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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1942
Page
3
A columnist muses on shifting from cars to bikes as war limits car use. He recalls 1942 chariots, high wheels, and tandem rides, then highlights record bike speeds, including Alfred LeTourner’s 1089 mph pace behind a car and upcoming Chicago six day races, urging practical mobility and humor about dating transitions.
United Press reports 1942 Southwest Conference basketball opens with Rice as favorite to face strong Texas in Houston. Arkansas, Baylor, SMU, TCU, and Texas A&M also schedule key games. Rice and Texas hold top preseason records. Parks of Baylor and Sanders of Texas noted as stars. Arkansas aims to defend, despite losses. conference play expected to be fierce.
The Amarillo Bow league lists teams and records led by Farrell Lumber and Manns Cakes with high averages. Next week features Army & Navy against Schneider Drive Inn, Manns Cakes against Harris Food Stores, and Rule Bidg Garage against International Harvester across several alleys.
Dr Joseph H Hunter, one of the last American missionaries in Japan before the war, says common people accept bombed cities. He recalls early summer concrete tanks for water to fight fires, small tanks hold little water, women trained for bucket brigades, older children instructed to care for babies, and children told where to gather if bombings intensify. Surinam notes 19 000 primitive descendants of escaped slaves.
St Louis officials will amend a two year old anti fireworks ordinance to avoid aiding the national enemy. The ordinance bans possession sale display or transport of explosives and fireworks. If enforced strictly it would cover the government’s small arms plant and other St Louis factories producing firearms and explosives.
Kay Ihara an American-born Japanese from McGill Nevada was released from the Army under the 28 year clause but after Japan attacked Hawaii he said he was so furious that he hitchhiked to Camp Roberts and reenlisted with his old outlook. Agriculture experts in Mandan North Dakota have found a way to make jackrabbit colonies help test brass.
New York January reports Joe Louis plans a short, decisive fight against Buddy Baer at Madison Square Garden. Louis pledges to donate his purse share to Navy Relief Society regardless of result, with Baer returning part of his take to the naval fund and promoter Mike Jacobs offering his services for free. The bout, set for ten oclock EST, follows a disputed finish last May in Washington where Baer was disqualified after Hoffman claimed a foul after the seventh round. Louis trains at Greenwood Lake, aiming to show the champion form that made him famous.
New York January report says a section of the army occupies Roosevelt Raceway on Long Island with Mitchel and Roosevelt fields nearby. If blackouts are needed the night trotting meet may be abandoned while Belgian Congo war-planes fund drives reach over $500,000. The week’s schedule lists Thomas Bakery against Zero Lockers, Panhandle Insurance against Herring Hotel, and other alley matchups.
Five Senators and 13 House members who served in Congress during the first World War will begin the second session of the Seventy Seventh Congress. Named are Senators Smith South Carolina Norris Nebraska McKellar Tennessee Johnson California and McNary Oregon and Representatives Sabath Illinois Doughton North Carolina Rayburn Texas Sumners Texas Treadway Massachusetts Vinson Georgia Steagall Alabama Tinkham Massachusetts Bland Virginia Knutson Minnesota Sea California Mansfield Texas Rankin Montana and others.
The Globe-News Want Ads report strong demand for used merchandise as factories struggle to meet demand and many buyers opt for cash purchases. A Sterling Hotel listing by C. B. Hanks offers a one ton 39 GMC panel truck that looks and runs like new, promising quick results on the third day.
Wide World columnist Hugh Fullerton Jr notes war shortages may push people to attend ball games and other sports over travel, with pros aiding Navy relief funds and bowls drawing big crowds. Mentions Lou Nova, Frank Brimsek, Joe Louis, Pat Comiskey, Chick Harbert, and various bowling events, plus a sharp retort from a Kansas City referee.
New Orleans January 5 All American Malcolm Kutner of Texas and other Southwest Conference stars earned praise for the East West 6 6 tie at Tulane Stadium. Washington State coach Babe Hollingbery lauded Kutner Brumley Daniel Wilson and Wil son for sharp play while noting a disputed third quarter TD. Nebraska coach Biff Jones said the Texas players impressed him greatly.
Phoenix observers at Camelback Inn gather for the National Collegiate Football Rules Committee session. Notables like Dana X Bible Lou Little and Matty Bell discuss 1942 football plans and the fate of unlimited substitutions as secrecy surrounds early deliberations.
The Chicago Bears, after a 35-24 victory over the National League All-Stars in the fourth annual Pro Bowl at the Polo Grounds, head toward military service. Eight players including Norm Standlee Hugh Gallerneau George McAfee Joe Maniaci Young Bussey Bill Hughes Ken Kavanaugh Dick Plasman and possibly Lee Arteo face induction following a 19th win in 20 starts.
In a SPORT PARADE piece, Buddy Baer is expected to be defeated by Joe Louis in about 16 minutes, based on Louis's past record against 56 opponents. The piece notes Louis has knocked out most foes quickly, with only five getting a second shot, while Baer, though skilled, faces daunting odds and Louis has donated his purse to Navy relief.
New York January 5 Bob Ruth star Baseball Hall of Famer rests comfortably in hospital recovering from extreme nervousness that led to his hospitalization. Mrs Ruth said he is progressing fine and may be released later in the week. He also suffered a car accident and a heavy dieting program that caused substantial weight loss. Ruth also has a heavy cold.
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