Strong Boys Duel on Maf
The National Guard Armory hosts a stacked card on Thursday night led by Farmer Jones vs Bill McBain in the main event. McBain returns to a top billing since his comeback, with Jones already boasting a win over Frankie Hill. A semi windup features Mickey Durano vs Billy Goelz, while Jack Natzworthy faces Duke Ruppenthal in the 8 pm opener after Joe Bauer left due to his mother’s illness in Milwaukee.
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National Guard Armory
Farmer Jones
Bill McBain
Mickey Durano
Billy Goelz
Jack Natzworthy
Duke Ruppenthal
Natzworthy
Joe Bauer
Bauer
Milwaukee
Seabiscuit and Kayak It Lead San Carlos Eligibles
Charles S. Howard’s Seabiscuit and Kayak It topped 18 nominees for the $10,000 San Carlos handicap at Santa Anita. The seven furlong feature on Satur day will include Valdina Myth from Valdia Farms, a Texas bred juvenile dominant in the Santa Catalina nursery stakes. Strong Arm and Hover also ran well in the event. Valdina Myth paid 9.20 3.60 3.40. Strong Arm paid 5.80 5.20. Hover paid 11.40.
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Los Angeles
Charles S. Howard
Santa Anita
San Carlos
Santa Anita Track
Valdiia Farms
Santa Catalina Nursery
C. D Harper
Foxcatcher Farm
Valdina Myth
Sportsmen To Meet Wednesday Night
Members of the Panhandle Outdoors Sports men’s Club will hold their regular meeting at 7:30 PM Wednesday at the Amarillo Hotel. The session will feature committee reports and entertainment including Maverick Club tumblers and an Alaskan vacation film, announced club president C. C. Wismer.
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Lou Gilbert
Baylor
Baylor Bears
T. C. U. Horned Frogs
Waco
Gilbert
Bruins
Frogs
Fort Worth
Maverick Club
Panhandle Outdoors Sportsmen's Club
Amarillo Hotel
C. C. Wismeyer
Browns Relieve Gill and Christman to Toledo
The St Louis Browns announced the outright release of pitcher George Gill and infielder Mark Christman, sending both to Toledo of the American Association.
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Ove
Louis
St Louis Browns Today
George Gill
Mark Christman
Toledo
American Association
Maverick Clubs Election Details and Thanks
The Maverick Club holds a Saturday election on February 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eligible are regular members with at least one year for most offices and eight months for commissioner and reporter. Candidates need 10 signatures. Mrs. C A Hervey is thanked for sewing over 200 pairs of shorts. A midget boxing tournament crowned Danrel Sharp champion with three wins, defeating J E Taylor in the final. other bouts included Art Sharp, Darrel Sharp, Gordon Nall, Lewis Daniels, Delmer Taylor, and Pat Austin.
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C. A. Hervey
Gordon Nall
Darrel Sharp
Lewis Daniels
J. E. Taylor
Delmer Taylor
Art Sharp
Joe Sharp
Walter
Roughhouse
Jaycee Cagers Start Stretch Tonight in Amarillo
Four city teams clash at Amarillo College gym in the last full Jaycee Basketball League week. Coca-Cola meets USDA in the 7:30 opener followed by Canadian River Gas vs Vega. admission is 10 cents. Coca-Cola sits third and Canadian River Gas is in a second place tie with West Texas State Freshmen.
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L. Pet McClendon's Grocery
WEOM
Cocas cv Eccess
Canadian River Gas
Coca-Colm Gheesees
Amarillo College
Ama
Bus. College
Yey's Srtvonen
Betty and Patty Take a Back Seat in Everglades Mixed Four
In Palm Beach on February 13 strong favorites Robert Sweeny and Grace Amory moved into the first round of match play after posting a par 71 in qualifying. Clara Callender and Hugh L Willoughby were close behind with 76, while Betty Jameson and Patty Berg each posted 78 with their partners. In San Antonio Kid Comte defeated Chick Sanchez by decision 117 to 116.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Robert Sweeny
Grace Amory
Everglades
Clara Callender
Long Beach
Cal
Hugh L. Willoughby
Port Sewell
On the Move UP Feature Service Winter Time Shifts Figures
The report highlights key sports figures undergoing a wintertime shift in status with notable changes in positions and rankings among teams and leagues. Specific names and affiliations are listed as the central movers in this evolving scene.
Galento bets 10000 to stop Louis in five rounds this July
Orange New Jersey February 13 Tony Galento claims his eyes are 100 percent and bets $10000 he will stop Joe Louis in five rounds when they meet for the heavyweight title this July He declares Louis finished and vows to fight with power and accuracy while claiming he has been sober briefly and ready to win
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Orange
N. J
Tony Galento
Joe Louis
Galento
Louis
Arturo) Godoy
Godoy
Louis Braddock
Chicago
Han
Texans Meet Pros In 36 Hole Charity Ryder Cup Match
Dallas hosts a 36 hole charity Ryder Cup style event pitting Texas amateurs against pros led by Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden. Nelson and McSpaden face Harry Todd and John Barnum while Nelson recently won the Texas Open after an 18 hole playoff with Ben Hogan.
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Dallas
Texas
Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
White Plains
N. Y
San Antonio
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Harry Todd
Long John Barnum
Edinburg
England
McSpaden
Dallas Country Club
Nassau
Reading
Harold McSpaden
Winchester
Mass
John Barnum
Ralph Guldahl
Madison
N. J
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Don Schumacher
O'Hara Watts
Horton Smith
Oak Park
Til
Paul Runyan
Goldman
Reynolds Smith
Vic Ghezzi
Deal
Jimmy Hines
Great Neck
L. I
Earl Stewart
Billy Bob Coffey
Fort Worth
Dick Metz
Lake Forest
Walter Hagen
Detroit
Jack Munger
Robert Riegel
Houston
Nelson
Hogan
College Basketball Scores from United Press Roundup
Kansas and Illinois led tight conference games with narrow margins as Wisconsin and Purdue posted decisive wins. Other results include Texas Tech over Texas Mines, Oregon over Washington State, and a mix of regional matchups featuring Notre Dame, Kentucky, Marquette, and several Louisiana and Texas colleges.
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Upy United Press
Kansas
Iowa State
Illinois
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Purdue
Chicago
Indiana
Michigan
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Rice
St. Mary's
Texas
Texas Tech
Texas Mines
Abilene Christian
McMurry
Arizona
Flagstaff
New Mexico Aggies
Tempe
Oregon
Washington State
New Mexico
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Iowa
Ohio State
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Toledo
Detroit
Marquette
Kentucky
Xavier
Tulane
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Southwestern Louisiana
Louisiana College
Louisiana Normal
Centenary
Trinity
Howard Payne
Chatter from Sports Roundup Predicts Ohio Stater News
New York reports a flood of good tidings as Ohio State prepares for fall. Charlie Grimm will miss his first training camp in 24 years due to his radio job. Dizzy Dean says he is not mad at anyone. Mike Jacobs may face interference before Conn and Lesnevich fight in Miami on Feb 28. Taisto Maki has raised 846.32 for Finnish Relief Fund. Ty Cobb buys Nevada home and skis. Fifteen years ago Jimmy Conzelman bought Detroit’s NFL franchise for 500. two weeks ago it sold for 225000. Jack Blackburn replies to Gene Tunney on Dempsey Louis bout. He says Dempsey could not have knocked out Louis in two and a half minutes or years.
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New York
Francis Schmidt
Ohio Staters
Charlie Grimm
Mike Jacobs
Conn
Lesnevich
Miami
Taisto Maki
Ty Cobb
Nevada
Lake Tahoe
Fenske
Cunningham
Akron Beacon-Journal
Jimmy Conzelman
Washington U
Detroit
Jack Blackburn
Joe Louis
Gene Tunney
Look
Blackburn
Dempsey
Louis
Many Golfers To Meet Today
Members of Amarillo Municipal Golf Association will hold a regular weekly luncheon at the Silver Grill Wednesday noon. Dr E W Cain chairman announced last night. The committee will study progress and plan an intensified membership drive. Other members include Frank Lawler W T Putt Powell L C Whitney Jody Stockton and Davis Medley. Harry Daily president will attend. National Semi Pro Baseball Day set for May fifth announced by George Sisler high commissioner of the sport. About 60000 sandlot teams expected to start the season that day.
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Amarillo Municipal Golf Association
Silver Grill
E. W. Cain
Frank Lawler
W. T
Putt) Powell
L. C. Whitney
Jody Stockton
Davis Medley
Harry Daily
Many Association
Wichita
Kan
George Sisler
Bimelech Long-Range Favorite To Win Kentucky Derby May 4
In New York and Kentucky race circles, Bimelech is hailed as overwhelming Derby favorite for Louisville on May 4. Backed by Colonel Edward Bradley, the colt is praised as unbeaten at two and a strong stayer, with supporters predicting a historic victory despite past Derby jinxes on Bradley horses.
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Bimelech
John Lardner
New York
Nana
Kentucky
Louisville
Bradley Rooters
Edward Riley Bradley
Meek Mantuobe
United W. Inter Bookmakers of America
Bradley
Broker
Colonel Bradley
Colonel
Don Meade
Fisher
Meade
Bowling league leaders shine at Buccaes Alleys
Wilbur Johnson of the Indians led the Santa Fe League with a 629 total on games of 188 216 and 225. Jim Ayers of the Navajos totaled 620 with 243 172 and 205, while Virgil Ballingee of Panhandle Laundry scored 598 overall and a high single game of 246 in the third.
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Indians
Jim Ayers
Navajos
Buccaes
Virgil Ballingee
Panhandle Laundry
Johnson
Ayers
Ballingee
Santa FE League Couts
Usda Martini Bédetsebe
Lupher
Watkins McKirahan
D. Voth Os
Gers Ween
W. Voth
Gleason Steeee Teers
Thomas Eee Iva
Ea Ee
Freeman
Quackenbush
Rivers
Giles Eereee
Ial
Brinthal
Harris
Orr
Ahlstrom
Haxthausen
Swearengen
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Gadde
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Spicer
Britain
Tennant
Grooms
Beason
Cleek
Parks
Dumm
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Wood
Ifs Tdeves Lider Secces
Parker
Sullivan
Reubenstahl
Behuireman
Raymond
Broomfield
Reinmott
Blackly
Hauser
Harlan
Seanor
Thomas Rude
All, Pasters Greathouse
Halliburton
Waideen
Viewler” Eee
Vosmik Says He's Larrys Man After Dodgers Bid
Cleveland report notes Joe Vosmik states the Brooklyn Dodgers are pennant contenders after being sold for 25000 to the National Leaguers. Vosmik credits Larry MacPhail and predicts a big 1940 season. Also: Texas A&M edged Houston Presbyterians 40 39 at College Station with Norton missing a potential winner at the final buzzer.
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Cleveland
Joe Vosmik
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Red Sox
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Aggies
College Station
Texas Aggies
Second Presbyterians of Houston
Norton
Rice Owls Defeat St Marys University In San Antonio
Frankie Carswell led Rice Owls to a 59 to 43 win over St Marys University in San Antonio. Carswell scored 15 points and fueled the decisive second half effort.
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RICE
ST. Mary's
San Antonio
Frankie Carswell
Rice Owls
St. Mary's University
Carswell
Armstrong Chooses Tunney Path as Retirement Near
Henry Armstrong plans retirement by year end after nine years of fighting. He aims for a literary life studying classics and art, and working on The Road to Glory, his autobiography. Manager Eddie Mead praises his focus and weighs a Garcia bout as key to his final title run.
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Tunney
Henry
Eddie Mead
Armstrong
Ceferino Garcia
Garcia
Mead
New York
Montanez
Golfers practice for Western Open at River Oaks
In Houston Texas Open participants from San Antonio move to River Oaks for practice ahead of the Western Open starting Friday. A separate item notes 14 year old Henry George Johnson of Chico California admitted to driving a truck without a license while supporting his mother and six siblings for five years, and the license issue was promptly resolved with the judge offering congratulations. A baking note states one barrel of flour yields about 270 one pound loaves of bread.
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U.P
San Antonio
River Oaks Country Club
Boy
Chico
Cal
Henry George Johnson
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