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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1941
Page
3
Pampa and Quail high schools start the regional basketball tournament in Canyon on Friday February 28 with a 6 30 pm tip. Amarillo and Lubbock, district champions, meet at 9 00 pm while Oklahoma City University Goldbugs face West Texas State Buffaloes at 7 45 pm as a scheduled attraction. One ticket covers all three games.
The Boston Bees opened spring training by moving to Alamo Stadium in San Antonio after abandoning their semi completed site. Manager Casey Stengel kept drills focused on legs and arms while veterans Wes Ferrell Bill Posedel and Lefty Joe Sullivan pushed to work harder.
Eddie Briez reports on sports chatter from New York. The piece notes a Southern basketball player kept out of football, plus player movements and management decisions facing Joe McCarthy. It cites opinions on Joe Louis and football recruiting trends in the Southeast.
Pavy Pavillard rolled 201 214 and 205 for a 620 series to lead the Soilers in the Soil Conservation League at Louie's Alleys. Pixley matched with a 618 series on 214 205 199 for the Caverns as both teams swept the Locals and Grassers in Santa Fe League action.
Amarillo College Badgers and McClendon’s Grocery both sit at seven wins and seven losses after a 59 to 27 West Texas Frosh win in Canyon. Clark Johnson scored 18 for the visitors as Badgers fade, forcing a tie‑breaker this week before the final Jaycee playoffs begin next Monday.
In Phoenix Lou Novikoff the Cubs outfielder known as the Mad Russian insisted he was not holding out but seeking a major league salary after turning down two Cubs offers. The Giants meanwhile signed Babe Young Joe Moore and Buster Maynard as five unsigned players remained. Cardinals opened spring training in St Petersburg under rain and vitamin regimen while the Whites defeated the Grays in Havana the Dodgers first intra camp game drew 2 233 fans.
Baylor University hired Frank Kimbrough from Hardin-Simmons University as head football coach replacing Morley Jennings. He signs a three year deal, salary terms undisclosed, with Ralph Wolf promoted to athletic director. Kimbrough led Hardin-Simmons to its first undefeated team in 1937 and compiled 47 victories, eight defeats and three ties in six years. He is noted as a star athlete at Hardin-Simmons and brother to Texas A&M’s John Kimbrough. Dr W R White Hardin-Simmons president called him the best coach in the south.
Boston Red Sox may rely on pitching with Jimmy Foxx as a hurler Joe Gordon says Foxx could be a top AL pitcher. Dean Cromwell predicts a 6 feet 10 high jump by Johnny Wilson. Jockey Basil James vs Earl Dew debate puzzles writers as Santa Anita questions arise. Porter's Cap praised yet not entered in Golden Gallop backing.
A detailed listing of radio programs across the day from KGNC and stations in Amarillo including Jazz, NBC shows, and local segments such as News by Air and Farm reports. Notable programs include Horace Heidt's Treasure Chest, Bob Hope, Sherlock Holmes, and the Wayne King Orchestra with multiple NBC broadcasts.
Folk dancing demonstrations in American and Spanish-American styles set for tonight and Wednesday in the Crystal Ballroom at the Herring Hotel. An hour of instruction precedes real dancing with titles included. Attendance by invitation. WPA Recreation Program organizes. Jim Crosslin of El Paso will coach.
Michigan 45 Northwestern 39 Illinois 53 Ohio State 36 Wisconsin 38 Indiana 30 Minnesota 56 Chicago 24 Mexico U 47 Susquehanna 43 Iowa State 49 Missouri 29 Washington U 38 Creighton U 33 Arkansas College 53 Arkansas State 36 McMurry 42 Daniel Baker 36 West Texas State 60 St Marys of San Antonio 28
Rookie catcher Morris Hancken reports signing his contract and asks Connie Mack to mail travel money to Beaumont Texas for training camp. Cal Working buys Turkey Thompson's contract for 425 dollars as he eyes a title shot after past losses. Mary Harwick arrives amid bombings, with homes destroyed in Britain leaving only one remaining.
Network changes affect Tuesday February 25 lineup with time slots from 4 45 to 5 15 PM Central. Programs include Life Can Be Beautiful Scattergood Baines Captain Midnight and Dance Orchestra with News and Sports updates.
Radio lineup lists Ted Steele and Novachora wabe rhythm rounds and Reveries by Orches. on CBS NBC ABC schedules. Dancing Music Orchestra and East Paul Sullivan comments, 5:45 Lowell Thomas talks, Tom Mix repeats, European War broadcasts, and serials like Second Husband. Western and East Coast outlets mix variety shows news features and bands through 10:30 PM with multiple stations.
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