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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1946
Page
10
San Jacinto Cardinals topple St. Marys Padres 3-2 in a tight Panhandle Peewee clash while Margaret Wills Tigers edge Taylor Bruins 6-5 in eight innings as Sammy Wilson fires a five hitter and scores the winning run amid a sweep of regional minors.
The Gold Sox aim to rebound after a three win six loss road trip by facing Abilene in a three game home stand. The article also notes St Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox in pursuit of their leagues leaders with key matchups around the league. It covers golf figures Raymond Gafford and local figures like Budgie Hayden and John Peterson highlighting upcoming Amarillo events and notable Texas players.
Texas League leaders claim sweeping wins as Fort Worth Cats split Beaumont doubleheader 4-2 and 8-4. San Antonio rallies to beat Oklahoma City 11-4. Dallas Rebels sweep Shreveport 4-3 and 6-0. Houston Buffs split Tulsa 3-2 in both ninth inning games.
Eddie Lee of St. Louis fought to a draw with Juan Zapata of Mexico City in a ten round main event as part of a five bout program in Austin. The bout ended with a slow start from Lee and a late surge to earn the draw.
Lawrence, unbeaten in the first half, lost 13 to 9 at Tri-State Park to the Greyhound Lines as Greyhound built a five run lead in early frames and Homefinders misplayed fly balls. In another game Bobby Snooks led Fred Seale to a 9 to 8 win over Plains Chevrolet with three hits by Seale’s center fielder Billy Keith Irwin. The Santa Fe Shops won by forfeit against Sears Roebuck, Panhandle Fruit had a bye, and Lone Star League schedule includes four matches at Tri-State Field with a 15 minute no-show rule from E C Quigley.
July 18 the Amarillo Municipal Golfers Dinner Matches at Ross Rogers Course. July 24 to 28 the Fourth annual Amarillo Country Club Invitation and Open Golf Tournament.
Sacred Heart Cathedral defeated West Amarillo Christian 14 to 6 in YMCA Church Softball League play. Rev Frank Perry led with a homer and drove in runs as Sacred Heart solidified their 7 1 record, while Polk Street Methodist beat First Christian 22 to 3. Standings show Sacred Heart atop the half with 7 wins and 1 loss.
Mrs Sim Coker captured top honors on Ladies Golf Day at Amarillo Country Club with a net 30 on even holes. Mrs Bill Andrews led nine hole bracket with 32, while Mrs H E Boggs won Luncheon Ball.
Amarillo Tennis Club schedules a Thursday 6 o clock meeting at Ellwood Park Courts to plan the Tri-State Tennis Tournament. President Bud Bussard says the event will be revived after years of inactivity with players from Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma invited. Members are urged to attend.
Mrs Colby Davies the defending champion advances to the semifinals of the Amarillo Women’s Municipal Golfers Association Handicap Match Play after defeating Mrs D R Cervin 6 and 5. Davies posted a gross 84 on 42 and 42. Semifinal pairings include Davies vs Robertson and Aderton vs Root.
Ervin Dusak, a 26 year old rookie outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, hit a three run pinch hit homer in the ninth to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 5 to 4 at Sportsman Park in front of 26 591 fans. The win closes the gap on the league leading Dodgers to a half game.
Cook frozen vegetables in the smallest amount of boiling water and do not thaw them first. Thawing causes vitamin loss while boiling preserves nutrients.
In Inglewood California July 17 Tribune says Honeymoon the year's best filly faces Assault the year's best colt in the $100,000 Arlington Classic on July 27. Louis B Mayer moved Honeymoon from the Hollywood Gold Cup to enter her against Assault, both races set for the same date. Mayer’s stables have boosted his wealth but no track classic stakes yet.
The note suggests planting seed bearing vegetables like lima beans peas and garden soybeans. They provide starch energy and bulk to make meals more satisfying and help preserve bread supplies.
Chicago July 17 Blazing Ben Hogan faces putting jitters and form slump as Byron Nelson is favored in the $10,000 Chicago Victory National Golf Tournament opening at Medinah Country Club. Nelson, led by eight round 69s, aims for success alongside Frank Stranahan Betty Jameson and Chick Evans in the foursome lineup amid Hogan’s gear changes and recent missteps.
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