Putting Around with Putt Powell and Amarillo sports
A column mixes baseball and spring football notes from Amarillo. Cardinals opening NL schedule versus Pirates. Dodgers favored but predicted as champions. Spring football at Tri-State Fair Grounds. Local district track and field results summarized. Amarillo Sandies and Sandies entries listed. injuries and weather affecting practice. Odessa favored in standings but Sandies strong in shot put and discus.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn Dodgers
Redbirds
Brooklyn
Cardinals
Stan Musial
Amarillo
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Dodgers
Gold Sox
Lubbock
E. G. Sanders
Stanley Bull
Ray Bingham
Ee. Ee
Pampa
Berger
Plainview
John Whinnery
Amarillo Stadium
Hugh Cox
Leon Evans
Kenneth McMullin
Whinnery
Sandie
Dale Gallegly
Galen Fowler
Bob Byrd
Toby Wise
Charlie Hollingsworth
Stuart Dowlen
Bull
Fowler
Tommy Donnell
Gallegly
Donnell
Byrd
Robert Whiddon
Marvin Swink
Whiddon
Edward Jackson
Howard Childers
Jackson
Childers
Swink
Johnnyee
Odessa
San Angelo
Joe Childress
Abilene
Balk Rule Not Hurting TL Pitchers in Opening Week
Dallas April 18 U P reports the new balk rule drew criticism from veteran pitchers but limited impact in the Texas League during the first week of play. Only 12 balks were called on moundmen versus 44 in the Pacific Coast League, with four balks in the San Antonio Beaumont game on April 14 and rare violations across seven of 23 season openers.
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Dallas
U.P
Short Pants in Texas Leagueeye Fort Worth Cats uniforms
Fort Worth Texas April 18 John Reeves president of the Fort Worth Cats said the Texas League club may wear short pants uniforms before the season ends. The uniforms would resemble those recently tested by the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League.
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Fort Worth
U.P
John Reeves
Sam Houston JH Wins Track Crown Again
Sam Houston JH rode a late winning margin to top Elizabeth Nixson 39 to 37.91 as sprinter Sam Houston set records in the 100 yard dash and 220 yard dash and anchored a 440 yard relay victory. May paced field events with 18 feet 10 inches in the broad jump and a discus win, while Campbell and Knight highlighted highs and relays for a crowded, high-scoring meet at Canyon area.
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Sam Houston
Elizabeth Nixson
Rangers
Nixson
Berger
Horace Mann
West Texas
Canyon
Phillips
Graham
May
Donnell
Ronnie Walcher
Hugh Knight
Borger
Richard Chandler
Leonard Creacy
James Smith
Jimmy Albright
Dwight Abben
Bobby Graham
James Thomson
Kenner
Edward Butterfield
Tommy Donnell
Barney Williams
Jerry Flynn
Marvin Mills
Toby Wise
Kent Gathright
Nisai Borger
Jack Millersen
Reid
Escolareisaisiey Bull
Gordonee
Bill Hood
Edward Feiled
Jimmy Aloment
Bobby Crump
Dean
James Christoher
Kenneth McMullen
Billy Shires
Robert Frazier
Bob Crump
James Thompson
Herman Berke
LeRoy Bennett
Buddy Cockrell
Pampa
Don Wiley
Bobby Nix
Bobby Timmons
Jimmy Gillmore
Miller
Barchin
Neal Jones
Billy Max Hale
Hoy Myes
Roland Riggs
Duane Stoddard
Chiis
Hale
Closed Door Policy Hurting Two Leagues
Texas Interscholastic League and Southwest Conference fear press coverage of meetings. Officials say secrecy protects superintendents from misquoting and angering funding communities, while reporters seek open access for impartial coverage of rules, eligibility, and business.
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Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
Dallas
Texas Interscholastic League
Ters
League
NCAA
Southwest
NCIA
Bowling Scores Santa Fe League Banner Bowl Results
Santa Fe League bowling results show Banner Bowl Caverns defeating Kansas Cityans three to one with Simmons 500. Chicagoans edged Indians four to zero led by Martini 525. Chiefs beat El Capitans three to two with Gatley 481. North Carolina researchers warn cattle grazing in timberlands consume the most valuable species first.
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Banner Bowl Caverns
Kansas Cityans
Simmons
Chicagoans
Indians
Martini
Chiefs
el Capitans
Gatley
Super Chiefs
Berg
Limiteds
Seeley
North Carolina
Bobby Dykes Defeats Masciarelli In New Orleans Bout
Bobby Dykes, 150 pounds from San Antonio, defeated Tony Masciarelli of New York by technical knockout in the seventh round of a scheduled 10 round middleweight bout at the Coliseum in New Orleans. Masciarelli had been building momentum early but was stoppped as the bout ended.
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New Orleans
W.P
Bobby Dykes
San Antonio
Tony Masciarelli
New York
Coliseum
Masciarelli
Dykes Stops Masciarelli After Knockdown in Seventh Round
In the seventh, Dykes connected a right that felled Masciarelli who beat the count but the referee halted the bout. Masciarelli weighed 158 pounds. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
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Masciarelli
Tony Amato
Globe News
Lending Money Not for Congress But for Ten Dollars Up
A concise note states the speaker is not running for Congress but is offering to lend money with a minimum ten dollar amount. It frames a small campaign style appeal as a personal loan offer. Strong entities include Congress and ten dollars as a threshold.
Byron Townsend Leaves UT After Family Illness
Byron Townsend, UT junior halfback, withdraws from University of Texas April 5 due to a family illness. Officials say withdrawal does not affect eligibility next fall under Southwest Conference rules allowing one withdrawal in a three year varsity span. Townsend resides in Odessa.
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Austin
U.P
Byron Townsend
University of Texas
Townsend
Odessa
Etna fertile soil fuels five harvests a year for farmers
Volcanic soil around Mt Etna boosts fertility allowing farmers to reap up to five crops annually. Local growers leverage rich ash and mineral content to sustain multiple harvests per year, enhancing regional agricultural output.
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Mt. Etna
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