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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
16
Globe-News sports editor Harry Gilstrap recalls an early morning scene outside the Yankees game and notes a tense atmosphere in the press box. He mentions a mix of readers from Atlanta Nashville Winnipeg Worcester and other places and hints at a disputed incident surrounding last night’s matchup.
The writer, miles from the action, shares mixed feelings about the Conn-Louis fight. He praises Conn as a fine boxer in the 175 pound division and views Louis as overrated, while calling Joe Louis the best heavyweight for now. He notes the trip yielded three good baseball games and looks ahead to Golden Gloves seven months away.
The Third and North Georgia Marauders defeated the North Side Mustangs 4-2 in a key late season junior contest. Lewis Franks outpitched Darrell Sharp and stellar defense backed the upset as the Mustangs suffer their second loss this year.
Wesleys Apparel stretched their win streak to seven with a 17 5 rout of the Jaycees as Bill Shock pitched well. Dan Higgins and Corky Cornelius hit four baggers for Wesleys. Plains Chevrolet beat International Harvester 8 2. Civilian Bombers rallied for a 17 16 win over Carpenter's Union after a 14 14 tie. Fred Seale Santa Fe Shops beat Greyhound Lines 26 8 and Sears Roebuck 17 6. Red Lawrence Home Finders remained undefeated.
Dodgers and Cardinals both found relief as Joe Hatten and Ted Wilks delivered strong pitching performances. Managers Leo Durocher and Eddie Dyer, under pressure to ease overworked staffs, saw renewed hope after early-season pitching burdens.
Farmers across the United States planted 357 million acres in the past year. The figure reflects widespread crop seeding across regions and supports ongoing agricultural activity and production potential.
Census data show New Mexico has the highest birth rate at 31.1 per 1000. The District of Columbia records 19.5 and New York State 19.7 as the lowest rates.
Sixty thousand chicks were flown from Chicago to Prague by UNRRA C 54 aircraft in a massive shipment to rebuild European poultry. The 167 cases of White Leghorn and New Hampshire Red eggs form the largest airlift to Europe.
Amarillo's two entrants in the West Texas Women's Golf Association advanced to the third round at Abilene. Mrs J W Ross beat Mrs R E Winger and Mrs H L Reynolds defeated Mrs Bonnie Awtry l up 19 holes. In Consolation Pat Jackson beat Willis Manney 5 and 4. In ninth hole division Mrs Paul Houston beat Mrs Jack Crow 3 and 2 while Mrs Johnny Weeks lost to Mrs Payton Anderson 4 and 2.
Dub Boyds struck out eleven as the San Jacinto Methodists routed Sacred Heart Cathedral 26 4 in Church Softball League play. Anan Leard and Richard Tadlock homered for the Methodists. Polk Street Methodists beat First Baptist 15 5 in the other game. This afternoon West Amarillo Christian faces Tenth Street Methodists and First Christian meets the ...
Friday schedule features Sacred Heart vs First Presbyterian and West Amarillo Christian against First Christian as the local hoops slate continues.
First in a series of Red Cross swimming lessons led by Mrs. Lucy Moore will be held tomorrow at the Amarillo Country Club pool. Participants report at 10 and return for the initial lesson at 2. Instructions follow each Wednesday and Friday thereafter. Finders look in the Want Ads.
Amarillo Gold Sox beat the Pampa Oilers 1 to 0 behind Bill Evans right wing and a lone run driven home by Bob Crues in the second inning. Abilene trounced Clovis 10 to 2 as Gold Sox chase, with Berger beating Lubbock and Lamesa topping Albuquerque in other league games.
Handy Andy Tremaine of El Paso meets Tex Hager of Eugene in a best two of three wrestling match with a one hour limit at the Tri State Fairgrounds. The card also features Gorilla Poggie vs Walter Stratton in a 45 minute final.
The advance sale is underway at Maxor Drug Store located in the Fisk Building at Eighth and Polk. The event promises special offers and early access for shoppers. Local residents are advised to visit the store to take part in the promotion.
The Amarillo Red Sox aim for a second straight victory against the West Coast Colored House of David tonight at Gold Sox Park after a five run seventh inning comeback to win 9 6 yesterday. Eddie Birdeye led Amarillo’s offense with timely hits.
Pro Walter Sikes welcomes all Tri-Sta Senior Golf Association members to the weekly 36 hole golf event tomorrow night with a 50 cent entry fee.
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