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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
11
Shawnee Wolves face Amarillo Golden Randies in the last non conference game at Butler Field. Both teams work through injuries with a spirited practice focusing on aerial offense and passing defense under coaches Blair Cherry and Howard Lynch.
World light-heavyweight champion Maxie Rosenbloom arrives in New York preparing to defend his title against Bob Olin at Madison Square Garden. The article mixes Rosenbloom’s homecoming with high school football notes about Shawnee and the Lubbock Westerners, noting Dudley Underwood’s eye injury and Frank Bronson stepping in for Amarillo’s depleted line. Tickets for the bout are on sale at Maxor Drug Store.
Sam Pian, co manager of Barney Ross, says Ross will defend his lightweight title in Chicago under promoter Joe Foley. The bout likely in January at Chicago Stadium with Tony Canzoneri as the challenger.
Garden reports Maxie will follow a demanding routine starting tomorrow, going to bed before first light to avoid morning sun. Manager Frank Bechman notes the regimen aims to prevent catching him outdoors at dawn.
The 1934 Waggoner Handicap at Arlington Downs on November 10 lists Clarity and Strideaway as 5 to 1 co favorites ahead of Money Getter at 6 to 1. Pot Au Brooms Bien Fait and others follow. officials expect about 35,000 spectators for the event. In Des Moines wrestling fans stormed the ring with chairs dropping Ernest Hefner after Steve Savage won the first two falls.
Railway officials announce a special train from here to Lub park on November 12 to carry fans and students to the Amarillo Lubbock High School game at Tech Field. Round trip $2.45 leaves at 9 A M with return after the game. Tickets go on sale next Monday at Maxor Drug. General admission 75 cents with reserved seats 25 cents extra.
Navy coach Tom Hamilton, 26, optimistic about Navy chances against Army and other major foes. He notes his squad will not concede a thing and cites past leadership as proof of his cool, determined approach.
Wrestling fans expect a wild night with Bailor Watkins vs Art Perkins in the main event at the National Guard Armory. Semi final pits Cory Detton against Gene LaBelle, opening exhibition Costello vs George. Women admitted 10 cents.
New York Giants announced a major buying spree led by William Terry. They acquired Dick Bartell from the Phillies for 100000 in cash and player value and bought four new minor leaguers. The moves follow a history of frugal spending yet strong results in 1933 and 1943 with profits reported.
United States doubles champions George Lott and Lester Stoefen are weighing a pro contract offered by promoter Bill Tilden and Bill O'Brien. They have seven days to decide. If they turn pro, Davis Cup hopes would be hurt as Frank Shields focuses on movies.
Texas A and M College aims to match the University of Arkansas reserve strength as Coach Homer Norton puts the entire substitute squad through thorough drills ahead of the game.
A survey of fourteen major college teams shows nine likely to collide with fellow contenders, reducing the field from thirteen. Alabama Minnesota Michigan State Princeton Washington Tulane Utah Aggies and others face tough schedules with key clashes looming. Final prospects favor Alabama Michigan State Minnesota and Princeton approaching undefeated or near unbeaten outcomes.
Frank Shields announced a seven year MGM contract approved by the U S Lawn Tennis Association but President Walter Merrill Hall says he must not be advertised as a tennis player or use his tennis reputation and cannot appear in pictures if he remains amateur. The contract, signed by the country s No 1 ranking star and Davis Cup player yesterday, allows him to continue competition. Baylor players shift to defense as they prep for Texas Christian in Fort Worth hoping to upset expectations.
Fort Worth reports coach Gouch Leo Meyer indicated Gammy Baugh could move from passer to halfback for the Texas Christian game against Baylor in Fort Worth this Saturday. The shift aims to adjust for the opponent and roster needs.
Texas and Texas A and M prepared for a high scoring aerial battle in the Southwest Conference game of the week set for Saturday at Austin.
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