Falkenburg Leads Local Win in Amarillo Tennis Match
Bobby Falkenburg, a national tennis figure and aviation cadet at Amarillo Air Field, faced local rivalries at Ellwood Park in a Tennis Club dual. The locals won four matches to two, with Falkenburg defeating Gilyndon Riley in straight sets 6-4 6-3 and teaming with Lt. Arnold Levinstein to win 6-3 6-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Falkenburg
Amarillo Air Field
Ellwood Park
Amarillo
Jinx Falkenburg
Gilyndon Riley
Falkenberg
Arnold Levinstein
Riley
James Utterback
Bobby
Don McNeill
Frank Parker
Billy Talbert
Francisco Segura
Seymour Greenberg
West Texas Golf Association Pre Amateur Matches
Amarillo Country Club hosts the West Texas Golf Association pre amateur matches on July 17 with Amarillo Field facing Midland Field at Tri-State Fair Park. Baseball notes list July M-15 game timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Golf Association
Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo Field
Midland Field
Tri-State Fair Park
Hines Rated Threat in Pro Tourney at Moraine
Jimmy Hines, in career best form, is seen as a dangerous dark horse as qualifying opens for the 27th PGA national tournament at Moraine Country Club. About 150 top pros enter the 36 hole scramble with Byron Nelson the man to beat and Hines framed as a strong challenger who can rally. The event marks the largest field in the history of the classic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Jimmy Hines
Professional Golfers’ Association
America
Moraine Country Club
Byron Nelson
Hines
Mixed Scotch Four-Some Victory at Amarillo Club
Mrs. Norris Ewing and Fay Dryden teamed to win the Amarillo Country Club Mixed Scotch Four‑Some yesterday with a score 84 20 64. R. J. Moore and Jack Allen were second at 75 9 65½. The 75 gross set a local low for the event as the pair birdied three straight holes 13 14 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Ewing
Fay Dryden
Amarillo Country Club
R. J. Moore
Jack Allen
Talbert Captures National Clay Courts Title in Five Sets
Billy Talbert, ranked No. 2, defeated defending champion Francisco Serura in a five set final 6-4 4-6 6-2 2-6 6-2 to win the National Clay Courts men's singles. Sarah Palfrey Cooke, seeded second, defeated Pauline Betz 6-3 7-5 to claim the women's crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Forest
Inl
Billy Talbert
Francisco (Pancho) Serura
Talbert
Segura
Wilmington
Del
Sarah Palfrey Cooke
Los Angeles
Pauline Betz
Rice Institute Starts Summer Grid Practice
About 50 grid hopefuls were to report for mid summer football practice at Rice Institute in Houston. Head Coach Jess Neely said the two to three week session would be light drill for newcomers and a few veterans to get acquainted and work on basic plays before a longer layoff and the start of serious drilling for the 1945 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
U.P
Rice Institute
Jess Neely
Neely
Owls
Panhandle Odd Fellows to Meet in Pampa Tonight
Panhandle Circle of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meets at 8 tonight in the Odd Fellows Mall with first degree work to be exemplified. Hap Morris of Skellytown leads the degree team. Eight officers will be nominated elected and installed for a six month term including president four vice presidents secretary chaplain and degree captain. Amarillo Borger Pampa and Skellytown are represented with each city having a vice president G. W. Allbrooks serves as Amarillo vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampa
Panhandle
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
G. W. Allbrooks
Amarillo
Federal Sleuths Inspect Car Tax Stamps in Amarillo
Deputy collectors of the Internal Revenue service began checking downtown Amarillo cars for the green motor vehicle tax stamp. Owners without the stamp face a 25 dollar fine 30 days in jail or both, with summonses issued for delinquent vehicles. Stamps remain sold at post offices and the collector’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Office
Amarillo
Ralph Kenniston
Revenue Office
Sumatra Compared in Size to California
The note compares Sumatra’s area to that of California noting both are large Pacific regions. It highlights scale without specific measurements, suggesting Sumatra is roughly similar in land area to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
California
Outdoor Sportsmen Meet At Herring Hotel Tonight
Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club will discuss hot topics at 8 o'clock tonight in the Herring Hotel. A sports film is planned and refreshments will be served. A Skish contest is set for tomorrow afternoon at Ellwood Park. Dues are $1 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Herring Hotel
Ellwood Park
Jim Payne Wins Muny Medal Play Championship
Jim Payne captured the Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association 54 Hole Medal Play Handicap title at Ross Rogers course with a 202 total. He led 34 entrants, with J A Hazlewood second at 203 and Bill Begard third at 207 after rounds of 64 70 68 203 and 65 68 71 207.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Payne
Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association
Wnien
Ross Rogers
J. A. Hazlewood
Bill Begard
Two Junior League games on tap tonight
Two games scheduled in the Junior Gold Sox League. At 7 pm Western Sand and Gravel faces Amarillo Furniture, with Plains Chevrolet meeting the DeMolays in the second game. Tomorrow night one game remains between Tulia and Amarillo Furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Sox
Amarillo Furniture
Plains Chevrolet
Tulia
Clinic Treats 65 Children at St Anthony's Over Weekend
A weekend crippled children's clinic at St Anthony's Hospital treated 65 children with seven operations. Patients came from Potter, Deaf Smith, Moore, and Randall counties. Drs from Fort Worth Canyon and Potter County Medical Society joined eight nurses and council members. Next clinic set for the first Saturday in October.
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Crippled Children’s Clinic
Helé
St. Anthony’s Hospital
G. A. McCullough
Crippled Children's Council
Potter County
Deaf Smith
Moore and Randall
Fort Worth
Canyon
Potter County Medical Society
McCullough
E. M. Broome
Rotary Club
Peggy Diersen
E. L. Hunter
North
Europe Crops To Be Skimpy
Washington July 9 the Agriculture Department's Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations reports Europe faces the poorest grain outlook of the war period. Wheat prospects are particularly weak due to drought in the Mediterranean, reduced wartime seedings, land reforms, fertilizer and machinery shortages. 650 million bushels of US wheat may be shipped to Europe next year, split between the European and Canadian routes. Best prospects are in northern Europe. worst in the Mediterranean region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations
Europe
Mediterranean
Department of Agriculture
Canada
OFAR
French North Africa
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Balkans
Barrel Man Beats Niagara Barrel Ride At Niagara Falls
In Niagara Falls Ontario July 9 a 32 year old daredevil rode a steel barrel through the Niagara rapids and whirlpool for seven miles in two hours before 100 900 spectators. William Red Hill emerged bruised but unhurt aside from arm soreness. He waved from the barrel as it spun for 25 minutes and aides later hauled out water and sent a rescue rowboat when crowd members misread his gesture.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Niagara Rapids
William
Red” Hill
Hill
Niagara River
Pact Praised By Settinius
Edward R. Stettinius Jr told the Senate foreign relations committee that the United Nations charter offers a truly effective instrument for lasting peace. He urged rapid ratification as the five major nations demonstrated unity at San Francisco. Archaeologists note settlement around Rome began around 1000 B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
San Francisco
Senate
Wendell L. Willkie
Stettinius
United Nations
Milk Contains Higher Calcium Than Other Foods
Milk supplies five to six times more calcium than many other foods. The statement highlights dairy as a principal calcium source.
Maverick Club's Own Column of Ring Toss and Ping Pong
A lively report from the Maverick Club lists ladder challenges and results in ring toss and ping pong. Numerous matches feature Rusty Reneau, John Plunket, Billy Marsh, Buster Oliver, Jack Newby, Claudie McSmith, and others with multiple forfeits and upsets. A separate coke plant anecdote notes Ed Collins dodging a water spray and Buck facing a hose retaliation.
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Rusty Reneau
John R. Plunket
Buster Oliver
John Plunket
Billy Marsh
Kenneth Hutto
Herbert Stallings
Claudie McSmith
Jack Newby
Frank Buchanan
Claud
Ronald Johnson
Pat McCarthy
Claude McSmith
Edsel Buchanan
Billy McLaughlin
Bily McLaughlin
Bennie Halford
Plunket
Buzzy York
Ernest Thrasher
Edwin Collins
Oliver
Johnson
Newby
Reneau
Hutto
Hulsey
Jimmy Roberts
Halford
Marsh
Holloway
Austin
Collins
Reed
Stall
Wounds worsening as U.S. forces near Japan
A Navy doctor aboard an air transport returning wounded from Okinawa reported in Seattle that injuries to American servicemen are growing more severe as U.S. forces close in on Japan, describing the increasing seriousness of sustains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
United States
Japan
Navy
Okinawa
Loop Leaders Clash In Men's Softball Showdown
The Medics and Flyers lead the league with seven wins and one loss each as they face off Friday night. Last week the Medics used pitcher Phil Kowal to beat the Bankers 7 0 and 3 0 while the Flyers defeated the Texas State Guard 18 4 and 5 3. Other results saw Mechanics end a skid by beating Civilian Bombers 9 3 and 11 10 and Pantex sweeping Jaycees 6 3 and 2 1.
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Medics
Flyers
Phil Kowal
Bankers
Texas State Guard
Pantex
Jaycees
Bombers
Mechanics
Onins
Mgcice
Saeehe
Wd Aes
Csere
Torrg Glubi
Ct. Bcs
Amarillo Softball League Week Schedule Highlights
The Amarillo Boys’ Softball League week calendar shows top teams meeting across multiple leagues. Monday and subsequent games feature Mirror, Sam Houston, Wolflin, Line, Hayden, Mavericks, Bivins, Margaret Wills, San Jacinto, College, Central, Monroe, Lamar, McKinley, Carolina, Taylor, Horace Mann, Humphrey Highland, Glenwood, Wilson, Alice Landergin, Forest Hill, and Mackinley among others. Globe-News want ads round out the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Mirror
Sam Houston
Wolflin
Line
Lincoln
Georgia
Hayden
Mavericks
Boys’ Ranch
San Jacinto
Bivins
Margaret Wills
Sanborn
College
Central
Monroe
Lamar
McKinley
Carolina
Taylor
Horace Mann
Humphrey Highland
Glenwood
Wilson
Alice Landergin
Forest Hill
Fillmore
McKinely
Week's Local Sports Card Highlights
Junior Gold Sox League games persist at Tri-State Fair Park with softball action on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at Fair Park. Amarillo Country Club hosts Ladies Day and a Dutch dinner team match while the Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association stages a Ross Rogers Course dinner tournament. Weekend Handicap at Amarillo Country Club 2 30 P M delays noted.
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Tri-State Fair Park
Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association
Ross Rogers Course
Sunset
Ross Rogers
Amarillo College
Amarillo Field
Midland Field
Aunday
Screen Cowboy Is Hit Here
Jimmy Wakely star of Monogram Pictures drew large crowds at the Capitol Theater in Amarillo with a personal appearance after his film Springtime in Texas. He repeats four more shows today before his tour. He appeared with Arthur Smith Leonard McWright and Jimmie Walker. The actor stated he will donate 10 percent of his salary for seven years to Boys Ranch at Copperas Grove in Coryell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Wakely
Monogram Pictures
Amarillo
Capitol Theater
Texas
Wakely
Arthur Smith
Grand Ole Opry
Leonard McWright
Jimmie Walker
Boys Ranch
Copperas Grove
Coryell County
Waco
Mrs Stella Morgan Heads to Monterrey for Vacation
Mrs Stella Morgan of 900 Travis is taking a two week vacation to Monterrey Mexico leaving this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Morgan
Travis
Monterrey
Mexico
Lewis Tops Amarillo Weekend Handicap Tourney
Bob Lewis posted a net 63 to win top honors at the Amarillo Country Club Weekend Handicap Tournament. He had a gross 89 and his 26 handicap gave him the winning figure. Runnerup was Dr. W Browning with 86-22-64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lewis
Amarillo Country Club
8. W. Browning
Putt Prize to C S Chapman in 36 Hole Event
C S Chapman won the 36 hole putting tournament at Ross Rogers yesterday afternoon. He shot a 66 6 under par to take first place amid strong competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Chapman
Ross Rogers
Pay Increases for 1200 at Amarillo Field
Under the Federal Employee Pay Act of 1945, 1200 civilian employees at Amarillo Field receive pay raises effective July 1. Major Henry H. Harper notes that raises apply to graded personnel, while ungraded salaries follow locality wage surveys. Graded increases: 20 percent of the first 1200 per annum, 10 percent of the next 3400, 5 percent of the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Field
Henry H. Harper
Harper
Base Operations Office At Field Is Enlarged
Amarillo Field becomes a major naval air transport stop with an enlarged base operations office to handle increasing refueling and flight activity. At least 22 NATS flights daily pass through Amarillo, connecting east and west routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Field
Naval Air Transport Operations
Office At Base Operations
Naval Transport
NATS
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Levinstein
Tterback
Utterback
Jack Hays
Ed McVaugh
James Saunders
Downing R. Richardson
J. E. Lovelady
Clifford Morrison
Amarillo Tennis Club
Richardson
McVaugh
Globe News
Federal Motor Trucks
Bruckner
N. Fillmore
Panhandle Circle of Odd Fellows
Bob Seeds
Hardware and Sporting Goods
West
Simma
Dayton Club
Schenley
Waterfill and Frazier
de Lora
S. Fillmore
Prince Geo
Londe
Harwood
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Barrel Man
Settinius
Rome
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Maverick Club
By Ralph Dykeman
Ed Collins
Mr. Oats
Buck
Ireworks
Globe-News
French Cleaners & Hatters
Fifth Phone
Geel Hy Choice Pte Catt Ries
Tetra Cae
Lee
Ece
Lewis
C.S. Chapman
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Investors Selective Fund, Inc
Investors Stock Fund, Inc
Investors Syndicate
Minneapolis
Minnesota
van Buren
W. D. Burger
Nail Polishi
Bła
Blackburn ‘Bros
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