Pinch Hit Homer Sparks Cubs Split With Giants
Frankie Baumholtz hit a ninth inning pinch homer with two on for a 3-1 Chicago win in the second game after Sal Maglie won his seventh straight for the New York Giants in the opener. The doubleheader opened with a 3-2 Giants victory as Chicago and New York split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frankie Baumholtz
Chicago Cubs
Sal Maglie
New York Giants
Chicago
Harris
Andre
Westrum
Jeffcoat
Maglie
Hofman
Becis le Riches
R—Miksis
Banks
Lockman
Speaker
Chiti
Mays
Rhodes
S— Baker
Dark
Jackson
Baker
Fondy
Bb—Davis
So—Davis
Ho—Davis
Rer—Davis
Jeff
Davis
W—Maglie
L— Andre
SNEAD WINS ROUND ROBIN Brooklyn Splits With Cardinals
Brooklyn and St. Louis split a doubleheader with the Cardinals taking the opener 9 4 aided by Ken Boyer two homers and a five run 10th inning. the Dodgers Roy Campanella homered as Brooklyn tied the nightcap 10 6 with two big innings. Verle Tiefenthaler, 18, signed with the New York Giants and was assigned to Sioux City in the Western League after his contract signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
St. Louis Cardinals
Ken Boyer
Cardinal
St. Louis
Boyer
Jim Hughes
Frank Smith
Cardinals
Roy Campanella
Dodgers
Wally
Breda
Iowa
Verle Tiefenthaler
Sioux City
New York Giants
Washington
Kansas City
New York
Detroit
Cincinnati
Chicago
Phila
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
Sun
Philadelphia
Juniors Open Here Tonight in Amarillo Parade
The 1955 Junior Baseball League sponsored by the YMCA opens with a downtown parade starting at 3 p.m. from Amarillo High School grounds along Polk Street to Third. About 500 players ages 8 to 17 participate with floats and YMCA athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Amarillo High School
Polk Street
Amarillo Air Force Base
Baxter Wins Golden Spread Invitational In Golf Title
Rex Baxter Jr., 19, defeated Art McKay 5-4 in the finals at the Ross Rogers Course to capture the first Golden Spread Invitational. Baxter also beat Lt. Marion Hiskey 3-2 in the semifinals and was 20 under par through 61 holes, with a strong showing against Amarillo players in multiple flights and consolation matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patt Powell
Rex Baxter, Jr
Art McKay
Ross Rogers
Texas Tech
Ace
McKay
Baxter
Marion Hiskey
Reese Air Force Base
Lubbock
Rex
Colonial Country Club of
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Art McKayer
John Farquhar
Sam Cobb
Bob Hervey
Vanes Moxem
Borger
Elgie Seamster
G. A. Henderson
Ceeds Holland
Stanley Levell
Dick Oden
Butch Houck
Kenneth Bailey
Ben Lane, Jr
Joe Bob Brown
Jack Scroggins
Robert Wheeler
Vern Farris
Dean Pavillard
Oscar Ashley
Bul Riffe
Stratford
Joe Nix
G. E. Stoinbarger
Don Laxson
Doyle
Dif Timberlake
Dean Webb
M. G Barker
Troy Mays
Cattery
Twing
Dr. McKay
Cobb
Maxom
Levell
Henderson
Lane
Houck
Seroceins
Farris
Ashiley
Nix
Golf star Baxter gains edge with five under par
The former national junior champion, Baxter, played five under regulation figures and put Dr. McKay on the ropes as the match heated up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Dr. McKay
Red Sox and Athletics Split Rain-Delayed Twin Bill
In Kansas City Hector Lopez hit a go ahead RBI single in the 10th as the Athletics beat the Red Sox 5-4. Boston came back to win the nightcap 4-3 behind Jackie Jensen’s throw at the plate to end the rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Hector Lopez
Kansas City Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Jackie Jensen
ABH
Klaus
Power
Joost
Lopez
I Will'ms
Vale
Jensen
Zermial
Zauchin
Simpson
White
Finigan
Hatton
Littrell
Piersall
Oja Lighter
Nixon
Shantz
Kiely
Astroth
Hurd
Ojb Kryhoski
Dem'triss
Raschi
cRenna
R—Klaus
Williams
DeMaestri
E— Joost
RBI
Yale
Renna
Raschi Boyer
S—Boyer
Bb—Nixon
Gorman
So—Nixon
Ho—Nixon
Henry
Rer— Nixon
Momen
Sain
Boyer
L—Hurd
Seled Seeds and Grains Offered at Quonset Barn
Seed sellers list prices for Millet and sorghum varieties including Sudan milo and Red Top Cane. They advertise over 40 grain sorghums and beans, with C&C stamps accepted, at 2800 Canyon Highway and 3601 East 10th in their Quonset barn location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
C&c
Canyon Highway
McShain Faces Boston Belkas in Semiwindup Match
Danny McShain of Hollywood, famed as the toughest wrestler, meets Chris Belkas of Boston in the semiwindup at the Sports Arena. The one fall 30 minute bout pits the veteran McShain against the rising Belkas as promoter Dory Detton books three preliminaries and a main card featuring Edmund Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny McShain
Hollywood
Chris Belkas
Boston
Dory Detton
MecShain
Michele Leone
Leone
Edmund Francis
Chicago
Bob Geigel
Southwest States
McShain
Francis
Danny
Belkas
Karl Gray
Gray
Bostonian
Detton
Homer Gives Yanks Split With Chisox 3-2
Billy Hunter hit an inside the park homer in the 10th inning to lift the New York Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox in the nightcap after Chicago took the opener 5-3. Andy Carey and Mickey Mantle also homered for the Yankees. Chico Carrasquel connected for his fifth of the year for the Sox. Jim Rivera hit a first inning grand slam in the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Billy Hunter
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Andy Carey
Mickey Mantle
New York
Sox
Chico Carrasquel
Jim Rivera
Dick Donovan
Braves Edge Phillies 5-4 in Tight Elemist
Milwaukee Braves beat Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in the opener as Eddie Mathews hit two homers and Robin Roberts saw his five game win streak end. Johnny Logan and Earl Torgeson also homered for Milwaukee while Ernie Johnson pitched in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Eddie Mathews
Robin Roberts
Ernie Johnson
Milwaukee Braves
PhiladelphiaPhillies
Pennsylvania
Mathews
Wallops
Milwaukee
Roberts
Johnny Logan
Earl Torgeson
Milwaukee Philadelphia
OlEnnis
Olj Jones
Adcock
Jolly
Dohnsonp
Crandalle
Pafko
Ran Tor Adcock
Bruton
Logan
Johnson
W—Johnson
L—Roberts
Trio of Badgers On Dream Nine
Three Amarillo College Badgers named to the West Zone Texas Junior College All-Conference baseball team. Herbert Hill is a unanimous selection at first base, Owen Brown earns an infield spot, Gary McKeand picked as a pitcher, with four other pitchers and a utility player also chosen. Voting conducted by coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo College Badger
Texas Junior College
Dean Joseph Davis
Amarillo College
Herbert Hill
Badgers
Amarillo
Owen Brown
Gary McKeand
Friona Triumphs Over Dimmitt in Irrigation League Tilt
Friona defeated Dimmitt 12 to 9 in an Irrigation Best League game. Lindley Davis earned the win for Friona after a four-run first inning. Friona stands 7-0 at midseason and hosts Negro semi pro club next Sunday while players plan to participate in the East-West all star game on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friona
Dimmitt
Lindley Davis
Priona
Sam Snead Sets Deepdale Record In Round Robin Victory
Sam Snead relaxed and confident shot a five under par 65 to win the Deepdale Round Robin golf championship with a 46 point total. He broke the prior record of 66, earned $3,000, and strengthened his Open prospects in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Grimsley
N.Y
Sam Snead
Deepdale
Julius Boros
Snead
Cary Middlecoff
Ted Kroll
Peter Thomson
Australia
Marty Furgol
Francis
Bo) Wininger
San Francisco
Slammer
Great Neck
Johnny Palmer
Furrie
Marty Got
Cary
Raton Raceway Results Summary Sunday June First
Race by race results show multiple returns with top horses and payouts. Stride Sie leads with 5.80 and 4.00, Valentine Boy pays 7.40 and 4.30. Viam Breeze owned by VM Stable Amarillo wins time 1:00.4. Blue's Son posts 39.00 with big payouts, Johnnie's One returns 24.00. Quinella paid 68.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Boy
Heathenette
Toni Horn
Bonnie Bow
Viam Breeze
Tn VM Stable
Amarillo
Toubo Flame
Filomer
Brown Bangs
Star Gunner
Allow Me
E Chigito
Blue's Son
Gray Weaver
Sparkling Bird
New Zoom
Phil O'Reil
Sun Comet
Power Thrill
Cowboy Capital
Tumble Beyond
Bird Shooter
Barre Victory
Med Caval
Count Cimarron
Quinella
Blackhawks Rout Claude 18 7 in Caprock League clash
The Rath Blackhawks overwhelmed Claude with 18 runs in a Caprock League game. A 16 hit attack overwhelmed Claude pitchers Milton Gibbs hit a fifth inning homer with two on the only big blow. Line scores show Claude and Rath contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rath Blackhawks
Caprock
Claude Here
Raths
Claude Hurler
Milton Gibbs
Homer Nips Sox In Tight El Paso Duel
John Watson hit a seventh inning two run homer to lift the El Paso Texans to a 3-2 victory over the San Angelo Gold Sox in the first game of a three game series. Lefthander Ken Yoke earned the win for El Paso as the Sox battled back but left nine runners stranded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
Andy Bush
Gold Sox
el Paso
Texans
Chuck Lehrmann
Buck Fausett
Sox
Dave Schleich
New York Yankee
Amarillo
Rudy Arias
Lubbock
Ken Yoke
Bush
Andy
Jim Mangan
Hollywood
Syd Cohen
Warren Helkie
Mangan
Gil Hawkins
Joe Herpin
Watson
Herpin
Hawkins
Bennie Dobbins
Alex Gonzales
Dick Honacki
Jerry MacKay
Jim Baldacci
Karl Heron
Len Attyd
Taffy Wright
Tommy Lind
Beaumont
Texas League
Attyd
Yoke
Honacki
Chuck Thomas
Wright
Stan Machinsky
Lind
Machinsky
Vic Colo
Heron
Dukes Pound Pioneers to Even Series at Clovis
The Albuquerque Dukes exploded for 26 hits to rout the Clovis Pioneers 18-6 to knot the series at one game each. Eddie Beckman drove in six runs with a homer and three singles while Pedro Santiago and Jack Martin collected four hits apiece. Larry Segovia hit his third homer as Albuquerque built a 7-1 lead in two innings and 10-1 after four frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovis
Albuquerque Dukes
Clovis Pioneers
Eddie Beckman
Pedro Santiago
Jack Martin
Santiago
Larry Segovia
Albuquerque
Dukes
Angling Club Plans City Championship Casting Contest
The Amarillo Angling Club sponsors a city championship casting tournament at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Ellwood Park. Events include 5/8 ounce ball casting for accuracy for men women and juniors open dry fly casting and open skish distance casting. Open to all interested with overall score determining the champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Ellwood Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Giants
Jones
McCullough
Hearn
Grissom
L—Hearn
Associated Press
Willie Mays
Cubs
Harry Chiti
Dee Fondy
Tom Gorman
Jack Williams
Plainview
Art
Laxson
Timber
Lake
Ashley
Barker
H. A. Martin
Fred Turner
Thomas Hays
Bill Clemmons
Fr McKay
Bosox
Blatz
Dou
KGN
Keith Loyd
Wayne Kenyon
Fillmore
Homer
West Texas New Mexico
Pam Teeeweeees
Abilene
Clovis Seas
Ubbock
Pampa
Plain
Braves
Phils
Cleveland
Kan
City
Balltimore
Noren
Groth
Carey
Fox
Mantle
Minoso
Acme
Berra
bSkowron
Kell
Rivera
Lollar
McDougald
HR Carey
Hunter
Carrasquel
Robinson
Dropo
Bb— Donovan
Byrne
Sturdivant
So— Donovan
Konstanty
Ho—Byrne
Rer—Byrne
Donovan
W— Donovan
Antonio
Shreveport
Houston
Tulsa
Ft. Worth
Dallas
Okla City
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Ousee
C. Christi
Texas City
Pt. Arthur
Harlingen
Galveston
Waco
Tyler
Austin
Corpus Christi
Port Arthur
Midland
Carlsbad
Artesia
Odessa
S Angelo
Hobbs
Roswell
B. Ta
Resus Artesia
Big Spring
San Angelo
Jackie Williams
Howard County
Keith Wills
Frank Phillips
Tuffy Zellers
Ronald Anderson
Herring
Doyle Scott
Howard Coun
Jim Coulter
Charlie Rose
Howard Sounty
Dugan Johnson
Utility
Cooner
Frank Philligh
Conley
Crone
Crandall Wehmeier
Lopata
Ss Sas
Jefferson
Sammy
Charlotte
N. C
Thomson
Ted Kroll Even
Shelley Mayfield
Tommy Bolt
Gene Littler
Mike Souchak
Chick Harbert
Bob Rosburg
Dave Dougie
Jack Burke
Raton
Blackhawks
Claude
Claude Oo
Pattie
Morgan
Ning
Winberg
Hogan
Harry Gilstrap
Dukes Pound Pioneers
Albuquerq Santiago
Eure Sarubbi
Valentin
As Flores
Blasser
Lewis
Tanner
Lewicz
Warren
Ibe
a-Phillips
Beniies
Daley
Harrington
Trabucco
Waugh
Shirley
Teteeees
Flores
Ha eRan
Albuque
E—Blasser
Boyd
P. Flores
Rbi Bockman
Santiago Valentin
Segovia
Benites
Martin
Choukalos
Sarabbi
Paskeiwicz
R. Flores
Hr—Seago
Bockman
Re. Santi- Santiago
Albuq
Ignerane
Ho—Dale
Hrrington
Rer
Dale
Martin Lom
U—Leip
Barrett
Angling Club
Texaco
Klyn
DIAL
CBS Radio
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!