Byrd Wins Inquirer Invitational Golf Title at Philadelphia
Sam Byrd former Yankee outfielder won the $17,500 Inquirer Invitational at Torresdale Frankford with a 10 under par 274, taking $6,700 in war bonds. Craig Wood finished second at 281, earning $3,325, while Dutch Harrison boosted his bank with $1,350.
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Little Rock
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Pampa Oilers Triumph 5-1 Over Amarillo Dodgers
In Albuquerque on June 11 the Pampa Oilers defeated the Amarillo Dodgers 5 to 1 at Malin Park. Henry Stephens earned five hits backed by early runs while Ellis Carroll and Jerome Wanter contributed as relievers. The Dodgers pushed their lone run in the eighth inning. Tomorrow a doubleheader is planned.
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Segura Favored in National Clay Courts Meet
Francisco Segura of Ecuador, ranked No. 3 nationally and top seed, is favored to win the National Clay Courts Championship opening at the Detroit Tennis Club. He drew a first round bye as Lt. Seymour Greenberg will not defend his 1943 title. Segura, playing Detroit for the first time, won 38 of 41 last year.
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Jack Allen
Roy Stockton
H. D. Nelson
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J. W. Babb
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Gene Klein
E. H. Mann
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Harvey Allen
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Billy Lynch
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Chicago
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Sixth Scouters Cubbers University session planned
The sixth session will be at Polk Street Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Monday evening June 12 at 7 30. Scout executive M J Hiatt urges all Scouters to attend as plans for an out of doors camp are made. The program covers hiking camping patrol camping and uniforms.
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Polk Street Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
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Judge Spalling Rites Set Today at Claude
Funeral services for Judge J. S. Spalling of Claude who died Saturday of a heart attack will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Baptist Church. Rev. T. R. Gathright and Rev. J. B. Michael will conduct. Burial is in Claude Cemetery under N. S. Griggs and Sons funeral direction.
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New Hospitals Added For Penicillin Depots
The Chemicals Bureau of the War Production Board announced 1,000 more hospitals will serve as penicillin depots for civilians. Texas additions include Amarillo Northwest Texas Hospital St. Anthony's Hospital Borger North Plains Hospital Pampa Worley Hospital Plainview Plainview Sanitarium and Clinic.
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Young Girl Breaks Swimming Records
Eighteen-year-old Ann Curtiss of San Francisco broke three American women's swimming records at the Pacific Association meet in Oakland California. She lowered marks in the 400 meters 440-yard and 500-yard races by about 16 seconds, with times of 5 minutes 18.2 seconds 4 minutes 15.6 seconds and 5 minutes 58.6 seconds respectively. Lorraine Isher of San Francisco also set a new American record in the 150-yard individual medley at 1 minute 57.8 seconds, surpassing Curtiss by over a second.
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Benkovic Delivers Trick Shot Show in Amarillo
Frank Benkovic from Milwaukee wowed patrons at the Amarillo Bowl with multiple trick shots. The record holder in bowling exhibits his skills and later performed at Victory Lanes on Saturday night.
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Amarillo Bowl
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Red Birds trade Barrett to Red Sox for Partenhimer
Columbus Red Birds send ace relief pitcher Red Barrett to the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Stan Partenhimer and an undisclosed cash sum. Barrett appeared in one start this season, lasting 17 innings against Saint Paul before a rain halted the game. In relief he posts four wins and three losses for Columbus this year.
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Army teams lead field in New Mexico Semi pro tourney
Four Army clubs top the field as 20 teams advance to the playoffs in the New Mexico Semi pro Baseball Tournament set to start in El Paso Texas next Thursday. The NBC notes 114 Army clubs among the 48 state tournament entries with teams from the El Paso district among the lineup.
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Budgie Hayden Wins AMGA Handicap Tourney at Ross Rogers
Budgie Hayden captured first place at the AMGA members handicap event held at the Ross Rogers Course. He posted an 88 with a 25 handicap for a net 63 and added a second round 70 after a 96-26-70. Other ball winners included C. W. Smith 85-15-70 Leo Gerard 85-14-71 Jack Phillips 81-10-71 and Bob Taylor 83-10-73 among 18 entrants.
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Jack Phillips
Bob Taylor
Hernandez Eyes Featherweight Crown After Pep Barto Fight Plan
Broadway manager Al Weill pitches Pedro Hernandez vs Bartolo Bar tolo and Willie Pep on a week apart to crown the featherweight champion. Hernandez, 25, Puerto Rico native living near Troy, N Y, scored a three round KO over Freddy Pope in Philadelphia and is seen as the division’s puncher.
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Pep
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