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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1939
Page
7
Reynolds Smith claimed a 3 and 2 victory over Don Schumacher in Amarillo, while the field of 199 players endured 17,399 strokes in 18 holes of qualifying for the first annual invitation tournament. The women’s city tournament opens with qualifying on Wednesday and finals Sunday.
Borger and Marillo split series while Amarillo and Mesa, Spring, Lamesa, Clovis, and Big Spring posted set results. Key pitchers included Reinold Potocar Dorman Lynn and Kerr Bridwell Nugent Naranjo with late innings run totals noted. Standings show Borger at Pampa Lubbock at Lamesa Midland at Amarillo Clovis at Big Spring.
New York July 31 report recalls the 1900s era with Big Bill Tilden and Little Bill Johnston as dominant Davis Cup figures. Adrian Quist and John Bromwich emerge as current contenders for Australia as Riggs and Cooke face tougher competition at Seabright.
A terrier in Ancell Missouri has adopted two rabbits along with her own pup. Owner Henry Heuring said the dog guards the rabbits, snapping and growling at anyone trying to take them.
Column discusses possible sale of the Yankees with an asking price near 10 million and suggests breaking up the franchise. It explores moving clubs from St Louis to Kansas City and Omaha, with Breadon and Browns in play, and favors adding Kansas City to the majors while shifting Omaha to the American Association.
Berlin report says German tennis officials rejected invitation to participate in the United States lawn tennis championships at Forest Hills in September. The decision was announced today.
Brooklyn Dodgers travel to Milwaukee to face the Brewers in a night game at Borchert Field on July 31. The matchup features two central league clubs with Brew ers as the home team in the city.
No appearance money is paid midget automobile racing drivers who go to Detroit. But the nightly prize money, $875, is considered high compared with that paid elsewhere.
The Amarillo Gold Sox host the Midland Cowboys in a two game set after splitting with Borger Gassers. Tonight’s 8:30 start at Malin Park follows a double header split with Borgans, with Slim Reinold strong on the mound in the opener. Bus Dorman took the loss and later a win in relief. Lefty Parks absorbed two losses in Amarillo.
The Dallas Rebels won two 1-0 games in a doubleheader to move within two and a half games of the Houston Buffs for second in the Texas League behind the San Antonio Missions. Oklahoma City split with San Antonio, Shreveport beat Fort Worth, and Tulsa swept Beaumont.
Fort Worth printed edition. Paul Easterling, a right handed slugger, is bought by Shreveport from the Oklahoma City Indians and will report in time to play against Fort Worth tonight. Indians business manager Humphries said Oklahoma City will also receive Dave Short, a 305 hitter with Longview of the East Texas League, plus cash.
Nancy Merki 13 representing Multnomah A. C. of Portland set new American marks in the 800 and 400 meter free style events and second in the mile to win individual scoring with 13 points in Des Moines. Los Angeles A. C. topped team honors with 36 points as five records fell and new champions emerged in several events across the four day meet.
Football fans across the country continue to pile up support for Notre Dame's Elmer Layden in the poll to coach the College All Stars against the New York Pro Giants at Soldier Field on August 30. Sectional leaders include South Tennessee coach Robert Neyland with 203,132 votes and Leo Meyer of Texas Christian with 47,32.
Ernst Leinbert and Kurt Heinz, Junkers test pilots, piloted an all metal two motor Junkers bomber to a world speed record of 311.3 mph for 1243 miles with 4400 pounds payload. The aircraft was designed for the air force.
Admiral Sir A Dudley Pound, recently named first sea lord, is promoted to the rank of admiral of the fleet the highest in Britain's navy announced in London on July 31.
Durando ranks among the best apprentice jockeys under contract to trainer Jim Fitzsimmons for William Woodward's Belair Stud, highlighting his rising prominence in racing circles.
Chicago Cardinal halfback Doug Russell is identified as a member of Kansas State's world record holding shuttle relay squad.
The Cincinnati Redlegs stretched their lead to 12 games as they swept a doubleheader and extended momentum toward their first title since 1919. Dizzy Dean? No, Dizzy Scramble highlights Twins.
Dick Metz aged 29, Chicago pro and new St Paul Open champion, won $1,600 to push 1939 earnings to $7,637, topping 200 rivals. He shot 270 for four rounds, a 18 under par and a new record, with rounds of 68 66 68 68. Henry Picard was runner-up at 275.
Australia’s Davis Cup captain Harry Hopman led the team eastward with confidence from Vancouver to Seabright to confront Cuba’s Davis Cup players. Bromwich, Hopman’s rival in Banff, accompanied the group as they anticipated remaining in Banff briefly before the New Jersey match.
At Southampton invitation, defending champion Bobby Riggs and Seabright winner Frankie Parker head a strong field. Parker, who beat Don McNeill for the Seabright title, seeks Davis Cup contention while McNeill teams with Parker in doubles. Women stars led by Alice Marble compete at Maidstone Club in East Hampton.
Big signs read Reserved for Davis Cup Matches surround the Merion Cricket Club courts where the challenge round will take place on September 2 3 and 4 with the event attracting top players and spectators to the venue.
New York July 31 Flashes note Max Schmeling declined offers to fight Tony Galento Red Burman and Lou Nova here Nebraska coach Biff Jones fishes Colorado trout Benny Leonard refereeing in the West helps Johnny Paychek between assignments Bill Terry has survived on berries and rage berries Nova is 5-7 in New York Galento 5-8 in Philadelphia Play the short ender in both cities Eric Pa. fans mock umpire James in the middle Atlantic League Jurges and Danning back on the job Broadway asks Giants alibis Prof Neely Clemson says team may be as good or better Rainey ex Houston Buffs pitcher and U of Texas president was waivers claimed by Shreveport as pitcher and university president
Public Links champion Andy Szwedko a Pittsburgh steel worker, credited a dirty shirt for luck as he beat Philip Gordon of Oakland in a 36 hole final and six days of tourney play in Baltimore. He dismissed turning pro and noted past runs with the same shirt in San Francisco.
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