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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1943
Page
9
Amarillo High Sandies travel to Lubbock to face the Westerners in game one of a three game district 1 AA title series. Both teams boast strong records with high scoring averages as the Sandies seek a seventh straight win and the Westerners aim for an eighth win in 11 games.
Pitcher Lynwood T. Rowe and catcher Dixie Howell were sold to Montreal of the International League in a straight cash deal announced by Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey. Rowe, a nine year major leaguer who played in three world series with Detroit, had been with Brooklyn since 1942 and saw limited action. Howell, acquired from Baltimore in 1941, had spent last season on option with Montreal.
Lee Savold of Patterson NJ rallied from early trouble to KO Franklin of Cleveland in the 10th round at Chicago Stadium. The capacity crowd of 8 548 paid 14 001.32 dollars for one of the era’s most savage fights. Tonight’s local basketball slate lists Amarillo Army Air Field games at Cathedral Hall with 420th 912th 626th 422nd 409th and 623rd squads in National and American leagues.
In Victory League action at the college gym Amarillo College Badgers beat Sub Depot Supply 49 to 41 after a 28 19 halftime lead. Buchanan led with 17 points as Sub Depot rallied briefly. Pampa Independents visit for a 8 pm game featuring many former Pampa Harvester players.
Fullerton reports on Clark Shaughnessy popularizing the T formation at Maryland and potential coach Andy Farkas eyeing the Redskins job to keep the offense alive. Georgetown plans to drop out this year while Rocky Mountain A A U schedules a Denver basketball tourney with over 1 000 tickets sold. Joe Louis notes uncertainty about boxing future as Luis Rodriguez Olmo earns MVP in Puerto Rico league.
Fritzie Zivic a heavy favorite to beat Mayon Padlo in Pittsburg tonight. Zivic risks a financial setback affecting his March 5 rematch with Beau Jack in New York after his Feb 5 loss at Madison Square Garden. A 140 game schedule is eyed by Southern Association directors in Birmingham with manpower cited as main issue.
Mrs. Mary A. Dunn widow of Jack Dunn and owner of the Baltimore Orioles of the International League for over a decade dies at Maryland General Hospital at age 68. She helped nurture the team and supported the national game, while her husband discovered Babe Ruth and helped develop major stars.
Greg Rice undefeated in 58 straight races heads seven entrants in the two mile at the New York A. C. indoor track meet in Madison Square Garden. Other competitors include Oliver Hunnel Notre Dame central two mile champ Tony Maloney Yale LeRoy Schwarzkopf Tufts George DeGeorge N Y A C and Forest Elan Oklahoma A and M. Early entries for AAU hurdles Feb 27 include Charles Whitney Head and Bob Wright of Ohio State.
The 600th Squadron extended its National division lead in the Amarillo Army Air Field Basketball League by defeating the 624th Wagers 37 to 19 at the Auditorium USC. It was the 600th’s eighth win and one loss. Levine led scoring with 11 points.
Dean Webb of Amarillo fell to Deno Tufares in the semi finals at Fort Worth in the seventh annual Texas Golden Gloves. Manuel Ortega of Dalhart, a former Amarillo boxer, captured the featherweight title by knockout in the first round, defeating Dick Menchaca, Robert Delgado, and Joe Rodriguez. Frankie Montoya of Portales won the bantamweight crown by eliminating Bob Hammer and Deno Tufares. The tournament crowned champions in eight divisions with several national titlists among the eight state representatives headed to Chicago February 22–25.
Texas A and M defeated SMU 54 to 47 in College Station. Jamie Dawson led A and M with 19 points before fouling out 20 seconds from the end. Grady Martin and Pete Watkins each scored 13 for their teams. The halftime score stood 25 to 23 in favor of the Aggies.
Chalky Wright knocked out Morris Parker in 2 11 of the fourth round in Newark at Laurel Gardens before about 1 000 spectators. Wright weighed 131½ pounds while Parker was 134 pounds for the scheduled ten round featherweight bout.
United Press reports Missouri edged Oklahoma 50 to 45 and Tarkio defeated Central 53 to 41. SMU beat Texas A andM 47. Wisconsin’s nickname Badger State stems from early miners. Colliam Quick’s rapid starts and slowdowns can boost gasoline use up to 50 percent.
Ben Golstman of the Montgomery Rebels enters the new season with 45 players but no home field after the Southeastern Loop folded. He bought 31 players from Meridian to bolster remnants and sought entry in the South Atlantic League, now suspended, aiming for the Southern Association next.
West Texas State Buffaloes depart for Albuquerque to defend the Border Conference Basketball Tournament. They enter with a 12 of 18 record and a veteran lineup led by Johnson and Trimble. Captain Stockman is out and Ray Ellefson is sidelined with chicken pox, while wins over Texas Tech boosted title hopes.
New York welfare agencies view forced liquidation of many one family businesses as a mixed outcome. A study by the Jewish Social Service Association and the Jewish Family Welfare Society notes while some families lose a shop, others gain stability as a job held by the family breadwinner improves overall happiness and security. Cahokia Mound is noted as the largest prehistoric earthwork in America. The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia reports a new 60 million year old mammal genus Xenocranium identified in Wyoming fossils. Matawan principal John E. Bennett fired after 33 charges, described as petty and vindictive. Part of Alaska highway surfacing uses wood.
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack says he is not interested in cash and wants a player exchange for fielder Bob Johnson. He notes Dick Siebert has signed his 1943 contract while Johnson has not. Mack doubts Johnson will remain with the Athletics.
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