Memorial Day Tilts Shake Major League Standings
Memorial Day action across the major leagues produced no net changes in standings as rain and tightly contested games split results among contenders. The Yankees held their lead after Philadelphia and Boston split, while Detroit, St Louis, Chicago, and Cleveland battles produced mixed outcomes and high scoring affairs.
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Amarillo Armory Friday Fast Wrestling Show
Amarillo fans will see a fast, technical wrestling card Friday night at the Armory. Tony Ross of Junction City meets Texas Teddy Waters in a finish bout. Otis Klingman naval middleweight champion will throw Erwin Henershot twice in thirty minutes. Klingman’s medals and belts from navy competition will be displayed at City Drug Store alongside Ross’s headlock head gear. Waters' speed is seen as counter to Ross's headlock. Tickets are on sale at City Drug Store.
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August 18 Chosen for Tri-State Field Trials Dates
Wheeler Oklahoma May 13 The Tri-State Field Trials association picks August 9 as opening date for the third annual field trials at the American Legion Hall Wheeler. Four events contests include members derby all age open derby and open all age with $300 total cash prizes and Amarillo cup for the winner of the derby.
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S. B. A. Cagers Receive Gold Basketballs for Season
Members of the S B A basketball team in the city championship tourney last winter have been awarded gold basketballs for their season. Captain Joe Woodward, manager Landis, and players Thad Ansley Leon Yoacham Teel Curtis Virgil Lewis George Tate are listed among the trophy recipients.
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Tennis Meet for Children Announced in City
A tennis meet for boys and girls under 18 is set to begin at 4 PM Monday in this city. The event starts a series of three tourneys with a shared trophy for the overall high scorer, backed by George Lindsay for girls and Dr. R. P. Parcels for boys. Coach H G Wilson leads the boys, Mrs. Floyd A. Cooper the girls, with venues at Seventh and Monroe and to be announced. Contact Mr. Wilson at the high school or Mrs. Cooper at her home or her husband Amarillo building office. Players must be under 18 on each tourney start date.
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Plainview Faces Amarillo Sunday in Metro Payoff
Plainview baseball travels to Amarillo Sunday to face the Metros in a sole road game. Manager Lefty Middleton and Business Manager Henry Reed announce player paychecks of about $100 each as Plainview pursues a promising early season after a recent defeat to Lockney.
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Ex Governer Wright Dead at 73 in Louisiana
Former Louisiana governor Wiliz Wrightheard dies at age 73 in New Orleans on June 1. The obituary notes his long political career and service to the state.
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Amarillo Oil Scandals Involving Boob Oil Company
A tattered tale portrays a feud between large oil firms and independent operators in Amarillo. The piece extols the Boob Oil company rhetoric, its pledges, and questionable ventures with tight deadlines and insider hints, urging readers to invest in risky oil ventures amid a boom-bust climate.
Chick Fewster Shines At Second For Brooklyn Dodgers
Former Cleveland Indians castoff, Chick Fewster, is delivering solid fielding and solid hitting at second base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Once nearly lost to the game after a head injury with the Yankees, Fewster has revived his career and shows consistent form.
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