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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1939

Page

6

Pioneers Edge Sox 12-11 In Ten Inning Thriller

Clovis Pioneers rally to beat Amarillo Gold Sox 12-11 in 10 innings as Smith singles home Gorman for the decisive run. Parrish walked Gorman then hit Hunt, triggering the late rally in the first of a three game series.

Clovis Pioneers Nudge Sox Smith Gorman Clovis Pioneers Amarillo Gold Sox Ben Parrish Hunt Miller Stone Adkins Pampa Oilers Lubbock Hubbers Hack Miller Hubbers Abilene Apaches Berger Big Spring Barons Lamesa Midland Amarillo POA Smythe Rabe Sanders Jordan I. O FaTs Frolton Nichols Iva Nat Hudson Ier Ee Holt Margaino Otis Parrish x-Dorman Lynp Eaves Esseeeves Anid Wagner Scessrerreereeg Arrison Bbs Cesseeeseee Mattill G Vvisssessenrevees Btone Sessepoveseee Cccsereereeees- SD Smythe Harrison Bolton Hudson Christie Stone Sthon Margavio Teathe Cher Smith and Frits

Cats Rally To Win Third Position In Texas League

The Fort Worth Cats beat Oklahoma City's Indians 6 to 5 after a five run fourth inning to reach the Texas League's third place, a position they shared with Dallas and Shreveport for two days. Dallas lost to Tulsa 4 to 2 while Shreveport fell 6 to 1 to Houston. San Antonio moved within four percentage points of the Buffs by routing Beaumont 5 to 2.

Associated Press Fort Worth Cats Oklahoma City Indians Dallas Shreveport Tulsa Oilers Shreveport Sports Houston Buffs San Antonio Missions Buffs Beaumont Tulsa Fort Worth Houston Coca-Cola Zale Bowler's Grill F. Duniven Geo. Thompson G. Duniv Cox Schnokes Pioneer Barber Thomas Bury Perry A Watkins Hughett Essees Blythe Reinert Finklea Simpson Brewer Hennessee Devine Robrahn Barrett Louie's Alleys Anta Fe Chiefs Mireau Texas-New Mexico Simmons Lubbock CU Seeley Pampa Kramer, Taylor and Miller Zorko Raines and Maupin Amarillo Santa Fe Missionaries Clovis Ayers Margaine Parrish Rabe Christi Polley Hunt and Stuart Broomfield Abilene Maybach Big Spring Gittrieh Yeager Potocar Janicek Trantham Berndt Midland Lamesa Rock Island Team Pet Reedy Seeaneane Conway Lubbock Freethene Jones Tae Sullivan Alee Rene Tetoee Pixley Elder McKirahan Wee Eam Pet Gleason Crittenden Haley Vu Evegerniture Russell Pavillard See Wees Beadle Reheweeres Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati New York Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Louis

Shoeless Joe Jackson Voted Best Hitter

A reminiscing group of old athletes names Shoeless Joe Jackson as the greatest natural hitter and Walter Johnson as the greatest natural pitcher. Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb join in praising Jackson, with Joe DiMaggio and Bob Feller mentioned as rising stars. The piece recalls Eddie Collins and Lou Gehrig, and comments on the era’s flying planes numbers.

New York Nana Joe Jackson Walter Johnson Babe Ruth Jackson Cobb Speaker Joe Carolina Big Barney DiMaggio Feller Johnson Joe DiMaggio Bob Feller Dean Grove Eddie Collins Columbia Athletics Sullivan Eddie MeelInnis Collins Barry Baker Napoleon Lajoie Lajoie Woonsocket Reds Jack Doyle Jack Cincinnati Cubs Giants McKechnie Yankees Lou Gehrig Columbia Field Colgate Eddie Tryon Rick Harlow Gehrig Geling

Dallas Golf Trio to Enter Amarillo Invitational This Month

Three Dallas golfers Don Schumacher Texas amateur champion Renolds Smith and Harry Todd will compete in the Amarillo Country Club Invitational July 27 30 Officials say the event will be a permanent addition to the summer golf calendar With entrants from Houston Oklahoma and West Texas the tournament is shaping into a premier Southwest classic also featuring Bobby Regal Louie Douglas Walter Emory Johnny Dawson Manson Allen Jodie Bihl Grover Austin Johnny Austin John Barnum and others from across the region.

Dallas Amarillo Country Club Don Schumacher Texas Renolds Smith Harry Todd Southwest Bobby Regal Louie Douglas Houston Walter Emory Oklahoma State Johnny Dawson United States Manson Allen Vernon Lubbock Jodie Bihl West Texas Grover Austin Pampa Clovis Johnny Austin John Barnum Edinburg FE. L. Rogers Oklahoma City Leslie Thayer Michigan

Mid-Section Baseball Standings Shift After July Games

The article notes shifts among top six clubs in both leagues after the Fourth of July. Dodgers and Cubs tie for third in the NL, Cardinals drop to fourth, Pirates rise to fifth. In the AL, Indians fall to fifth while Tigers climb to third and White Sox to fourth. Reds beat Cardinals 7-4. Pirates defeat Dizzy Dean 7-2. Knott blanks Cleveland 8-1. Tigers beat Browns 9-5. Philadelphia tops Washington 9-3.

Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Dizzy Dean New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Jack Knott White Sox Cleveland Tigers St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Senators

Pastor Louis Bout Cinched for Detroit Title Fight

Bob Pastor will meet Joe Louis for the heavyweight title in Detroit on Sept. 21 after contracts are signed at the 20th Century Club. Promoter Mike Jacobs will sign on behalf of Pastor and Louis, who will not attend the signing. This is Michigan’s first heavyweight title fight since 1920. Pastor, ex NYU fullback, lasted 10 rounds with Louis at Madison Square Garden two years ago.

New York U.P Bob Pastor Joe Louis 20Th Century Club Detroit Louis Mike Jacobs Michigan Jack Dempsey Billy Miske Benton Harbor Pastor New York University Madison Square Garden

Rideout Wins Mile as Cunningham Fades in Cincinnati Meet

Blaine Rideout of North Texas Teachers staved off a late dash by Glenn Cunningham to win the mile in 4 15.3 at the Cincinnati AAU meet. Wayne Rideout finished third.

Cincinnati Blaine Rideout North Texas Teachers Glenn Cunningham

Liniment Rules Congressional Halls After Annual Ball Game

Washington July 7 The pungent smell of liniment filled Congress as lawmakers and reporters recovered from their annual softball game. The press defeated the congressional team 17 to 40 to 7 with Gene Tunney umpiring. Rep Schwert once Catcher for the Yankees hit a homer.

Washington Congress Walloping Congressional Gene Tunney Rep. Schwert New York New York Yankees Schwert William Donaldson

Loughran Begins Philadelphia City Council Campaign

Former world light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran launched a Republican campaign for Philadelphia City Council. The veteran boxer, with about 170 bouts in an 18 year career, aided Gov. Arthur H. James last year and now seeks public office.

Philadelphia Tommy Loughran Loughran Arthur H. James

Joe Hammerin Hawk in Training to Arm Light Title Bout

Henry Armstrong booked train passage from Los Angeles to Little Rock for training for his lightweight title bout with Lou Ambers in New York on August 22. He has not boxed since beating Ernie Roderick in England and hopes his injured hand will respond to treatment.

Joe Hammerin Hawk Los Angeles Henry Armstrong Here Little Rock Ark Lou Ambers New York Armstrong Ernie Roderick England

Borger joins West Texas New Mexico League dukes in baseball

A regional shift sees Amarillo Pampa and Borger entering the WTNM League with Borger taking over Abilene. Clovis beats Gold Sox 12 11 in 10 innings, setting a seventh place tie early in the second half. Wrestling highlights include Frank Wolff defeating Pete Belcastro by submission in the Armory bout.

Borger Abilene Lubbock North Plains Clovis’ Pioneers Big Spring Lamesa Midland Pampa Amarillo Oilers Clovis Gold Sox Frank Wolff Pete Belcastro the Armory Wolff Belcastro

Johnston Predicts Long Pastor Louis Bout in Detroit

Jimmy Johnston outspeaks on Joe Pastor bout details and seeks a long finish in Michigan. He cranks up 10 000 words defending Detroit as ideal venue and rails at New York boxing officials while predicting Pastor could outlast Louis and critics.

New York U.R Jimmy Johnston Joe Jee Pastor Pastor Johnston Liverpool Bob Pastor Louis Detroit Boxing Commission Michigan Boxing Commission Michigan Arthur Donovan Donovan Pastor-Louis

Keeping Up With the Gold Sox

Lead leaders include Babe and Sanders each with a home run totals. Smythe added a triple and multiple doubles while Bolton, Jordan, and Smythe led in extra-base hits. Bolton and Sanders starred on stolen bases as Holt and Nichols supplied key sacrifices. Dorman and Lynn earned wins with strong strikeout tallies, Parrish offering seven relief innings.

Babe Sanders Smythe Bolton Jordan Holt Nichols Margaine Dorman Lynn Parrish Amarillo Gold Sox RBI Margaino Sebee Rabe Sexses Ad Bolton Otis Sateen Hudson

Maverick Club Column Contest Results Highlighted

The column lists many event winners in games and races with Ed Phillips dominating several events including Hand walking and Monkey race. Other champions include Jack Twing Darrell Sharp Charles Lancaster Wayne Wright Jewell McDowell and Joe Sharp across front club events two-paper and three-paper races. A note mentions upcoming horse shoe and croquet tournaments plus two boys tournaments and a dog-wroom scene from Uniontown.

Ed Phillips Charles Lancaster Joe E. Sharp Jack Twing Darrell Wayne Wright Wayne Darrel Sharp Darrel Jack Art Sharp Jewell McDowell Bob Austin Jewell McDonald Charlies Lancaster Joe Sharp Alford Twing Victor Holman Clarence Wright Alford

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