Little Bomber Defuses Opponent In First Round Knockout
In Pittsburgh on March 31 A larry Bobo a Sunday school deacon shocked Lem Franklin to win by knockout in the first round of a heavyweight exhibition. Bobo floored Franklin twice for counts of eight and nine then finished him as 7 000 fans watched a $23 436.50 gross and $20 526 net indoor record. In the undercard Joe Basora defeated Otto Blackwell by decision after an eight round bout.
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Cy Rieger Spins 300 In Practice At West Texas New Mexico Meet
Amarillo bowler Cy Rieger wowed fans in Midland during warmups for the West Texas New Mexico tournament. He rolled six strikes in a row and then ten in a row, achieving a perfect 300 in practice while swinging balls and wig wagging. His wife Anne says the only change is his habit of asking if he bowled a 300 before.
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Laughlin
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New Mexico
Christian Science Lecture Thursday at Municipal Auditorium
A free 8 o'clock Thursday night lecture will be given at the Municipal Auditorium by Peter B. Biggins of Seattle. He is a member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church in Boston. The event is under the auspices of First Church of Christ Scientist of Amarillo and the public is invited.
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Boston
Mass
Amarillo
Joe Louis Abe Simon Fight Pictures Shown
The Joe Louis Abe Simon bout pictures, filmed at ringside with blow by blow action and slow motion, are on view at the State Theater today and Wednesday. The program also includes What's Cookin with the Andrews Sisters and Woody Herman and his orchestra.
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Woody Herman
Alsab To Try Derby Sprint
Alsab the Florida trained colt aiming for the Kentucky Derby heads north Wednesday for the spring prep race in Louisville. If he handles the train trip well he will be sent to Havre De Grace on April 18 for the Chesapeake Stakes worth fifteen thousand dollars.
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Alsab
Florida
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Black Mask to Present The Vulture at Sanborn Auditorium
The Black Mask Players stage a three act mystery The Vulture at the Sanborn auditorium Thursday night at 8 20 sponsored by the Sanborn Parent Teacher Association. The Vulture is a suspenseful murder mystery with comic detective interludes and three cast members confessing to the killing. Cast includes Fay Barton E O Chaddock Jr Dr R P Parcells Alleene Byrd Maxine Higgins Leroy Byrd Paul Berthelot Howard Scott Sharleen Barker Aubrey Jackson.
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Defense Guard Unit Will Drill Tonight
Company C of the Texas Defense Guard will hold its regular drill this evening at 8 o'clock at the High School Armory. Capt. Sam Davis urged all members to attend and noted Major Lou Roberts earlier statement that the Guard means business and that outdated members should be replaced to ensure readiness for any eventuality. Members will receive tickets for the Army Day dance at the Aviatrix Club Monday night, supporting their mess fund.
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East Glovers Finally Win in Inter City Boxing Meet
The East Glovers won the annual inter city Golden Gloves title 9 bouts to 7 at Madison Square Garden before 16 571 fans. Jimmy Carrollo edged Hubert Hood in a tight light heavyweight bout to seal the East victory and give them their first team title since 1934.
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Hubert Hood
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Jack Graves
Austin
Minn
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Port Arthur
Bob Burns
Fort Wayne
Ind
Charley Riley
St. Louis
Nick Picarello
Haverstraw, N
Tigers Face Bleak 1942 Season Amid War Swirl
The Detroit Tigers under manager Del Baker enter 1942 lean on power and pitching as star salaries shrink and war orders shift focus. Jack Zeller trims payroll, Newsom departs, and rookie Billy Hitchcock offers a glimmer while fans worry about attendance and prospects.
East Texas State Tops Abilene Christian In Dual Tennis
East Texas State, last year's Lone Star champions, defeated Abilene Christian 6 to 1 in a dual meet. A Greek case proprietor was fined in Cambridge for selling horse meat without disclosure, claiming people would not buy if told what it was.
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Rich Rewards in Store for Swimming's Ace Glamor Girl
Gloria Callen, 18, of Nyack New York, world class backstroker with 30 American records, will turn professional in the fall and aims for the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. She pursues movies radio modeling and vaudeville while studying for Barnard and hints at Hollywood stock summer stock and Aquacade tours. She is described as poised businesslike and confident in her pursuit of fame and sponsorships. Her record range spans 50 meters to 440 yards with notable times and she plans to keep winning to maintain her status.
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Eileen
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Barnard
John Powers
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Alice Marble
Sybil Bauer
Johanna Knapek
Kompa
Elizabeth
Fina
Eleanor Holm
Miss Call
Mize Deal May Fizzle Around Baseball Trade Talk
In New York the 1942 indoor track season highlights Greg Rice as a premier two mile runner with sub eight forty times and three mile mark. Rumors persist Giants may return Johnny Mize to St Louis Cardinals if Babe Young draft status delays, risking extra first basemen and a complex swap.
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Bill Lohrman
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Ray Sanders
Maple-mashers roll to clean sweep in Service League night
Lee Way Motor Freight led by Brundige who posted 604 across 209 209 189 games powered a clean sweep over Amarillo Garage & Storage. Chapman opened strong with 211 but faded. Texas Zyphers teammates Gray Morton Green Brainard topped 500s as Calvert struggled to 439. Bruce Autry Printers beat Panhandle Laundry then Laundry held off a whitewash with a 902. Blackstone Cleaners and Troy Laundry split two wins. Globe News Want Ads Got Results.
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Green
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Calvert
Amarillo National Bank
Bruce Autry Printers
Panhandle
Blackstone
War Boom in ROTC Gunners
Atlanta march 31 more collegians seek rifle team places than for football as war born interest rises. Georgia Tech reports over 200 students trying for its rifle team a 200 percent rise from last year with cuts dividing squads among Army ROTC varsity naval reserve and freshmen. University of Florida and Kentucky note similar turnout as ROTC rifle traditions grow.
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South
Georgia Tech
Robert L. Watkins
Naval Reserve
J. Clyde Driggers
University of Florida
Kentucky
Buffs Add Knoblaugh In Left Field Deal
Houston reports Ed Knoblaugh a left hand hitting outfielder from Sacramento in Coast League for Pitcher Johnny Pintar. He started in intra squad game delivering one of two regular runs with a single. Knoblaugh, under manager Clay Hopper at Columbus Ga the past two seasons, has hit at least .328 in four pro years.
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Ed Knoblaugh
Sacramento
Johnny Pintar
Houston Buffs
Yannigans
Knoblaugh
Clay Hopper
Columbus
Aggies Freshmen Rally Behind Fowler Stolen Base
In College Station on March 31 Fowler stole home in the seventh inning with the score tied to give the Aggie freshmen a 6 to 5 baseball victory over Texas frosh.
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Fowler
Aggie
Frosh
Texas
Red Sox add Yank Terry to bolster pitching depth
Boston plans to reuse a PCL standout to replace outgoing pitchers. Yank Terry, 29, came from San Diego and posted 26 wins and 8 losses with a 2.31 ERA for the Padres last season, while earning MVP honors and striking out 172 in 315 innings. He hails from Bedford Indiana.
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Mass
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Bosox
Newsome
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Red Sox
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Terry
Padres
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Indiana
Aggies Defeat Rice Owls in Golf Match Play
Texas A&M golfers defeated Rice 4 to 2 in match play at College Station. Aggies won both doubles and split singles, securing the overall victory.
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Rice Owl
Newsom Sold To Senators In Quiet Trade Deal
Buck Newsom the Detroit pitcher has been sold to the Washington Senators, announced by Tigers general manager Jack Zeller. The sale price was not disclosed but reportedly exceeds the waiver tag of 37,500. Newsom, 34, has pitched for six major leagues clubs since 1928 and previously played for Washington in 1935.
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