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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1941
Page
3
Joe Louis defended his heavyweight title with a technical knockout at 2:50 of the sixth round against Lou Nova. Louis dominated, shattering Nova’s game plan as the champion showed craft and power in a decisive victory.
James H. Stewart of the SMU Athletic Department said there were fewer than 200 tickets left unsold from the 23,000 total for the Texas game in Dallas. Most seats already sold, with remaining tickets held by the Texas Athletic Department in Austin.
George Kirkley weighs the Yankees' World Series edge over the Dodgers citing their home run power defense and series savvy. He predicts the Yankees win in six games with Ernie Bonham as pitching hero and Tommy Henrich delivering clutch homers.
Santa Fe reports state and national interest grow for an archers deer hunt in the Sandia Mountains. The rules set, agreed by Leon H. Mudgett and Albuquerque Archers Club representatives, require barbless broadhead arrows, 50 pound bows, stamped arrows, no firearms, and permit required for all hunts with check in and out at stations. Only one deer per hunter, deer may be male or female, with 200 NM residents and 100 nonresidents eligible through Oct 20.
A fast write up from New York notes Joe Louis knocked out Nova in the fifth round after a tense bout. The crowd of 56 549 saw Louis find the opening and deliver the decisive one punch ending. Commentators Feder and Buck mispredicted the round by a second.
Golden Sandstorm plans a Thursday departure by bus for San Antonio with a stop in San Angelo for a scrimmage. Brackenridge High School looms as a stronger opponent after a recent scout, while Amarillo’s Sandies prep with two days of hard scrimmages before lighter practices focusing on fundamentals.
The Globe-News names three top winners in the football forecast contest for District 1-AA and Border and Southwest Conference games. R. C. Sell of Plainview, Carson R. Patton of Higgins, and R. L. Travis of Clovis had only two or three misses, with tie games spoiling perfect scores. Texas Tech remains roadbound next week as tickets to Amarillo and West Texas State home games go to the winners.
University of Texas football coaches plan to start the same eleven against LSU as in the Colorado opener if Noble Doss recovers from an ankle injury. Roy Dale McKay, sidelined by a leg injury, is reported ready for action as a plunging and passing understudy to Captain Pete Layden at full back.
Rice football coach Jess Neely trims scrimmage and adjusts lineups for the season opener with Sam Houston State Teachers. Weldon Humble moves to guard and Bill Blackburn shifts to end as the team focuses on running offensive and defensive formations. Oil industry notes Texas tax averages 10.26 cents per barrel.
Suthern Methodist coach Madison Bell known as Moanin Matty predicts a tough test as SMU heads to New York to face Fordham in a key intersection game. He warns not to be fooled by a 54 0 win over North Texas State and aims to slow Fordham at the Cotton Bowl style after last year 13 12 defeat. Red McClain notes Fordham’s improvement while SMU recalls co champion status in the Southwest Conference with A and M.
The Southwestern Football Officials Association meets tonight at Amarillo High School in room 116 starting at p.m. The event is open to the public with entrance on the west side. COLUMBIA S C The substitute rule is praised by USC equipment manager W A Duncan who noted sideline wear burdened uniforms.
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