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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1943
Page
6
Texas football preview notes North Side and Polly clash for the Fort Worth district title amid a sparse slate. Poly undefeated, North Side undefeated with one tie. both eyed as likely district contenders despite few major matchups nationwide.
Lee Savold uses psychological tactics to unsettle Tami Mauriello before their 10 round heavyweight rematch at Madison Square Garden. Mauriello, favored to win, moved hotels to avoid Savold’s antics and continues training at Stillman’s Gym as both fighters report to be in good shape.
Teas and Davies tied for first in the Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association Weekly Nine Hole Handicap Tournament at the Ross Rogers Course. Other winners included R. L. Thompson and H. R. Wagoner with 35s, Larry Robertson 35, and J. R. Brown low gross with 38. A note lists Army Officer Candidate School graduates in service through Sept. 23, 1943.
University of Texas coach Dana X. Bible must adjust the lineup after freshman back Bobby Coy Lee becomes scholastically ineligible. Other losses include End Joe Parker heading to medical school, Max Munn entering a Naval training station, and guards and tackles Harlan Wetz Gerald Owens Edwin House Albert Suckit sidelined for scholastic reasons. J R Calahan Ralph Park and Raul Perez will alternate at fullback.
A half pint 120-pound Bill Brown upset featherweight Ben McLellan in the post tournament at Amarillo Army Air Field. Bill Krohn, 409th, won heavyweight over Bob Evers, while Joe Selia and Tag Samoa won their weight classes. The 409th Squadron led with 39 points, 901st Training Group had 16, and the post tourney runs each Wednesday with the band performing between fights. Capt. Douglas Fessenden promotes the boxing event at Sports Arena No. 3.
Milton Rathbone, San Angelo High School quarterback, attended two night school courses at San Angelo College not in the college curriculum or enrollment, prompting eligibility questions. Superintendent Dickson and Dr. Elkins said courses were moved to the college building last year to avoid double heating. If acceptable to the Odessa and San Angelo officials, a District 3-AA executive committee meeting may be held at 10 AM Saturday in Big Spring to rule on the case.
A dense listing of upcoming amateur sports events in Amarillo includes golf at Amarillo Country Club and Ross Rogers Course, bowling at Victory Alleys and Amarillo Bowl, and various league nights across venues. Highlights feature the Panhandle Open Bowling Tournament and multiple open tournaments for ladies and city leagues.
PGA secretary Fred Corcoran announced Byron Nelson and Jag McSpaden will play five 36-hole matches for war relief. The Dallas stop is scheduled for November 12 to 14.
Cleveland Indians restore Hal Trosky to active list after a voluntary retirement due to migraines and grievances. He is expected to draw interest in winter trades. team officials caution no deal is imminent as Trosky waits on potential offers.
Rice Institute coach Jess Neely must fill the gap left by Charlie Malmberg the Owls star who has been transferred to Norfolk as Rice prepares for the Saturday game against the University of Arkansas. Malmberg is a Naval trainee.
The Owls aim to end a six game drought after a 13 to 0 win over Texas Tech. Rice Stadium hosts Parkers with the final score deciding which team leaves last in the conference.
W. E. Boeing’s Slide Rule captured the $30,000 Westchester handicap on closing day at Empire at Jamaica. The winner beat Texas Tommy Heard’s Boysy by three lengths, with First Fiddle third, and Tola Rose fourth, in a brisk finish.
Mrs. Tex Muncy captured the Ladies Municipal Golfers Association Weekly Handicap Tournament at the Ross Rogers Course with a net 73. Her card read 100-27-73, while Mrs. Aderton and Mrs. Robertson posted 95-20-75 and 96-20-76 respectively. Aderton’s 95 earned low gross honors.
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