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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1946
Page
6
Billie Gipson and Florene Mullin led an Amarillo one two in the first Amarillo Singles Classic at Weallie’s Powl with 955 and 950 gross over five games. Four other local women ranked in the top 13 as 69 bowlers competed. prizes guarantee 250, 150 and 100 for first to third.
Florene Mullin led the Amarillo Singles Classic briefly before Ruth Dorris corrected a 20 pin error that dropped Mullin to second with 941. Prize money stood at 250 for first and 150 for second as others like Joann Garrett impressed with a 595 all events total across nine games.
Phillips Juniors fall to Nixson Whirlwinds 42 to 29 as Nixson climbs to 3–0 in Panhandle Junior High Basketball League. Pampa Reapers beat Sam Houston Rangers 42–29 while Horace Mann Buffs idle. Borger shortage halts Borger participation. Schedule set with Horace Mann at Nixson and Phillips at Sam Houston.
An anonymous bettor in Tijuana bought a ticket by mistake and claimed a record daily double payoff of 6,107 dollars the largest ever in Mexican racing history, despite an absent minded approach.
In Wichita Kansas on January 28 three former major league players Pete Reiser Herman Besse and Cecil Travis were selected by the National Baseball Congress as outstanding performers in non professional competition during World War II.
Ben Hogan of Hershey and Herman Keiser of Akron will clash in an 18 hole playoff for 1500 first money in the Phoenix Open after finishing 273 in the 72 hole event at Phoenix Country Club. Vic Ghezzi took third with 274 and Smiley Quick was low amateur at 283. The Westerners beat Sandies 45 to 27 in Lubbock and open district play Friday against Pampa Harvesters at the High School Armory.
Joe Louis plans to drop 15 pounds from his 220 during the lead up to the June 19 bout with Billy Conn. He announced the weight cut while finishing a tour of personal appearances with a dance orchestra in St. Louis.
First Annual Golfers Roundup planned for February 11 at Le Gourmet. Fifth Annual Women’s Panhandle Open Bowling Tournament scheduled February 2 and 3 at Victory Alleys. First Annual Amarillo Women’s Singles Classic February 2 and 3 at Wallie’s Bowl. West Texas State meets Eastern New Mexico in Portales on January 30. Amarillo Sandies vs. Pampa Harvesters Friday night high school action.
After three additional appearances at Indianapolis Youngstown and Erie he will join his wife and daughter in Detroit for a month’s rest, the report said.
Baylor leads the Southwest Conference as Texas and Arkansas chase the title with Baylor beating Rice 40 32. Texas defeats SMU 70 69 in Dallas and TCU 48 46 in Fort Worth while Arkansas rests. Texas A M loses twice to fall out of title contention. Baylor hosts Texas in Waco Thursday as the Bears push to narrow the field with Texas and Arkansas.
Brian Rusk, named 1945 News-Globe Most Valuable Sandie Football Award winner, received his certificate at the Sandie Mothers Club Banquet in the High School Cafeteria. He was chosen by Sandie players with near unanimous support and earned a spot on the Globe-News All-District 1-AA second team.
The page notes hockey figures and others, including Leo Reise and family ties to major leagues, amid a broader sports chat. It covers baseball, football, golf, tennis, and lunar exhibition chatter, then shifts to the City Basketball League with tonight’s doubleheader and results from last week.
Bowling results show multiple teams with scores across rounds. American Auto Wrecking and Amarillo Oldsmobile Co. led wins, while others like Diamond Shop and Pinkney Packing posted high series. Standings include team totals and player scores with several non finals entries.
Bobby Riggs defeated Fred Perry 6-4 3-6 6-4 2-6 6-3 to win the Huntington Hotel mid winter championships in Pasadena. Bill Tilden took third by beating John Faunce 6-3 9-7. Tilden and Lester Stoefen defeated Riggs and Faunce in doubles 6-2 4-6 6-4 3-6 6-4.
Shirley Pry of Akron Ohio national girls tennis champion tops the list of girls selected for the National Junior Wightman cup squad. Named also was Margaret Warner of El Paso. The monarch butterfly has been known to attack a hummingbird.
The St. Louis Cardinals, expected NL contenders, begin spring training in St. Petersburg on February 18 for players rejoining after military service.
Promote war effort by renting a room to a worker and using the income to buy War Bonds. Contact number 6262 for details on participation and arrangements.
In Schenectady New York 22 year olds Bob Fitzgerald of Minneapolis and Eileen Whalley of Winnipeg won senior speed skating championships of North America. Both captured four individual titles and led their divisions yesterday before 16 000 spectators at Central Park.
East Texas League to be completed at a Tyler meeting tomorrow night. With Paris and Texarkana joining, the circuit will comprise eight clubs. Other members are Sherman Tyler Greensville Henderson Jacksonville and Lufkin.
David MccCandles, famed for winning the 1917 world amateur balk line billiards title, scored a straight 275 yard hole-in-one on the fifth at Tom O'Shanter Golf Club in Chicago.
More than 12,000,000 U S people enter contests annually with about 50,000 professionals among them. The data highlights broad participation and professional involvement in competitive events.
The Lobos of the University of New Mexico defeated New Mexico A and M 61 to 49 to seize the Central Division title. Tom Lawrie topped the scoring with 16 points, Rocky Arroyo added 14, and five players fouled out as New Mexico moved to six wins in the division and earned hosting rights for the Border Conference tournament.
United Press reports Kansas City still atop the league as two games loom. A Kansas City loss to Fort Worth or Omaha could allow St. Paul to force a tie, though few expect it. Pla-Mars beat Omaha 4 2, while St. Paul crushed Dallas 9 3. Fort Worth beat Tulsa 2 1 to climb to fourth, five points behind Omaha.
Athletic head D X Bible aims to boost UT football by moving major Eastern and Midwestern teams to Texas for night games at Memorial Stadium. He argues cooler conditions and large crowds will attract visitors, with Friday night schedules, as he plans the push before retiring Jan. 1, 1947.
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