Durocher and MacPhail Snarl Over Box Gambling Claims
Havana March 10. Dodger Manager Leo Durocher and former boss Larry MacPhail spar over whether gamblers sat in MacPhail’s box at a Yank-Dodger exhibition. Durocher says two known gamblers occupied a first row box behind the Yankee bench. MacPhail denies the claim and calls Durocher a liar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Dodger
Leo Durocher
Larry MacPhail
MacPhail
New York Yankees
Durocher
Amarillo Named in Pro Grid Loop Consideration
Washington March 10. An option for forming a Southwest football circuit has been granted by the Association of Professional Football Leagues. J. R. Kilawans of San Francisco, a member and chairman, said the loop would consider cities in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Louisiana. Texas candidates include Dallas Fort Worth Houston San Antonio El Paso and Amarillo with Tulsa Oklahoma City Albuquerque Santa Fe New Mexico New Orleans and Shreveport Louisiana also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Association of Professional Football Leagues
J. R. Kilawans
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Texas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Louisiana
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
San Antonio
el Paso
Amarillo
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
N. M
New Orleans
Shreveport
Ted Williams Keeps Aim On Right Field In Spring Camp
Ted Williams, in Sarasota spring camp, remains reluctant to hit left field amid a right field shift. He flew out once and walked in his two plate appearances as the Red Sox beat the Phillies 5 2, continuing the same strategic challenge from last fall's World Series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Fla
Ted Williams
Red Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Williams
Philadelphia Phillies
Sox
White Sox edge Cubs in exhibition after ninth inning rally
Chicago White Sox lead Chicago Cubs 2 to 0 in an exhibition as they seek a repeat win following yesterday's 7 to 6 victory. A two run rally in the ninth broke the tie and secured the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisox
Los Angeles
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Cubs
Sandies Look Back Proudly At Ambitious Season
Amarillo's Golden Sandies finished third in the Texas Class AA state tournament at Austin, led by Jewell McDowell who scored 26 in a 77 53 win over Greenville. They nearly beat Thomas Jefferson in the semis and impressed crowds with a gallant run and record-setting play at Gregory Gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gilstrap
Globe News
Amarillo
Golden Sandies
Austin
Little Jewell McDowell
Greenville
Lions
Sandies
Thomas Jefferson
San Antonio
Jeffs
Marcus Freiberger
T. G. Hull
Freiberger
el Paso
Tigers
Charlie Lutz
Mustangs
Gregory Gym
Associated Press
Panhandle City
Jefferson
Patt Powell
The
Dodger Stock Sale Tied to 1945 Ebbets Heirs Deal
J G Taylor Spink says the major league scandal cited by Walter Winchell involves the 1945 sale of Brooklyn Dodger stock from the Ebbets heirs for 800000. Mrs Anna Ebbets Booth says the price undervalued the estate and blames Brooklyn Trust Co. as executor while the matter sits before Kings County surrogate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
J. G Taylor Spink
Sporting News
Walter Winchell
Brooklyn Dodger
Charles Ebbets
Anna Ebbets Booth
Spink
Winchell
New York
Booth
Brooklyn Trust Co
Ebbets
Kings
Brooklyn
Taft Advocates Federal Aid to Education at Atlantic City Meeting
Chas M Rogers Amarillo Public Schools superintendent and two colleagues report Senator Taft urged federal aid to education to equalize funding in poorer states. The group traveled from the Panhandle by chartered Pullman and discussed education’s role in international understanding and teacher salary and shortage issues.
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Senator Taft
Ohio
Atlantic City
Chas. M. Rogers
Amarillo Public
Rogers
Amarillo
Ethel Jackson
Wolflin School
Ola Boyles
Bivins School
Panhandle
Pullman
Taft
American Association of School Administrators
Lipscomb and Poggi headline Amarillo wrestling card anniversary
Dory Detton marks one year as Amarillo promoter with a Fair Grounds show headlined by Buck Lipscomb of Indianapolis versus Gorilla Poggi of Argentina in a best two of three falls match. Lipscomb previously defeated Poggi last week as cold streets kept fans from packing the arena. Floyd Hansen from Salt Lake City is eyed for the semi final, joining Hansen as a husky Swede paired with Leo Jensen in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dory Detton
Amarillo
University of Utah
Fair Grounds Arena
Buck Lipscomb
Indianapolis
Gorilla Poggi
Argentina
Lipscomb
Dotton
Floyd Hansen
Salt Lake City
Hansen
Leo Jensen
Bowling Scores Major League Standings by Company
Bowling scores list several companies with wins and top scorers. Amarillo National Bank leads with 2 wins including Martin 352 and Kimbel 566. John Farrell Lumber, Khiva Tempie, Diamond Shop, Foxworth Galbraith, Builder's Supply, American Auto Wrecking, and Pinkney posted victories with players recording scores from 310 to 566.
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Amarillo National Bank
Martin
Farmer
Kimbel
Blind
John Farrell Lumber
McCullough
Rogers
McMinn
Khiva Tempie
Boxwell
Cain
Smith
Abistrom
Bechtord
Diamond Shop
Coker
Muirhead
Rowell
Wyatt
Prien
Foxworth-Galbraith
Vogel
Cox
Bates
Anderson
Weeks
Builder's Supply
Reppert
Pavilland
Neely
Langley
Werrick
Forrester
Schraker
Grimes
Pinkney
Various Local League Scores and Lighthouses Dimming
A sweep of bowling and league results is listed from multiple teams and shops including The Orphans Mullin 447 and KGNC 391 to Swift's Ice Cream 406 and Regulators 356. Navesink Light in New Jersey drops from 25 million to 5,000 candle power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans
Mullin
Jesko
Farmer
Blind
KGNC
Rogers
Ramey
Dougherty
Smith
Smallwood
Thomas Bakery
Thomas
Forister
Nicholson
Melton
Builder's Supply
Mahler
Duke
Reager’s Market
Roberts
Sherley
Barrow
Stak
Dorris
Mann’s Bakery
Moore
Spann
Duniven
Page
Mann
Boxwell Bros
Martens
Cascarelli
Borden
Murray
Houston
Swift's
Dowell
Russell
Byers
Green
Kroll
Navesink
N. J
U. S
Sweden Invested Billions in War Programs While Neutral
The article notes Sweden spent about two billion dollars on military programs during World War II yet maintained formal neutrality. It highlights the balancing act of arming for defense while avoiding outright combat involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Webster to Receive Top DeMolay Award
Brien Webster 18, son of Mr and Mrs E W Webster of 2010 Washington, has been notified by wire from Kansas City that he will receive the Chevalier highest DeMolay degree. Johnny Ekelund chapter dad says selection honors outstanding character and will be conferred at a Northern District of Texas meeting in April in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brien Webster
E. W. Webster
Washington
Kansas City
Johnny Ekelund
Ekelund
Brien
Texas
Fort Worth
Billie Melton Wins Tourney in Amarillo Bowling Meet
Billie Melton of Canyon dominated the 1947 Amarillo Women's Bowling Association championship at Amarillo Bowl. She led scratch with 550 and handicap with 1665 on a 36 handicap, also taking the singles title with a net 652. Doris Winters and Ruth Dorris were high in all events, with Winters also a doubles runner-up. team event went to Swift's Ice Cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Melton
Canyon
Amarillo
Doris Winters
Ruth Dorris
Association
Betty Weeks
Florenc Mullin
Gwen Martens
Claire Mann
Ruby Wagner
Gene Mitchell
N. Brizendine
Amy Pitt
Swift
Edith Green
Mary Russell
Willemay Wicker
Ruth Byers
Virginia Kroll
Reager
Ohio National Life Insurance
Mann's Bread
Southwestern Public Service
Freeman Motor Company
T. & M. Package Store
Blackstone Cleaners
Panhandle Trailways
Boxwell Brothers
Mrs. G. G Black Insurance
LaNora Mahler
Betty Flnk
Mirth Robison
Marie Borden
Nona Forister
Lacey Moore
Willomay Wicker
Elizabeth Rogers
Jo Nell Stomner
Agnes Dowell
Glenn Peterson
Douglas Baty
Lottie Barrow
Fonda Duke
Doris Houston
Betty Jesko
Theresa Pitk
Gypsy Smallwood
Dee Baker
Nancy Ramey
Ida Thomas
Golda Murrey
Florene Mullin
Ruth Brers
la- Nora Mahler
Sarah Smith
Doulas Baty
Golda Murray
Bonnie Cascarelli
Eye Trouble May Cost Judson Pitching Berth With Sox
Howard Judson, rookie pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, faces missing a major league spot due to corneal retinitis in his left eye. He flew to Chicago for treatment and, after two weeks, is expected to report to Waterloo farm club in the Three-Eye League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
U.P
Howard Judson
Chicago White Sox
Judson
Chicago
Sox
Waterloo
Benjamin Franklin Descendant Dies in Florida Hospital
Franklin Bache Huntington, 72, great great great grandson of Benjamin Franklin, died this morning in a St. Petersburg hospital after being flown to Florida by air ambulance less than two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
ST. Petersburg
Fie
Franklin Bache Huntington
Florida
Three Undefeated Teams Remain in Kids Inc Basketball
In the 1947 Kids Inc campaign only Wolflin Ponies St Marys Peewees and Price College Juniors remain undefeated out of 40 teams. Wolflin aims to match last season’s city Peewee title while St Marys hands nine straight wins lead Panhandle Peewee circuit. Price College dominates Western Junior League with nine wins and a 19 6 victory over River Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kids, Inc
Wolflin Ponies
St. Mary's
Peewees
Price College
Wolflin
Plains Peewee
Jack Haimes
Ponies
Bernard Smith
St. Mary's Peewees
St. Mary’s
Price
River Road
Dale Palmer
Maverick Club
Otto Mangold
Boys Ranch
Mavericks
Palmer
Brother Pius
Margaret Wills
Amarillo Colleges
Taylorine Oe
San Jacinto
Pleasant Valley
Western
Neews
Wilson
St Mary's
McKinley San Jacinto Pleasant Valley
Eusee
Price Ege
Ewre
Eta Boys Ranch Tenes
North Side
Oes Amarillo College
Kramer Predicts Net Title For Falkenburg
Los Angeles player Bob Falkenburg reaches the 44th annual indoor finals in New York, losing to Jack Kramer 6 1 6 2 6 2 but cited as Kramer's future successor as American court king. Kramer says Falkenburg is a natural talent and will likely claim the net title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Jack Kramer
Los Angeles
Bob Falkenburg
Kramer
Falkenburg
California
Billy Talbert
Frank Shields
Bob
Hartung Delights Fans With All Around Play In Giants Win
Clint Hartung, rookie star with the New York Giants, hit three doubles and a single, fielded four chances perfectly, and threw out a runner at second as Giants beat the Indians 8 to 7 in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Clint Hartung
New York Giants
Cleveland Indians
Duck Comes to Hunter at Mount Carmel
C W Fallis, duck hunting near Mount Carmel Illinois, buys a duck stamp then a heavy object crashes into his windshield. He stops and finds a dead mallard on the scene. Want ads are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Mount Carmel
Ill
U.P
C. W. Fallis
Martineson Aims to Prove Win Over Parker Was No Fluke
Baylor sprinter Bill Martineson challenges Charley Parker again as Texas hosts a triangular meet with Baylor and Texas A M. The Border Olympics finish sparked debate over a near upset that halted Parker’s 55 straight sprint victories and drew comments from Texas coach Clyde Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Bill Martineson
Baylor
Charley Parker
Paker
University of Texas
Texas
Texas A. & M
Stubby
Bill
Parker
Charley
Martineson
Desmond Kidd
Kidd
Laredo
Clyde Littlefield
Martinson
Two Former Texas Caddies Win $10,000 Golf Tourney
Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret defeated Lloyd Mangrum and Lawson Little three and two to win the inter national four ball golf tournament at the Miami Country Club. The pair, Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania and Demaret of Ojai California, completed four days with 56 birdies in 1135 holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Texas
Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Lloyd Mangrum
Lawson Little
Hogan
Hershey
Demaret
Ojai
Calif
Miami Country Club
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McPhail
Panama
Don Miller
Weatherstrip Co
Panhandle Livestock Commission CO
Lipscomb and
Poggi
Pioneer League
Southwestern Public Service League
Regulators
Kerney
Stoddard
Neubauer
Jacobson
Chadel
Caldwell
H. Scott
Laing
Springer
Maxwell
Fewell
Davis
Barkley
Towery
Hamilton
Byars
Scott
Filareski
Griffin
Norman
Southwesterners
Chapman
Pendleton
Lofgren
Buchanan
Gallagher
Mann's Bakery
Milligan
Buccola
Liquor Mart
Fletcher
Pyars
Cox, Jr
Prince
Cox, Sr
Builders Supply
McGuire
Venable
Lyles
Earl E. Marrs
Fineannon
Adams
Alexander
O'Keefe
Mehon
Hockenberry
Pestor
Mangold
R Hoeme Plow Co
Barry
Pearson
FE. Dowell
Graham Dowell
Reid
Rosenthal
Keith's
Tinsley
Darnell
Bel
Fatheringham
Stone
Hill
Krabbery Bitting
Guthridge
Clouse
BOB Seeds Hardware & Sporting Goods
Lee, Pool
Big Smith
Sweet- Orr
Sledge
Levi-Strauss
Army
Navy
Taylor
the Panhandle
Webster
Southworth Willys CO
Willys Jeep
J. E. Hewett
Optometrist
East St. St
Phore
Paramount Recreation Club
Oliver Eakle
Norris Ewing
Hartford
Kiees
Etree Sd Laai
Will
N. L. Boykin
Kinsey
Philadelphia
G.N. S
South Fillmore St
Globe-News
Geo
Wyle
George W. Wylie — Clay Center
Kans
Marl
Palm Beach
Official
BOY Scout Outfitters
Blackburn ‘Bros
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