Bucky Walters Aims for Big 1944 Season After Strong Start
New York April 4 Bucky Walters stars in Cincinnati Reds spring activity saying his arm feels great after a 15 minute mound session. Manager Bill McKechnie vows he is ready now as Reds await season opener while Joe Beggs receives Navy commission and others across leagues begin exhibition play.
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Badgers Close Season With 45 37 Victory Over Canadian All-Stars
Amarillo College Badgers wrapped up the season with a 45 to 37 win at the Amarillo College Gym. Glyndon Riley and his brother Tom each scored 20 points as the brothers faced off against Hemphill County’s Vernon Close and Frank Stockman who were sidelined by injuries.
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Bowling Bits Highlight Victory Alleys Scores
High 500s filled Victory Alleys Friday night in the Major League. Mac McCullough led with 595 on 237 196 162. Mac McMinn followed with 593 as 180 179 294. Gore and Ahlstrom tied at 591 with 174 205 213 and 155 224 212. Other notable totals include Blanchard 592, Cain 588, Hudson 584, Schecher 577, Bleakney 575, Baker 574, and Pearson 570. A late five game group saw Gore 1059 to McMinn 1029. The City Association Tournament began with praise for Marie Jonnard of Amarillo Bowl.
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Wyatt Wants Dodgers Run If Draft Status Allows
Whitlow Wyatt said he hopes to extend his 10 game winning streak for the Brooklyn Dodgers as long as Uncle Sam permits. He recovered from early arm trouble to win 14 games last season, but delayed spring training pending draft status clarification. Wyatt expects to play at least a couple of months if drafted.
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London Coffee Bowl Game Shows Canadian American Rule Clash
Lt. M J Holston recalls the London Coffee Bowl where the U S Army Blue Division beat the Canadian Mustangs 18 0 before 55 000. Canadian and American bands played the halves ends with a red cross fundraiser. Canadian rules differ on downs points rouges and field play.
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Glen Garden Golf Tournament Dates Announced for June
Fort Worth reports the fifteenth Glen Garden Golf Tournament set for June 18 to 25 with 18 hole match play after initial qualifying rounds. Ed Cason, 1943 champion, cannot defend title as he is currently serving in the Navy.
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Banner Bowl bowling scores in Metropolitan League
Southwestern Drugina wins over Palo Duro Motors 708 769 670 to 609 650 696. Reager's Market defeats Fourth Sub Depot 762 817 871 to 735 801 828. Diamond Shop leads 840 750 with incomplete third score.
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Santa Fe League Scores and Athletics Additions
In Santa Fe League play the Victory Alleys beat the Texans 725 773 796 to 730 800 840. Locals defeated the Navajos 784 863 830 to 836 859 868. Scouts beat the Chiefs 825 865 775 to 718 807 815. Flyers edged the Rangers 752 774 738 to 722 733 842. Beardsley tops scouts with 198 and 215. ATs 590. Athletics bolstered by Jess Flores and Hal Wagner arriving in Frederick Maryland.
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Track Meet Set at Amarillo With Four Conference Teams
The Amarillo Golden Sandies host a new area track meet Saturday featuring Borger Childress Quanah and Pampa. Prelims begin 10 30 am with finals at 2 pm events include 120 yd hurdles 100 yd dash 440 yd dash 220 yd dash and 200 yd low hurdles. Sandie coach Howard Lynch is field director.
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Bombers Schedule Two Games With Clovis
Amarillo Field Bombers arrange two diamond duels with Clovis Army Air Base after a holiday 25 mile athletic restriction was rescinded. The Bombers meet the New Mexico all soldier nine at Clovis on May 27 with a return game at Amarillo Field on June 3. The setup sparked big player turnout and excitement in the Bombers camp.
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Drescher Named Yankee Catcher Prospect From Newark Farm
The New York Yankees selected 23 year old Bill Drescher to catch, filling the gap left by Bill Dickey and Rollie Hemsley. Drescher hit .289 with Binghamton before moving to Newark last season, and he is listed as a 4-F. The announcement came in Atlantic City with hopes he can step up this season.
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Maryland Boxing Commission orders rematch for Bell Cooper bout
The Maryland State Boxing Commission ordered a 12 round rematch between welterweights Tommy Bell of Akron and Jackie Cooper of Chicago. Purses were held after eight rounds of a no contest as Referee Ed Brockman said neither fighter landed a solid blow and neither fought with purpose. Both fighters weighed 147 pounds.
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