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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1940

Page

7

Rain Delays West Texas New Mexico League Openers

Rain washes out three games as Gold Sox postpone series opener with Mid land Cowboys at Malin Park. Clovis over Borger and Lamesa’s Loboes beat Lubbock Hubbers elsewhere. Amarillo heads on a seven day road trip to Borger Lubbock and Lamesa, with a May 15 return.

Malin Park Gold Sox Midland Cowboys Dave Smith Sox Cowboys Clovis Borger Lamesa Lubbock Pampa New Mexico Clovis Pioneers Pioneers Lubbock Hubbers Berger Amarilo Borger Gassers Chester Hill Red Hay

Sandies Grid Coach Smiling at Team’s Ready State

Howard Lynch director of the Golden Sandstorm on the gridiron praised the team after recent practice noting heat and effort. Key players M T Johnson Boone Baker Otto Payne return from state duties as Ted Moss readds from a throat ailment and Flo moves Raul Burden to center to bolster the line.

Howard Lynch Lynch M. T. Johnson Boone Baker Otto Payne Ted Moss Mammoth Sandies Exes Flo Raul Burden

New Mexico Netters Beat Tech in Dual Meet

New Mexico University tennis team defeated Texas Tech of Lubbock 6 to 1 in Albuquerque on May 1. Notable results include NM’s Charles Hitt defeating Tech ace Sidney Moore in three sets 5-7 8-6 6-4 and NM players Stamm Rodden Agajanian Brianson Matthews earning decisive wins.

Albuquerque New Mexico University Texas ‘Tech Lubbock Sidney Moore Tech Ace Texans Charles Hitt New Mexico Starmm Shanks Tech Aganjanian Beckmeyer Rodden Houston Mattingly Brun- Tech Hitt-Agajanian Moore-Brianson Stamm-F Rodden Shanks-Houston

British Viscount Serves As Batman for Padre

A Royal Engineers padre rings for his batman and a peer answers the call Viscount St Davids 22 years old steps in as batman and proves useful beyond duty The story highlights a young noble from Wales performing common service tasks for a military padre, showcasing versatility and tradition.

London Royal Engineers Wales Viscount St. Davids

Name Bowling Champs Here After Score Filled

The second annual Men’s city bowling tournament completed with Frank Crews announcing final winners. Furt Food’s five man team claimed top money at 3265 pins, followed by Soil Conservation No. 1 with 3130 and R C Cola with 3095.

Frank Crews Anree Furt Food Soil Conservation No. 1 R. C. Cola Mann's Bread Southwestern Public Service Frank Borden FederalLeague Texas Alleys Borden Crews Larry Robinson Jim Hudson Gene Chapmant Ridings Charley Finklea Chuck Schnoke John Anderson Wilbur Johnson

Rainy night halts Midland Amarillo game in Texas League

Jerry Malin recalls covering a delayed opener as rain forced postponement. He describes securing lineups from managers Hale and Jonnard, the wind whipping the scorebook, and the press box tension while the crowd seeks cover. The officials call the game to be made up at 8:15 tomorrow night.

Sammy Hale Bubber Jonnard Chandler Naranjo Hale Midland Invaders Gold Sox Midland Ladies Night Sox Malin Ole Malin

Batman Served as Driver for Regimental Padre

A mobile cinema for the troops in isolated spots was purchased by the bat man. Lt. Davids was made a batman by the regimental sergeant major as he was the only squad member able to drive a car when the padre needed help.

Davids

Tack Letters excerpt seeks steady repair and yard work workman

A reader, a middle aged widow with a seven year old son, seeks a permanent home on a farm or ranch or a motherless home to raise chickens on shares. She offers most of her furniture and lists contact details.

Colored workers seek house and farm jobs across city

A series of classified notes from individuals seeking employment detail varied needs. Miller offers house or yard work and driving, listing 1600 Johnson Street. Loven Phillips and family seek farm or ranch labor with tractor and stock skills at 201 Cleveland Street. another young man advertises farm and ranch experience and truck driving at 6769. a separate note promises rewards for lost coat and pin while seeking grocery or general farm work at 1405 Jackson Street.

Loven Phillips Cleveland St Jackson Street

Globe-News Fishing Contest Winners Paid Prizes

Checks mailed to four Amarillo fishermen after a five day Globe News and Amarillo merchants contest. Albert Lierad won top prize with a nine pound catfish near Canyon. B. T. Marshall claimed bass, Dr F Q Kellarm the crappie prize, and Dom Reid won perch with a seven and three quarter inch catch at State Park.

Amarillo Globe News Albert Lierad Pampa Harvesters Albert Buchanan Canyon B. T. Marshall Marshall Fillmore F. Q. Kellarm Hughes Palo Duro Club Dom Reid Jackson Reid State Park Hlereford

Experienced helper seeking yard work and steady work

A practical individual offers lawn care with a new ball bearing mower and good tools and requests calls after 6 PM to Bob at 2-1044. Also listed is a beauty operator seeking steady employment at 809 Date Street, Plainview, Texas, and a woman seeking housekeeping work.

Bob

Red Invaders Succeed in Wear Games Red Invaders Succeed in Wear Games

Umpires ruled today that lightning aerial thrusts at Mississippi River bridges had gained initial success for red invading forces in the Peace-time war times in Louisiana and Texas. Blue force defenses were delayed in western Louisiana as red troops pressed from Texas toward the Sabine River with air power concentrating to prevent converging infantry.

Alexandria Tun Mississippi River Louisiana Texas Vicksburg Miss New Orleans Blue McComb Barksdale Field Shreveport Georgia Sabine River

Couple Wanted for Full-Time Caretaker Position

An advertisement from Mrs. W. T. Brown of Cameron New Mexico seeks a neat sober couple to take full charge when away. Four in the family none with small children. Year round full room and board for $40 monthly. No field work beyond a small garden. Interview at provided full address 12 miles south of Sam Jon.

Sam Jon W.T. Brown Cameron New Mexico

Vanderbilt to pilot Bimelech in Preakness run

NY May 7 Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt picks Bimelech to run against Gallahadian in the Preakness Saturday. Iowa officials have not updated the score after the win over Minnesota last November 18. Wire reports from Cincinnati say the young Cubs resemble Zeke Bonura on the team.

New York Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Bimelech Gallahadian Iowa Mnnesota Town Wiciters Junts Cincinnati Zeke Bonura Pat O'Brien Knute Rockne Mmreo Notre Dame Ocation South Bere

Women Invited To Golf Talk At Amarillo Course

Women desiring to learn the fundamentals of golf are invited to attend a free instruction class led by Walter Sikes at the River Drive Course Blue Room Amarillo. A prior similar class drew several attendees and more sessions are planned weekly, including Thursday mornings and Tuesday evenings, open to all interested women in Amarillo and surrounding areas.

Walter Sikes River Drive Cours Or Ncat Amarillo Acre

All Want to Pitchers in White Sox Roundup

In the Chicago White Sox roundup at Jonesboro Arkansas, 114 boys were assessed. Four percent listed themselves as hurlers while six favored the shortstop position.

Chicago White Sox Jonesboro, Ark

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