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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
3
The Amateur Athletic Union proposes July as National Sports Week to mobilize athletic facilities for better health. The drive aims to build discipline and stamina through wholesome recreation, aiding national defense and preparedness in difficult times.
Washington based Defenseproblems of the two republics plans a survey to identify non competitive tropical crops such as rubber quinine hemp and rotenone that could be grown in Latin America for U S sale. Rubber imports alone exceed 150 million dollars annually and the effort aims to lessen South American dependence on European markets while boosting agricultural export of cotton wheat corn and meats.
Lawton and Texas participants stage a multi tableau Easter pageant divided into three parts the nativity teaching of Christ and the crucifixion and resurrection One scene features the Rock of Ages garlanded and interpreted in Comanchean by a Devo mission Indian girl Rev Wallack plans five year intervals for the production due to its size The pageant near Easter is nearly as large and will be presented annually.
McKelvafois outing was discussed briefly as the Hopby Club plans to begin work soon. Miss McKelva is developing a program to be presented over KRRY Sherman in the future by Camp Fire Girls members. Mrs Roy Gass and Mrs John Dickey lead an active Blue Birds group with a Camp Fire Girls junior unit. a set of Camp Fire York books was recently purchased.
Brooklyn's Dodgers start an 18 game home stretch with a 2 0 victory over Cincinnati to pull a full game ahead in the National League race. Giants win their seventh straight 8 6 over Pittsburgh as Boston, St Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, and Boston win in a day of league play.
The Cotton Millers meet the Whitewright Tigers Sunday afternoon at State Park diamond weather and grounds permitting. Millers seek revenge after a 15 to 0 loss to Whitewright and have added strength to try to send the invaders home on the short end of the score.
Sitzler's and Square Service Station opened Bonham Bowling Teague Friday night with wins over Adamson's Barber Shop and Southwest Pump. Square Service Station recovered from an early loss to take two of three games. Burkitt of Square Service Station posted the night’s high individual 183. Colleciron of Sitzler's had a 464 in the second game and Sitzler's 1913 led the teams in the three game series.
A note from Camp Fire signals the greatest current need is for additional guardians. The report states funds sent or carried out of Bonham are considered lost.
Brooklyn completes the acquisition of Joe Medwick and Curt Davis from St. Louis. The trade shifts pennant chatter as Reds and Giants stay in the race with odds shifting. Card officials withhold price details amid a rumored range around two hundred thousand dollars.
Right hander Clay Smith threw a one hit game for Beaumont beating Shreveport 1-0 in 10 innings. Hugo Klearner held Beaumont to 10 hits and Shreveport dropped its fourth straight. In Tulsa, Otho Nicholas, loaned from Fort Worth, earned his second win for Oklahoma City as they defeated Tulsa 4-2, the Indians winning their sixth of seven.
A pitchers duel became a ninth inning rally as San Antonio defeated Houston 4 to 3 Friday night. Buffaloes pitcher Lefty Pollet, coming off a 12 game win streak, held the Missions scoreless through eight innings before leaving after San Antonio struck in the ninth.
Longview Texans blank Marshall 7 0 for their 13th consecutive victory as Humphrey limits hits. Henderson tops Texarkana 11 2 in a separate Friday night game. Tyler Trojans rally to beat Kilgore, closing gap on league leaders. Track meet features multiple colleges and notable sprinters and field event athletes.
Abbreviated notice notes Dave W Ray as holder of AB M S credentials based in Bonham with affiliation details implied in the fragment.
A mixed local page shows Dave Ray announcing his candidacy for the Texas legislature from the 41st district Fannin county. He cites support for old age pensions and a poll tax abolition stance backed by his World War I service and multiple degrees. Also reported is a softball game where Economy 11 Batley 6 after a seven run seventh inning and a baseball trade news item: Arl Lopez traded to the Pirates for Ray Berres.
Southern California and Stanford lead the national list of superior performers for 1949 announced by the NCAA track committee. Each invitee earns some expenses to the national meet, with Stanford receiving seven invites and USC defending champions earning invitations among a Pacific Coast Conference share. A 4:11 mile or faster was required for invitation.
A fragment notes that training and unlimited aid are expected to be incorporated in any resolution to be submitted to the mass meeting for adoption. No further specifics or dates are provided.
Members are urged to attend Sunday morning class where Emerson Anderson will discuss the current war situation and its implications for Everyman's class.
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