Reynolds, Root Vie For Municipal Golf Crown At Ross Rogers
Mrs. H L Reynolds defeated medalist Mrs F S McCullough 5 and 4 to reach the final. Mrs Gene Root ousted Mrs C M Robertson 2 and 1. In A flight, Mrs Colby Davies defeated Jimmie Shane one up after 12 holes. Two matches were rained out and will be played today.
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Gene Root
Ross Rogers Course
Reynolds
F. S. McCullough
Root
C. M. Robertson
Colby Davies
Jimmie Shane
Curtis Gilbert
Elmer Tucker
J. R. Brown
E. H. Aderton
First Annual Women and Men Municipal Golf Events and City Bowling Officers
The schedule lists the first annual women municipal championship at Ross Rogers Course July 17 to 25 and the annual men’s municipal championship July 23 to August 27. Also dated are the Amarillo Field Bombers versus Liberal Army Air Field July 30 at Malin Park and the annual city women’s championship August 21 to 24 at Ross Rogers Course plus the annual men’s city championship September 2 to 4 at Amarillo Country Club. Officers of the City Bowling Association will be elected Friday night at 8 at KGNC with retiring president John Laughlin and secretary-treasurer Henry Gjittrich named.
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Amarillo Field
Liberal Army Air Field
Malin Park
Amarillo Country Club
City Bowling Association
KGNC
Ain Amarillo
John Laughlin
Henry Gjittrich
Ryan joins Navy after standout season with Braves
Boston July 25 Connie Ryan second baseman and standout with the Braves this season left to join the Navy. Inducted at Sampson N Y and sent to Naval Training Station. He hit .301 and led NL in steals with 12 tied with Tony Lupien. Manager Coleman reshuffles infield with Huston moving to second and Workman taking third.
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U.P
Connie Ryan
Boston Braves
Navy
Ryan
Sampson
N. Y., Naval Training Station
New York Giants
Tony Lupien
Philadelphia Phillies
Bob Coleman
Warren Huston
Chuck Workman
Fighter Lem Franklin Paralyzed After Knockout Blow
In Newark New Jersey July 25 Lem Franklin Chicago ne gro heavyweight fighter was knocked out by Larry Lane Trenton New Jersey causing a concussion and temporary paralysis of his right side. He fell after a ninth round left hook and remained unconscious for almost an hour before regaining consciousness. Franklin who once challenged for the heavyweight title has fought top contenders including Lee Savold Ben Simon and Bob Pastor. Lane was exonerated by referee Gene Romaine. The New Jersey Athletic Commission conducted a routine review.
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N. J
U.P
Lem Franklin
Chicago
Franklin
Larry Lane
Trenton
Lane
Gene Romaine
City Hospital
Joe Louis
Lee Savold
Ben Simon
Bob Pastor
Romaine
New Jersey Athletic Commission
Indians Seek Comeback Bid In Tight AL Race
The Cleveland Indians face a pennant chase from fourth place, four and a half games behind the St. Louis Browns, as Jim Bagby returns from disputes with manager Lou Boudreau amid questions he can spark a late push. Ed Klieman earned an 10 1 victory over Washington, while other AL games saw Browns, Yankees, Tigers and Dodgers winning, with Dizzy Trout delivering a 1 0 shutout for Detroit.
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Tris Speaker
St. Louis Browns
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Lou Boudreau
Ed Klieman
Indians
Washington
Bobby Doerr
Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Dizzy Trout
Philadelphia A
Bobo Newsom
Yankees
Bud Metheny
John Lindell
Chicago White Sox
Ted Wilks
St. Louis
Boston Braves
Brooklyn
Jaycees and Kiwanians Set Softball Clash at Amarillo College Field
The Downtown Kiwanians and Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees schedule a 6:30 PM softball game at Amarillo College Field. C. H. Burk manages the Jaycees and Ed Harris will direct the rivals.
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Kiwanians
First annual Women's Municipal golf championship finals at Ross Rogers
The Amarillo area hosts the first annual Women's Municipal championship with finals at Ross Rogers Course alongside ongoing events at Sunset and Amarillo Country Club. Other sports include softball and a baseball clash between the Amarillo Field Bombers and Liberal Army Air Field at Malin Park.
New Mexico Lobos Open 1944 Season at Amarillo Field
Coach Willis Barnes announces a promising 62 player roster for the New Mexico Lobos football squad. He describes the group as fast and sturdy, with many having high school experience and a few from college play. The Lobos open 1944 schedule at home against Amarillo Army Air Base on September 13.
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N. M
Willis Barnes
New Mexico University Lobos
Barnes
New Mexico University
Amarillo Army Air Base
Bush Seeks Diamond Comeback With Lookouts
Guy Bush, a veteran NL pitcher out of baseball for four years, arrived in Chattanooga for a trial with the Lookouts and discussed a contract with club president Joe Engel. He said he is ready for relief work and believes he can win.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Guy Bush
Sandies in The Service
Lt. Thomas W. DeGrassi longtime Sandies football basketball star from 1931 is now with the First Paratroop Regiment Fort Benning Georgia. Jack Tomberlin 1943 guard now in Naval Aviation and Lt Dan Higgins 1938 Sandie infielder with the Army Air Corps listed with APO addresses in New York City. John L Carter 1931 32 center on overseas duty with American Red Cross and San Francisco APO 32.
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Wayne
Sandie
AHS
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Sandies
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Sunset
Thomas W
Jack Tomberlin
Naval Aviation Program
Jack
Austin
Burlin
Dan Higgins
Army Air Corps
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Amarillo
Higgins
Yannigan
H. M. Higgins
New York City
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J. L. Carter
American Red Cross
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Masonic Home
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APO
San Francisco
Calif
Jimmy Dykes Signs Two Year Sox Manager Contract
Chicago White Sox president Grace Comiskey announced Jimmy Dykes has signed a two year contract to manage the Sox for 1945 46, ending speculation he would join other major league clubs. Dykes is completing his 11th year as Chicago manager.
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Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Phillies
Brooklyn Dodgers
Grace Comiskey
Sox
Novel Golf Event Opens Today at Muny Course
Gene Root and Ross Rogers Municipal pro introduce a nine ball hole in one tournament at a 125 yard course by the clubhouse. Entry costs a used ball per try with prizes of three pre war golf balls per tier and a $10 sport shirt for each ace. If no aces occur winners are judged by closest to the cup.
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Gene Root
Ross Rogers Municipal
Gene
Achushnet Titlist
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Wilson
Acushnet
Three Pinacles
Paul Smith
Killough and
Davies
Leo Durocher Fined Fifty Dollars by Frick
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher was fined 50 dollars by President Ford Frick after a Sunday double header incident with umpire Bill Stewart. Durocher allegedly refused to leave the bench and used Ralph Branca as a shield as he advanced onto the field.
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Durocher
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Bartolo Defeats Martyk in 10-Round Featherweight Bout
Sal Bartolo of Boston, the NBA featherweight champion, won a clear decision over Mike Martyk of St. Catherines Ontario in Buffalo. Bartolo dominated with sharp jabs and uppercuts, taking all but two rounds from one judge and the referee before 2,500 fans.
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National Boxing Association
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Ont
Bartolo
OPA Restaurant Council Sets Price List For 40 Menu Items
District Restaurant Advisory Council members will meet in Lubbock to work with the OPA on the national restaurant pricing order effective July 31. Omer Elliott of the Cortez Hotel El Paso is named regional advisory committee member and temporary chair of the District Council. Elliott will assemble a district wide group of restaurant personnel to form the council. The week’s main goal is to select 40 basic menu items for price posting.
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OPA
Omer Elliott
Cortez Hotel
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Elliott
Issue New Coupons for Non-Highway Gasoline
Farmers and other non-highway users are issued E-2 and R-2 non-highway gasoline coupons. E-1 and R-1 coupons remain valid. Both E-2 and R-2 show non-highway use and apply only to bulk purchases. they cannot be exchanged for gasoline delivered into a vehicle fuel tank.
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OPA
Quite a Rivalry Quite a Rivalry a CHICAGO
The article details a fierce golf rivalry between Harold "Jug" McSpaden and Byron Nelson. After 42 rounds, Nelson leads 3 613 to 3 618 in total strokes, with Nelson averaging 69 50 and McSpaden 69 57. Both chase major titles and war bond earnings, with McSpaden holding more wins and money.
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Harold “Jug
McSpaden
Byron Nelson
Nelson
Harry Vardon Memorial
Tom O'Shanter
Nashville
Tenn
Dallas
Texas
Toledo
Jug
Sam Snead
Red Cross Opens City Pool Lessons for Youths
The Red Cross began swimming lessons at the Country Club with two divisions for beginners and intermediates. Beginners learned from 2 to 3 and intermediates from 3 to 4. Next sessions are Thursday, and entries will close after Thursday.
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Red Cross
Civic Clubs Compete in Three-Way Golf Contest
A three way golf match between Optimist Lions and Downton Kiwanis clubs takes place this afternoon at the Ross Rogers Course starting at 5 o clock. Tex Muncy leads the Optimists, Roy Stockton the Lions, and Wade Holman the Kiwanis.
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Lions
Downton Kiwanis
Ross Rogers
Tex Muncy
Roy Stockton
Wade Holman
Kiwanis
Golfers Urged to Play Dinner Tournament Tomorrow
Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association invites members to a nine hole team event tomorrow at 6 PM at Ross Rogers Course. Budgie Hayden and Patt Powell will captain. Players are drawn by hat. no entry fee but losers pay 50 cents lunch. Boge Phillips in charge.
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Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association
Ross Rogers
Budgie Hayden
Patt Powell
Boge Phillips
Junior Association Extends Tourney Date in Amarillo
The Amarillo Junior Golf Association extends this week’s weekly handicap tourney due to a shortage of entrants. Only Jerry Weirick and Dick Mager are listed among participants.
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Amarillo Junior Golf Association
Jerry Weirick
Dick Mager
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