Louis Conn Fight Preview Sets Stage For Championship Rematch
The bout between Louis and Billy Conn at Madison Square Garden looms as a heavyweight showdown with Louis training intensely to reclaim his form after a decade away. Promoter Mike Jacobs bets on a potential postponement if rain appears and sets 10 000 general admission tickets at five dollars as weigh‑in times approach.
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Louis Retains Heavyweight Title In Yankee Stadium Bout
New York June 19 United Press results show 53 boxing writers favored Joe Louis to beat challenger Billy Conn and retain the heavyweight title in tonight's Yankee Stadium bout. Of 66 writers polled, 43 expected a Louis knockout win while 13 backed Conn, four of whom predicted a knockout for Conn.
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Senior Match Play Opens at Twelfth Tri-State Golf Meet
The Twelfth annual Tri-State Senior Golf Meet begins at Amarillo Country Club with 140 qualifiers in eight flights competing for 1946 trophies. Pop Hooker of Oklahoma City shot 73 to lead medalists, while Red Gober of Austin carded 74. Elmer Winn, 83, Plainview, is the oldest entrant, and James Ditto, 77, Arlington banker, made the championship flight with an 81. The Amarillo Hotel Dutch Dinner for men only is set for 8 p.m. tonight hosted by Charley Pryor.
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Pop Hooker
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Red Gober
Austin
Elmer Winn
Plainview
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James Ditto
Arlington
George Ausbach
Frank Baker
Pampa
Lubbock Country Club
Herb Schroeder
Dad Waner shoots 90 to qualify in Tri-State tourney
O L Dad Waner, 75, owner of a Harrah area farm, qualified with a 90 in the Tri-State Senior Golf Tournament at Amarillo Country Club. His sons Paul and Lloyd Waner, famed Pirates outfielders, are noted as golf-minded as well. The elder Waner, once a noted amateur and semi pro, took up golf after a long baseball career and now competes alongside other veterans in the Texas Panhandle event.
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Dan) McGrew
Highlanders Triumph in Dramatic 9-8 Softball Upset
In a day of upsets key games in Kids Inc softball ended with Humphrey's Highland Scalpers defeating Horace Mann 9-8 in eight innings. Roy Nichols scored the winning run on Sonny Barron's perfect bunt as Bobby Buchanan starred in the field for Humphrey's.
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Two Amarillo Golfers Win at West Texas Women's Event
In Abilene on June 19 two of three Amarillo entrants advanced to the second round of the West Texas Women's Golf Tournament. Mrs. J. W. Ross beat Mrs. Hubert Ingram 2 and 1, and Mrs. H. L. Reynolds defeated Mrs. E. J. Woodward 3 and 2. Miss Pat Jackson fell to Mrs. G. W. Day 2 and 1. nine hole flight players Mrs. Johnny Weeks and Mrs. Paul Houston had first round byes and set up matches for today against Mrs. Clayton Anderson and Mrs. Jack Crow.
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Sepeda To Clash With Jack Carter In Wrestling Card
John Sepeda the Portugal 190-pound champion meets Ruby Jack Carter of New Zealand in the opening bout at the Tri-State Fair Grounds in the automobile building. Carter is the New Zealand junior heavyweight champ. match is single fall within 20 minutes. The card features Handy Andy Tremaine and Tex Hager as top stars with Walter Stratton and Gorilla Poggi in the semifinal. Advance tickets available at Maxor Drug Store Fisk.
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Roy Lusk Enrolls at Oklahoma City University Summer Session
Roy Lusk son of Mrs. W. Ervin Lowell of 2817 Rule is attending Oklahoma City University for the Summer Session after receiving his Navy discharge. He served nearly three years as a torpedoman second class, including two years overseas.
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Buddy Garcia Beats Lefty Lachance In Unanimous Nod
Buddy Garcia of Galveston scored a unanimous decision over Maurice Lefty Lachance of Lisbon Maine in eight rounds at Park Arena. Garcia won his 20th straight, dropping Lachance once in the first and again in the fourth with a right hand for a three count.
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UT Athletes Seek National Honors in NCAA Tournaments
June 19 report from University of Texas states athletes who have won Southwest Conference titles in three sports will compete for national honors in NCAA tournaments this month, announced by athletic director Dana X. Bible.
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Ecstasy remake rumor hits Hollywood plans
Rumors swirl that the classic film Ecstasy is being remade in Hollywood with new casting. The chatter notes a departure from past stars and hints at fresh talent taking on the iconic role formerly associated with Hedy Lamarr.
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Hedy Lamar
Red Sox stumble through west coast trip in rough stretch
Boston's pennant pace tightens after a 1-0 loss to Bob Muncrief in St Louis. Dave Ferriss, on two days rest, loses a hard fought duel as the Red Sox drop ground while Yankee rainouts ease the schedule. Manager Cronin shuffled pitching duties amid a rain delayed start and protests.
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Mixed Scotch Foursome Tourney Postponed at Amarillo CC
The Mixed Scotch Foursome Tournament at Amarillo Country Club is postponed. Mrs. Norris Ewing, president of the Women's Golf Association, said the event will be held later when more women are in the city.
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Free Golf Lessons for Boys Start Tomorrow at Ross Rogers
The City of Amarillo sponsors free golf lessons for boys aged 12 to 18. Ten o'clock tomorrow morning marks the start at the Ross Rogers Course. Pro Gene Root will lead a six lesson series on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Arrivals on Both Coasts
More than 8,600 service personnel are due to debark today from seven transports at New York and San Francisco. At New York Sea Flyer from Bremen Pittston Victory and USSR Victory from Le Havre. At San Francisco Tawasaw from Pearl Harbor Sea Cat from Okina wa Marine Cardinal from Manila.
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Two Small Girls Die in House Fire Near Here
Fire swept a two room home killing Francisco aged three and Georgia 19 months, the children of Mr and Mrs Felix Romanez. The mother suffered burns while trying to save them. other family members escaped. Ann Sheridan and Jack Carson cast in Calamity Jane.
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Abilene Gold Sox Aim To End Slump At Pampa
Abilene lost 22 to 12 to Hutchinson County and 20 to 3 and 17 to 3 to locals over the weekend. Tonight the Gold Sox visit Pampa to halt a string of setbacks in a busy road swing with multiple games ahead and a looming eight game stand at home.
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Albuquerque
Legion Juniors Shellace Superior in 8 to 1 Junior Game
The American Legion Juniors defeated Superior Mfg 8 to 1 at Gold Sox Park. Owen Brown blanked the opposition with a two hit effort as the Legionnaires broke the game open in the fifth with four runs led by singles by Junior Palmer Dick Anderson and doubles by Bobby Farmer and Bill Bybee. Farmer had two of three hits. The Knights of Pythias and De Molay game was not played.
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Grady Walker Wins Top Place In Sunset Putting
Grady Walker earned first place honors in both regular Friday night Sunset Putting Tournaments. He shot 71 in the opener and 66 last Friday, with Paris 72 noted. Pro Walter Sikes runs the 36 hole medal play event each Friday from 7 to 10 pm. entry 50 cents and seven merchandise prizes range from 4 to 50 cents. Finders look in the Want Ads.
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Odessa Chosen 1947 Site for West Texas Women’s Golf
Abilene June 19 Odessa was selected as the 1947 site of the Women s West Texas Golf Association tournament during the association directors annual meeting held here yesterday.
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Amarillo Athletes Enter Texas State Open Tennis Meet
James LeNeveu leads Amarillo entrants in the Texas State Open Tennis Tournament in Fort Worth June 24 to 30. The Nixson Whirlwind star will play boys singles and doubles with James Garner, joined by James Saunders Nell Quattlebaum Billy Jenkins Addison Appleby and Garner. Pat Jackson will not compete.
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Style trends show small chin-length beards back in London
London fashion notes indicate a resurgence of small tip-of-the-chin beards among men aged 20 to 30, signaling a revived preference for concise facial hair. The shift reflects urban grooming norms and contemporary style cycles.
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