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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1947
Page
5
Bishop leads a field at the regional amateur golf event as players begin the second round. Scores up and down the leaderboard show tight competition among a mix of college and club players.
Defending champion Ted Bishop leads a strong field at Pebble Beach as top contenders push into round two. Stars include Frank Stranahan Marvin Ward Dick Chapman Frank Strafaci Ray Billows Johnny Dawson Skee Riegel Bruce McCormick and Johnny Goodman with notable results from Stranahan and Ward and others advancing despite injuries and byes.
In New York Bobby Feller, Cleveland’s ace, leads the American League with 18 victories after a strong comeback. He saved a 4 3 win for Cleveland at Yankee Stadium by retiring the Yankees in the ninth inning, bolstering his reputation as the league’s most feared pitcher. The Giants beat the Pirates 10 8 with a late rally.
National League batting leader Walker of Philadelphia at .356 with Cavarretta of Chicago at .329. Home runs led by Mize of New York with 46 and Kiner of Pittsburgh at 41. Pitching leader Jansen of New York at 17-5 with Blackwell of Cincinnati at 21-7 and a .750 winning percentage. The text ends with a note comparing a 100-watt bulb to 129 candles in output.
Kentucky college president John W. Taylor argues colleges should hire football players like professors. The piece notes Ohio State's strong gate receipts, speculates on revenue, and includes observations about Rocky Graziano and taxes impacting boxing earnings.
Ed McKeever says he has gone back to Texas Tech coaching technique after losing two assistants at the University of San Francisco. He notes he will handle the hard work himself while Bill Boni returns home from Europe after a year as Stars and Stripes sports editor ready to discuss hiring.
United Press reports Pancho Gonzales rise from rough Los Angeles neighborhoods to tennis stardom. The six foot Mexican descent youngster backed by his mother’s sacrifice begins in public courts and earns respect from Davis Cup peers after challenging Gardner Mulloy in a Seabrich event.
Rice Owls under Coach Jess Neely focus on light scrimmage as heat slows practice ahead of September 27 season opener against Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
Fragmented stats list shows batting leaders Williams Boston 337 Mitchell Cleveland and McCosky Philadelphia Wright Chicago 325. Home runs leaders Williams 29 Gordon 26. Pitching Shea New York 124 Overmire Detroit 104. .714.
Freddie Mills of Britain won the vacant European light heavyweight title at Har lringay Arena by fourth round technical knockout of Pol Goffaux of Belgium. Goffaux, bleeding from a gash, was stopped after going down six times in the fourth. Mills weighed 172 pounds and won every round.
Milton Price announces the umpires for the Shaughnessy playoff series in the West Texas New Mexico League. Neal Rabe Joe Meadows Maurice Goodside and F L Henry work the Lubbock Lamesa clash while Lefty Craig Ed Venator Bob Smith and Louis Barbour cover the Amarillo Albuquerque games.
SWC football teams enter the second full week of practice with light scrimmages. Arkansas star Howard Hughes sidelined by an ankle injury. SMU players John Basham Sid Halliday and John Halliday nursing minor hurts. Texas coach Blair Cherry schedules night sessions and promotes Tommy Landry to the second string. SMU plans a full game scrimmage Friday with 65 candidates split into two squads.
The text markets Rex Hunters Dog Powders to relieve intense itching in dogs. It claims rapid relief after weekly use and cites a customer testimonial about reduced scratching, shiny hair, and health. Product priced at 25 cents for a small package and $1 for the economy size, sold at Lucky Doe House and other dealers.
Texas A&M coach Homer Norton increased tempo in scrimmage and moved Bob Goode and Barney Welch into first string. Stan Hollmic expected to join early this week. Baylor continued two a days while Arkansas limited drills in extreme heat. Rice and TCU also scrimmaged with TCU QB Jim Lucas likely missing opener due to arm injury.
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