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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1939
Page
7
The piece notes boxing's early days with bouts lasting 30 to 40 rounds and Paddy Ryan’s 1880 heavyweight title win by knockout in 87 rounds. It previews a Detroit bout on September 20 between Joe Louis and Bob Pastor as a potential 20 round throwback to those old days.
The United States issued a proclamation under the neutrality act banning shipments of arms, ammunition and war implements to Canada after Canada declared war on Germany. President Roosevelt indicated a special Congressional session may be called this week. critics say the embargo may handicap Britain and allies, while supporters warn repeal would force U.S. involvement. The action comes as the North Province's war declaration shifts congressional debate on the president's broader program.
New York sports column by Henry McLemore blends tennis travel follies with jokes about Yale football and baseball's Yankees. The piece touches on footfault controversy, boxing plans by Lou Nova, and a mock grand reveal about Gene Mako's retirement, ending with a whispered warning not to tell anyone.
Chattanooga Lookouts win the Southern Association championship edging Memphis and Nashville by a game and a half. Atlanta to face Chattanooga in the Shaughnessy playoff, with Memphis and Nashville battling for second place and a three out of five final series to determine the league’s representative for the Dexie series.
Midland and Pampa meet tonight to decide who will face Lubbock in the West Texas New Mexico League Shaughnessy playoff final. Midland routed Pampa 5-0 to even the series at two games each, with Lubbock advancing to the final last week. The championship opener will be in Lubbock.
The text notes Republicans backing the administration on repealing the arms embargo, with figures including Senator Austin of Vermont acting Senate leader, Senator White of Maine on the foreign relations committee, and Senator Taft of Ohio. It mentions a trip to the capital and a brief pledge to attend a forthcoming special session with no comment given.
In the approaching blackout of major league baseball the National League title picture tightens as the Reds lead the Cardinals by three games. The Yankees extend their margin in the American League while Dodgers, Cubs and others jockey for position. Derringer seals Reds win as St Louis closes gap and the Yankees string together eighth straight victory.
Tonight the Women's Major League starts at Texas Alleys with Sally Ann Bread versus Golden Light Coffee and Plains Creamery facing Taylor Markets. Teams include Sally Ann Bread Doris Thomas Anna Mac King Dorothy Forrister Katherine Johnson Erlene Zimmerman. Golden Light Coffee Ida Thornton Ann Cogdell Eddie Harris Martha Nutter Lillian Barrett. Plains Creamery Emily Reubensahl Mary Russell Irene Allen Evelyn Rinea Bernice Utterback. Taylor Markets Grace Simpson Florence McNeil Elaine West Georgia Lester Myrna Mills. A meeting for interested bowlers is planned at Texas Alleys Wednesday at 8 p.m. for beginners joining the Women Booster League.
Grantland Rice profiles Bud Ward as the likely dominant amateur at the North Shore Championship, noting Ward’s performance against top pros, his wins in the Northwestern Open, and strong Ryder Cup consideration. The piece surveys contenders like Turnesa Doering Chapman Yates McCormick Abbott Harbert Goodman and Guldahl with focus on Ward’s power accuracy and temperament.
The roundup notes Armstrong may lose the welterweight title to Lou Ambers and lists contenders Sammy Luft spring Jimmy Leto and Al Nettlow. It mentions Dizzy Dean’s disappearance from public view and a Northwestern QB name reveal. Bud Ward eyed for National Amateur, tennis picks Lenglen best with Wills Moody second, high football gear costs around $56.50 per head.
University of Texas coach Bible previews a rebuilding SWC squad with five sophomores likely to start against Florida on Sept. 30. New reserve depth, added speed, and a backfield led by Jack Crain signal a more aggressive, peppier offense despite inexperience.
Houston report details Walter Sullivan a switchboard operator and former ambulance driver rushing home to reach his wife Ruby in time for the birth of their six pound eight ounce son. The incident follows Sharp football notes on Texas prep and University of Texas prospects with lineup guesses and replacements for the season.
More than 50 schoolboy football battles are scheduled as the 20th annual gridiron drive kicks off. Top notes include Lions beating Jacksonville 53 to 6 in AA action and Midland defeating Monahans 6 to 0, with Lamesa topping Tahoka 19 to 0.
With an extra day of rest caused by rainouts the Texas League first round playoff opens tonight Fort Worth at Houston and Dallas at San Antonio were washed out yesterday and postponed.
Enid Oklahoma notes Ike Campbell reports on confusion over a proclamation linked to the U S Davis Cup team. The item suggests Quist and Bromwich believed the declaration applied to international tennis competition, raising questions about authority and scope.
The Kansas City Blues owned by the New York Yankees clinched the 38th American Association pennant finishing eight games ahead of the Minneapolis Millers with 107 victories and 47 defeats. It marks their fourth championship and third with a season record over 100 wins.
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