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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1939
Page
2
The text proclaims Phillips 66 Poly Gas as the high test champion claiming no extra cost due to Phillips being the world’s largest producer of natural high test gasoline. It emphasizes faster cold motor starts and branding for the product.
Amarillo attorney H. C. Pipkin will be principal speaker at Vernon Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Wilbarger Hotel Thursday evening. Vernon Chamber secretary W H E Wright announced Pipkin accepted the invitation to address the group.
The Santa Fe System carloadings for the week ending Jan 14 1939 were 18522 cars, down from 20419 in the same week a year earlier. Receipts from connections were 5008 cars vs 4560. total cars moved 23620 vs 24979 in 1938. The Santa Fe handled 22423 cars in the preceding week of 1939.
Washington Senator president Clark Griffith heads south without signing Franklin D. Roosevelt as plans unfold for the 1939 season. Griffith says he is not worrying and expects the President to throw the opening ball when spring training ends in three months.
The centennial of baseball is marked with ceremonies in Cooperstown New York featuring hall of fame rites and exhibition games. The piece mocks lofty tributes while noting the sport’s colorful lore and long loyal fans. The Giants announced the signing of Bill Jurges from the Cubs to the roster.
Elliott Roosevelt predicted a Texan will become President of the United States. He cited Vice President John N. Garner as qualified, though he did not name a specific nominee or year and spoke from a pre Washington radio recording. Roosevelt comments weekly on Texas stations and was a White House guest with his father.
Amarillo school students begin final examinations for the fall semester. Exams run through Thursday noon. Students above third grade must take exams over term work, while the three lowest grades stay in class through Friday morning.
St Marys Rattlers visiting from San Antonio were overwhelmed 59 to 32 by West Texas Buffaloes in the first game of a two game series. Athletic director Mose Simms shrugged off the setback saying the Buffs played well, and the Rattlers vowed to rebound in Canyon.
Former lightweight champion Lou Ambers of Herkimer New York outclassed Mexican Joey Silva of Los Angeles in a 10 round feature bout before 6 000 spectators at the arena in Philadelphia January 17.
Johnny Nee a 14 year talent scout for the New York Yankees predicts a strong rookie crop in 1939. He notes cycles of talent and says one standout rookie from a dozen could be worth nearly a batting average of .400. Nee cites growing scouting difficulty due to hitting ability and the farm system.
Rice Institute moved atop the Southwest Conference race by defeating Texas A and M 37 to 29 to complete the 1939 series. Levi Craddock led Rice with 13 points while E Y Steakley and Frank Carswell contributed as Rice held off a late Aggie rally.
McClendon's Grocery and Taylor's Market aim to stay in the No 2 spot in the Jaycee League standings as they meet Coca-Cola and Nussbaum Service in a twin bill at Cathedral Hall Tonight. Taylor's opens against Nussbaum Service at 7:30 pm with admission 10 cents per person Canadian River Gas leads the standings with 8 1 record, McClendon's and Taylor's each 6 3, Amarillo College 5 4, Coca-Cola 4 4, Nussbaum Service 5 4, Lee Way Motor 3 6, WSEDA 0 9.
Cal Farley will headline the Amarillo Legion entertainment after the 7:30 p.m. business meeting with Bruce Autry announcing the program. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. and includes Gib & Flo, Stutterin Sam, and Vern Hickerson.
M Sherman of the Marizor Company returns to Amarillo from an annual January trip to New York. He says many new spring fashions are on the way and that fashion creators have offered outstanding items this year, which he expects customers will embrace when they see the merchandise.
A local notice invites the public to attend a ceremony this month honoring veterans. Estimates place attendance between 150 and 200 veterans, with organizers confirming details to be announced.
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