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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1940

Page

11

Coca Cola overwhelms McClendon for 44 to 24 victory

Coca Cola(44) toppled McClendon (24) in Amarillo College gym as Dick Hurst and George Reinert keyed a first half surge and Bigelow and Oakes finished strong. Final box shows Coca Cola with 44 and McClendon 24 while Amarillo College won by forfeit from Vesa.

McClendon Coca-Cola Amarillo College Dick Hurst George Reinert Secon Coca-Colas Fd Bigelow Hardy Oakes Vesa Fe Ft Reinert Claude Binckweill Uc AG Wey Seeveans Murat A. Es Bigelow Clyde Stackwell Oe Underwood Fdwards Williams Woodring Inert Claude Blackwell Wagner Dace Hurst Clyde Bileckwell Warn Billions McClendon's Clendon Oakes Dunaway eClendon Rice Don'’S Grocery T. Fresh Ikem

Louis and boxing buzz across headlines and bets

By Eddie Brietz from New York February 9 a chaotic boxing rumor mill centers on Louis Godoy bets and offers. Roy Cullenbine tops bids with 15 000 dollars and a two year deal. Tommy Farr plans an April Atlantic crossing to meet Louis or his opponents. Leo Kelly dies leaving 1000 for a burial fund, Goodman of New York still active at 63. Fred Apostoli declines Mayo Clinic after medical checkup. Marvin McCarthy guest star from Chicago Times. A young puncher may yet knock Louis from the corner but not soon. Dana X Bible considers Crain as possible quarterback or trainer for next season. Godoy’s future fights remain uncertain.

Eddie Brietz New York Louis Godoy Roy Cullenbine Browns Tommy Farr Clipper Atlantic Joe Louis Mike Jacobs Leo Kelly St. Louis Goodman Fred Apostoli Mayo Clinic O. K Marvin McCarthy Chicago Times Louis Lopsetter Godoy Galento Pastor Savold

Buffaloes Sweep Series With St. Mary's 44 to 41

West Texas State College defeated St. Marys University 44 to 41 in San Antonio to take the series. Halbert scored 14 points and Brookfield 13 as the Buffs ousted the Rattlers after a tight first half and a one point swing in the third quarter.

Buffaloes St. Mary's San Antonio West Texas State College St. Mary's University Rattlers Buffs Canyon Rattlers Halbert Buff Brookfield Ken Croswell West Texas Price Johnson Ae Nippert Kendrick Schur Stockman Cgabriel Middlebrook Weer Cromwell Freeme Vorpanl St Mary's West Texas

Indoor heavyweight title changes scent in 1899 note

The night’s bowling scores feature Kenneth Kimble’s 711 series with 237 216 258 in a practice game while the Women's Pioneer League saw Roberta Gaines lead with 541 series 197 154 190 for Texaco Sky Chiefs. Kathryn Vogel posted 525 for Caraway's Super Market along with other strong marks from Anna Mae King Ann Cogdell and Elizabeth Eckert.

Louie Kenneth Kimble Roberta Gaines Texaco Sky Chiefs Kathryn Vogel Caraway Anna Mae King Rock Island Ann Cogdell Admiration Coffee Elizabeth Eckert Women 'S Pioneer League Bennett Zimmerman Vogel Thornton Parkinson Russell Teasco Harris Sullivan Gaines Nutter Kaufman See Williams Simpson Peters Streeee Rok Istana Kinetavee Wee Sees Aaa Allen Reubenstadt Admiration Coffee Cogdell Po Ladd 149 Ltd Cascarelilo Rris - Mt Eckert Arene Regent's Page Tucker Erven Tebe Ten Esenes 52 156 178 484 |‘ Gadar 146 1N9 126 Aa R, Wagner Atteeeee

Plemons Quintet Tops Mavericks In Season Clash

Plemons high school defeated Mavericks 35-28 in the second game of the season. Pat Harvey led Plemons with 20 points while Wimpy Hill added seven for the Mavericks. A tumbling exhibition followed and both teams were fed after the game.

Maverick Cagers Plemons School Plemons Pat Harvey Wimpy Hill Mavericks

Printer Robert Rigas Joins National Academy

Philadelphia lithographer Robert Rigas, acclaimed for his keen craft, accepted election to the National Academy and, with humor, said he was prouder of his pet boa constrictor than the honor. The remark highlights his playful character alongside his professional stature.

Philadelphia National Academy Robert Rigas

Jonnard Named Manager for Amarillo Gold Sox

Amarillo club owner Bob Seeds announced the hiring of Claude Bubber Jonnard as manager for the coming season with Jonnard set to report in March to begin spring training. Jonnard, a right handed pitcher, previously led Joplin in the Western Association and has coached in Shreveport, with Seeds expressing optimism about the club’s direction.

Bob Seeds Amarillo Gold Sox Amarillo Baseball Club, Inc Claude “Bubber Jonnard Bob Joplin Western Association Bubber Leeds Kansas City Indianapolis Sox Shreveport Sports The Sports Gold Sox

Sandstorm Boxers Invade Stinnett

Amarillo High School boxers prepare for a dual meet at Stinnett. Coach Thomas Haynie takes eight fighters this afternoon including Robert Kelly 105, Harold Brown 110, G P Johnson 118, Kenneth Sherrill 118, Mannie Rubin 118, Riley Walters 124, Billy Sherrill 128, Turner Junell 128.

Amarillo Stinnett Thomas Haynie Sandie Robert Kelly Harold Brown G. P. Johnson Kenneth Sherrill Mannie Rubin Riley Walters Billy Sherrill Turner Junell

Sam Houston Junior High Battles Pampa Sophomores

Sam Houston Junior High hosts Pampa Sophomores in a Panhandle Junior High League game. Pampans and Central Junior High of Amarillo lead the standings with no losses in the league.

Sam Houston Junior High Buffaloes Panhandle Pampans Central Junior High Amarillo

Local Man Receives $200 Refund for Long Uncharged Phone Fee

Pittlefield Massachusetts report states John O Laughlin, who had bedside telephone service in 1919, discovered he paid an extra charge for twenty years. He will receive a $200 refund to cover the period.

Pittlefield Mass U.P John O’laughlin

Grandmothers shower 4 month old Bert Large with spoiling

In Pryor Oklahoma a 4 month old boy named Bert Allen Large is described as having seven grandmothers, illustrating the remark that grandmothers spoil the child. The piece plays on the affectionate claim and lists the surprising family support.

PRYOR Okla. W.P Bert Allen Large

Sandies Meet Pampa Hullmen In Big Five Showdown

Amarillo Golden Sandies clash with Pampa Harvesters at 8 pm in a key Big Five game. Pampa leads season series after January win and December tournament victory. Sandies rely on a reshuffled lineup and aim to upset, with Yannigans vs Pampa reserves preceding the main card.

Amarillo Golden Sandies Pampa Harvesters Harvesters Pampa Sandies Odus Mitchell Lubbock Plainview T. G. Hull Dub McEntire Yannigans Henry Laughlin High School 13Th and Tyler Streets Childress Bobcats Central Junior High

Santa Anita Bets Heavy On Three Year Old Derby Quest

In a feature on Santa Anita Park during California winter racing, the track has spent over 125000 to attract top three year olds for a rich spring program. The Derby contenders include Midand Tough Hombre and Augury, with stakes like the Santa Susana Santa Maria San Vicente and San Juan Capistrano drawing heavy attention from owners and breeders.

Arcadia Calif Black Beauty Santa Anita Park California Santa Anita Stagehand Dauber Hollywood Santa Susana Santa Maria San Vicente San Juan Capistrano Howard Midand Milky Way Farm Neil McCarthy Oregon Tough Hombre

Santa Anita Should Focus On Local Breds Not Derby

The writer argues Santa Anita should abandon Derby ambitions and concentrate on the $100,000 handicap and Western bred horses. He notes few top 1939 juveniles remain at Santa Anita, many shipped to Florida, and urges California to develop homebreds to avoid racing worries.

John B. Campbell Santa Anita Camp Verde Libertymfranc Fairy Chant Polymetior Big Ben Carmenita Gob Florida Churchill Downs America U. S. Mint California East

Cross sent to Red Cross in London sold as curio

An Iron Cross, likely issued to a Prussian officer in World War I, was anonymously sent to the Lord Mayor's fund for the Red Cross in London. It will be auctioned as a curiosity.

London U.P Red Cross Lord Mayor's Fund

Durano Edges Detton In Fast Wrestling Main Event

Mickey Durano and Cory Detton fought a rapid series of reversals at the National Guard Armory with Detton taking the first fall and Durano the second before Durano pinned Detton in the decisive third. Earlier, Bill McBain tied with Billy Goelz and Farmer Jones drew with Jack Natzworthy in the prelims.

Mickey Durano Cory Detton National Guard Armory Detton Salt Lake City Durano Stephen Bill McBain Billy Goelz Farmer Jones Jack Natzworthy

Hero Dies in Blackout Crash in Eastbourne

Colonel Charles J. Wiley of Ashley known for two war service and D.S.O. bravery was killed when struck by a lorry during a blackout in Eastbourne England. His death follows a distinguished military career with recognition for valor.

Eastbourne Eng Charles J. Wiley Ashley

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