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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
4
Rhea led bowlers at Louies Alleys with a 629 series in Commercial League action, aiding the Rule Building team as they defended the C. M. Williams five. Genlay followed with 608, while Duro Motor Comntals posted 19.
Nation-wide chatter centers on Elmer Layden as top candidate to run football’s governing body, with optimism in some leagues and resistance in others. As wagers place him at a $20,000 salary, insiders question which circuits would officially back his election.
Texas legislators consider a bill to relegalize betting on thoroughbreds with a five percent tax at major tracks and two percent at county fairs. Revenue would fund schools and pensions, with strict regulation by a five man commission. Governor O Daniel opposes wagering and opponents doubt a two thirds vote.
Hereford defeated the Canadian River Gassers 21 to 30 as Ed Curry sealed the win with a late free throw. Curry led the Gassers with 13 points and the Frosh also beat Amarillo Commercial College 54 to 28. Tonight’s schedule features MacClendons Grocery versus Vega and Amarillo College versus Coca Cola for playoff positioning.
Price Memorial College five beat Canyon High School Calves 27 to 25 after a fast start. Price forward John Hevburn led with 16 points while Canyon’s Gidden had 10. Price reserves won 22 to 15 and Hines led the bench with six. Next, Price hosts St Michael College Santa Fe with a dance to follow.
The 40 and 8 of Hanson Post meet at 7 30 tonight at the Tegion Home 1800 Harrison Street announced by Maynard Drake Chef de Gare Plans for entertaining Ben Hilliard of Denver national head of the 40 and 8 will be here this month All members urged to be present.
Veteran baseball executive Connie Mack and Philadelphia Athletics will travel on the Santa Fe Grand Canyon Limited through Amarillo on Saturday. The party includes Traveling Secretary Benjamin McFarland, catchers Hayes and Harold Wagner, pitchers Beckman Besse Dean McCrabb Potter and Ross, and 20 training crew members.
Branch Rickey of the St Louis Cardinals argues a new rule restricting minor league players will backfire by harming independent clubs and farm systems. Rickey, Warren Giles and Leo Bondy lead a NL committee to draft a protest to Commissioner Landis, citing hardships for clubs and player values.
Wendell L. Willkie returns to the United States aboard the Dixie Clipper after a nine day tour of Britain. He wrote a pro German message for the BBC to transmit to Germans and the Daily Herald reports leaflets will drop over Germany tonight to spread the note. An Italian Fiat A S 6 aircraft is noted as the world’s most powerful engine.
The Fifth Annual Golden Gloves begins tonight at 8 in the Municipal Auditorium, with nearly 86 entries across experienced and novice divisions. Eliminations run through Friday, finals Saturday, and winners advance to the state tournament in Fort Worth next week. Weigh in today at the Herring Hotel from 9 AM to 4 PM. boxers may fight at most twice per night.
Amarillo High School students voted for the most popular members in the La Airosa Popularity Contest. Nomination earlier selected a top senior boy. final results will be announced at the annual Popularity Ball Saturday night.
The Globe News partners with Southern Newspaper Features to present a cooking school at the City Auditorium from February 18 to 21 led by Mrs. Arreya D. French a noted Southern Home Economist. Demonstrations cover new cookery secrets budgeting kitchen planning and household hints with questions welcomed. Mrs. French a Texas native brings years of preparation and has spoken to thousands of housewives in multiple cities.
Congressional sources said the U S Army development of leakproof fuel tanks using a soft rubber substance seals itself after bullet impact, reducing fuel loss and enabling thinner tanks. The system surpasses German and British designs and supports a longer range for warplanes. Officials outline a plan to add 11 000 aircraft, lifting total to 96 000 over time to stabilize industry employment.
A correction note explains Esther Jonsson will perform Chopin rather than Mozart, clarifying the Chopin Concerto in F Minor. The piece and artist are confirmed amid prior press misstatements. Also notes the record speed of 472 miles per hour by a German pilot in a Messerschmitt plane.
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