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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1941
Page
5
The prompt asks for the 1940 and 1941 men's tennis doubles champions, the 1941 runner-up team, and which horse set the all time turf money record of 437730 dollars. It also assigns scoring based on correct answers.
A spread of games brings Texas colleges into action this week. West Texas State faces Oklahoma City University at Canyon and Sam Houston State meets Lamar College at Beaumont. Hardin-Simmons plays Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth and Abilene Christian meets Texas Tech at Lubbock. East Texas State clashes with Austin College at Commerce.
TCU has played 94 conference games since joining the Southwest group in 1923. The Frogs have 53 wins, 31 losses and 10 ties for a .617 percentage. They are even or better against all teams except SMU, with most wins over Rice, then A&M, Arkansas, Baylor, Texas and SMU.
Northwestern back Bill De Correvant, veteran of two tough seasons, seeks a strong 1941 campaign to prove critics wrong and anchor an offense built around him. If he delivers, the Wildcats could surprise in the Big Ten and national title discussions. He remains focused on performance rather than fan expectations.
Dallas September 18. Texas League President J Alvin Gardner says the Dixie series opening site will not be decided until the final Shaughnessy playoff ends. He notes the leagues do not alternate openings and that the Dixie series is arranged to suit the best interests of both representative towns.
Columbia Missouri August reports on Missouri football outline Don Faurot’s backfield options after losing Paul Christman. Contenders include Don Reece Rayburn Chase Leo Milla Mike Popovich and Harry Ice with Wade also in the mix. Bob Steuber Harold Adams Harold Jenkins and Jeff Davis anchor the line as the Tigers pursue a deceptive new offense.
Last night’s bowling results are noted as Vernon Lightfoot’s knee operation may answer questions. Robert Jeffries and Mike Fitzgerald return as guards. End candidates and backfield depth are debated with Steuber, Lister, Greenwood in key roles. On Oct 11 TCU meets Bo McMillin’s Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington, a rematch of 1923 when McMillin coached Centenary.
Atlanta Crackers routed Nashville 12 to 8 to take a 3 to 2 edge in the Southern Association championship. Four Vols pitchers yielded 21 hits in a wild game at Nashville ballpark, setting up a decisive scene for the Dixie Series clash with the Texas League champion.
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