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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
11
Texas Miners open the season to defend the Border Conference title as Duquesne would play in a championship game next. Broadcast plans cover four Texas radio networks for quarterfinals with extensive station lists and play-by-play teams announced.
A habeas corpus hearing for Miss Helen O Keefe, charged with murder in the death of Houston attorney J C Franklin, was postponed to December 22 by Judge Langston King. The delay followed word that her lawyer C T Croom would be detained in San Antonio in another trial.
Phillips 66 top flight team blends athletics with factory life. Players hold regular jobs with equal pay and advancement opportunities, no three year limit, averaging about two years in the company lineup. Star Hank Luisetti and others from Stanford Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma State appear on the roster.
The Pacific Coast Conference postponed decision on Rose Bowl procedure at the annual winter meeting in Palm Springs delaying changes until the Portland meeting next spring.
The Golden Sandstorm opens against Childress Bobcats at the high school armory tonight. Starters include James Franklin and Charles Huele with Dick Madison at center. Childress brings a strong, undefeated team in a new state setup with district playoffs ahead.
Bill Terry, Giants front office chief, buys third baseman Bill Werber from the Reds to shore up an eight year infield weakness while also reacquiring outfielder Hank Leiber from the Cubs as major league meetings move into day two. Werber, 33, hit .289 in two pennant years for Cincinnati, with .239 last season after a leg injury. Lefty Grove and Bob Feller announced retirements or enlistment as noted stars bow out.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull said the United States asked Switzerland to represent American interests in Japan and arrange the return of American diplomats. No official reply had been received, and Switzerland was expected to act only as a neutral power handling Japan's interests in the United States.
Washington officials Joseph W. Martin and Edward J. Pivtin announce joint plan to intensify cooperation between parties in the naval trade effort. The Democratic and Republican leaders praise this as a major step toward unified domestic policy.
The National Safety Council said in nine months of this year accidents caused large production delays in the United States. It estimated the time lost disrupted a potential buildup of ships and aircraft, noting 20 battleships 200 destroyers and 1000 heavy bombers could have been built if not for the disruptions.
Miami is hosting the 10thousand dollar Miami Open with 213 top players including Slammin Sam Snead of Hot Springs Virginia and Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania. Hogan seeks the Vardon trophy as he aims to clinch the pro crown amid stiff competition from Craig Wood Byron Nelson Vic Ghezzi Jimmy Demaret Clayton Heafner and Paul Runyan.
Riverside Calif December 10 Dr N B Beck of the University of Hawaii told the Institute of World Affairs that American forces in Hawaii are so strong that even Japanese claims of damage from last Sunday's attack are not a serious blow He noted Schofield Barracks as the large encampment and Honolulu forts with heavy artillery have repeatedly hit small targets beyond their vision.
Sunset Bisons hailed as fastest Texas schoolboy team with a strong ground attack led by Bill Blackburn and the Hamburgers unit. They face Highland Park in a key quarterfinal while Temple and Tyler contend for state semi spots. Also notes on rivalries and noted teams in the race and a separate item on airplane engines packed with silica gel for corrosion protection.
AP selects the All Southwest Grid Eleven featuring top players from Texas teams and schools such as Texas A M Rice Baylor TCU and others. The second team includes Malcom Kutne Derace Moserate and Art Goforth among stars from Dallas Waco Longview and Abilene with coaches and scouts contributing to the selections.
The 35,000 open golf tournament set for Beaumont December 26 to 28 will proceed despite the world situation. Backers voted to continue the event after counsel from federal officials in Washington to uphold plans for the nation’s morale.
Thirty seven players on the 1941 Texas Longhorns football squad received letters. Coach D X Bible noted the large number reflects decisive eight wins in ten games. Sixteen lettermen are seniors including Amarillo’s Vernon Martin and Mike Sweeney. Other seniors hail from Orange, Nocona, Longview, Temple, Port Arthur and Dallas.
Dallas report notes the Southwest Conference may join Texas high schools in providing athlete insurance. The piece explains the Athletic fund covers gaps as schools lack blanket coverage. varying limits exist for injuries in Texas. ILDA and the Coaches Association run separate plans for permanent football injuries.
The Palo Duro Assembly No. 113, Order of Rainbow for Girls, held its regular meeting last night. The next meeting set for Dec 24 was postponed and a post Christmas party will be held instead.
New York December 1941 Joe Louis earns the Edward Neil Memorial Award from the Boxing Writers Association of New York for his record-breaking reign and effort this year. Previous winners include Sam Demsey Billy Conn and Henry Armstrong. The Brown Bomber will receive the trophy at the Boxing Writers annual dinner January 14 with Gene Tunney as a guest of honor for organizing navy boxing this year.
Galveston dispatch reports the 194 Mardi Gras has been canceled by the executive committee citing the national emergency. The decision aims to redirect time and effort toward more urgent wartime needs.
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