Ex'gi Lloyd Mangrum Wins First Postwar U S Open
Lloyd Mangrum, 31 from Los Angeles and a Purple Heart recipient, won the first postwar U S Open at Canterbury after a rain-soaked playoff. He defeated Byron Nelson and Vic Ghezzi by one stroke after a two-hole playoff, posting birdies and clutch putts as a thunderstorm delayed the final rounds.
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Baseball Scoring, Standings and Schedule Highlights
Yesterday results feature Pittsburgh 10 Philadelphia 3 and Chicago 2 Brooklyn 4, with New York 9 St. Louis 4. Standings list pennant hopes and upcoming games across major leagues and Texas League, including Fort Worth and San Antonio.
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Junior Soxers To Try Again
Officials and players of the Junior Gold Sox League prepare to play tonight at Gold Sox Park under lights at 7 o clock with two games on the schedule. The Knights of Pythias face Plains Chevrolet in the opener and De Molays meet Veterans of Foreign Wars in the nightcap. President Charlie Robertson will attend.
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Conn Dress Rehearsal for Louis Bout Revealed in Sparring
Billy Conn showed swift movement and potential slugging risk as he sparred six rounds in a dress drill for Wednesday's bout with Joe Louis. Louis boxed seven rounds in Pompton Lakes, saying a quick knockout is his aim, while remarking a long look from the paying crowd will not occur.
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Sam Orr Leads Amarillo Qualifiers In Tri State Golf
Sam Orr shot 78 to lead 32 Amarillo entrants in the 12th annual Tri-State Senior Golf Tournament at Amarillo Country Club. Bill Jenkins followed with 79 as 57 more entrants already signed, with qualifying, practice rounds, and match play set through June 22.
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Dodgers Top Cubs in Rubber Game as Walker Kept Hot
Dixie Walker drove in two runs and scored, helping the Brooklyn Dodgers win 4 to 2 over Chicago in the rubber game and extend their NL lead to three games. The roundup also notes Pirates over Phillies 10 to 1, Braves sweeping Reds, Giants rout, and Yankees, Indians, and Senators wins across the AL.
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Turpin Leads Entries in Texas Tennis Sectional Meet
Dallas 15 year old Jack Turpin headlined a long list of entries for the Texas Tennis Association sectional tournament at Colonial Country Club June 24 30. Turpin the 1944 45 TAAF singles champion and last summer's sectional boys singles winner, amid more than 80 entries, with expectations near 200.
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Eleventh Annual Texas Championship Semi-Pro Tourney Set
The National Baseball Congress announced the Eleventh Annual Texas Championship Semi-Pro baseball tournament to be held in Waco from July 11 to 28, moving up from a July 20 start. A. H. Kirksey said a large field would compete, with district meets in San Antonio and Texarkana to qualify teams. Texas champions advance to the twelfth national championships in Wichita August 16 to 28.
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Form Truce Teams in China Nanking
American Brig. Gen. Henry Byroade began activating field truce teams to keep peace in Manchuria while General Marshall pushes negotiations for a permanent end to China's internal war. A historical note mentions mules used for house wear were called Mulus by the ancient Sumerians.
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Abilene Blue Sox Sweep Amarillo In Prolific Win
Abilene Blue Sox pounded Amarillo 17 to 3 in a nine inning game, extending their lead in the West Texas New Mexico pennant race. Jim Matthews and Krage homered, Bob Crues added multiple hits, and Johnny Hall earned the win for Abilene.
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Abilene Tops Amarillo In Bats Heavy Contest
Bobbly Soxers defeated Amarillo 4 to 3 as Matthews Ozark Benson Krage Clues Spatafore Hall Greer Moran led with RBIs and hits. Greer Moran doubled, Amarillo left on base 6, Abilene 11, Devine allowed 10 runs in 3 1/3 innings, Mekules 4 in 1 2/3, Devine the losing pitcher.
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Bread Ration Likely in Britain Says New Food Minister
John Strachey announced in his first broadcast since taking the post that bread rationing in Britain is highly probable. The remarks follow his succession of Sir Ben Smith as food minister.
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Business Men's Assurance Company Of America Granted Texas Authority
Board of Insurance Commissioners of Texas certifies that Business Men's Assurance Company of America Kansas City Missouri has met sworn statement requirements and is authorized to do business in Texas for the year ending May 31 1947. George B Butler chairman confirms the certificate issued in Austin on May 21 1946.
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Bee Brand Insect Spray promises fast kill from DDT formula
Bee Brand Insect Spray claims to quickly rid homes of flies and mosquitoes by fogging rooms with a pint or quart, then sealing for 15 minutes. The product also uses Bee Brand Insect Powder to kill ants roaches bedbugs and silverfish and says it is not harmful to pets or children.
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King to Scout Panhandle Talent for World Series
Dub King of the Fort Worth Star Telegram will attend Gold Sox Field this afternoon from 2 to 5 to evaluate local talent for Texas representation in the World All-Star Amateur Series at Brooklyn August 6 7 8. Eligible youths must be high school graduates not in American Legion Junior Baseball and under 19 by August 5 1946. Bus Dorman will assist.
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Borger Legion Edges Amarillo In Playoff Opener
Borger American Legion defeated Amarillo 10 to 6 in the first playoff game. Bob Henry of Amarillo struck out 12 but walked 10. Borger pitcher Deason fanned seven and allowed a single walk. Bobby Farmer led Amarillo with three hits in four trips. Dunn homered with two aboard for Borger.
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Proper Care for Brass Door Knockers After Polishing
If you have a brass or metal door knocker, wax it immediately after polishing. This will keep it bright and protected from tarnish.
US doubles team clinches playoff berth in Davis Cup
In St Louis on June 16 the United States Davis Cup doubles duo Bill Talbert and Gardnar Mulloy defeated Felicisimo Ampon and Cesar Carmona of the Philippines 6-1 6-3 6-1 to seal a place in the North American zone finals against Mexico. The tie follows earlier U S singles wins, making the remaining two singles matches formal. The decisive Mexico clash is set for June 28 and 30 at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club in Orange New Jersey.
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Mangrum Is Fourth Texan To Win Open
Dallas golfer Lloyd Mangrum won the National Open in a playoff over Vic Ghezzi and Byron Nelson in Cleveland. The victory marks the fourth Open win by a Texan in ten years, continuing a Texas dominance with Ralph Guldahl and Nelson preceding Mangrum.
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