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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1940
Page
4
The Sandies face a crucial match in Lubbock with Myrle Greathouse's health uncertain but the squad in strong condition after a final workout. They depart at six this evening, traveling by two buses to reach Lubbock to stretch and rest before tomorrow's contest.
Mister Johnny Myrick earned his title by knocking down 276 pins in a single game and a 628 series for Furt Food in the Maverick League. Plains Chevrolet won two of three games as team totals reached 1047 in the second game, with Furr Food totaling 2647 pins to Plains Chevrolet’s 2443. Ziggy Ziegler led the Junior League with 614 series across 168 222 224 games, while Crittenden posted 609 for Haley Furniture with 199 221 189.
Paris High School presses toward its first district championship and a potential state quarterfinal berth after a strong season. Coach Raymond Berry, hired in 1938, led a dramatic turnaround from cellar to contender as Paris crushes Sherman and eyes a key win over Dennison to clinch District 5. The veteran squad features standout Buryl Baty and ship-in captain Luke Abbot, boasting a high scoring defense and solid all around play.
Louisville, November 20. The current bowl lineup includes Stanford vs. Texas A&M in Pasadena and Boston College vs. Tennessee in New Orleans. Rumors swirl about Jimmy Wilson coaching at third base and Mississippi U selections for all-America facing indecision among Hopes and Hevious. The Augusta College all-America nominees feature Kant, Ie, Heel, Bowl, Swamps, Bell, Bunch, Shake, Opportunity, Oodles, and Tuba amid high school football fervor. Bob French of Toledo Blade guests.
In Oklahoma City Henry McLemore reports Tom Stidham, a veteran coach, extolls officials for football’s challenges. He praises their integrity and demands better public trust, noting rigorous official selection in the Big Six and urging coaches to contact him rather than attack officials.
New York November 19 Referee W H Friesell Jr earns praise for taking the rap in the Cornell Dartmouth fifth down episode. Commentators suggest better down tracking gadgets for officials and note other football opinions from coaches and scouts about formations and officiating.
Ek J Pinky Lowrey, business manager of the Lubbock Western ers, warns Ama rillo fans that all seats are sold for tomorrow's game at 2 50 pm. He urges non ticket holders not to travel. 100 general admission tickets remain in Amarillo at Maxor Drug Store. Special train tickets available at Maxor's, the high school, and Santa Fe offices.
Coach Lynch plans to take 37 players five managers and Assistant Coach T G Hull to the decisive state title clash in Lubbock. After a 28 to 6 win over Plainview the team trained hard all week with rough drills and a light warm up this afternoon.
Rod Fenton faces Larry Tillman in a special match while Mildred Burke defends her women’s title against June Ward. Curtain raiser features Larry Kasabaski versus Jack Natzworthy. Kasabaski’s debut impressed fans. Tickets are at City Drug. Event starts 8 PM Thursday.
Col Henry N Teague proprietor of the Mt Washington House claims his four page Mt Washington Daily News is published in the clouds atop the 288 foot summit of New England's highest peak It serves hotel patrons with weather bulletins and temperature notes from the summit setting.
ST. LOUIS November 20. John Sexton end for St Louis University Billikens withdraws to report for U S reserve training affecting prospects for upcoming intersectional clash with Texas Tech. Mel Aussicker triple threat halfback will miss Thursday's game here due to unspecified injury.
Injuries shadow the Oklahoma A. and M. clash as Dick Weber steps in after understudying Aussieker. Weber, who starred against the Aggies, will contend with Bob Osterholt and Ellard Dernoncourt for the post against Texas Tech.
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