Franks Faces Longhorn Era Setbacks With Gold Sox
In Clovis New Mexico and surrounding West Texas games Texas minor league story recounts Dean Franks struggles with Amarillo Gold Sox. Franks was sold to Roswell after a poor Longhorn League start, then pitched nine shutout innings for Roswell against Big Spring, while manager Pete Knapp complains of rifle-range hits and a changed lineup.
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Steers Rally Past Arizona 9-8 to Tie District Title
Texas Longhorns erased an early deficit by scoring three in the ninth inning, led by Gus Hinch’s basesloaded double, to beat Arizona 9-8 and force a deciding game for District 6 NCAA playoff contention in Austin. Dick Risenhoover scored on the winner after a slide near home plate.
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Odessa Wins Texas Class AAA Schoolboy Title
Odessa defeated Abilene 2 to 1 to capture the Texas Class AAA schoolboy baseball championship in Austin.
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Oilers top Lamesa 3 2 behind two homers
Oilers defeated Lamesa 3 to 2 as two home runs by Joe Fortin and Roy Parker fueled the win. Salgado earned his second victory for Pampa since joining last Saturday, with Ten taking the mound for Lamesa. Fortin opened the scoring with a solo shot in the second, then Pampa added another run on a misplayed ball and a run-scoring hit.
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Shantz Pounds via Shutout as A’s Blank White Sox 5-0
Bobby Shantz tossed a complete shutout to lift the Philadelphia Athletics over Chicago 5-0. Shantz improved to 5-9 with solid support from the offense led by Joost and Hitchcock. The win nursed the A’s into sixth place in the standings.
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Gold Sox sweep Clovis with big seventh inning
Amarillo’s Gold Sox win 12-9 in game one and 15-11 in game two against the Clovis Pioneers. Zolliecoffer earns the second game win in relief as Amarillo outscores Clovis in a lengthy nightcap that extended past midnight.
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Hubs Nudge Abilene In 12 11 Victory In Extra Innings
Lubbock Hubbers edge Abilene Blue Sox 12 11 after a two hour and 44 minute game. Jackie Sullivan delivered the decisive squeeze bunt with one out in the tenth. Wiley Moore opened the frame with a single and Nelson Davis had homered earlier to tie the score.
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Dukes and Borger Split Doubleheader in Albuquerque
Borger's Gassers rolled to a 14-5 win after beating the Dukes 5-4 in the opener at Albuquerque. The teams combined for a 19 hit attack as Borger came back strong in the nightcap. Pitchers King Clawitter Batchelor and others contributed for the Dukes and Borger respectively.
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Braves Defeat Cardinals 10-2 Behind Spahn Ten Strikeouts
Boston pitcher Warren Spahn allowed eight hits and struck out ten as the Braves routed the St. Louis Cardinals 10-2. Stan Musial left the game with an injury amid the Cardinal loss, while the Braves piled up offense led by Gordon, Jethroe, and Mauch.
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Dun & Bradstreet index climbs to $6.00 mark
The wholesale food price index by Dun & Bradstreet rose six cents this week to $6.00, the highest since January 18, 1949 when it stood at $6.02. The increase follows a steady climb in recent weeks in New York.
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