Graziano Wins Weak Decision Against Horne in Non Title Bout
Rocky Graziano defeats Sonny Horne of Valley Stream in a ten round non title fight, earning a split reaction from 5181 fans as he prepares for a possible title defense vs Tony Zale. Graziano, weighing 160, shows power but misses often while Horne sustains cuts, with Graziano declaring the win a needed boost amid rust from Army absence.
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Sandie Golfers Prepare for Conference Meet
Sandie High School golf squad aims for honors at the Conference 1 AA Meet Saturday at Amarillo Country Club. Principal R B Norman oversees a midweek tourney to award the four berths for the 18 hole medal play event.
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Wees Meeedots
Amarillo Country Club
Prin. R. B. Norman
US Rejects Plans For Schmeling Tour
The State Department refused to grant a visa to former heavyweight champion Max Schmeling, blocking a proposed exhibition tour in the United States. Rep. John McDowell of Pennsylvania announced the decision, criticizing the plans to bring the German boxer to U.S. events.
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Washington
Max Schmeling
State Department
United States
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Pennsylvania
Browns defeat Cubs as Bickhaus sent to San Antonio
St Louis Browns beat Chicago 8-5 on 14 hits led by Fred Sanford and Andy Pagko. Ernie Bickhaus was dispatched to San Antonio and Joe Ostrowski to Toledo, while Clyde McCullough homered for the Cubs. Duke Snider hit a first inning homer as Brooklyn beat Dallas 4-0. Radiotelephone service linked Hong Kong and Canton as India expands army training.
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Toedo
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Paul Erickson
Hank Wyse
Jess Dobernic
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Fred Sanford
Chicago
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Sam Zoldak
Snider
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Ed “Duke
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Dixie Walker
Jackie Robinson
Dodgers
Dallas Rebels
Slim Jack Barta
Rebels
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Ty Cobb
Jay Pietzsch
Amarillo
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Fla
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Ariz
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Bobby Thomson
Whitey Lockman
Willard ‘Marshall
Mel Ott
Thomson
Lockman
Marshall
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Tucson
Bobby Feller
C Inch Indians
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Jlyde McCullough
Andy Patko
ST. Petersburg
Bradenton
Boston Braves
Johnny Fetzer
Dick Manville
Hartford
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Milwaukee
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Cincinnati Reds
Borger Hosts High School Tennis Meet
Borger welcomes the High School boys tennis team Thursday afternoon for a six-match junior meet against one school. Borger’s entrants are Bob Wilson Bill McCue Jack Puqua in singles and Tommy Nelson Marion Mitchell Bobby Garner Bill Swank in doubles, aiming to sharpen for the District 1 AA meet in Canyon Saturday morning.
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Bob Wilson
Bill McCue
Jack Puqua
Tommy Nelson
Marion Mitchell
Bobby Garner
Bill Swank
Canyon
Sandies Break Track Records and Tie for Sixth
Amarillo Sandies rise with a young squad winning six records at Big Spring but scoring only 10 points to tie for sixth. Charles Sieber set shot put and discus marks while Claude Fox and others placed top five. McCormick and Phillips added strong mile and relay efforts as teams from Santa Fe and others posted notable marks in a crowded meet.
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Amarilo
Charles Sieber
Sieber
Claude Fox Broad
Claude
Seinches
H George McCormick
Bob Phillips
J. R. Wang Garner
Phillips
Whinnery
Appeals Court Upholds Baseball Reemployment Ruling
The Ninth Circuit upheld a district court ruling that the draft act does not require reemployment for returning veterans who play baseball. The Hollywood club of the Pacific Coast League released four players after service, Senate noted baseball as temporary seasonal work not covered by the Selective Service Act protections.
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Margaret Wills Roosters
Mexican Canaries
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Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal District Court
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Pacific Coast League
Selective Service Act
Ailing Harbert Favorite in Masters Meet
Ailing Chick Harbert remains a top favorite at the Masters in Augusta as he battles an appendix issue. He arrived from his hospital bed to post strong rounds, challenging Lloyd Mangrum and Ben Hogan among contenders at the 1948 Masters. Mangrum leads in form and course record notes, with Locke and Hogan among others chasing the $10,000 event.
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Chick Harbert
Harbert
Lloyd Mangrum
Paris
Ben Hogan
Bobby Locke
Sou Africa
Gold Sox Hold Practice Amid Roster Shuffle
The Gold Sox tested a mix of rookies and holdovers in a practice session as Buck Fausett assembles a versatile infield trio from Newark and Greenville. Joe Budney remains idle with other evaluators weighing new signings and pitching depth for a season opener against Caprock.
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Gold Sox
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Clovis
Buck Fausett
Newark
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Little Rock
Greenville
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Jimmy Heller
Bob Leeds
Fausett
Women golfers prep for weekly handicap tourney at Ross Rogers
Members of the Amarillo Women's Municipal Golfers Association will compete in a weekly handicap tournament tomorrow at the Ross Rogers Course. Play will begin at 9 o'clock and continue all day.
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Amarillo
Sandie Nine Meets Steers in Non-Conference Tilt
Amarillo's Golden Sandies were to face the Vers Longhorns in a non conference baseball game at Gold Sox Field this afternoon. Coach Rudy Gamblin aimed for a second win and noted the team didn’t look too bad or too good. The Sandstorm play Wellington Skyrockets tomorrow in Wellington, with Childress coming Friday to Gold Sox Field.
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Baylor A and M clash in pivotal Southwest Conference tilt
Baylor and Texas A and M meet in a key two game series at College Station. The Aggies, after a loss, face elimination risks if they drop one or both games. Baylor and SMU lead the league with two wins, while Texas and Rice play at Austin this afternoon.
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Aggies
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