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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1942
Page
3
Enlistments in the regular service thinning the ranks of the Tex as Defense Guard and Capt. A. Petersen, commanding Company A, outlines a push for new recruits. Tomato plants are mentioned in a separate note about British submarines detecting bases.
Beaumont Exporters topped San Antonio 2 to 1 as Len Schulte’s three base error gave the decisive run. Earl Cook held the Missions to scattered hits while Paul Dean outpitched Doyle Lade in the SHreveport mound duel. Elsewhere Fort Worth and Dallas won, and Texas-Oklahoma football will be played next fall after fair cancellation. Fire farmers sold 26 000 tons of seed potatoes to Britain this year.
In the West Texas New Mexico League, Frank Smith shined for the Gold Sox, shutting out Borger 3 to 0 as he limited the Gassers to four hits. Tonight Big Bus Dorman is expected to start for Borger in the Malin Field rematch.
St Louis Cardinals beat Chicago Cubs 2-1 in ten innings as Spud Krist relieves to earn the win. Enos Slaughter and Coaker Triplett drove in the decisive runs in the tenth after seven scoreless by Lanier and Olsen. Braves top Giants 4-2. Yankees beat Red Sox 9-2.
River and state officials announce Highway 60 from Amarillo through Oklahoma is a strategic road to close a 35 mile gap between Fairview and Ceiling Oklahoma. Henry A Bower of Fairview bank outlines material priorities and Washington support while Wade Brymer confirms immediate construction by the state highway department. Congressman Victor Wickersham backs closing from Ceiling to Victo and a July meeting is planned in his district.
A parade of French Fascists at Beziers was broken up by allied sympathizers in a street battle involving about 1500 persons. The clash occurred as political discussions at Vichy focused on possible adjustments to policy and alignments.
Notice from Amarillo secretary H C Willis about unclaimed tournament checks for Bowling activity at Louies Alleys. Names include Builders Supply Jim Fletcher Roy Bechtel Ted Pearson and others with specified check amounts and events. Also recaps recent Victory League actions and notable scores at Amarillo Bowl and related clubs.
The Office of Price Administration announced federal rent control will take effect June 1 in 20 war congested areas that failed to cut rents voluntarily within 60 days. The new levels apply to all housing types including trailers, with no landlord approval required.
Defending champion Vic Ghezzi now an army corporal and veteran Harry Cooper led sections as 32 professionals began match play at Seaview Country Club in Atlantic City. Cooper carded 71 for a 36-hole total of 139 while Ghezzi advanced, leaving behind former champions Hagen Diegel Runyan Revolta and Sarazen who faded with a 80.
United Press reports leading batters in the American and National Leagues with Doerr Gordon Spence Dickey Fleming Phelps Lemanne Lombardi Cooper Owen Reiser among the top names. Also notes Tunisia shipped 2,200,000 tons of wheat to France in a recent month.
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