Gallahadoin, a $72 long shot, to upset Count Fleet as Bimelich did in 1940, hoping for another bold surprise at Churchill Downs.
Jimmy Bivins of Cleveland as light heavyweight champion was a 2 to 1 favorite to defeat Pat Valentino of San Francisco in a 10 round bout tonight in San Francisco per United Press.
Some 400 schoolboy athletes qualified for the state track meet with regional meets producing top marks. Keith Vineyard led in the discus with 160 ft 3 in, DeWitt Coulter set a new state shot record at 58 ft 8 in, and Don Deere posted near record times in the 100 and 220. Other strong showings came from Lloyd Parker, Sam Easley, Norman Spray, and Billy Barfield among others, with finals at Austin May 6 to 8 for state titles.
Pvt. Ralph Tate of Oklahoma A. and M. earned the outstanding performer honor at the 1943 Drake Relays in Des Moines after winning the broad jump and 120 yard high hurdles. Tate edged Texas A. and M. star Pete Watkins in the third annual ballot by reporters and announcers covering the two day meet. Tate trains at Stillwater awaiting officer training at Fort Benning.
Farl King of C. M. Williams & Co sporting goods manager urges all interested in forming a twilight softball league to attend a 8 o clock meeting at the store. Pantex Ordnance Plant and several other firms have expressed interest in a league this summer.
Betty Jameson, national women's golf champion, was defeated 6 and 5 by Mrs. Estelle Davy, an American resident of Mexico City, in the Tampico Country Club Invitation finals played yesterday in Tampico Mexico. The stray line about an elf owl is unrelated.
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