Cubs Face Managerial Shakeup as Wilson Resigns
Chicago May 20 The resignation of Jimmy Wilson as Cubs manager after ten games sparks fan speculation on a successor. Rory Johnson, 45, takes over as acting skipper while options including Charley Grimm Bill Sweeney Muddy Ruel Casey Stengel and Bill Terry swirl around ownership and front office.
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Polo Match Between U S and Mexico Postponed
In Mexico City on May 24 the United States and Mexico will meet in the fourth polo match of the international tournament. The game is rescheduled to Friday rather than Wednesday as previously announced.
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Correct Youth Fitness to Meet Wartime Needs
Grantland Rice argues American youth are underdeveloped for war and sport. He calls for earlier physical training in schools, more teams, and exposure to swimming running and jumping to build fit recruits. He cites Sweden Norway Germany and U.S. contrasts and stresses immediate action.
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Tobin Faces Brooklyn in Quest for Consecutive No Hitter
Boston ace Jim Tobin, famous for the softest knuckler, aims to extend a 26 scoreless inning streak against the Brooklyn Dodgers after a string of strong starts. He seeks a Vander Meer style pair of consecutive no hit games, as the Braves visit New York.
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Durocher Pays Yet Another Fine for On Field Controversy
New York May 2 WP Leo the Lip Durocher was fined 100 by the National League for arguing with umpire Tom Dunn during the first game against the New York Giants. Frick cited prolonged argument and delay of the game. The Dodgers lost 26 to 8.
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Trial Jinx Never Broken
In Louisville Kentucky seven Derby trial contenders race the one mile prep at Churchill Downs on Saturday four days before the Derby. The field includes top Bluegrass favorites as longshots seek to end the trial slump and break the Run for the Roses curse.
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Derby Nominee Finishes Second in Hermitage Handicap
Kentucky Derby nominee Black Badeye finished second in the six furlong Hermitage Handicap at Churchill Downs. Wise Step also ran in the Jamaica purse, a mile and a sixteenth race.
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Sergeant Bombsight Rabies Takes a Morning Stroll
A bull terrier wearing technical sergeant insignia roams the Herring Hotel lobby with no concern for officers. He sniffs a captain and major, eyes a sailor-suited boy, and seeks the manager’s secretary Miss Mary Holmes. Miss Holmes verifies the dog’s owner as a Massachusetts tech sergeant. A stray note warns a boiling pot could waste food and fuel.
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Hellcats to visit Amarillo for two game set with Bombers
The 12th Armored Division Hellcats from Camp Barkley Abilene, stationed as a top Texas service team, duel the Amarillo Field nine Thursday and Friday. Coached by Sgt Floyd Yount, the squad posted 48 wins 10 losses last season behind ace Walter Lanfranconi. The Bombers, led by Austin Carrigan's Sub-Depot Dodgers, host the series after three wins and one loss against Frederick Army Air Base.
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Track Stars Moving In for Texas Interscholastic Meet
In Austin for the Thirty Third Annual Texas Interscholastic League Meet track stars from Brackenridge and Thomas Jefferson vie for supremacy. Charley Parker of Thomas Jefferson holds state records in 100 and 220 yards and aims to challenge the world marks as a close championship battle looms.
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Norman To Preside At School Meeting
Amarillo High School principal R. B. Norman will preside at a Texas high school principals meeting in Austin Friday. He leads the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals and will report on Amarillo guidance and teacher pupil relations project at a concurrent Texas Study of Secondary Education committee session with Dr. J G Umsteadt of the University of Texas coordinating the study.
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Amarillo bankers attend New Mexico convention in 1944
Amarillo bankers joined the New Mexico Bankers Association convention in Albuquerque. The event drew visitors from across the nation, with attendees from Amarillo institutions including Charles Ware, Dick Ware, Virgil Patterson, and Chester Albritton. A speech by Governor Jack Dempsey highlighted the program and plans for the Panhandle Bankers Association meeting on June 3.
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Week's Local Sports Card Schedule
Bowling Panter League at Victory Alley at 7 30 P M Wednesday Football Golden Sandie Intra Squad Game at Butler Field 430 P M Golf Women's Golf Luncheon and Tournament at Amarillo Country Club Amarillo Municipal Men's Day at Ross Rogers Course Civic League at Victory Alleys Thursday Mixed League Victory Summer Alleys Saturday Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association Weekend Handicap Tournament at Ross Rogers Course Amarillo Junior Golf Association Tournament Sunset Course Sunday Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association Tournament Sunset Course Baseball Amarillo Field Bombers versus Amarillo Sub Depot Dodgers Malin Field schedule.
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Amarillo Municipal Golf Nine Hole Handicap Tourney
The Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association will host a nine hole handicap tournament at the Ross Rogers Course on Thursday afternoon with a 25 cent entry. Half of regular 18 hole handicaps are allowed and one in three entrants win a new golf ball. The event will recur on Wednesdays and a meeting of AMGA follows at 8 pm in the clubhouse. Committees are named for the Second Annual Diamond Shop Open set for May 18 to 21 at Ross Rogers Course.
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Willie Pep Clinches 70th Win In 71 Fights
Willie Pep of Hartford Connecticut, world featherweight champion per the New York Boxing Commission, earned his 70th victory in 71 fights with a 10 round decision over Jackie Seamus of New York in Philadelphia. It was his third win since his navy discharge last February.
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Wright English bout purses held by Pennsylvania Commission
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission planned a one day meeting to decide what to do with the purses of Chalky Wright and Clyde English after Wright scored a first round knockout last night Wright, from Los Angeles, landed five blows in 2 38 of the opening round and the commission ordered the 10 rounder held up due to questions about the knockdown power.
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Amarillo Sports Schedule and Steve Filipowicz League Move
A list of forthcoming events across Amarillo area venues from May to June including baseball at Matin Park and Butler Field golf and football games plus the Diamond Shop War Bond Golf Tournament Ross Rogers Municipal. Steve Filipowicz, ex Fordham star, is assigned by the New York Giants to the International League for further seasoning in Jersey City.
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