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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1940

Page

6

Tigers Fight For Place In League

Detroit Tigers surge into second place by beating the New York Yankees 6-1 as Boston Red Sox topple the Cleveland Indians 9-2. Tommy Bridges dominates with five Yankee hits allowed. Paul Dean shines for the Giants in a 3-2 and 4-0 double win over the Cubs.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Detroit Tigers Tigers New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians Tommy Bridges Yanks Red Sox Indians Bob Feller Feller Bucky Walters Phillies Cincinnati Brooklyn Dodgers Paul Dean New York Giants Chicago Cubs St. Louis Browns Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Washington Philadelphia Athletics

Business and Professional Women hear convention reports

The Amarillo Club notes informal delegate reports from the state convention in Dallas. Eugenia Lane reviews meeting features, Katherine Metcalf discusses budgeting, Irene Duncan shares impressions, and Ruth Stine and Faye Gordon compare past meetings. New members Madsen Seeds Coan welcomed.

Dallas Amarillo Eugenia Lane Katherine Metcalf Irene Duncan Camille Kelley Memphis Blanche Pumphrey Amarillo Club Madsen Bob Seeds F. E. Coan

Jaycee Softball League Playoff Start Near as Soil Confronts Dalby

In the Jaycee Softball League first round continues at Jaycee Park tonight as league leader Soil Conservation meets third place Dalby Motor Freight. Yellow Cab and Magnolia close the round in the night’s second game. Phillips 66 tops Roberts-Olver 6 5 with Eddie Norton and Bill Shock strong on the mound. Magnolia shuts out Texaco 10 0 behind a three hit effort from Eddie Norton.

Jaycee Dalby Motor Freight Jaycee Park Parker Streets Yellow Cab Magnolia Phillips 66 Roberts- Olver Bill Shock Phillips Wayne Gatlin Roberts-Olver Eddie Norton Texaco Phillips-Roberts-Olver Dumbell Shock Soil Conservation Prigics AG Roberte-Olver Eeas Dalby Mtr Preight Cinge Texaco Ie A&w Root Beer

Bowling stars Lonnie Price sparks two wins in Summer City Liga

Lonnie Price led Put and Take Grocery to a two games to one victory over I. H. C. in the Summer City League at Louie’s Alleys. He toppled 255 pins in a late surge with eight straight strikes after a miss and spare.

Lonnie Price Louie’s Price Yellow Cab Santa Fe Purr Food

Tight Race Develops in West Texas-New Mexico Loop

West Texas New Mexico League standings show Berger Clovis and Big Spring tied for fourth just two games behind Midland with LubbockHubbers one and a half back. Oilers gain on Sox as Amarillo and Lubbock win, leaving four teams in contention for a September playoff and tight odds from top to bottom.

Berger Clovis Big Spring Midland Lubbock Hubbers Oilers Sox Amarillo Gold Sox Mel Kramer Kramer Lubbock White Sox Waterloo Town Hubbers Pampa Lamesa Lobos

Nurses Establish Official Nursing Bureau in Amarillo

The Graduate Nurses Association opened an Official Nursing Bureau in Amarillo serving the Panhandle as a central registry for graduate and registered nurses. It will connect private duty, institutional, and other nursing services with clients and provide educational resources. For details contact Director at 733 North Mirror Street or phone 4982.

Graduate Nurses Association Amarillo Association Panhandle Official Nursing Bureau North Mirror Street

Amarillo To Sponsor Clarendon Out-Of-County Contest

Amarillo has been asked to provide an entry in Clarendon’s July celebration out-of-county contest. The event features two parades and a rodeo with entries from towns or ranches outside Donley County. Prizes include a $125 saddle and a $30 pair of boots.

Amarillo Clarendon J. R. Gillham Clarendon Chamber of Commerce Donley County Gillham

Alley Paving Part of WPA Project

Proposed paving of the Alabama Virginia alley between Sixth and Seventh avenues will be included in a city WPA project application. Ten property owners petitioned for the improvement. If granted the cost to property owners will not exceed 25 cents per foot.

Sixth Seventh Avenues

Detroit Zoo Director Seeks New Recruits for Open Season

Detroit zoo chief John T. Millen says he wants greenhorns for staff as eight former farmers six auto workers two carpenters and other trades join for the season. His sole rule to all hires is to close doors behind you and ensure they are closed.

Detroit A.P John T. Millen Millen

Veterans Dominate Trans Miss Golf in Second Round

In St Louis the Trans Miss tournament sees five veteran stars leading the 16 women golfers with a quartet of young rivals close behind. Betty Jameson faces Georgia Dexhemier in a tight match while Marion Miley meets Jeanne Cline, 16, in Bloomington Tenn. Kathleen Carey challenges Kay Pearson as Patty Berg and Mrs. Russell Mann seek advantage. Sarah Adams and Phyllis Otto draw strong stories in early rounds.

Louis Betty Jameson San Antonio Tex Georgia Dexhemier St. Louis Marion Miley Lexington Jeanne Cline Bloomington Kathleen Carey Cedar Rapids Kay Pearson Houston Patty Berg Minneapolis Mahlon Wallace Russell Mann Milwaukee Sarah Adams Stephens College Richmond Phyllis Otto Atlantic Chester Keating

Sportsmen in Last Meeting Tonight

Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club members will review recent work and plan to benefit wildlife and natural resources in the final spring meeting. Vice president urged full attendance at 7:30 in the Blue Room of the Amarillo Hotel and announced monthly meetings suspended until the second Wednesday in September.

Panhandle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club Amarillo

Derby Spirit Holds Despite War’s Shadow

Henry McLemore notes British Derby held at Newmarket to avoid air raids, a symbol of national resolve. He recalls Epsom’s past crowds in 1934 and links sport to wartime morale, praising thoroughbred racing as a stand against disruption.

Henry McLemore New York U.P United Press Newmarket Great Britain London Epsom Downs France United States Britain Adolf Hitler George V Downs

Moore Gore Duel Sparks Amarillo Country Club Tourney

In Amarillo the Jimmie Moore and Paul Gore golf showdown follows a split field after first rounds. Gore reached the championship flight semi finals with a 6 and 5 win, while Moore shot 67 after a 69 in the previous match to set up a potential title tilt.

Jimmie Moore Paul Gore Country Club Amarillo W. W. Gibson Jimmy Moore Dr. Don Marsalis Gore Moore

Local Women Tie Phillips In Amarillo Golf Match

Amarillo Women’s Golf Association members tied Phillips women 24 all in an inter city team match at Phillips. Mrs Art Querry won prize golf balls after needing 26 putts on 18 holes and Mrs Walter Sikes had the low gross 83. Phillips to visit Wolflin Park for a return match this summer.

Amarillo Women's Golf Association Phillips Wolflin Park Links Amarillo Sikes Lou Lacy Aderton Earl Estep F. S. McCullough Vaughn Jackson Art Querry Howard Bond Pat Jackson Mitt Vance J. R. Brown R. Barns C. M. Robertson E. Fuller Tex Muncy A. Johnson Jack Bush R. Post H. Baker O. H. Weeter Elwin Ware L. E. Rogers F. R. Cracraft M. K. Graham G. E Hoover F. Johnson Walter Morris B. Hampton T. H. Quackenbush F. Markel Stewart

Rogers Hornsby Works Miracles as OKC Redskins Win

The Associated Press notes Rogers Hornsby, with Oklahoma City since Sunday, has the Redskins on a winning pace. Oklahoma City beat Fort Worth 4-2 to extend their streak to three and sit seventh, ahead of Fort Worth and close to Dallas. Shreveport reel continues with 16 wins in 22, beating San Antonio 4-3 as Houston loses to Beaumont 5-2. Paul Fasterling hits a two run homer powering Dallas Rebels past Tulsa 7-3.

Sox Amarillo Oilers Chicago Philadelphata Bettors York Louis Washington Berrie New York Seroe Annnemy Grassers Am Ues Pampa Ania Lamesa San Antonio Shreveport Bar- Club L. Petger's Gassers Houston Beaumont Tulsa Denario Coise Sie Oklahoma City Driarte Ratliff D'Antonio Crider Lubbock Abrhpore Niedziela Drake Schweda Hajduk Engle Watkins Sparr Castino Bee le Mahan Kramer Lubbock E_ Altenburg E. Altenburg Drake Niedgiela Denorie Fulenwider Pate and Cartwright Associated Press Rogers Hornsby Oklahoma City Redskins Indians Hornsby Fort Worth Redskins Dallas Shreveport Sports Buffs Paul Fasterling Dallas Rebels

Races Proceed Amid War Time Civic Drills

Observers recall wartime scenes with anti aircraft batteries and underground shelters as planes droned overhead spelling brand names. Sirens and instruction placards lined the track as civilians adapted while the race continued.

Durocher's Health Fears and Front-Page Golf Notes

In a New York byline dated June 12 Eddie Briez reports Leo Durocher fears possible appendicitis while Pee Wee Reese remains on the doubtful list. The piece notes golf praise for Sam Snead with Ralph Guldahl commenting on Snead's swing and Canterbury as a challenging run for the Open.

New York Leo Durocher Pee Wee Reese Mr. Wrigley Dizy Dean Oklahoma Ralph Guldahl Snead Canterbury

D Antonio to Take Rest as Sox Sideline Star

Amarillo Gold Sox second baseman Joe D Antonio heads to Amarillo for rest under a doctor s care after an infield practice injury. Henry Parma will replace him, bringing strong base running and prior Sox and Midland Cowboys experience. Parma homes in Hutchins Texas and may rejoin the team in a week.

Joe D'Antonio Amarillo Gold Sox Amarillo Dantonio Henry Parma Parma Sox Midland Cowboys Hutchins Texas D'Antonio Joe

Coffey Defends River Crest Invitational Crown

Billy Bob Coffey wins opening rounds of the River Crest Invitational in Fort Worth leading a field of 75 as defending champion. Contenders include Harry Todd of Dallas Norman Rowland of Fort Worth and Royal Hogan. Dead: Otto Fischl reported after heart attack at Detroit health department clinic.

Fort Worth U.P Billy Bo Coffey Harry Todd Dallas Norman Rowland Royal Hogan Ben Detroit Otto Fischl

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