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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

9

Wolff and Carr clash in National Guard Armory main event

Frank Wolff faces Charlie Carr in a high stakes mat bout at the National Guard Armory tonight following a lively semifinal. Carr brings speed and technique. Wolff relies on power and stubborn defense. Gates open at 8:30 with prelims featuring Bill McBain vs Otto Ludwig and Red Shadow vs Don Carver. Ringside tickets remain at City Drug.

Frank Wolff Charlie Carr National Guard Armory Carr Wolff Danny McShain Bill McBain Otto Ludwig Red Shadow Don Carver City Drug Polk Street

Price to Return as A and M Star Halfback

Waleran Cotton Price, the A and M star halfback, survived a gas line explosion and physicians say he should be in condition to report for practice. The injury initially raised fears he would miss football season.

Newcastle Tex Texas A. and M Waleran Cotton) Price Price

Giants Kick Winning Field Goals To Defeat All Stars

The New York Giants beat the college all-stars 9 to 0 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Three field goals, two by Duff and one by Strong, carried the champions to victory as the college stars could not convert their passing and running into scores.

Chicago New York Football Giants Soldier Field Giants All Stars Ward Cuff Duff Tuffy Leemans Steve Owne Strong

Haney Fines Browns Pitcher For Poor Work In Loss

St Louis manager Fred Haney fined relief pitcher George Gill fifty dollars for not bearing down in the first game of a doubleheader where Philadelphia rallied from an eight run deficit to win nine to eight. Gill faced only four batters with two homers allowed and Sam Chapman homered on a two strikes no balls count. Haney cited lack of focus in the plate and efficiency as the cause of the setback.

St, Louis Fred Haney St. Louis Browns George Girl Philadelphia Gill Sam Chapman Haney

Rock Island Rockets Upset Texaco In Twilight League Thriller

Rock Island defeats Texaco 13 to 12 in a second round Twilight League playoff thriller at Jaycee Park. Satch Nunnally and Oakes sparked a late rally, giving Rock Island a come from behind win and maintaining their playoff run. Phillips 66 knocked out BAE 7 to 2 as Splintery Bill Shock pitched a two hit game.

Rock Island Texaco Firechiefs Jaycee Park Rockets Satch Nunnally Oakes Nunnally Phillips 66 Bae Bill Shock Shock Davis-McDaniel SCS Phillips Waner Todd Cogdell Colins

Mayor Rogers Helps Rotary Bowlers Win

Mayor Rogers bowled through the match to boost Rotary as they defeated Lions Club 2 491 to 2 325 in three straight games. The Optimists upset San Jacinto Kiwanis 2 529 to 1 206. ABC beat downtown Kiwanis 2 710 to 2 672. Frank Crews paced the Optimists with 661 pins. Hal Brown led Rotary with 626. Anicos win softball title.

Ross Rogers Civic League Rotary Lions Club Lions San Jacinto Kiwanis ABC Downtown Kiwanis Kiwanis Frank Crews The Optimists Hal Brown Bill

Open Dove Season in Texas Starts Friday Morning

Dove hunters may begin firing at 7 AM in Texas north zone Friday with 15 bird limits and daylight hours. Doves are plentiful this year with some birds raising five broods. other seasons for ducks geese deer turkey and peccary follow, including mule deer restrictions west of the Pecos.

Texas Austin Will J. Tucker The Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Pecos

Yankees Owned Blues Draw Hearts with Minnesota Stoppages

In the American Association, the Yankee owned Kansas City Blues frustrate Minnesota crowds with a sharp pitching attack producing one two three outs and frequent shutouts. The piece notes promotions and ticket chatter around Nova Galento, plus quotes about early practice and a light round of sports gossip.

New York Kansas City Blues American Association Minneapolis Herman Taylor Nova Galento

Perry Predicts Australia to Win Davis Cup This Year

Fred Perry, former tennis amateur king, coached the Australian Davis Cup team in Haverford as they prepared for the matches against the United States. Perry, invited to coach, predicted Australia would lift the cup with his hints and drills guiding star players toward the weekend defense.

Haverford Fred Perry Australia Lee Pace Colorado Springs

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