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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1940
Page
2
A wool bowler compares bowling to baseball with four pitches the hook the curve the straight and the backup. The hook throws from the right side eight to twelve boards from the gutter aiming toward the 1 3 pocket to hit the pins. The curve is slow and effective on polished lanes while the straight ball is easiest for beginners.
Amarillo Jaycee League revisions to the 1940 41 schedule do not change tonight's events. At 7 30 PM Amarillo Commercial College faces McClendon s Grocery in the first game at Amarillo College gym. Hereford meets Vega in the second game. Admission is 10 cents.
New York middleweight champion Ken Overlin defeated Steve Belloise in 15 rounds. He described himself as a sick boy after the fight and said he fought to please promoter Mike Jacobs and avoid letting him down. Overlin praised Belloise and noted his own unusual style and stamina in a dull match.
Texas high school football savors an upset bid as the Masonic Home Rams face Amarillo Sandies in a Panhandle semifinal at Butler Field. Corpus Christi Buccaneers host Temple Wildcats in another semifinal with home-field edge cited for the Bucs.
St Louis announces pitcher Forest Pressnell, bought from the Brooklyn Dodgers as No 19, has been sold to the Cincinnati Reds. Card sales value not disclosed and no reason given. The fifth cash deal in 23 days nets the Cardinals about 175000 pounds in estimates.
The text portrays a public health warning about a disease affecting children under five, then extending through adolescence and young adulthood. It notes higher mortality in girls and young women, and calls for preventive actions to protect children’s lives.
In Des Moines on December 17 Drake edged West Texas State 51 to 48 as guard Milbourn scored 21 points. Milbourn hit 10 field goals and a free throw, while Price Brookfield led WT with 10 field goals. The game stayed close, with seven ties and no lead larger than four. The second game of the series was set for the following night.
Los Angeles December 17 Joe Louis sits in a tough spot as fans and commentators urge him to fight tougher challengers. Henry McLemore notes that Louis’s skill and power outclass contenders, yet broadcasters and bettors accuse him of padding wins. Louis’s promoter Mike Jacobs seeks a high class challenger to spark big gates and prove Louis’s mettle.
Judge E C Nelson announced a holiday lull in 47th district court with no jury trials until after the holidays. Jurors are released as the grand jury reconvenes to complete its term. The Finnish Red Cross ordered watches with Braille faces for injured soldiers.
The Golden Sandies basketball team under Coach T G Hull opens their schedule January 3 at Pampa against the Harvesters with several open dates noted. The slate continues January 10 at Lubbock Westerners and features contests through February 22 with a district tournament at Canyon.
Clayton Heafner to marry tomorrow and Chris Dundee honeymooning in Miami frame a wide New York sports column. England’s Mary Hardwick arrives for her pro tour with La Marble as Georgetown alumni charter a train to the Orange Bowl. Pro baseball chatter, proxy umpire chatter, post season games eyed by St Joseph Victoria Lex ington New Britain high schools, and Maj Bob Neyland futures mix with Louis boxing popularity decline and Judge Landis praise.
Store owners and employees hold their annual Christmas dinner at 8 o clock at the First Christian Church. A brief business session will elect officers of the local Red and White Stores. Hemlocks do not make good Christmas trees due to needle loss.
Baylor athletics released the 1941 football schedule with three away intersectional games against Denver, Villanova and Tulsa. Open date September 27 and home games include Texas A&M and Texas Christian with Homecoming on November 1.
The record lists college football dates with Southern Methodist at Dallas set for November 22 and Rice at Houston on November 29.
A. K. Baracat will discuss the American life theme before Legionnaires at Hanson post home 1800 Harrison Street. The regular meeting starts at 7 20 PM. Final Christmas party plans for underprivileged children will be made and arrangements to welcome Milo J. Warner national commander arriving January 7 will be discussed.
Family reports W H Brown at 1606 Monroe Street remains in critical condition and “just about the same” as of today.
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