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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1945
Page
16
Over 100 boxers enter the Amarillo High School boxing tournament slated to begin Friday at 8 o'clock in the high school armory. The event runs four Fridays with at least 20 bouts nightly. Henry Laughlin promotes the series, drawing on Golden Gloves and intra club experience. Admission is 40 cents for students 60 cents for adults and 75 cents for ringside seats.
In Texas, March 8, a bill before the 49th Legislature would grant the Game Fish and Oyster Commission broad power to regulate wildlife. It would revoke legislative control of open seasons and bag limits, allowing the commission to set take limits by species and determine harvest rules after ongoing studies.
Camp Luna and Amarillo Field meet tonight at the Auditorium USC in the first of a two game series. Red Klotz of Camp Luna leads with 426 points this season as both teams boast strong rosters and height advantages.
Amarillo City League doubles elimination playoff opens at 7 50 with Hydraulics vs Bombers amid two schoolboy matches. Ex Sandies favored over Sandie Sophs as finals loom after next Thursday. Admission 25 cents as crowd expectations rise.
West Texas State scheduled to compete in the National Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament from March 12 to 17. Amarillo Field hosts games against Camp Luna at the Auditorium Use venue on Thursday and Friday nights. Amarillo High School intramurals and the High School Armory also feature Friday night boxing events.
The Philadelphia Phillies plan to lean on veterans as they fill rosters this season. Mervyn Shea, Chuck Klein, and Jimmy Foxx are among aging stars returning to action as players. Fat Freddie Fitzsimmons and Herb Pennock may also join the staff if needed.
The Panhandle Insurance Agency led with wins and losses listed for players Womble Querry Blind Smith Adams in multiple matchups. Other teams such as The Diamond Shop Hub Clothiers Richeys Case Southwestern Drug Corporation Reager's Market National Shirt Shop Put Take Grocery Wilbanks Amarilo Garage & Storage and L Hudson family show individual scores like 484 549 533 and 542 with various players achieving top marks.
In Rome a four day open golf championship starts with 200 to 300 servicemen and civilians entered. Pro prizes total more than 500. Vic Gheezi, 1941 PGA champion after a playoff with Byron Nelson, leads the field. Grezzi is stationed at a replacement depot in Italy.
In the Pantex League Stores II swept Plant Protection, Brazeal led with a 401 series and Smith had a 159 high. Pioneer League saw Midway Package take the first in its series. Lucy Moore and Ruby Wagner posted high totals for their teams. Ohio National Life swept Mickey's Cafe as Frances Parkinson and Doris Houston reached the 4190s. Amarillo Women’s Bowling Association set March 24–25 for the city tournament with handicap team and classed singles and doubles events.
Schedule lists basketball games at Amarillo College Gym and USC Auditorium, bowling leagues at Victory Alleys, golf at Ross Rogers Course and Amarillo Country Club, plus intramurals and city leagues across multiple venues. Alexander Hamilton referenced lighthouse reporting from 1790.
A brief note praising Ruby Wagner as a perfect traveling companion known for grace and charm. The passage highlights her consistent politeness and the way her presence enhances trips.
Grimm starts spring drills with only about six of 16 Chicago Cubs players in camp at French Lick Indiana. Missing veteran Phil Cavarretta and others, while Grimm expects most pitchers soon and the full 37 man roster within a few weeks.
The nomadic golf professionals, long on the medal play tour, faced a team format for the first time this winter. In 16 pairings they competed in match play the opening 36 holes of the $7,500 International Four Ball event in Miami.
Connie Mack's top pitcher Russ Christopher remains a holdout with the Athletics as he rejects the manager's contract terms. Acting manager Earl Mack confirms Christopher has not signed, while other notes advise safe frozen pipe thawing methods using hot cloths.
Historical notes claim the common lilac originated in Persia during the 1500s and was later spread to other regions. The statement highlights the plant's early journey and cultural spread across continents.
Atlanta dispatch reports Wyatt, ailing arm for two years, ready to pitch for the Dodgers this season if he can train in the South. He plans spring workouts at Bear Mountain, N Y, or stay on his Georgia farm to avoid arm strain.
European colonists to the northeast region carried the Ilac, introducing it to new lands and communities.
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