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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
9
The Amateur Athletic Union proposes July as National Sports Week to mobilize athletic facilities for better health. The plan frames sport as a patriotic service and a defense of the nation by building discipline, courage, and stamina through wholesome recreation amid desolate times.
Washington based Defense Problems of the 21 republics plans a survey to identify non competitive tropical crops for U S markets in Latin America. Potential items include rubber quinine hemp and retenon. Imports exceed 150 million dollars yearly and aim to lessen South American reliance on Europe while boosting cotton and wheat exports.
The first night presents a drama on infancy and Christ’s childhood to age 12. A tableau shows the Rock covered with Indian garlands in Comanche language by a Devo mission girl. Rev. Wallock plans a five year revival due to size, and the Easter pageant will be repeated annually.
McKelyn outlines a proposed outing and the Hobby Club readiness to start work soon. Miss McKelyn is preparing a bag to present on KRRV Sherman soon. Mrs Roy Gass and Mrs John lead an active junior group, with a new set of Camp Fire Books recently purchased.
Brooklyn starts an 18 game home stand with a 2-0 victory over Cincinnati as crowd nears 28,000 at Ebbets Field. Error free pitching by Dick Errickson leads Boston to 4-2 win and Giants post seventh straight victory 8-6 over Pirates. інших
The Cotton Millers meet Whitewright Tigers Sunday afternoon at State Park diamond in a return game. After a 15-0 loss at Whitewright, Millers seek revenge and have added strength to try to swing the result in their favor.
In Bonham Friday night bowling, Square Service Station beat Adamson's Barber Shop while Sitzler's defeated South West Pump. Square Service Station recovered to take two of three from Adamson's. Sitzler's swept the Pumpers. Burkitt led with a 184 and Coldiron posted a 464 for a high single game. The Sitzler fourteenth team score was 1913 for the series.
Fragmentary note from Bonham states the Camp Fire library shelves need guardians. It warns that money carried out of Bonham is forever gone and emphasizes ongoing need for protective oversight and stewardship.
Brooklyn adds Joe Medwick and Curt Davis from St Louis in a high profile deal. Rumors of cash value circle the trade with figures cited around 175000 to 200000 dollars. Reds and Cardinals remain strong as odds shift and comparisons to the Dean deal spark debate among pundits and fans.
In Beaumont on Friday right hander Clay Smith pitched a one hit game for Beaumont over Shreveport 1-0 in ten innings. Hugo Klearner allowed 10 hits to the Exporters and Shreveport dropped a fourth straight game. Tulsa's Otho Nicholas earned his second win for Oklahoma City as the Indians beat Tulsa 14-2. Houston saw San Antonio rally in the ninth to win 4-3 after a late pitchers duel.
Economy Ten rallies for six runs in the seventh inning to beat Bailey Ten 11 to 6 in Barham Softball League action. Bailey led 6-5 before Economy Ten sparked a bunt-filled rally, with Jeter earning his fourth win. Reynolds and Brown provided field support as Bailey Ten had five runs in the fifth but fell short.
Dave Ray declares candidacy for Texas House from the 41st district in Fannin County. He touts strong pension support, poll tax abolition, military service, education credentials, and public schooling leadership. He pledges to serve with his best effort if elected. (Pol. Adv) Dave Ray. Boston June 15. Bees president Quinn says Al Lopez traded to Pirates for Ray Berres and cash.
The text notes that training and unlimited aid are expected to be incorporated in any resolution to be submitted to the mass meeting for adoption.
Everyman’s class invites all members to attend Sunday morning as Emerson Anderson discusses the current war situation in a formal talk.
Longview whitewashed Marshall 7 to 0 on Friday night as the Texans extended their streak to 13 straight victories. Humphrey allowed five hits while Marshall used three pitchers and totaled eight hits. Henderson also reported strong hitting as Henderson batters surged in an 11 to 2 win over Texarkana, tying the series at one game each with 16 total hits. Tyler Trojans won again over Kilgore, scoring in two innings to stay one game behind Longview in the league standings.
CHICAGO June 15 Southern Californian and Stanford led the nation in a list of superior performers for 1949 released by the N C A A track committee. Each superior performer receives part of expenses to the next national meet in Minneapolis. Nine defending champions received invitations and Stanford had seven. One third of invitations went to Pacific Coast Conference athletes. A time of 4 11 or better was required for invitation.
Four high jumpers have cleared six feet eight inches this year. Invited competitors include John Wilson N C A A champion from U and G2 Ded Doydson from Oklahoma A&M Joshua Williamson Xavier of New Orleans Penn Relays champ, Kelly Horn from Alabama. Weight, sprint, and pole vault entries feature top NCAA and conference champions from Georgetown Stanford Kansas State Penn State LSU and Brigham Young among others.
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