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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
4
Howard Payne defeated McMurry 62 to 44 while East Texas Teachers led North Texas Teachers 35 to 34. New Mexico State posted 42 against New Mexico Mines 30, and Hardin Simmons beat St Marys 64 to 52.
Fort Bliss hosts a surge of athletic talent from Illinois Arkansas the District of Columbia Texas New Mexico and more. The 206th Coast Artillery Arkansas National Guard leads the contingent with a dominant basketball unit from Jonesboro and a ready made Arkansas State College quartet. The Little Rock softball champions also attend and Arkansas Techs football squad of 25 along with Major W H Bill Wood suggests gridiron plans next fall. Other units like the 202nd Coast Artillery from Illinois contribute standout players including Olympic star Harry Petraitis and Pat Connolly. Boxing features Johnny Sowa and Ross Barber while Bally Goelz a former wrestling champion performs in local bouts.
Snow and rain halted the 46th national field trials in Grand Junction Tennessee delaying the first day’s heats. Tomorrow will feature two morning and two afternoon sessions with dogs rescheduled from today. Notable entries include Lady Norias owned by Albert Noe Jr and Mercer Millie owned by B C Goss along with Thompson's Comanche Rex and Doctor's Boy Blue from Memphis and Ohio kennels.
Two Cubs rookies Lou Novikoff and Lou Stringer refuse to sign for the proposed salaries as they head to spring training aboard the Avalon. Novikoff cites not being paid what he’s worth after leading the Coast League in key categories and vows to stay out if Cubs don’t raise offers. Stringer shares the stance, planning to seek better terms or continue in oil fields while pursuing major league play. Also reports fourth place in the Jaycee basketball league as McClendon Grocers beat Amarillo College Badgers 43 to 38, with Brummet McClendon scoring 15 and Joe Boone 13 for the victors, as playoff action begins Monday in Amarillo.
The Santa Fe Railway announced orders with Electro-Motive Corporation for two 5400 horsepower freight diesel locomotives and one 2000 horsepower passenger diesel locomotive. The new units join the existing 5400 hp freight locomotive in transcontinental service between Chicago and Los Angeles. With these additions the railroad will boast 105000 diesel electric horsepower, the world's largest fleet.
Dave Ball, known as the all Navy pie maker, says he never read a cookbook and attributes his pie making success to daily scripture reading. He passed his navy pie maker exams with the highest honors.
A clipped item notes concerns about a student or child in a school setting needing to remain under guardianship or supervision. It references responsibilities for a parent or caregiver to ensure the pupil is kept with an adult for safety and instruction. The fragment implies procedural or policy considerations.
A reader collection from 317 North Lamar Street and nearby asks for a suitable partner, employment, or domestic work. Entries include widowed and married individuals seeking hotel, maid, or general labor, with ages, addresses, and contact numbers. Several color identifiers and note of experience appear in the mixed notices.
Bennie McCoy, Connie Mack's 1940 rookie and former $65,000 second baseman, is the last to leave the Philadelphia Athletics training ground in Anaheim. He conducts a one man pepper drill after the team departs, brushing off a disappointing first majors season and recalling little of last year.
In a spirited comparison of Dick Dempsey and Joe Louis, the piece notes Dempsey’s inclusive training camps versus Louis’s more selective approach. It cites gate receipts near 3 million for the title defense and mentions a Detroit stop on March 21 amid regulatory delays. Abe Simon is described with a vivid, if biting, metaphor.
Dick Menchaca, 118 pounds, from Port Arthur Texas, became the first fighter to reach the Golden Gloves semi finals with a tight decision over Marty Dames of St Louis. Earlier he knocked out Ransom Dick of Fort Smith Arkansas in the second round. The Chicago event also saw Harold Dade 112 pounds and other contenders advance toward the finals March 7 at the Stadium.
Havana note says rift between Brooklyn president Larry MacPhail and catcher Arnold Owen to be settled perhaps this weekend. John McDonald reports Owen is traveling to Havana aboard a cable message. Leo Durocher runs a four inning scrimmage as regulars win 6-1 in longest workout to date.
Outfielder Roy Beau Bell received word at the Cleveland Indians training quarters that his selective service status was placed in Class 1-B-A. The designation, announced from New Braunfels Texas, likely allows him to remain with the Indians for the season.
Debs Garms, despite leading the National League in batting, was sent to work with the second squad by manager Frankie Frisch. Jeep Handley received the first call at third base during Wednesday practice as the Pirates prepared for the regular season in San Bernardino California.
Am arillo Roadrunners Motorcycle Club held a Wednesday night meeting followed by a leaf luncheon at the Gathright Cafe. The roll call and club dues payment dominated the agenda with refreshments served. members present included Lem Brasher Kenneth Smith Thelma Smith Elaine Baker Bob Jones Veeda Wales J P Adams Leo Kearns Orville Brasher Roland Anderson Mary Jean Christakas Frank Jones Mara Jarvis Paul Thomas Maurine Thomas Lucille Hollingsworth J R Horne Dorothy Tollefson Betty Kaifen Merle Pitcox Orville Anderson Charles Altsman.
ST. PETERSBURG Fla Feb 27 Yankees work out focused on Johnny Sturm from Kansas City as likely regular first baseman after Babe Dahlgreen sold to the Bees Sturm led the session while Bill Dickey accepted terms ending one holdout with McCarthy confirming Dickey's deal and Sturm's promotion.
Pasadena report notes Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes may quit playing to focus on managing as infielders Jimmy Webb Bill Knickerbocker Dario Lodigiani and rookie Don Holloway contest for second base. Dykes, 44, last played heavily three years ago and ponders his occupying space on the roster.
The Chicago Cubs opened island training camp with rookie outfielder Lou Novikoff still absent and former Los Angeles teammate Lou Stringer also missing. In the 175 pound class, Vance Basler of Des Moines advanced by default over Jim Foster and Hezzie Williams. Bennie McCombs of Grand Rapids defeated Jim Shepherd, while Ray Standifer of Kansas City and Art MacWharter also claimed victories in the second round.
Gerry Nugent secures Dodgers moves for Kirbe Highe while Hugh Mulcahy departs. Babe Herman seeks Seattle manager post but is dismissed. Notre Dame coach Joe Boland open for job. War reports say Bob Foxx admired by Bill Terry. Quiet winter for Bill Rutland in Terre Haute, Dizzy Trout visits pool hall. Tennessee-Bos College game may shift to Baltimore. Gates Kimball advised against pro jump. Casey Stengel taps six Texas oil wells. Bees acquire Babe Dahlgren for 7500 dollars. Walter Stewart profiles heavyweight clash talk. Vinnie Richards shifts to golf in low seventies. Monte Pearson praised by Reds. Ray Hill named MAC official commissioner. Steve Owen interviews prospects. Don’t discount Don Chal don after San Antonio setback.
Frank Stiedle of Hot Springs Ark shot a one over par 72 to win medalist honors at the New Orleans Country Club eighth annual amateur tournament amid a soggy course that hindered putting. The Phils head to Miami Beach training camp with Vito Tamulis agreeing to terms and the roster intact.
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