Amarillo to host Panhandle Open Bowling Amid Carnival
The Amarillo Bowling Association outlines a three weekend festival from November first to sixteenth headlined by the Panhandle Open at Louie’s Alleys and augmented by a Sweep Stakes Carnival at Amarillo Bowl. President Jim Farwell and members plan headquarters at the Herring Hotel and seek Chamber support. Mrs. Ruth Dorris says women bowlers will again sponsor a closing dance to boost Amarillo hospitality.
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Fountion Works
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
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American Bowling Congress
Ruth Dorris
Dodgers Clinch National League Title After Long Battle
Brooklyn Dodgers win the National League pennant in a tight two team race against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers known as The Bums finish ahead by a few games early and hold on through the season to secure the league crown.
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United Press
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Dodgers Clinch Pennant In Wild Boston Celebration
The Brooklyn Dodgers sealed the National League title after a 6-0 win over the Braves in Boston and a Cardinals loss. Whit Wyatt tossed a five hit shutout for his 22nd victory, with Pete Reiser driving in runs and Dolf Camilli homering. The team rode a late surge to the promised land while fans on a celebratory train roared back to New York.
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Whit Wyatt
Pete Reiser
Kirby Highlee
Dolf Camilli
Promised Land
Billy Herman
Dixie Walker
Curt Davis
Hugh Casey
Casey
Texas Miners Start Border Season With 35–7 Victory
Texas A. and I. Javelinas defeated Tempe Border Conference champions Arizona State Teachers College 35 to 7 at Tempe. Vern Gillespie opened scoring with an 86 yard punt return, and Sammy Hawks, Leon Price, and Dolan added touchdowns as A and I dominated on the ground and through timely passes.
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Vargo
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College Football Scores From Monticello and Nearby Teams
Monticello A. and M. and Mars Hill College played no score. Henderson Teachers opened with 0 while Ouachita led 7. Decatur Baptist 0 and Lamar Junior College posted 12. Yankton College defeated Buena Vista 23 to 0.
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Henderson Teachers
Ouachita
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Lamar Junior College
Yankton College
Buena Vista
High School Football Scores Across Texas Bridges
Weslaco 0 McAllen 21 Brownsville 27 Donna 6 Mission 25 San Benito 12 Edinburg 12 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo 0 Big Spring 37 Brownwood 0 Pinetree 12 Union Grove 0 Sam Houston 8 J Thomas 0 St James 0 Kirwin 33 Fort Worth Tech 21 Arlington Heights 6 San Antonio Tech 12 Burbank 0 Marshall 0 Nacogdoches 13 IOOF Home Corsicana 7 Van 0.
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McAllen
Donna
Brownsville
Mission
San Benito
Edinburg
Pharr
Sandies Face Acid Test Against Vernon Lions Tonight
Amarillo's Golden Sandies meet district favorite Vernon Lions at 8 pm at Butler Field in a major 1941 showdown. Coach Pat Gerald hails his Lions as the best yet, while Amarillo aims to contain Vernon’s ground attack and aerial threats. Crowd control and early arrival urged due to expected large turnout.
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Amarillo
Golden Sandies
Vernon Lions
Butler Field
Associated Press
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Panhandle Panthers
Lions
Vernon
Mineral Wells
Sandies
Butler
Childress
Maxie Bell
Kenneth Russell
Bob Feller
Howard Lynch
T. G Hull
Louis Versus Nova Preview at Polo Grounds
New York September 26. Joe Louis opens as heavy favorite against Lou Nova with many experts predicting a Louis knockout before the 10th round in a scheduled title fight at the Polo Grounds. Nova trains to endure a 15 round war, seeking an upset over the champion known for his explosive punches.
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Joe Louis
Lou Nova
Nova
Polo Grounds
Louis
Joe
Allen forecasts end of big business in college football
Dr. F C Phog Allen, KU basketball coach, told William Jewell College players at a kickoff dinner in Liberty Missouri that inter college football will cease to be a big business after the defense emergency ends. He said the nation’s economic structure will prevent paying athletes as is being done now.
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Liberty
Dr. F. C
Phog) Allen
University of Kansas
William Jewell
Southwest Conference Play Opens Tomorrow
College football opens SWC play with six games listed. Texas meets Colorado in Boulder while Texas Christian clashes with Tulsa in Fort Worth. Southern Methodist faces North Texas Teachers in Dallas and Baylor hosts Hardin-Simmons in Waco. Arkansas meets Oklahoma Central Teachers in Fayetteville and Texas A. and M. plays Sam Houston Teachers in College Station.
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Oklahoma Central
Fayetteville
Texas A. & M
Sam Houston
College Station
Injuries and lineup changes mark opening 1941 SWC season
Six non conference games begin the 1941 SWC campaign with Rice delaying its start a week. Texas suffers key injuries to Stanley Mauldin and Jack Crain while Baylor Baylor tackles Gandy and Godbold miss practice with influenza. TCU fears Tulsa, SMU relies on new players, and Arkansas eyes a quick start with Thompsons passing attack amid a green roster and tough early schedule.
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Vols Win Dixie Series In Four Straight Games
Nashville clinches the Dixie Series title by defeating Dallas 6 to 2 in the final game after a tense ninth inning. The Rebels’ poor late‑game hits and outs capped a season where Nashville defeated New Orleans and Atlanta to secure the Southern Association pennant.
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Roy Mort
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Longhorns Lose Mauldin and Visit Amarillo on Trip
Texas University football once again faced adversity as star Stanley Mauldin went out for the season with a fractured forearm after scrimmage with the Yearlings. Coach Blair Cherry stressed resilience as the squad, including Amarillo natives Mike Sweeney and Vernon Martin, arrived in Amarillo for a brief stopover before heading to Colorado.
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Probable pitchers today in National and American leagues
National League games feature Vander Meer for Cincinnati against Brandt of Pittsburgh. Chicago meets Detroit with Smith vs Bridges. Cleveland visits St Louis led by Milmar against Auker, while Boston plays Philadelphia with Dobson facing Wolf. Washington and New York schedule two games with Chase Wynn Russo and Chandler.
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Border Play Starts Tonight
The Border Conference opens with a shuffle shift in New Mexico and nearby schools. New Mexico hosts Arizona State in Albuquerque Friday night while Arizona faces Notre Dame at South Bend and Hardin-Simmons meets Baylor in Waco. Texas Tech sits idle after a big win last week.
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Philadelphia Ray Robinson Decision Over Marty Servo
Philadelphia based Ray Sugar Robinson won a 141 to 13914 decision against Marty Servo from Schenectady New York in a 10 round bout.
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Ray
Sugar) Robinson
Harlem
Marty Servo
Schenectady
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