Sky Giants beat Midland 6 to 2 as Cook shines on mound
Ronald Cook pitched well for Amarillo Field Sky Giants limiting Midland to six hits in a 6 2 victory. Bill Shoemaker led Midland with four of the visitors hits while Ralph Satterfield and Norman Potter starred for Amarillo. The Sky Giants improved to 19 wins in 20 games as they prep for Texas State Semi Pro action in Waco on July 26.
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Ronald Cook
Midland Field
Amarillo Field
Sky Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cook
Midland
Waco
Bill Shoemaker
Ralph Satterfield
Sky Giant
Norman Potter
Abrhpoa Ferazzi
Sedarescela Ee Ae
Emweg
Ovisskteg
BR. Satterfield
Poteer
Albudee
Abrameen
Amarillo
Conway
Durham
Kimble
Meedows
Gerlvs
Burtner
Dean
Shoemaker
Gerlies
Greaney
Deram
Gerties
Feragri
Kisfler
Micland
Lindbere
Meadows
Mts
Innmines
Kissler
Hitler
Clayton
Lind- Dere
R. Satterfield
Lindberg
Losime
Rish and
Weatherwax
Cats Need Light to See Reflections in Dark
A fragment notes that cats cannot see in the dark without a light to reflect their eyes. It suggests illumination is required for visual reflection.
Nelson acclaimed as greatest golfer by peers at PGA win
Byron Nelson of Toledo Ohio earns top praise from Denny Shute Craig Wood and Fred Corcoran as the best ever in golf. He clinched the 27th PGA Championship by beating Sammy Byrd Detroit 4 and 3, extending his major streak to eight straight wins and bringing his 1940 season total to 11 titles and 31500 dollars.
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Dayton
Ohio
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Denny Shute
Craig Wood
Fred Corcoran
Professional Golfers’ Association
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Harry Varden
Nelson
West Texas Pro Am Golf Entry Deadline Set at Amarillo Club
Warning to linksmen entering the West Texas Golf Association Pro Amateur matches at Amarillo Country Club tomorrow afternoon. Entry due by 1 pm with draw for foursomes at that time. Details include handicaps, team captains, entry fees, prizes, and membership requirements.
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West Texas Golf Association
Amarillo Country Club
West Texas
West Texas Pro-Amateur Golf Association
Amarillo Field
Midland Field
Tigers Slump Drops Them in Key New York Game
Detroit loses 5 to 4 in New York, marking a four-game skid as Chicago presses its lead with a Cubs–Giants win. The Cubs, chasing past glory, widen their advantage while Detroit struggles further from first place. The ledger also notes results across the league, including Braves, Dodgers, Reds and others in a busy day.
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New York
U.P
Chicago Cubs
Detroit Tigers
Chicago
Detroit
Cubs
Tigers
Giants
Senators
Browns
Washington
White Sox
Philadelphia
Boston
Indians
Yankees
Braves
Cardinals
St. Louis
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Truett
Rip) Sewell
Ken Gables
Bucky Walters
Vernon Kennedy
Reds
Phillies
Cincinnati
Charley Schanz
Mort Cooper Still Best In NL, Say Managers
Chicago July 16. Mort Cooper, sidelined by a sore elbow, proved his value by relieving in the ninth of game two against St Louis, allowing one hit in two innings as Boston swept the Cardinals. Managers Grimm Ott acclaim him as the league’s best, noting his knowledge of hitters and no mistakes on the mound.
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Jimmy Jordan
Chicago
Mort Cooper
Cooper
Boston Braves
Bill Lee
St. Louis
Carden Gillenwater
Boston
Cardinals
John Hyland
Mel Ott
New York Giants
Frankie Colman
Pittsburgh
Colman
Bob Lewis Wins Handicap Tourney at Amarillo CC
Bob Lewis won the Amarillo Country Club Weekend Handicap Golf Tourney with a net 61 card 87-26-61. Runner up Lim Kelly finished 87-26-61 as Lewis likely faces an immediate handicap cut by Jimmy James. Lewis also posted an 89 in prior events and matches.
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Bob Lewis
Amarillo Country Club
Lewis
Jimmy James
Lim Kelly
Sizzling Bill Promises Hot Junior Gold Sox Games
Tonight in the Junior Gold Sox league Mann's Bakery faces Plains Chevrolet in the first game at 7. De Molays meet Tulsa Bakers in the nightcap. Tomorrow Mann's and Chevrolet open the tussle with Plains Chevrolet facing Amarillo Furniture as fans fill free, fast games.
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Mann's Bakery
Plains Chevrolet
de- Molays
Tulsa Bakers
Mann's
Chevrolet
Amarillo Furniture
Amarillo Baseball and Softball Action Across Local Leagues
Youth sports in Amarillo cover multiple leagues with games scheduled tonight. National, American, Plains, Panhandle, Western, and Texas Leagues feature matchups among Lincoln, Sam Houston, Mavericks, Georgia, Hayden, Mirror, Wolflin, San Jacinto, Bivins, Monroe, Margaret Wills, College, Caro lina, Taylor, Lamar, McKinley, Horace Mann, Forest Hill, Humphreys Highlands, Alice Landergin, Glenwood, and others as the season nears its grand finale.
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Lincoln
Sam Houston
Mavericks
Georgia
Hayden
Mirror
Wolflin
Sanborn
San Jacinto
Central
Bivins
Boys’ Ranch
Monroe
Margaret Wills
College
Carolina
Taylor
McKinley
Lamar
Horace Mann
Forest Hill
Wilson
Humphreys Highlands
Alice Landergin
Glenwood
Fillmore
High School
Line
Boys' Ranch
Amarillo Tennis Club crushes Phillips in intercity meet on Borger courts
Amarillo's tennis squad won their fourth intercity victory, defeating Phillips 14 matches to 4 on Borger courts. McSpadden swept three events at home as Riley and McNally battled through close sets. Bussard Lovelady doubles and Jackson Quattlebaum also secured key wins for the locals.
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Amarillo Tennis Club
Phillips
Sedan
Amarillo
Rafacwca Daw
Ay Aloovpauuete
OL Philips
Glyndon Riley
McSpadden
Riley
Ellwood Park
James Utterback
Ray McNally
McNally
Pat Jackson
Nell Quattlebaum
F. O. Holder
Sorrell
Holder
Frances McSpadden
Jackson- Quattlebaum
Mrs Reynolds Defends Golf Titles In Amarillo Event
Mrs H L Reynolds won both medalist and championship honors last year in the Amarillo Women's Municipal Golf Association Match Play Tournament. The event starts today at the Muny layout and runs through Friday with an $1 entry fee, eight players per flight, open to members only. Qualifying today and tomorrow, then rounds proceed to first round Wednesday, semifinals Thursday, and finals Friday.
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H. L. Reynolds
Amarillo
Ross
China’s Yangtse and Yellow Rivers Called World’s Great
The article notes China possesses two of the world’s great rivers, the Yangtse and the Yellow, highlighting their prominence in geography and history.
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China
Bankers and Pantex Set For Evening Softball Tilt
The Amarillo National Bank and Pantex meet in a postponed men s softball doubleheader on the Amarillo College diamond at 7 p m. A Pantex double win would nearly secure a playoff berth, while Bankers still aim to close the gap.
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Amarillo National Bank-Pantex
Amarillo College
Pantex
Bankers
Amarillo Field Golf Team Beats Midland Field in Weekend Match
Amarillo Field edged Midland Field 9 1 2 to 8 1 2 at Ross Rogers Course. Singles won 6 1 2 to 5 1 2 while doubles split 3 3. Rinksmen listed first: Rage Simpson 3 0 Everitt Muller 0. Watkins Gault 3 0 Chapman Gerdes 0. Watkins shot 67 in practice. Next weekend Amarillo Field faces Pampa Field at Muny layout.
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Amarillo Field
Midland Field
Ross Rogers Course
John Rage
Bill Simpson
Herbert Everitt
Frank Muller
Lloyd Watkins
William Gault
C. S. Chapman
Byron Gerdes
Watkins
Three Amarillo Youths Standouts at Wentworth Military
Amarillo boys Ed Stallworth Bob West and Bill Griggs gained prominence at Wentworth Military Academy last term. Stallworth completed Navy boot camp and is stationed in San Francisco. West and Griggs await orders. Stallworth captained the North Central Missouri All Conference football team. West excelled in track two seasons and played halfback. Griggs played varsity football as a regular tackle and wrestled in wrestling.
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Amarillo
Wentworth Military Academy
Ed Stallworth
Bob West
Bill Griggs
Stallworth
San Francisco
West
Griggs
Wentworth
Australia Votes Taxed For Not Voting
Australia imposes a poll tax of six dollars for non voters. The rule requires eligible citizens to participate or pay the penalty in a historic voting system debate.
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Australia
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