Amarillo Considers Municipal Grass Greens Course
The Amarillo city commission favors a self supporting municipal grass greens golf course for the city section. Civic clubs propose construction with WPA labor potential and pre selling play privileges to cover costs. Target completion is August 1, with costs not to exceed 11000 dollars if feasible.
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Amarillo
Harry Daily
Civic Clubs
H. Ernest Smith
Joe Jenkins
Ross D. Rogers
H. R. Smith
Civic Clubs’ Committee
Smith
Rogers
Bill Conway
San Jacinto Kiwanis
Tom Wingate
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Mark Perry
Ellis
Bert Levy
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Charlie Young
Mr. Conrad
Pleasant Valley Civic Club
O Brien Will Not Play Pro Football Says He Will Stay In School
Davey O'Brien declared he will not play professional football, focusing on biology studies at Texas Christian University. The Maxwell Memorial Club award winner said he may pursue graduate work next year, leaving pro football to others while his future remains in geology and academics. Philadelphia figures, including Ragin president Dan Beall, weighed whether a pro offer could tempt him, but O'Brien stressed his educational plans and football as a means to protect his studies.
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Philadelphia
Davey O'Brien
Texas Christian University
Maxwell Memorial Club
Bere Tast Wicht
O Pirien
Dan
Mert Beil
Philadelphia Ragin
O'Brien
Dave
Marwell
Hhis
Ks Aldrich
TCL
Obrien
United States
Thomas Haynie
Amarillo High
Albuquerque School of Indians
Mavericks Club Vacation Recount From Las Vegas Trip
The Mavericks recounts Memphis era style visit to Las Vegas with many boys sharing memories. Contributors Wimpy Hill Wesley Grier Elmer McLaughlin Jack Wilson Donnie Sharp Joe B Brown Bud Lilley Aubrey Robertson and Ed Sharp describe ice skating dinners snow travel and shows with hosts the firemen and a Las Vegas team.
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Las Vegas
Wimpy Hill
Wesley Grier
Elmer McLaughlin
Texas
New Mexico
Jack Wilson
Raton
Donnie Sharp
Joe BE. Brown
Santa Rosa
Donnie
Bud Lilley
Oscar
Aubrey Robertson
Mr. Farley
W. P. Taylor
Floy Howard
Colorado
Amarillo
Ed Sharp
Tifield
United States
No Comment on Pay Asked by DiMaggio
The New York Yankees declined to comment on Joe DiMaggio's Los Angeles statement that he seeks a $5,000 raise this season. Barrow, the club’s business manager, said no contracts had been mailed yet and offered no further remark. DiMaggio previously indicated plans to demand $30,000, up from $25,000.
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New York
New York Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Los Angeles
Jacob Ruppert
Ed Bartow
Yankee
Barrow
Maggie
Max Baer Still Good For Laugh a Minute
New York report describes Max Baer arriving in town with bravado and wit while insisting he has changed. His entourage and persona project old tough-guy vibes, but writers sense the familiar entertainment edge remains as he seeks a fresh start.
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Max Baer
New York
Max, Jr
Max
Maxie
Doctors Observe Babe Ruth Heart At French Hospital
The Babe Ruth, 44, was under medical observation at French Hospital New York claiming only a routine check up after a mild heart attack at his home. Dr Robert H McConnell confirmed the condition was not serious and Ruth expected to be discharged soon.
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New York
Babe Ruth
French Hospital
Swat
Robert H. McConnell
Ruth
Babe
Dizzy Dean Relates Rabbit Hunt Tale at Ottawa
Dizzy Dean told a rabbit hunting joke during an Ottawa interview heard by about 1,000 baseball fans. He said he and Si Johnson hunted rabbits with pocketfuls of baseballs near Si’s home and claimed they hit ten of twelve rabbits, noting a possible law against killing rabbits in the closed season.
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Ottawa
U.P
Dizzy Dean
Dean
Si Johnson
Cardinals
Dizzy
Dizay
Ponzi Exacts Exhibition Crowd Draw At Paramount Club
Philadelphia cue star Andrew Ponzi is slated for an 8:30 p.m. exhibition at the Paramount Recreation Club facing a local challenger in a 300 ball display. He will then showcase trick shots and offer free fan instruction after the show, drawing interest from Amarillo sports enthusiasts amid discussions of tennis and golf facilities.
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Andrew Ponzi
Philadelphia
Paramount Recreation Club
Ponzi
Pirates Stick With All but Catcher Ray Mueller
Pittsburgh manager Pie Traynor says the Pirates will field the same lineup from the 1938 pennant race next spring with catcher Ray Mueller the only new face. He rejects rash trades and plans to keep the strongest players while allowing promising youngsters to push for regular jobs.
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Pittsburgh
Ray Mueller
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pie Traynor
Chicago Cubs
Mueller
Boston Bees
Canyon Eagles edge Sandies in last minute rally
Canyon Eagles defeated the Sandies 35 to 34 at Canyon as D A Butler drilled a field goal in the final 15 seconds to pull away. Hollobaugh led Eagles with 14 points and Brien Dillon had 13 for the Sandies. The Sandies head to Clayton Friday then Plainview Saturday for Big Five action. Amarillo Yannigans beat Eagles reserves 34 to 28 earlier.
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Golden Sandie Cagers
Canyon Eagles
Eagles
Canyon
Sandies
D. A. Butler
Fiery Canyon
Lawrence Brotherton
Hollobaugh
Eagle
Brien Dillion
Sandie
Clayton
N. M
Armory Court
Plainview Bulldogs
Amarillo Yannigans
Sandiés
Plainview
Armstrong Defeats Arizmendi in Close Decision at Olympic
Henry Armstrong won a 10 round welterweight decision over Baby Arizmendi of Tampico before 10,400 at the Olympic Auditorium. Armstrong repeatedly walked forward delivering steady punches, while Arizmendi showed stubborn resistance but lacked power to turn the bout. Bleeding from both fighters, the pace remained relentless through the final bell.
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Los Angeles
Henry Armstrong
Baby Arizmendi
Tampico
Mex
Megro
Armstrong
Olympic Auditorium
Arizmendi
George Blake
Little Brown
Blake
Deadlocked game ends with first-to-score victory rule
The teams remained tied and agreed that a win would go to the first team to score. This decisive rule would break the deadlock and determine the victor.
Vines and Budge In Tight Exhibition Duel
Ellsworth Vines and Don Budge split a tough exhibition in Cincinnati as Vines won 7-5 2-6 6-4 to equal the match after an earlier 3-6 6-4 doubles loss with Bruce Barnes and Dick Sheen. The brisk rally featured sharp serves and accurate backhands with neither player using the net effectively.
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Cincinnati
Ellsworth Vines
Don Budge
Vines
Bruce Barnes
Dick Sheen
Vines Anda
Aspironal quick relief for colds advertised drug
An old advertisement touts Aspironal as a fast remedy for cold misery. It claims quick warmth like a hot toddy, reduces nose and eye running, and gently aids bowel movement to help nature throw off the cold. Also promotes a money back offer and family-size bottle at fifty cents to a dollar.
Nathan Mann Stops Art Lasky in Third Round in New Haven
Nathan Mann, 195, of New Haven, stopped Art Lasky, 198, of Hollywood, in the third round of a scheduled ten at New Haven arena before 4600 spectators. Lasky was floored for a nine count and unable to continue as Mann’s lefts to the chin opened the decisive sequence. A prompt note on car trouble reports worn camshaft bearings causing oil leakage fouling plugs burning rings and carbon buildup.
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New Haven
Conn
U.P
Nathan Mann
Art Lasky
Hollywood
Cal
New Haven Arena
Lasky
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