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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1939
Page
7
GRANTLAND RICE notes a busy sports horizon with the Kentucky Derby approaching and Preakness looming. He cites bets and odds, mentions Daniel Boone era horses, Whitneys and Bradleys, and quotes Frank Buck on Gargantua vs Tunney Louis Galento Dempsey.
A year ago Stagehand raced Derby avoids the Derby, Bull Lea and Fighting Fox ran strong but distant from victory. The piece weighs on horse racing risks, track conditions, and the fragility of thoroughbreds. It also lists a dream baseball lineup led by Hal Chase and Joe DiMaggio, and critiques Sammy Snead's swing for long drives and short shots.
Joe Vitter of the Shreveport Sports set a Texas League single game record with 11 putouts at second base against Dallas on April 28. George Meyer of Dallas had held the previous 10 putouts and also tied the total chances at second base at 15 in the same game, a mark Meyer set last year.
New York May 1 jockey Sammy Renick predicts Johnstown can win the Kentucky Derby distance. He praises Johnstown’s speed and stamina and notes mud could challenge him, with Impound unlikely to race in Louisville but a Preakness showdown possible against Gilded Knight and Impound.
Loyal White Sox fans expect to raise about 25 000 to aid crippled pitcher Monty Stratton in a benefit game between his teammates and the Chicago Cubs led by Dizzy Dean. Stratton will receive proceeds from the parking concession and a new car along with the day’s take. If weather is favorable he could net at least 25 000.
Dallas president George Schepps announced Dusty Rhodes a veteran pitcher has been released. Earl Overman with an ankle injury was ordered to report to the team in San Antonio. Ernie Sulik, outfielder, was reassigned to Jersey City of the International League after Dallas bought him conditionally from the New York Giants.
The Texas Board of Insurance Commissioners issues a certificate of authority to World Fire & Marine Insurance Company Hartford Connecticut. The certificate entitles the company to do business in Texas for the year ending February 29 1940. Signed by Walter C. Woodward Chairman.
Boston Red Sox tie with the New York Yankees for the American League lead while the Boston Bees chase the Cincinnati Reds in the National League. Boston relies on young hurlers Jim Bagby and Woodie Rich with Mose Grove, as injuries hamper the Yankees. The Bees show strong pitching with a 2.9 team ERA over 10 games and beat the Giants 3-2 behind Lou Fette.
Price College Cardinals won their fourth in six as they defeated the Amarillo Blues 2 to 1 on the Blues home diamond. Price scored in the first and third innings, while Amarillo tallied in the fourth. The two teams meet again Saturday and Price will face Groom Sunday.
New York Yankees depart for Detroit on their first Western road swing as star center fielder Joe DiMaggio stays home with an ankle injury. X rays show no fracture but the sprain will sideline him one to three weeks. DiMaggio, batting .435, blamed new spikes for the slip and said rest is advised.
Fort Worth golfer Billy Bob Coffey won the Mineral Wells invitation over Buddy Wheeler of Seymour 7 and 6. Coffey shot six birdies an eagle and a bogey, posting a 65 to break the course record of 66 set by Raymond Woodson of Mineral Wells.
Amarillo hosts the Clovis Pioneers in a two game series at Bell Park with the Gold Sox seeking to level the set after yesterday’s 14 to 8 loss. Admittance is 40 cents and first pitch is at 4 o'clock as Neal Rabe scouts for improvements and Mrs. Nona Leeds notes night baseball may begin mid month.
The notice lists services such as home ironing, quilt work, and laundering for a reasonable price with references. It also includes personal requests for a nice gentleman, a pasture for two horses, a man seeking work with driving experience, and a woman in her thirties seeking any available job.
A notice seeks return of a lost black purse containing a checkbook from American National Bank a red memo book and small change. Contact 7493.
In a late season Texas League clash Tulsa and San Antonio began a game in April and finished in May. Johnny Lucadello, Bob Swift, Tony Criscola, and Fred Stroble spurred the Missions to a 10-9 opener over Tulsa in 11 innings, then Tulsa won the second 8-6 after a long delay. Houston swept Dallas 8-6 and 12-0 to lead the league, while Fort Worth split with Shreveport 8-2 and 7-6. Beaumont tied Dallas for fifth with 4-3 and 6-2 wins as Beaumont’s Hal Manders beat Al Shealy in the opener and John Corsica topped Leo Moon in the second. Vernon Washington’s run for Shreveport preserved an afternoon split, Fort Worth's late surge snatching the opener.
Louisville May 1 Trainer Matt Brady blamed Jockey Jimmy Stout for the bump that cost El Chico a top finish in last Saturdays Wood Memorial. El Chico finished sixth as Johnstown won the Derby prep by six lengths, prompting Brady to fear injuries and denounce the outside move. He carried the Ziegler entry into Saturdays Kentucky Derby Looking to bounce back after rough Jamaica run.
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