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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1939
Page
7
New York's Joe McCarthy and players like Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, and Ernie Lombardi, Frank McCormick, Ival Goodman, and Paul Derringer weigh the Reds as strong World Series contenders. McKechnie’s managerial skill draws praise. Lombardi’s catching and Werber’s leadership stand out. The Yankees see the Reds as formidable NL leaders with potential long series impact.
A storm and darkness halted the Gold Sox versus Midland game late, with rain and a lightning outage forcing the stop. Stanley Bolton blasted a two on, and Gordon Nell starred at Pampa with two homers a triple and a single. Bruce Daniel offered a playful prize for each Sox homer, while Amarillo and Panhandle golfers posted high scores at Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
Doubles action at Meadow Club invitational opens with Frankie Parker and Don McNeill under scrutiny after pulling from singles. Davis Cup officials press to keep them in doubles, pairing them as a trial tandem at Seabright to win the title. Wayne Sabin withdraws over spike shoe issue prompting doubles reshuffle as Mako teams with Mulloy.
Chicago August 7 Notre Dame star Elmer Layden leads the college all star coach poll with 1 343 374 points to meet the New York Giants August 30. South leaders include Major Bob Neyland Tennessee 420 203 and Leo Meyer Texas Christian 88 897 points.
Lew Jenkins of Sweetwater Texas outpointed Joey Fontana of New York in a 132 pound bout in New York. In Meriden Steve Carr from Worcester Massachusetts defeated Mike Troy weighing 183 pounds in a six round decision.
A veteran scout notes Lombardi as a solid catcher and praises a dangerous hitter and other key players. He questions McCormick's All-Star showing but says a bad day can happen. He lists Derringer and Walters as the best Yankees opponents pitchers, compares them to Vander Meer and Grissom, and anticipates tough pitching for both sides. Goodman is singled out with respect.
Phil Margavio replaces Rabe as manager for the Amarillo Gold Sox who host the Midland Cowboys at Malin Park tonight to salvage the third game of the series after dropping the first two. A rain shortened loss left Amarillo 7 to 10, with Stanley Bolton driving in three runs on a third inning homer as Midland climbs to two straight wins.
Lou Nova heads to the East August 7 to train with Tony Galento in Atlantic City. A Tennessee football prospect, once on another big southern school's roster as a 31 year old WPA worker with three young children, is noted. Josh Cody seeks another ex Pitt star as Florida’s assistant coach. Gerry Nugent, Bill DeWitt, and Don Barnes earn repeated honors with optimism. The Phillies and Browns are seen as improved. Tuscaloosa plans two special trains to New York for the Fordham game on October 7. Mike Francis, Sam’s brother, struggles with book trouble. Red Tipton may join the Washington Redskins if he plays pro football. Clair Bee jokes about coaching one medicare football team over ten cages. Nova Galento ticket HQ opened in Lew Tendler’s Philadelphia restaurant. Meyer’s nephew, a kin to Dutch Meyer, scored TCU’s 16 Cotton Bowl points three years ago. Newsreels show Joe Louis struggled against lightweights in an amateur Chicago bout. Bill Jurges learns umpire Magerkurth once was a heavyweight boxer.
Leading hitters Altenburgh and Sanders slug home runs with three and two apiece as Bolton dominates with four triples and 13 stolen bases. Nichols posts 13 doubles and Dorman records three wins while jost racks up 50 strikeouts alongside Lynn and Margaino.
Chicago Aug 2 Dizzy Dean suffers a deadly soreness in his right shoulder and awaits an X ray by Dr John F Davis Cubs specialist. If rest is required his future with the Cubs looks doubtful. Dean left after three innings versus the Phillies clutching pain and recalling prior bad days.
Mrs. L. P. Bartlett of San Antonio, a top women’s small bore shooter, heads to Camp Perry Ohio for the national title after winning the Southwestern regional. She holds three world records and is ranked second overall, built by seven years of practice and her husband’s gifted rifle. Bartlett says nerves and daily practice drive her success as she faces men at the national meet.
The San Antonio Missions lost to the Oklahoma City Indians in Texas League action while Houston outlasted Dallas in overtime. Oklahoma City and Houston gained ground as Tulsa routed Beaumont and Fort Worth, with pitching duels and late rallies shaping the night slate. An unrelated note mentions higher automobile night death counts.
Harry Todd of Dallas shot a two under par 68 to top the Broadmoor Invitational qualifying round in Colorado Springs as sixteen Texans, including Tom Cochran Rufus King Lamar Seeligson Harold Cohn and Billie Cooke, reached the championship bracket on day two.
A man labeled a gate crasher attended Houston police rookies school and graduated with honors. He displaced a certified applicant who found another job. Officials placed him on the eligible list but did not disclose his name.
Henry McLemore watches the New York Yankees as they endure a broiling afternoon. DiMaggio Gomez and Ruffing swap quips about seasickness and pitches while heavy flannel uniforms trap heat. The piece ends with a tongue in cheek tip to visit a ball park to feel the sun’s bite.
New York Aug 24 President Ed Barrow quips at Tris Speaker’s claim he could name 15 better outfielders than Joe DiMaggio. Barrow says Speaker, the era’s best fielder, cannot top DiMaggio in center field and notes DiMaggio’s speed and skill match or exceed Speaker on many plays. He cites Crosetti and Gordon as adept in front of DiMaggio.
Arlington Texas August 2 local business leaders BE Wadley and Ray Luttrell said the Tarrant County Fair Association will sponsor a race meet of at least two days during the annual fair this summer.
In Twilight League action the Texaco Fire Chiefs defeated Soil Conservation Service 8 to 2 as Riley and Bowles hit four-baggers and Mike Sweeney belted a circuit clout. Rock Island won 16 to 11 over Davis McDaniel in a free-hitting affair with Cogdell and Wharton contributing with home runs.
Philadelphia on August 2 reports quarterback Davey OBrien will wear number 8 with the Philadelphia Eagles, the same digit he wore during his spectacular years at Texas Christian. He makes his professional debut on August 22.
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