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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1945
Page
12
Henry Ludwig Borowy, a slight Polish pitcher from Bloomfield New Jersey, faces the Detroit Tigers at Briggs Stadium in the opening World Series game. The former American Leaguer carries hopes of settling old scores and proving himself in baseball’s biggest stage.
Young Hank Borowy, a former Yankee star turned Cub pitcher, meets Hal Newhouser’s Tigers in a crucial game that could tilt the pennant race. Borowy, once a Fordham standout and key in New York’s 1940s successes, seeks to repay a debt and prove he remains a top hurler in this high-stakes showdown.
The Ama rilo Country Dutch Dinner Team Matches open tomorrow afternoon with captains E. D. Lamb and Pinky Gooch facing Dude Gentry and E. M. Black burn. A long list of pairings follows, featuring players from both teams in a traditional winless dinner contest.
The Amarillo High team the Yannigans push through rough practice as no opponents have open dates. Coach John Whinnery seeks a game while a potential scrimmage with Sandie squad third and fourth teams is discussed. Their next game is at Butler Field Friday night October 12 against the Plainview B team.
Mrs. Gene Root announced the first 16 members of the Ross Rogers Course club will start play in the Fourth Annual Globe News Trophy Golf Matches beginning October 14.
Price College six man team seeks opponents after a 44 to 6 win over Friona Chiefs. Brother Liguori invites coaches to contact by letter or phone for home and home games as the Panhandle Football League reorganizes for interscholastic play this season.
Ruby Clark Wagner from Amarillo has been appointed to the Women's International Bowling Congress executive board, a milestone for local bowling. The Banner and Pioneer Leagues report high scores and new sponsors Panhandle Trailways and Borden Company, plus plans for the upcoming state tournament in San Antonio.
The inexperienced Bobcats under Coach Jewell Wallace travel to Amarillo’s Butler Field to face the Golden Sandies Friday night in a gridiron clash. Only one 1944 starter remains Dwain Dodson leads a squad built from 1945 lettermen and squadmen with the T formation and a small line.
The Bobcats, a hustling squad led by tailback TACKLE Martinets and fullback Bob Hay, plan to depart Thursday morning. Friday brings the San Angelo High School Bobcat band traveling by bus to Amarillo.
About 1,000 World Series fans and others gathered on a Detroit River steamship tied at Wayne Street officials say overflow from hotels feeds the crowd. A El Paso visitor quips the boat is better than a park bench while cabbies weigh the riverfront draw.
Pro George Ausbach urged Amarillo Country Club women to enter the first Women's President Handicap tournament. Qualifying is expected to fill two flights of eight players starting October 5 with a match between flight winners for a Victory Bond. Prizes go to runners up in each flight.
Gene Root, pro at the Ross Rogers Golf Course, placed fourth in the County Open at La Jolla Country Club California with a 74 after a double bogey on a par four. He finished four strokes behind winner Bill Foley. The info came in a letter to Mrs Root. Gene is serving in the Navy.
Maverick Club Juniors defeated Wolflin Juniors 34 to 0 in a prep football scrimmage as Amarillo teams ready for the junior season. Billy Verplank scored three touchdowns while Rusty Reno and Pat McCarthy added one each.
Tomorrow at 4 30 p m the Sam Houston Junior High field hosts a football clash as Nixson Junior High led by R D Gamblin meets the Rangers coached by Bill Teal. Gamblin’s team blanked Horace Mann 39 0 and is favored to win.
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