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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1941
Page
3
South Texas football has risen over the past decade with more teams reaching finals and semi finals in a ten year span from 1931. The region’s growth, close city rivalries, and a shift to a wide open game have boosted attendance and talent at high schools and at Texas A and M Javelinas in Kingsville.
A. N. Olver, president, donates a new President's Trophy for the Amarilla Country Club Women's Golf Association. The trophy was presented on the eve of a handicap tournament, with qualifying rounds set for today through Sunday and weekly matches thereafter.
United Press reports a wave of marks in the Dodgers Yankees World Series. Babe Ruth Frankie Frisch and Lou Gehrig set enduring records while Charley Keller made clutch outfield plays. Bi Dickey powered the Yankees with four extra base hits in four trips. Joe Gordon tallied several series firsts including a score and first run batted in.
Texas A and I visits San Antonio after dark workout at Bryan High School Field. Coach Homer Norton aims to reacquaint the Aggies with night football for their Saturday game.
Wellington faces the Chillicothe Eagles in a Friday night grid matchup described as one of the season’s toughest. The Rockets rely on power and weight, noting Chillicothe averages around 168 pounds to Wellington’s 154.
Rice football held a final workout on the eve of the night game with Sam Houston Teachers. Coach Jess Neely shuffled players with no fixed lineup, listing Ends Zimmerman and Tresch and a set of backs and linemen as the probable starters.
In Sherman Texas Austin College defeated Daniel Baker 34 to 0 after a scoreless first half. The Kangaroos scored four touchdowns in the third period and one in the fourth, with runs of 70 60 and 90 yards highlighting the surge. Daniel Baker threatened late but could not finish. Metal shortages are not seen as a major threat to wood furniture per the Commerce Department.
Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field hosts a rain delayed game in the 1940s World Series as the Dodgers and Yankees each hold one win. Ruffing and Wyatt pitched well for their teams, leaving the series even and a fresh slate for the deciding games.
The baseball world watches as Commissioner Landis postpones the Yankees versus Dodgers clash at Ebbetts Field due to steady rain rendering the field unplayable.
The next game odds favor either Kirby Higbe or Freddy Fitzsimmons for the Dodgers and Marius Russo or Atley Donald for the Yankees. Russo, born in Brooklyn, headlines a lineup with Pee-Wee Reese leading off and Medwick, LavaTags, Camilli, and Walker in the heart of the order as both clubs seek a decisive advantage.
The Columbus Red Birds aim for a fourth win in six starts over the Montreal Royals after rain washed out last night’s game. Sam Nahem is set to start for Columbus against Montreal with Kemp Wicker or Ed Head on the mound for the Royals.
Friona Chiefs meet Dimmit Bobcats on Chieftain Field in the first home conference game of the season. Southall and Manderscheid are listed as doubtful with injuries. Miss Ann Cobb to be crowned Football Queen for 1941 in a parade honoring all candidates.
One match remains to decide the Amarillo Country Club Presidents Trophy. Semifinalists include John Olver vs Jimmy Moore, while A C McKay fell to R H Kelly three and two. Kelly awaits Olver Moore's winner as Ausbach partners Olver in a charity exhibition at Lubbock CC next Sunday.
In Brooklyn Ebbetts Field the Bums face the Giants with homely boasts of will to win three games to seal the series. The crowd cheers only for the home club amid wind from the Gowanus Canal and a knuckleball duel between Leo and Fitzsimmons. Also a rainout cancels Canyon High versus Hereford District 1-A with injuries to the Hereford coach’s wife noted.
Chicago October 3 The White Sox and Cubs head to Comiskey Park for a city series game with Chicago eyeing a second straight win. A rain postponement at Wrigley Field moved the second game to next Wednesday if needed. Managers name pitching plans as Olson and Smith contend for the mound.
The University of Texas Longhorns concentrate on passing in light workouts at Austin as they prepare for the LSU game. Pete Layden led the aerial group with the most completions while Noble Doss, limited by an ankle injury, may not play unless fully recovered. Coach Dana Bible cautions Doss’ availability.
TCU practiced lightly in Fayetteville as they prepared for a South Western Conference opener against favored Arkansas. The 34 players, three full teams and an extra quarterback, left Fort Worth late and traveled via Muskogee to Oklahoma before heading toward the Ozark region.
The United States smothered Puerto Rico 14 to 2 in Havana marking its first win in the world amateur baseball tournament. The U S team had previously lost to the Dominican Republic and Mexico in round robin play. Admiral Francois Darlan of France holds the Royal Victorian Order Grand Cross.
Amarillo Golden Sandstorm champions visit San Antonio to clash with Brackenridge Eagles at Alamo Stadium tonight at 8. The game pitches last year’s second favorite against the defending state titleholders in a bid for early season prestige and district bragging rights. Coaches: Amarillo Howard Lynch and T G Hull. Brackenridge led by George Red Forehand.
Williamette 26 defeated Portland U C Whitman 20 while Whitworth zero. Austin College beat Daniel Baker 34 to 0.
Russell Ball of El Paso and Roy Grimse of San Diego advanced to the quarterfinals as defending champion George Ball began his title defense in Albuquerque. Russell Ball beat Jim Angelo 6-4 3-6 6-2, Grimse beat Fred Wilkinson 6-3 6-3, with George Ball awaiting a third-round match versus Bobby Falkenburg after delayed departure from El Paso.
New York October 3 UP Facts shows the World Series standings with the Yankees at 1-1 and the Dodgers at 1-1. Saturday's game is at Ebbets Field at 12 30 PM with probable Yankees pitchers Ailey Donald or Marius Russo and Brooklyn's Kirby Higbe or Fred Fitzsimmons. Remaining games set for Ebbets Field Sunday and Monday and Yankee Stadium for Tuesday and Thursday if needed, with a day between games six and seven to sell tickets and the winner the first to four wins.
DUMAS October 2 The Phillips Blackhawks regional title holders invade the local stadium to highlight the Demons season opener. Dumas opened with a 14 to 0 win over Dimmit Bobcats but injuries have hampered the Demons since.
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