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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
2
A concise claim highlights Phillips as the world’s largest producer of natural gas, emphasizing scale and industry leadership. The note suggests a standout position in energy markets and corporate dominance in gas production.
Mirth Reeves led individuals with a 591 series at Louie's Alleys last night as Builders' Supply dominated Tenth Street Drugs 2 448 to win three games. Runner up in scoring was Charles Simmons of the same circuit.
Hereford Independents pull a 37 to 36 victory over McClendon’s Grocery with Bud Posey sinking a decisive free throw with 32 seconds left. Canadian River Gas takes second place after beating Amarillo Commercial College 35 to 22 as Maharon Magee and Brunson lead the Gasers with seven points each.
Jimmy Braddock favors Joe Louis against Red Burman with odds of 1 to 10. scattered notes cover boxing bets and prep. Officials quit Eastern football colliders for pro ranks, and Al Schacht with Buddy Hassett perform baseball skits in Army camps near New York. Dr. Jock Sutherland resists college coaching links while two years left on Brooklyn Dodgers contract. Billy Conn to box two heavies before Joe Louis clash. Includes remarks on Notre Dame football, Greg Rice indoor wins, and Jocko Conlan umpire honor.
Louisville sportswriter notes unsigned Cubs contracts weaken on paper while commenting on boxing and tennis figures. Dempsey criticism of Joe Louis, Ohrbach-Wake Forest game proceeds for infantile paralysis, and local radio notes pepper the column with varied sports gossip and travel mentions.
The sixth annual national essay contest by the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars seeks to spur U S unity among high school students. About 100000 participants yearly, with reference books available from National Headquarters for 5 cents postage.
Pittsburgh report states pitcher Richard Conger drafted from Beaumont asked for time to discuss terms with team president W. E. Ben Swanger after training camp begins. Conger resides in Los Angeles.
Jefferson editor F C Lampson turns attic finds into a sizable business. He has a 31 piece Presidents autograph collection including letters by John Brown and James Buchanan, with Harrison letters valued up to ten to thirty thousand dollars. Letters by Washington have sold for high sums.
Hollywood gossip quotes Killer Gray and George Raft about Red Burman versus Joe Louis. Gray says Burman lacks speed and power, and Louis should win decisively. Dempsey presence may help Burman. The piece notes Gray’s sharp disdain for Burman and bets on a third round KO.
The pamphlet cites official records from the Dies Committee and FBI detailing Fifth Column leaders in the United States and the deceptive tactics used by their henchmen. Mrs. Andrews emphasizes youth education through the Americanism essay contest to reinforce democracy and national unity. Britain’s wartime material spending rose from 1.3 billion in 1940 to an estimated 3.019 billion in 1941.
City records total bouts across weight classes to be printed and filed. Names and addresses requested for official tally and citizen notification.
The Maverick Club Five defeated Amarillo Senior High School intramural Hornets 30 to 28 after two overtimes. J C Oakley scored the winning basket as Don French led Mavericks with 10 points and Gordon Tompkins toped Hornets with nine. A Peewees win 31 to 15 followed with Ford Turner netting 13 and Rice seven. Halftime stood 19 to 7 Mavericks.
West Texas Buffaloes climb in basketball rankings as Dunkel’s Sports Research Service places them among the top five in the South and Southwest. The Buffs head to South Texas for Alamo Conference games against Texas A I while boxing headlines hint at a Louis–Burman clash. Henrietta Tolzien delivers a 222 in Louie’s Alleys with a 5‑game rampage and a 4-7-10 split.
The Amarillo Golden Sandies host Lubbock Westerners in a 8 30 PM home game at the High School Armory 13th and Tyler Streets. Sandies aim to rebound after two straight losses and seek a win in the first Big Five contest of the season. The Westerners, who beat the Pampa Harvesters twice, are noted for recent improvement. Probable Sandie starters include Ott Hill Hughes McClure and McLaughlin with Ott Hill as the forwards. Lubbock’s lineup features Nabors Blackwell McKinnon Walthall Thorne. Admission is 15 cents for students and 25 cents for others. A preliminary game pits Amarillo Yannigans against Lubbock reserves at 7.
Chicago White Sox plan to spend 1200 to shape three heavy hitters for spring training in Pasadena. Lefty Edgar Smith Taft Wright and Julius Solters fly to Hot Springs Arkansas to drop about 60 pounds before reporting in February. Wright hit 337 Solters 308 last season.
The Pilot Club announced an all day rummage sale to be held tomorrow at 511 East Fourth Avenue. Local officials urged community members to attend and support club fundraising efforts.
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