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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
3
In Atlanta July 2, Jack Dempsey, 205 pounds, knocked out Clarence Luttrell in 4 minutes 50 seconds. The crowd roared as Dempsey, aging but still powerful, said he needs more training and hinted at only tentative plans for a comeback.
Jersey City awoke to the Galento Baer bout under Mayor Hague’s patronage. Tony Galento, a local pub proprietor and Jersey native, carries fan support, while an accidental beer mug scar adds to his ring story. Baer is expected to respect Galento’s injury in the opening round amid high betting.
The Gold Sox raise admission to Malin Field to 44 cents this year due to a new national defense tax. Mrs Nona Seeds, vice president and general manager, announced the change today. The tax applies to amusements admissions, starting from 21 cents, at ten percent.
The Amarillo Black Sox defeated Quitaque Black Lions 17 to 9 at Malin Field hampered by wind and dust. It marked the Black Sox 13th victory in 14 games.
Albany report says a WPA laborer found a bottle with a tree branch growing inside. The bottle broke at the bottom, suggesting it was placed on a limb years ago as the branch extended new limbs beyond the bottle opening.
The Amarillo Gold Sox head to Odessa for the first of a two game set after losing three straight to Midland. Sammy Hale and the Midland Cowboys beat the Sox 3 3 last night, with Hale homering for his third of the series.
Northern team selections for the 1940 WT NM League All Star game to be held in Amarillo July 20. Ballot rules require signatures and a complete team. northern voters pick four managers and four pitchers plus two catchers and four infielders from Berger Pampa Clovis and Amarillo. Ballots must be postmarked by July 9.
Dizzy Dean seeks a fourth win in five starts as he meets Howard Pollet of Houston tonight. Pollet, a sensational young pitcher, had set a consecutive victory mark this season. Houston edged Oilers 1 0 behind Howard Artist six hit effort, while San Antonio slipped to Dallas 5 4 and Beaumont narrowly beat Oklahoma.
The St. Louis Browns upset the American League by beating the Cleveland Indians 2-1, aided by Harland Clift’s home run and Rip Radcliff’s RBI double. The victory helped push the Browns toward midstandings amid AL turmoil.
Sunray Girls bowling for Pinkney Packing Company came from behind to beat Mann's Cakes 2,498 to 2,454. Sunray trailed by four pins after two games but won the third by 118 pins. Mann's Cakes star Jimmie Shane top scored with 587 in series and 231 in the first game.
Golfers across Amarillo sharpen their games for two upcoming events. The Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association hosts a two week handicap tournament at Ross Rogers Municipal Course with $100 in prizes. Jack Bush promotes the Wolflin Open at Wolflin Course starting Thursday with a $150 entry fee. merchandise prizes awarded to winners and runners-up. The Municipal tournament ends July 18 and the Wolflin Open concludes July 14.
The phenomenon known as St Elmo's Fire is identical in character with the brush discharges or incomplete sparks produced by electric machines. It makes a peculiar cracking sound and is often heard in daytime when it cannot be seen.
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