Panhandle League Nears Start as Clovis Deliberation Continues
The writer reports on the Panhandle League start delaying over Clovis view and notes Mike and Honest John McCloskey working to resolve the issue. He cites Oscar Eckhardt’s hitting, Buck Harris and Detroit sales, and a string of quirky sports anecdotes from Mike and Werner Laufer, including a fisherman tale.
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Clovis
John McCloskey
Panhandle
Werner Laufer
Laufer
Hugo Volkman
Hammond
Ind
Armour Wins British Open in Scotland by One Stroke
Tommy Armour of Detroit defeated Jose Jurado of Buenos Aires by one stroke to win the British Open at Carnoustie Scotland. Armour posted 296 for 72 holes with rounds 78 75 77 71, finishing ahead of Jurado 297 and a field including Sarazen Farrell and Smith.
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Frank H. King
Carnoustie
Scotland
Tommy Armour
Detroit
Jose Jurado
Buenos Aires
Armour
United States
Bobby Jones
Niblick
Tommy
Jurado
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Arthur Havers
Smith
Barry Burn
Prince of Wales
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Motor City
Gene Sarzen
Havers
Horton Smith
Willie Hunter
Joe Kirkwood
Percy Allis
Germany
Gene Sarazen
Johnny Farrell
MacSmith
W. H. Davies
England
Wrestling’s College Influx Sparks New Ring Interest
In a six part series on modern wrestling, the revival grows as college football stars join pro bouts. Gus Sonnenberg’s flying tackle reshaped the sport, sparking influx of 30-plus collegians into major circuits. Don George wins Sonnenberg’s title, then Strangler Lewis restores the belt amid Curley’s challenges.
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al Hart
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Colgate
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Ray Steele
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Don George
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Oklahoma
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Georgia Tech
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al Morelli
Boston College
Jack Willams
University of Pittsburgh
Willie Davis
University of Virginia
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Rice Institute
Bill Middlekauff
University of Florida
Ralph Wilson
University of Pennsylvania
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Los Angeles
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Panhandle League Set to Open June 12 With Three Cities
Three Panhandle cities Amarillo LubBock and Pampa announce readiness for the league season awaiting Clovis New Mexico to resolve issues before floodlights and training begin Honest John McCloskey organizer is in Clovis and predicts a quick fix If Clovis joins the season will start on schedule June 12 Season tickets in Amarillo exceed 1000 sales led by Ted Taylor and local merchants boosters push to assure a strong night baseball program for the region
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Amarillo
Lubvock
Pampa
Clovis
New Mexico
John McCloskey
McCloskey
Ted Taylor
Assurts
Amaa
USC Trojans Qualify 12 for NCAA Track Finals
USC Trojans advance 12 to the NCAA track and field finals from Stagg Field Chicago. Frank Wykoff wins heat in 9.6 seconds. Emmett Toppino of Loyola New Orleans ties world record in 9.0, matching Eddie Tolan’s 1929 mark. Toppino’s feat stands as the day’s sole record effort.
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Southern California
Trojans
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Emmett Toppino
Loyola University
New Orleans
Fazekas
Ohio State
Glass
Dean Wedding Between Games Wednesday
Beaumont Texas June 5 Dizzy Dean will marry not between games but on Wednesday night according to Beaumont officials. The ceremony was moved from Monday in Houston to Wednesday at Buff stadium in Dallas. Dean’s team lost 4 to 2 to the Exporters that afternoon, a result not tied to the postponement.
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Oklahoma A and M pace in NCAA meet sprint events
Oklahoma A and M duplicated the figure in winning his test from Mc Cormick of Notre Dame. Four heat winners in the 100 show potential to tie Tolan's record, with Wykoff the favored. Texas qualifiers include Harlan in 120 yard hurdles, Percy Burke in shot put, W Hale in broad jump, R P Baldry in javelin, Wood in 80 yard run.
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Aviators Aim to Avenge Hubbers Doubleheader Set
The Lubbock Hubbers visit Amarillo for a Sunday Metro Park doubleheader on bargain day to break an undefeated Hubbers record and avenge a 13 inning 11 to 10 loss. First game starts at 2 PM with no delay and both games priced as one.
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Dodd Defeats Ledbetter in Municipal Golf Semi Finals
Paul Gore and G W Dodd reach the Municipal Golf Championship final after Dodd defeated Cecil Ledbetter 1 up on the sixteenth hole and Gore beat Manson Allen 3 and 2. Dodd shot 69 and Ledbetter was below par. Gore also carded 69.
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Manson Allen
Exporters win from Buffs to extend lead in standings
Beaumont report: White hits a triple and Easterling drives a line drive homer as Tom Vaughn earns his eighth win and save. Buffs fall behind by 1 1/2 games before an estimated 3,000 spectators. Fort Worth split with Shreveport in two games, 6-3 and 10-6, with Atz’s club rallying late in the night affair. Galveston suffers seventh straight loss as Chief Foel Moore shines in his Class A debut.
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Dizzy Dean
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Fort Worth
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Shreveport and Beaumont split road games in Texas League
Friday results show Shreveport 6 10 Fort Worth 3 6 and Houston 2 Beaumont 4 with night games. Saturday standings list Beaumont 33 17 660 Houston 90 620 Fort Worth 80 20 600 and Wichita Falls 26 23 531 San Antonio 26 23 531 Houston and Beaumont schedule games.
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Santa Fe Nine Ready to Face Canyon Sunday
The Santa Fe ball nine will meet Canyon Sunday at 3 30 PM at Fair Park. The Bulldogs claim a strong squad and have strengthened in recent games. Santa Fe has a solid 11 3 record after 14 games and took second in the first half of the City League split season.
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Texas Golf title meets two Dallas teens in final
Texas Golf Association crowns a new champion as Gus Moreland of Crest and Reynal Smith of Lak vie for the title in a 36 hole final. Moreland and Smith advanced by winning their quarter and semi finals in favorable conditions ahead of Saturdays decisive rounds. Smith eliminated Louis Jacoby and Moreland beat Bernar Schriever setting up a rematch after recent clashes. Smith trailed early but eyes a first major crown for Dallas golfers.
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Associated Press
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Texas Golf Association
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Forty Enter Auto Dealers Tourney At Indian Hills
Automobile dealers of Amarillo will hold a handicap golf tournament at the Indian Hills course, with qualifying rounds on the first day and play starting at 2 PM. Trophies and prizes donated by Westmoreland Company and others to honor forty entrants including Guy E. Hoover, B. M. Buchanan, Dewey Trimmier, and Cal Farley, among many named participants.
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McDonald Auto Supply
General Auto Supply
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Whitlock Company
Sherwin-Williams
Cowie Electric Company
Amarillo Brake and Electric Company
Otis Trimmier
G. D. Siemantel
Cal Parley
Britain Reaches Davis Cup Semi finals in Europe Zone
Great Britain defeated South Africa to advance to the European zone Davis Cup semi finals. Britain will meet Japan next, with the winner to face the United States in the inter zone finals.
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South Africa
Japan
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Rain Delays Wrestling Match Farley Hallas Rescheduled Monday
Promoter Al Anderson called off the Billy Hallas versus Farley bout at the Fairgrounds due to impending rain. The match is moved to Monday night in the stock-judging arena with seating for 1500+. The winner would face Champion Jack Reynolds in July, with title likely to shift to Amarillo or El Paso depending on results. Rumors mention Trishman considering retirement if he loses.
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Billy Hallas-Cal Farley
Fairgrounds
Jack Reynolds
Fairey
Amarillo
el Paso
Trishman
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