Gold Sox Aim to Clinch Series Versus Barons Today
Amarillo hosts Big Spring at Malin Field for the series finale with a 4:30 start and Ladies Day free admission for women and girls. Neal Rabe planned to start Ben Parrish, but may revise. yesterday's 9 8 win over the Barons drew 2,500 fans as Lamesa holds top playoff hopes.
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Amarillo Baseball Fans Praise Gold Sox Victory and Boxing Highlight
Amarillo's Gold Sox defeated the Big Spring Barons 9 to 3 as Bob Seeds starred with two doubles while Don Thomas dominated on the mound. Stanley Bolton made a spectacular ninth inning catch and a Ladies Day crowd enjoyed the high energy. Texas Bowling Bakery team earns eighth in Oklahoma City tournament.
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Longhorns Finish Season Undefeated Worries Remain
The Texas Longhorns, 13–0 in the Southwest Conference, eye two remaining games against Texas A. and M. May 15–16 at College Station. A sweep would yield an unbeaten season and give Uncle Billy Disch a league record twice in 20 years. Texas closed the title by sweeping SMU and Baylor yet faced anxious moments as five games unfold this week including TCU, Baylor and Rice competition.
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Sandlots Launch In Rain As Nation Opens Season
In Wichita Kansas on May 8, sandlot baseball kicked off amid rain with about 25,000 games scheduled to start at 3 PM. George Sisler, semi pro commissioner, tossed the first ball to Frank Isbell after cutting a 350 pound birthday cake. several games were rained out. The opening coincided with the 100th anniversary of baseball.
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Foes Welcome Hubbell Injury Cloud in Giants Struggle
In New York on May 8 1930s analysis notes Carl Hubbell’s absence gives rivals a psychological edge as Giants falter. Bill McKechnie recalls Hubbell’s dominance shaping series openers, while peers ponder replacements like Harry Gumbert. The piece highlights Hubbell’s pitching genius and the impact on the pennant race.
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Bowling Leagues Report At Louies Alleys
United States farm stock numbers show 48 million sheep as of January 1, 1939, with 34 million in the western states and 14 million in other states.
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Kuhel Injured. White Sox Slated to Miss Week
Chicago May 8 Joe Kuhel first baseman and leading hitter will miss almost a week after bruised knee from Saturday slide into third base. X rays show bruises with no torn ligaments reported by manager Jimmy Dykes.
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Galento to Meet Phil Johnson Ahead of Louis Bout
Tony Galento 240 pound contender will box Phil Johnson the New York Negro heavyweight in a four round exhibition in Denver tonight. The bout sets the stage for his June 28 title fight with Joe Louis.
Hitting nerves and control in a pennant era pitcher
The passage describes Schreck taunting opponents to rattle batters while Hubbell commands respect with unmatched composure. It notes Hubbell’s screwball inoperative against foes and his overwhelming presence on the mound, keeping hitters cautious throughout the game.
Chicago Baseball Mourns As Yanks Dominate Sox
New York defeats Chicago 15 to 4 as Joe Gordon and Red Rolfe homer, while Cubs drop fifth in six as Giants hammer them 10-3. Hartnett benches captain Billy Herman for first time in eight years. Meener and rookie Gleeson to help outfielder roles amid reshuffle. Browns beat Red Sox 6-3 and Athletics down Tigers 10-3.
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Manns Women Bowlers Win Eighth Money
Amarillo’s Manns Malted Milk Bread bowlers finished eighth in the Women’s International Bowling Tournament booster championship in Oklahoma City. They totaled 2093 pins across 703 718 672 games, 102 behind the Sieber Hotel five. Grace Simpson led Amarillo with a 460 series, while Enid Boosters claimed ninth.
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Johnstown dominates Kentucky Derby myth with Derby win
Jamestown colt Johnstown roared to victory in the Kentucky Derby covering two minutes three and two fifths seconds. The three year old’s win earned $46,350, and scribes predict a brilliant Preakness run possibly paired with gilded Knight as an entry.
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Texians Beat Fritch Nine To Extend Win Streak Five
The Amarillo Texians defeated the Texhoma Natural Gas Company nine to five at Fritch to extend their season win streak to five. Frank Danner drove in three hits at first base, Reinert and Blondie Blackwell each contributed, and Gold Sox additions Comp ton and Goldfine joined the roster as Amarillo readiness grows.
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Germans Beat Switzerland in Davis Cup Clash at Vienna
Germany clinched the Davis Cup tie over Switzerland by taking the doubles for a 3-0 lead, a result that could pit Germany against Poland in the next round despite political tensions. Lou Ambers of Herkimer, NY, former world lightweight champion, meets Jimmy Vaughn of Cleveland in a 10 round bout last night, with Ambers the 8-5 favorite.
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Milwaukee Wins Third W I B C Team Title at OKC
Milwaukee captures the 22nd annual Women’s International Bowling Congress team crown for the third straight year, with Kornitz Pure Oils posting a 2,618 score to top Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and other entrants. Oklahoma City Lieber Hotels wins booster championship. Siebers finish 2,195 for ninth place.
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Giant Coyote Proves Wiles Before Death
In Redelston Saskatchewan a massive coyote, reputed to terrorize local dogs, was lured into a trap by Arthur Thompson and killed with a shot after a long pursuit. The animal measured six feet from head to tail and had a 21 inch tail, confirming its large size.
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Roundup of sports chatter and gossip from May day columns
Eddie Briezton New York Roundup blends sport gossip and tasteless humor. Mentions fines for Bill Terry and Ray Blades over fraternity snarl and P G A bribery rumors. Notes Jim Braddock comeback, Yankees pennant chances, Durocher Hartnett tension, Cochrane anniversary, Red Grange golf push, Richmond grid razz, and a puzzling Zubik Buffalo Bisons mystery.
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Ducks Unlimited Faces Backlash in Saskatchewan
Regina readers react as Ducks Unlimited plans to deter wintering ducks in Saskatchewan waters. The group considers noise makers lights scarecrows and small bombs to drive ducks south, prompting protests from bird lovers and natural history groups.
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Broken Leg Set With Aid Of Radiophone
Baptiste Villeneuve fractured his right leg in a sleigh accident and had it set via radio telephone. Constable Engelson, on a six week patrol at Fort Nelson, relayed Dr. R. G. Large�s instructions to immobilize the limb, enabling the medical treatment to proceed remotely from Prince Rupert.
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Court bars children from Cleveland divorce court
Common Pleas Judge Frank J. Merrick rules that divorce courts are not proper places for school children to gain outlooks on life, barring classes from his court though it had been the custom to show them through earlier.
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