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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1946
Page
6
The Amarillo Soxers relocate from Borger to Pampa after being swept by the Gassers 6-4 and 8-1 in a Sunday doubleheader. Bill Evans faces Lefty Bill Garland in a high profile pitching matchup as Borger extends its advantage over Amarillo in standings.
The league leading Wesley's nine faces Pinkney at Amarillo College in a 6 15 p m clash. Wesley's seeks its fifth straight win while Pinkney targets a strong upset in this feature contest of the Lone Star Softball League.
SEA BRIGHT N J July 29 UP U S chances for the Davis cup rose as Jack Kramer defeated Gardnar Mulloy 6 4 6 4 6 4 to win the Sea Bright Invitational. The California rookie, hampered by Wimbledon injuries, showed smooth powerful tennis and appeared this year to be the top contender for the U S Davis Cup squad.
Local midget racing promoters Otis Williams and Lewis Blackwell lure top drivers with a $1250 purse for Amarillo's inaugural event at the half mile Bowie track near Canyon Highway. Dallas star Ted Parker signals interest after strong Lubbock and Amarillo hopes build for Friday night 7 30 p m. Admission is one dollar.
In a playoff tilt, St Marys Padres defeated Wilson Wasps 22 to 15. Pitchers Bob Gittrich and Bruce Weaver homered with triples as San Jacinto Cardinals won 17 13 and 11 10 in a day of doubleheaders.
The YMCA Boys Novice Tennis Tournament opens tomorrow afternoon at Ellwood Park. Tournament director Paul Fowler seeds four in the 16 age division: George Sallaway, Bobby Garner, Joe Guide, and Galen Fowler. Eight first round matches pair Sallaway Curtis Mims Spearman Nelson Mitchell Smith Garner Guide Clifton Reynolds Winn Guide Husbands Reynolds Fowler.
Hugo Primo Carnera, former world heavyweight champion, lands at La Guardia from Italy for a six month American wrestling tour during which he will pursue U S citizenship. He cites a desire to become a American citizen after years abroad and comments on his size at 6 feet 6 inches and 245 pounds. The article also notes the citrus industry's extensive use of 200,000,000 board feet of lumber yearly for boxes.
Major league races tighten as two 30 win pitchers loom with Hal Newhouser and Bob Feller leading strong starts. Washington and St Louis lose ground while Boston and Chicago renew pressure. Cincinnati and New York clubs split results as pennant battles intensify.
Herbie Flam of Beverly Hills opens his bid to defend the National Junior and Boys tennis championship at Kalamazoo College. Seeded No 1 in a 64 player field, Flam faces Malcolm Fox of Baltimore in the opening round after recent Western Junior and Boys tourney victory in Detroit.
Standings and results from regional play show Amarillo, Pampa, Lubbock and Albuquerque leading in the Texas League and Cincinnati and Chicago in the National League. Yesterday’s scores include multiple 8s and 11s with key matchups and upcoming schedule notes. The piece mentions Bath Abbey described as “The Lantern of England” for its many windows.
The fourth annual Amarillo Country Club Invitational and Open Golf Tournament concluded with a playoff in the amateur division. John Olver and Jack Williams were tied after 18 holes. Raymond Gafford and Chuck Klein featured in the playoff. Olver captured the title after a robust event praised as the best run by the organizers.
The Touring American tennis troupe prepared to return home after winning three of five France Championships. Pauline Betz, former U S and Wimbledon champ, lost the French singles final to Margaret Osborne and then, with Doris Hart, lost the doubles 6-4 0-6 6-1 to Osborne and Brough.
Astronomers note the Milky Way looks white due to a dense mix of stars. The elongated band crosses the sky with countless pinpoints and a hazy glow, revealing the galaxy's crowded disk and stellar population.
Texas Leaguers amassed 118 hits for 63 runs in six games. Fort Worth extended its three game lead over San Antonio by beating Houston 10 2 while the Missions toppled Dallas 13 5. Beaumont beat Tulsa 6 2 in game one of a double header and Tulsa won game two 6 4. Oklahoma City beat Shreveport 6 5 in a 10 inning game that ended darkness.
Amarillo American Legion Junior team led by Carl Buchanan held Borger scoreless through three innings but faltered late, losing nine to three at Gold Sox Park. Borger’s Deason earned the win, with Warren catching. The clubs split two victories apiece. next game set in Borger.
Trainer Max Hirsch suggested champion Assault may have strained a leg finishing last in the Arlington Classic. The race was won by claimer The Dude in one of the great upsets of the 18 year history of the event.
Mr and Mrs Stina Cain and daughter Carol return to Monahans from a vacation spent fishing at Park View New Mexico and visiting Mrs Cain's parents Mr and Mrs Ott Eckert at 1608 Jackson.
Mrs Essie Lord and her two daughters Allegra and Muriel left 1710 Hayden Street for Detroit Michigan to visit a sister for about two weeks.
Riley annexed his fourth straight city tennis title at Ellwood Park by defeating doubles partner James Utterback in straight sets. The pair then won the doubles crown 6-1 8-6 over Harry Bozeman and Jack Hays. Utterback, a six year finalist, had titles in 1940 1941 and runner ups in 1936 1944 1945 1946.
Utterback advances to the finals after beating Jack Hays in a tense three set match 6-2 0-6 6-. He defeats George Smith 6-4 6-4 in the quarterfinals. Pat Jackson defends the women's title against Wanda Pierson as juniors and boys semifinals proceed. The Tri-State Open returns on Labor Day with entrants from Colorado New Mexico and Oklahoma under USLTA sanction.
Herman Barron won the All American Tournament at Chicago with 280 strokes eight under par earning 10500 and rising to 20000 season money. Byron Nelson mentored Barron on driving while Ellsworth Vines logged a 281, and George Hamer took the amateur title with 291 as Babe Zaharias led the women with 310.
The Trans-Mississippi Golf Tournament begins at the Denver Country Club with over 200 golfers in qualifying rounds. Led by John Kraft of Denver, defending champion and All American Amateur runnerup, the field features top shotmakers seeking the title.
July 24 to 28 features the Amarillo Country Club Invitation and Open Golf Tournament. August 4 and 5 bring the Amarillo Gold Sox versus the Pampa Oilers at Gold Sox Park. August 15 schedules the junior heavyweight world Yeomans championship at Gold Sox Park.
Four Church Softball League teams resume action this afternoon on loop diamonds at 18th and Fannin Streets. West Amarillo Christian faces Polk Street Methodist on diamond 1 while First Christian meets San Jacinto Baptist on the other field.
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