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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1940

Page

9

Powell Faces Goelz in National Guard Armory Main Event

Powell the two fisted ex army sergeant meets Billy Goelz the Chicago flash in the top mat bout at the National Guard Armory. Goelz lauded as the class act here in months and prone to quiet, controlled performances. Supporting bouts feature Rod Fenton vs Tarzan Krause and Bob Cummings vs McEuin with Joe Lynam opening against Phil Romano.

Chuck Powell Billy Goelz Chicago Flash National Guard Armory Powell Amarillo Billy the Kid Goelz Rod Fenton Tarzan Krause Bill McEuin

Midland Nine Faces Eight Games in Six Days

The Amarillo Gold Sox lead the West Texas New Mexico League by three games over the Pampa Oilers and must play eight games in six days. They open tonight versus the Midland Cowboys in a four game home set, with further meetings including Pampa and road trips to follow.

Jerry Malin Amarillo Gold Sox Pampa Oilers Gold Sox Sox Midland Cowboys Cowboys Pampa Oilers Pampans Amarillo Trantham Peavine Trantham Big Spring Barons Russell Kid) Crider Bill Altenburg Emmitt Fulenwider Fulenwider Altenburg Brother Emmett Crider Emmett Willard Ramsdall Barons FIG Spring Abrhpore Laurel Sa McAfee Hunnicutt Garbe Cox Tundberg Muratore Schulze Ef . Ramsdell Svéecdeors Ae Pulenwider FE. Altenburg Lundberg E.altenburg Ramsdell B. Altenburg Duarte Smith and Thompson

Thompson Challenges Gov O Daniel to Open Debate

Col. Er nest O Thompson Texas railroad commissioner opened his gubernatorial campaign with a debate challenge to Gov W Lee O Daniel. He urged Texans to back Roosevelt in rearmament and warned Germany could overrun France and England, with Italy joining.

EL Paso Ernest O. Thompson Texas W. Lee O'Daniel Thompson West Texas Roosevelt Germany France England Italy

Favorites Rally in Jaycees Softball Action

Last night in the Jaycee League the favorites dominated, beating Yellow Cab 19 to 1 in five innings while Dalby Motor Freight routed Texaco 14 to 2. Roberts-Olver and Soil Conservation remained unbeaten as they meet in tonight’s opener, with Texaco vs A&W Root Beer in the nightcap.

Wayne Gatlin Roberts Olver Yellow Cab Dalby Motor Freight Texaco Roberts-Olver Soil Conservation Ule A&w Fomley Psaccasdeges Herbert Maxwell Stark Waner Marcum Bankhead Gatlin and Dumbell

Amarilloan Leads Texas at Highway 60 Meeting

Amarillo was the sole Texas representative at the national Highway 60 Association convention in Socorro New Mexico held Monday and Tuesday. N F Nelson traffic manager for the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce represented Texas and said delegates from four states attended. Walter V Pittman of Riverside and Bill West of Socorro were noted as part of the event.

Amarillo Texas Socorro N. M N. F. Nelson Chamber of Commerce Walter V. Pittman Riverside Bill West Calif

Local Women Win on Links at Abilene Tournament

Amarillo women golfers swept first round matches in the West Texas Women's Golf Association tourney at Abilene. J. W. Ross advanced in the championship flight with a 4 and 3 win as Mrs. H. T. Schooley of Ranger fell to her opponent 4 and 3. Mrs. Jesse Rogers beat Mrs. C. H. West of Ranger 7 and 6, while Mrs. J. W. Babb defeated Mrs. F. B. Lovvern of Sweetwater 5 and 4. In the second flight, Mrs. W. J. Shudde defeated Mrs. B. J. Hodge of Stamford 2 and 1.

Amarillo West Texas Women's Golf Association Abileners J. W. Ross H. T. Schooley Ranger Jesse Rogers C. H. West J. W. Babb F. B .Lovvern Sweetwater W. J .Shudde J. Hodge Stamford

Legionnaires Ban Witch Hunts in Amarillo

Legionnaires of Amarillo deny any witch hunts and announce three resolutions from Hanson Post. The resolutions forbid forming vigilante groups, require reporting suspicions to authorities, and urge discreet investigation without town meetings to protect innocent people.

Legionnaires Amarillo Clay Thornton Hanson Post Thornton The American Legion FBI

Late 1930s sports mix includes Conn fate and fantasy notes

Eddie Briezt reports on Billy Conn likely last 175 pound bout before moving up to heavyweight job prospects with Gus Lesnevich. Minnows like Tatsto Maki raise funds, Bill Terry notes eight years as Giants manager, and quirky items include a catcher Brenner error and Babe Didrikson at Canterbury. Also mentions Tulane awards, a maidens matinee, and Swiss flag rules.

Eddie Brietz New York Billy Conn Gus Lesnevich Heavies Tatsto Maki Bill Terry Giants Bill McKechnie N. L

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