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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
2
The AP notes Florida hosts four major dog racing tracks operating nightly through the December to April season in Miami. The sport has become a sizable business with several hundred dogs receiving top-tier care and audiences comparing it to top thoroughbred horse shows.
Gallup poll shows a substantial majority of American voters link national safety to Britain’s fate and favor aiding Britain rather than staying out of war. About 35 million of 50 million voters approve that U S security depends on England winning the war.
Golden Sandies led by Coach T G Hull travel to Canyon to face the Eagles in an early double bill with reserves and elders. The squad includes Franklin Hughes McClure Hill Holland Dorman Tolleson McCartt Ott Laughlin and Madison. Road openers set Big Five dates January 10 and 11 with Lubbock Westerners Plainview Bulldogs.
A local item outlines the Wolves Club purpose to train ball players and coaches, with officers named led by President Dr. Rogers. A meeting is set 30 minutes before the season’s opening game as part of club formation and planned activities.
Members of the Amarillo Motorcycle Club met last night to set the coming schedule. Plans include a wiener roast next Thursday a skyrocket chase on January 17 a field meet on February 9 and a trophy hunt on March 9. Attendees listed include Orvill and Mrs Anderson Monroe and Mrs Wade Eldon Beer Roy Burgett Edward Gamblin Veeda Wales Fred Huskey Jackie Mills Hubert Lovett Arnold Ruffill Gene Royal Charles Altman Charles Pierson and Roland Anderson.
Highland California report states 41 member association in the Santa Cruz mountains will require members with unpaid bills to work on telephone lines to settle debts. The plan targets those who fail to pay for telephone service and enforces work as payment in kind.
The Canadian River Gas cagers crushed the Hereford Independents 45 to 29 in the opening Jaycee League game at Amarillo College. Coca-Cola quintet also won their jaycee matchup, delivering a decisive victory in the doubleheader.
Maverick Club invites letters for Chub by Bruce now living in El Paso. It lists players for an upcoming game against Price Memorial at 7 30 P M and seeks bookings with Wilderado Dimmitt Adrian Groom and others. The column notes music classes public speaking and a hardware lift for a shower room plus birthday wishes and a 1940s auto registration surge.
Zale's Jewelry rolled three straight wins over Universal Carloading in the Women's Pioneer League. Captain Grace Simpson led with a 538 series and a 184 high game, while Ann Cogdell posted 516 and Emily Ruebenstahl 509 as teammates also reached strong scores.
Miami report quotes Paul Runyan and Gene Sarazen proposing golf course reforms to ease bunkers and add fairway traps. Runyan urges removing bunkers to reward accuracy, while Sarazen suggests placing traps on fairways to deter pro drives and keep daily players engaged. Both favor tougher greens with challenging contours to balance scoring.
In a 1940 41 winter tour feature, veteran Texan Ron Nelson is hailed as the toughest golfer to beat as he dominates the Miami Open and eyes the Riviera Country Club event. He explains his win strategy by thinking about thinking and saving concentration for the rounds that count.
Boston paper notes Ducky Pond may depart Yale this week Joe Louis trains in Mount Vernon for Red Burman boat prep Florida favorites Whirlaway and Kentucky rivals rise Pirates may ship Ace Barker to Hollywood for seasoning Benny Leonard and Lew Tendler to spar three rounds in Philadelphia finals Veteran Boxers Association notes many members would look natural lined up Jimmy Blumenstock to wed Helen O Connell Frankie Kovacs sends jewelry to girlfriends Red Blaik moves to West Point Greasy Neale seeks Steelers coach Georgie Martin loses to Aldo Spoldi in gym King Levinsky quips about a count Clark Shaughnessy flooded with lecture offers
Maverick Club basketball players seek competition amid weight limit rules. Ralph Dykeman, club director and coach, calls for games against teams not exceeding 110 pounds per player and against smaller schools with heavier big men to form a contest with his 110-pound limit quintet.
Amarillo High School students today received two photograph cards issued at no cost. One card serves as student identification for admission to extracurricular activities, while a second photo will be attached to the student's permanent record.
Florida bees produced three times as much honey as any other state, according to statistics compiled at the capital. The finding highlights Florida’s prolific apiary industry and suggests weather and flora favor expansive honey production undertaken by local beekeepers.
A brief note suggests college staff will coach or lead summer programs at several schools. It mentions an ancient history course as a possible offering and hints at planning for next summer.
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