Banquet honors Boys Ranch youths at Thomas Dinner House
Mayor Gene Klein awarded letter jackets to the Boys Ranch athletes after Cal Farley praised the program. Present were Cory Funk and department heads, with directors Art Chesher Ralph Dykeman Poly Parrett and E Robertson in attendance. The event highlighted multi sport participation and the two best citizens earning a TWA trip to Denver.
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Cal Farley
Dory Funk
Virgil Patterson
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Harry Hoare
Globe News
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Jack Thornton
Don Mitchell
Sherman Harriman
Art Chesher
Littlefield
Ralph Dykeman
Poly Parrett
E. Robertson
University of Texas
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Eddie Baker
E. P. Sleeth
Charlie Palvadore
Sam Minshew
Charles Peterson
Chet Ramsey
Connie Phillips
Ted Mitchell
Richard Tucker
Pete Wells
Old Man River
Lowell Lee
Joe Kearns
Troy Black
George Grant
Dec Norris
Nevers Named Fullback on All America Team
NEW BRUNSWICK NJ April 10 AP Ernie Nevers named fullback on college football all time America dream eleven for a nationwide Associated Press poll to nominate players for the National Hall of Fame at Rutgers. Nevers leads a formidable backfield with Walter Eckersall Red Grange and Jim Thorpe with Stanford’s Pop Warner praising him.
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Ernie Nevers
Stanford
Associated Press
Rutgers University
Nevers
Walter Eckersall
Chicago
Red Grange
Illinois
Jim Thorpe
Carlisle Indians
Glenn S
Pop) Warner
Warner
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Felix
Doc) Blanchard
Army
John Kimbrough
Texas A&m
Texas League opens Tonight
The 161-game season starts with Dallas at Tulsa Fort Worth at Oklahoma City Houston at Beaumont and San Antonio at Shreveport. Crowds forecast total over 27 000 with several matchups drawing 4 500 to 9 000 each. Veterans mix with few youngsters due to wartime constraints and four starting pitchers are listed for tonight’s openers.
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Associated Press
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Tulsa
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Houston
Beaumont
San Antonio
Shreveport
Eigo
Walt Lanfranconi
Dave Jolly
Vicente Lopez
al Gerheauser
al Papai
Jim Schneible
Jack Bruner
Hugh Souter
DiMag Has That Soothing Effect
Casey Stengel had little to smile about after a tough day with the Yankees. Joe DiMaggio delivered a bright moment with two singles in four at bats driving in two runs. Rizzuto Page and Reynolds faced hospital exams, a setback amid spring training.
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Casey Stengel
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
Dallas
Phil Rizzuto
Joe Page
Allie Reynolds
Johns Hopkins Hospital
DiMag
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Yankees
Famechon faces Burgin rematch at Cincinnati Gardens
Ray Famechon, French featherweight king, fights Eddie Burgin tonight at Cincinnati Gardens to erase the controversial knockout loss. The bout follows a disputed exit where Famechon appeared to quit after a second round knockdown. A decisive victory is a must for Famechon as both fighters gain NBA title contention.
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Ray Famechon
Cincinnati Gardens
Eddie Burgin
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Famechon
NBA
Saddler
New Residents Invited to Amarillo Women Golfers Association
Several women golfers have moved to Amarillo and are invited to join the Amarillo Women's Municipal Golfers Association. Members will compete in weekly Wednesdays tournaments at the Ross Rogers Course with match play versus par featured tomorrow.
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Amarillo
Gus Bell Poised to Become NL Hit Leader, Says Scout
KNOXVILLE April 10 Gus Bell Pittsburgh Pirate out fielder vows to prove Coach Babe Herman right predicting he will be among the NL's top hitters within three years. Bell has hit at a .473 clip in spring exhibitions and his strong throws from right field have earned respect from opponents.
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Gus Bell
Pittsburgh Pirate
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Phils Picked For Pennant By Hand In 1951 Preview
New York April 10 The National League race may be a three way duel with the Philadelphia Phillies favored to edge Brooklyn and the New York Giants. Brooklyn shows batting power and speed but pitching is uncertain. Giants boast tight defense and solid pitching, with Leo Durocher needing run support. If Chuck Dressen can add two regulars, Brooklyn could win, especially if Howie Pollet joins. Giants optimistic, Al Dark Eddie Stanky back, Bobby Thomson regaining form.
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Jim Konstanty
Élin
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Chicago
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Chuck Dressen
Brooks
Carl Erskine
Chris van Cuyk
Ralph Branca
Perpetual Promise
Howie Pollet
Eddie Stanky
Bobby Thomson
Longhorns reel off 53rd straight home win to lead league
Texas Longhorns hand Baylor Bruins a 5-1 loss as Jim Ehrler yields three hits and Eddie Burrow drives in three runs. Ehmer fans 16 for a 38 strikeout streak in three conference wins. TCU shocks Texas A&M 5-4, SMU beats Rice 9-3 behind Benners eight-hits allowed.
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Longhorns
Jim Ehrler
Baylor Bruins
Eddie Burrow
Texas
Ehmer
Texas Christian
Texas Aggies
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Southern Methodist
Rice
Houston
Aggie
TCU
A&m
Fred Benners
SMU
Wonder Boy Gets Release From Oakland Oaks
Dick Wakefield a 1941 bonus baby released by the Pacific Coast League Club in Oakland after mutual consent. Wakefield aims for a major league return, plans to contact both leagues while offering services on the same $1 weekly contract as before. He had a poor season with Oakland but a .342 exhibition average against major teams.
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Dick Wakefield
Wakefield
University of Michigan
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Clarence L
Brick) Laws
Mel Ott
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Cleveland Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ann Arbor
Mich
DeMarco Outpoints La Sane In Valley Arena Bout
Patty DeMarco of Brooklyn won a unanimous ten round decision over Harry La Sane of Houston before 1,339 fans at Valley Arena. DeMarco, sidelined five months by a virus, used a sharp left hook and body attack to outclass the fast puncher.
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Patty DeMarco
Brooklyn
Harry la Sane
Houston
Valley Arena
di Marco
la Sane
Yugoslav 115-Year-Old Milosh Ruzich Plans to Learn
Milosh Ruzich, a centenarian now 115 years old, plans to start learning to read and write. The achievement marks a personal milestone for the Yugoslav resident as he commits to education in his advanced age.
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Milosh Ruzich
Run Notre Dame Freshmen Eligible Amid War-Era Debate
The Southwest Conference may grant freshmen varsity eligibility at its spring faculty meeting as surrounding conferences do so to keep top high school stars. Stories recount coaching anecdotes and a relay mix-up where Notre Dame was initially listed as first and second before corrections.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Southwest Conference
Southwest
Mann Tosses Nine Inning Gem For Gold Sox 9 4 Victory
Round faced pitcher Larry Mann worked all nine innings allowing four runs as Amarillo Gold Sox beat Borger Gassers 9 to 4 at Gold Sox Field. Mann walked one, struck out seven, and got key hits from Pinky Higgins, Frank Murray, Glynn Braden, and Coby Kitchens as Amarillo built a early lead and held on.
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Sandies and Bulldogs Open District Play
Amarillo High duel with Borger Bulldogs in District 1-AA northern division opener at 4 pm at Gold Sox Field. Other AHS squads prep for action with swimming golf and tennis against Highland High of Albuquerque Saturday. venues include Amarillo You Center, Amarillo Corn Club, and Ellwood Park. Girls tennis champs Prudence Brown and Sally Taylor-Diane Taylor from Albuquerque seek more competition. Sandie tracksters set for District 1-AA Meet Saturday at Canyon.
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Gold Sox
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Highland High School
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Amarillo Corn Club
Ellwood Park
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Diane Taylor
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Yankee Aces Headed to Hospital for Checkups
Three Yankees stars Phil Rizzuto Joe Page and Allie Reynolds left Dallas for Johns Hopkins for physical exams that could affect New Yorks pennant bid Rizzuto reports minor torn cartilage while Page and Reynolds suffer arm issues Page a standout reliever last year Reynolds a 16 game winner Page and Reynolds unavailable for comment Yankees open season next week in Washington without Reynolds they have only Raschi and Lopat in rotation Also Japan posts record soap production 10740 tons in October
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Phil Rizzuto
Joe Page
Allie Reynolds
Johns Hopkins
New York Yankees
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Page
Reynolds
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Washington
Vic Raschi
Ed Lopat
Boston
Cleveland
Red Sox
Badgers Open Season At Carter Park Today
Amarillo College begins its first baseball season with a 3 pm game against Frank Phillips Junior College at Carter Park. Vern Irwin will start for the Badgers against Jake Beaty for Phil lips. Phillips is 1 1 after wins over Dalhart and losses to Borger Gassers.
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Badgers
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