Bauman to Return as Gold Sox First Baseman
Powell Paround reports Joe Bauman will rejoin the Amarillo Gold Sox at first base, reuniting with manager Harry Lamprich who plans to back Bauman as a mentor. The piece also notes strong infield prospects including Bobby Decker at second and Frank Okrie at short, with roster moves affecting Lamesa and Pampa connections.
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Joe Bauman
Gold Sox
Golden Sandies
Bob Clesson
Burl Bufkin
Bauman
Little Rock
Harry Lamprich
Bobby Decker
Borger
Frank Okrie
Bobee Coe
Emmett Fulenwider
Lamesa Lobos
Pampa
Lamesa
Amarillo
The
Oilers
Dutch Prather
Experimental Handicap Sprint Opens at Jamaica for Six Furlongs
New York April 8 A.P. The six furlong version of the Experimental Handicap returns at Jamaica today with ten three year olds invited to start in the dash worth 15000 added. The following day Jamaica hosts the second section a mile and a sixteenth with 20000 added.
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New York
Jamaica
Bauman Returns to Lead Gold Sox in Amarillo Comeback
Joe Bauman heads to Amarillo as the Gold Sox bolster their lineup on option from the Little Rock Travelers. The veteran slugger, famed for power, aims to boost the team’s offense, break league records, and attract fans with his long homers and clutch hits.
Ruth accepts post to aid junior baseball program
Babe Ruth, back in baseball for the first time since 1938, will be a Ford consultant for the American Legion junior baseball program. He spoke at a press conference about putting his ideas into action and noted his health improving after recent surgery.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Florida
Ford Motor Company
Ruth
American Legion
New York Yankee
Yank Rookie Finds Range at Norfolk and More
Larry Berra boosted the Yankees with three homers two doubles and 11 RBIs in the last two games as they beat Norfolk 19 to 5. Dodgers plan to stop in Charleston before returning to Ebbets Field after a 12 to 4 win over St Louis. Indians beat Giants 6 to 5 in an exhibition, with Lou Boudreau driving in a go ahead triple and Steve Gromek finishing strong. Cardinals release Jim Basso on option to Houston as Brecheen Grodzicki lead a 7 to 2 win over Dallas. Musial homered for the third time this spring.
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Larry
Yogi) Berra
New York Yankees
Berra
Yanks
Miami
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Charleston
D. C
Brooks
St. Louis Browns
FT. Smith
Ark
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New York Giants
Sheffield
Ala
Tribe
Giants
Lou Bordreau
Gene Thompson
Steve Gromek
Dallas
U.P
St. Louis Cardinals
Eddie Dyer
Jim Basso
Houston Buffs
Basso
Buffs
Houston
Harry
Cat) Brecheen
Johnny Grodzicki
Stan Musial
Tigers advance to Atlanta to face Crackers in Southern Assn
Detroit Tigers travel to Atlanta to play the Atlanta Crackers after routing Meridian 10 to 5. Key contributors include Jimmy Webb Dick Wakefield and Pat Mullins as the club builds momentum.
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Meridian
Miss
Detroit Tigers
Atlanta
Atlanta Crackers
Tigers
Jimmy Webb
Dick Wakefield
Pat Mullins
White Sox to chase fifth straight win in Little Rock
Chicago White Sox, aiming for a fifth consecutive victory, travel to Little Rock today after beating the Shreveport Sports 5 to 2. Pitchers Bill Lee Earl Harris and Gordon Maltzberger combined for three singles allowed and seven hits before rain halted play in the eighth.
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Little Rock
Chicago White Sox
Chicago
Shreveport Sports
Sox
Bill Lee
Earl Harris
Gordon Maltzberger
Amarillo Country Club to Host Invitation Tournament
The Amarillo Country Club golf committee will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the clubhouse. Committee chairman Harry Daily said plans for the annual Invitation Tournament will be discussed. The meet is scheduled for June 12 to 15.
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Amarillo Country Club Golf Committee
Harry Daily
Amarillo Country Club
Scribes Honor Gil Dodds for Winter Campaign
Gil Dodds the Boston A. A. miler has been voted outstanding performer of the Winter campaign by the Track Writers Association. He ran 12 straight indoor wins and holds four of the fastest miles on standard tracks. He also won three two mile races as his string rose to 28 straight since his last defeat two boards in the K of C mile in 3.
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Lubbock
Odessa
Winningham
Sandience
Austin
Bobby Bauman
Bauman
Lane
Borger
Childress
Quan
Amarillo
Butler Field
New York
Gil Dodds
Track Writers Association
Boston
Hardin Edges Reville In Amarillo Tennis Clash
Amarillo College netters completed four matches in a round robin at Ellwood Park as Hayden Hardin defeated Bill Reville in three sets 9 7 8 6 7 5. Johnny Allen won twice while Pat Babb and Monte Craig also played. On the women's side Coleen Ford and Anna May Brown battled to a 12 12 tie with more play expected.
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James Saunders
Amarillo College
Ellwood Park
Badger Net
Bill Reville
Cudigeg Wiln
Hayden Hardin
Hardin
Johnny Allen
Pat Babb
Amarillo
Allen
Warner Wilson
Wilson
Monte Craig
Craig
Reville
Allen-Reville
Coleen Ford
Anna
May Brown
Myrth Howard
Pat Jackson
Anna May Brown
Miss Jackson
Voss Sets Pace For SWC Batters In Conference Play
Claude Voss of Texas A M College leads Southwest Conference batters with eight hits in 138 at bats as Conference Secretary James H. Stewart released the batting figures.
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Dallas
U.P
Claude Voss
Texas A
M. College
James H. Stewart
Luncheon Team Matches Feature of 1947 Amarillo Golf Plan
Amarillo Country Club Women s Golf Association announces luncheon team matches as a new feature in 1947. May 29 and July 8 will host captains Mrs Art Querry Mrs Jesse Rogers and Mrs Jack SoRelle Mrs J S Triplett. Monthly handicap events run Tuesdays with a lunch on the first Tuesday. May 6 is the next luncheon. White Elephant Tournament brings prizes for all with the winner choosing first.
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Amarillo
Art Querry
Jesse Rogers
Jack SoRelle
J. S. Triplett
Amarillo Country Club
Ross Rogers
Norris Ewing
Paul Houston
Fred Gray
DeGrassi To Head Keglers In Santa Fe Bowling League
W. D. DeGrassi Jr. will serve as president of the Santa Fe Bowling League for 1947 48 season. He was elected at the annual banquet last night at Buck s Tavern. George Tower is vice president and James Ayers secretary treasurer. DeGrassi moves up from vice president and Ayers was reelected. O M Ramsey retires as president. Three Santa Fe movies were shown after the meeting.
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W. D. DeGrassi, Jr
Santa Fe Bowling League
George Tower
James Ayers
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Ayers
O. M. Ramsey
Santa Fe
McEuin to Meet Romano in Thursday Fairgrounds Card
Promoter Cory Detton announced a four bout wrestling program at the Fairgrounds arena. One fall opener pits Phil Romano of Los Angeles against Billy McEuin of Gainesville. Wayne Martin vs Buck Lipscomb headlines as the main event. Semifinal features Art Brady versus Jack Carter and a one fall special Frank Hill Murdock versus Floyd Hansen.
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Fairgrounds Arena
Phil Romano
Los Angeles
Billy McEuin
Gainesville
Wayne Martin
Buck Lipscomb
Martin
Florida
Art Brady
Jack Carter
Frankie Hill Murdock
Floyd Hansen
Pro Basketball Meet Goes Into Semifinals
Fort Wayne Zollners beat Anderson 52 to 40 and Toledo tops Dow Chemicals 59 to 55 to reach the semifinals with Oshkosh All Stars facing Sheboygan and Indianapolis Kautz Skys vs Moline Black Hawks. Hal Tidrick and Luther Harris led scoring with 19 points each.
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Fort Wayne
Toledo
Oshkosh
Indianapolis
Chicago Stadium
Dow Chemicals
Midland
Mich
Zollners
Anderson
Ind
Tl. Blackhawks
Hal Tidrick
Luther Harris
Sheboygan
Gears Beat Royals 78 70 For 2-1 Series Lead
Chicago American Gears defeated the Rochester Royals 78 to 70 to take a 2-1 lead in the series. George Mikan scored 24 points as Rochester trailed most of the second half after a close first half. A Rochester win would force a fifth game in Chicago Thursday.
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Chicago American Gears
Rochester Royals
Rochester
Gears
George Mikan
Texas bids on Western Regional baseball tournament
Dallas aims to host the National Collegiate Baseball Championship Western Regional with eight districts voting for Dallas or Austin as sites. Texas and the Southwest Conference are highlighted as strong contenders and financial guarantees are needed to cover travel for district representatives.
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Harold Ratliff
Dallas
Texas
Austin
West Central
Southwest
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Lloyd Messersmith
Souther Methodist University
Lil Dimmitt
Texas A
Bibb Falk
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