Lindell Reborn as Yankee Power Hitter in Spring Rise
Johnny Lindell shown a new batting stance and confidence as he seizes a chance with the New York Yankees in spring training. His improved approach aims to oust DiMaggio from the lineup when Joe returns, with Lindell promising to prove McCarthy wrong about his potential.
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New York
New York Yankees
Senators
Washington
Joe’ DiMaggio
Johnny Lindell
Lindell
Yankees
Johnny
DiMaggio
Joe McCarthy
Greeley
Cole
Big Jawn
Dodgers
Dodger
Joplin
Newark
Binghampton
Kansas City
Morie Joe
McCarthy
Lin Gell
Jobhnny
Mister Lindell
Joe
Cos
Texas Relays to Open Under Coach Clyde Littlefield
University of Texas track coach Clyde Littlefield enters his 28th season and will direct his 20th Texas Relays in Austin on March 28 29 aiming to showcase school sprinters and distance runners.
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Clyde Littlefield
University of Texas
Texas
Truman Throws Lefty Pitch For Opening Day 1947
President Truman opens the 1947 major league season with a left handed ceremonial pitch at Griffith Stadium as Washington hosts New York. The day features a packed crowd, weather concerns, and ceremonial flag raising by Republican Speaker Martin. Bobo Newsom leads Senators against Floyd Bevens for the Yankees while Joe DiMaggio grimaces with an injured heel.
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Washington
W.P
Truman
Henry Wallace
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Margaret
Griffith Stadium
Congress
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Fred M. Vinson
Sta
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
Louis
Bobo) Newsom
United States
Bobo
Senators
Women's Pioneer Bowling Scores Highlight Local League
KGNC led by Rogers and Smith top the Women's Pioneer League with 476 and 476 while Blind and others posted strong team totals. Bakery teams Mann Spann Duniven Moore and Page Mills faced varied results as Lincoln Liberty Life and Reagers Market totals show competitive play.
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Pioneer League
KGNC
Rogers
Rame
Blind
Smith
Mann
Spann
Duniven
Page
Moore
Thomas Bakery
Thomas
West
Melton
Lincoln Liberty Life
Mullin
Widick
Waener
Rowers
Tre
Gliders Supply
Weeks
Mahler
Duke
Baty
Reager's Market
Roberts
Sheliey
Barrow
McCune
Derris
Boxwell Bros
Mertens
Cascarelli
Borden
Murray
Houston
Main
Ruth Plays Nine Holes of Golf in 45 at Miami Beach
Babe Ruth, vacationing after illness, played nine holes yesterday in 45 strokes at Miami Beach. It was his first golf round since last year.
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Miami Beach
Babe Ruth
R. B. Norman
Amarillo
Andy Cohen
Boston Braves
Norman
Pecos
el Paseo High
Cohen
el Paso
Amarillo Kids Inc Seeks Coaches for Youth Program
Amarillo seeks 40 plus volunteer coaches to run Kids Inc softball and football programs for ages 8 to 14. With 3 400 boys enrolled and 1 000 registered, organizers aim to field 75 teams this season and possibly host intercity events with Albuquerque. Season opens April 28 as registration and equipment issues are finalized.
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Amarillo
Mates of Kids, Inc
Erick Club
The
Globe News
Albuquerque
Gackers
Estiis
Mavay
Areth
San Jacinto
Ray Daniel
Kids Inc
Ralph Dykeman
St. Anthony's Hospital
Dykeman
Daniel
Dale Palmer
Maverick
Banquet Toasts and Texas High School Sports News
Highlights from the Golden Sandie Basketball Banquet feature Toastmaster Charles Whittington and Pinkey Vineyard trading jabs. The piece also notes coaching changes at Lubbock High and Texas Tech, Joe Bauman's status with Little Rock, and various high school basketball achievements and player signings.
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Charles Whittington
Pinkey Vineyard
Charles
Pinkey
T. G. Hull
Joe E. Brown
Whittington
Vineyard
New Leaders Rise In Elks Diamond Sweepstakes And Ragtime Doubles
Cecil Simpson surged to first place in the Elks Diamond Sweepstakes with 2 121 pins as the event nears its end at Banner Bowl. Garner Wells and George George moved atop the Jaycee Ragtime Doubles with 1 261 pins at Peerless Lanes, two pins clear of the field. The three game events conclude May 12, with Don Alexander, Monk Rosser and others posting strong scores.
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Cecil Simpson
Garner Wells
Fort Worth
George George
Waco
Simpson
Barney McCoy
Kansas City
Tulsa
John Crimmins
Detroit
F. Lucido
St. Louis
Paul Peters
Ray Norton
Denver
Lowell Jackson
Houston
Meryl Middaugh
Art Landmark
Arnold Pergarde
Joe Kavanaugh
Tony Roth
Jack Quinn
Los Angeles
Garner-George
Middaugh
Kegled
Derby hopes ride on Kentucky path as Wood Memorial looms
In New York on April 14 the Derby contenders gathered for the Wood Memorial with Stepfather Better Value failing to shine as Phalanx Cosmic Comb and others vie for the roses. Cornish Knight owned by Edward P. Taylor outpaced rivals to seize the pot including Stepfather Better Value Phalanx and Colonel O.F. from Claude Tanner's stable.
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New York
Phalan
Cosmic Comb
Kentucky
Stepfather
Better Value
Jamaica
Edward P. Taylor
Knight
Phalanx
New Orleans
Colonel O.F
Claude Tanner
San Antonio Missions Open Season With Four straight Wins
San Antonio holds a 4-0 start in the Texas League with strong pitching and favorable weather. The Missions share the lead with Fort Worth Oklahoma City and Shreveport after sweeping Beaumont and beating Houston. Five pitchers allowed 28 hits in four games, led by Lamacchia Cole Garver Germano and Stuart. Shreveport shutout Beaumont 2-0 in the lone other contest.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Missions
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Shreveport
Houston
Beaumont- Shreveport
al Lamacchia
Ed Cole
Ned Garver
Beaumont
Ralph Germano
Marlin Stuart
McDonald Wins 121-Pound Oklahoma High School Title
Eugene McDonald a Michigan State College freshman wrestler from Tulsa captured the 1946 Oklahoma high school championship in the 121 pound class.
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Eugene McDonald
Tulsa
Bob Feller’s Eight Year AL Record Noted
The record shows Bob Feller achieving 138 wins and 72 losses across an eight year span in the American League.
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Bob Feller
Local Golfers Triumph Again at Ross Rogers Course
Amarillo rinksmen claimed their second straight win in inter city golf matches at the Ross Rogers Course. They beat Huber and Phillips teams 47-36 and 47-39 after a 36-20 win by Huber over Phillips. Pampa CC did not participate. Fifty players competed despite bad weather. The next event is set for April 26 at Phillips CC.
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Amarillo
Ross Rogers
Borger
Phillips Country Club
Huber Country Club
Berger
Huber
Phillips
Pampa
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Lefty Truman
Atan
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Newsom
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Yanks
Chick Dressen
Dressen
A. B. Chandler
Brooklyn
Mel Ott
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Little Rock Travelers
Little Rock
Jinx Tucker
Southern Association
Joe Bauman
Bauman
Bennie McWilliams
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Dixie White
Denison High
Fats Cranfill
T * MY
G. B. Morris
Vernon High School
Vernon Pact
Highland Park
Ee & James
Wimpy” Hill
Sandie
Maverick Cager
Harry Brecheen
Cardinals
Griesedieck Western Brewery CO
Belleville, Ill
Just
Poplin
Taylor
the Panhandle
Indianapolis
U.P
Ed Erautt
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Erautt
Norris Ewing
Hartford
Aramount Recreation Club
Oliver-Fakle Bldg
Butler
Tschudy Company
Butler Steel Bldgs
Texas and
Oklahoma Panhandle
By Sid Feder
Don Miller
Sid West
Gallagher E Burtons
Gallagher & Burton, Inc
Balto
Army & Navy
Geo. Wylie
George W. Wylie
Kans
Arrow
Arrow People
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