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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1947
Page
15
James Saunders defeated Hayden Hardin 6-0 6-4 to tie Johnny Allen for the lead in the Amarillo College round robin ynnis tournament. Johnny Allen beat Bob McMillen 6-1 6-0 as Allen dominated at the net throughout.
Marcel Cerdan Spanish Moroccan born ex Marine defeated Connecticut State Champion Irish Billy Walker in 2 minutes 40 seconds of the first round. He declared he is aiming for the World Middleweight title and will stay in the United States to seek a Graziano bout.
In San Antonio at the Country Club, Clyde Cunningham of Houston defeated defending champion H. L. Seallorn of Abilene two down. Ed Tyler of Houston beat H. R. Stroube of Corsicana 2 and 1 in the 36 hole second round match.
Texas high school football centers on District 11 where Kilgore visits Marshall and Longview heads to Texarkana in top state clashes. Other key games include Austin-El Paso Bowie for the District 4 crown and Odessa at Abilene as the Bronco machine starts another title drive.
Lead poisoning commonly affects workers and can be passed to offspring. The text notes that effects extend beyond those directly exposed, potentially influencing the health of future generations.
Mrs Art Querry, Mrs John Oakes and Mrs Vern Crawford won the Amarillo Country Club Women's Golf Association weekly tournament. Net scores on par four holes determined results. Querry took first in the 18 hole bracket with 44 6 14 37. Oakes led the nine hole flight with 35 10 24. Crawford won the Luncheon Ball.
The 1948 State Amateur Championship will be at River Oaks Country Club Houston, with dates in late May or early June. San Antonio Country Club again hosts the state senior tournament from October 4 to 10.
Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Denver opened defense of the Texas Women's Open with an 8 and 7 win over Mrs. George Noble at River Crest Country Club. She stood three under par as she closed out the match on the 11th hole. Kay Pearson, Houston State amateur champion, beat Mrs. Don Zeppernick 6 and 5 to advance. Patty Berg defeated Beverly Hansen 2 and 1 in a late-round hammer and tong battle, birdying the 16th to take the lead. Other opening rounds featured Polly Riley, J W Ross, H R Stotts, Petty Kirk, E S Blanton, Betty Jameson, Ws H T Williford, Betsy Rawls, and Mrs. Goldthwaite advancing.
Fort Worth will host the 1948 Golden Gloves State Tournament February 11 to 16 with five nights of fighting. Tournament Director Flem Hall announced the Texas winners will advance to the Chicago Tournament of Champions starting February 23.
Located in Apaunia Italy a new pharmaceutical plant will produce penicillin and streptomycin for medical use. The project aims to boost local industry and national healthcare capacity.
Announcement from Dallas says Bob Feller and his barnstorming Major League All-Stars will play an exhibition game Sunday night at Rebel Field. They will face an all star team of Texas and big league players living in the Dallas area.
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