Red Sox Idol Ted Williams Sparks Mixed Reactions
A fan recollects attending 16 major league games, praising Williams for skill yet criticizing his attitude and aloofness. The piece recalls Williams’s standout batting at Yankee Stadium, plus published dim views from Ed Fitzgerald and Paul Gallico. The author contrasts Williams with Musial and notes fans’ mixed feelings about his personality.
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Williams booed as crowd heckles early worm remark
Friday April 30 1947 sport pages recall Williams being booed after a teammate quipped about an early worm catching the bird. The column notes Duniven as unique Amarillo city golf and tennis champion, lists prior stars Clark and Harlow, historic baseball and horse racing moments, and mentions the Cardinals and Cubs results.
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Temple Wildcats
Soxers and Lobos clash again in Gold tonight
Lamesa and Amarillo square off as the West Texas-New Mexico League leaders meet for a second straight night in Gold. The Lobos face the league’s hot-hitting Mel McCulley who powered Amarillo past Lamesa 11 6, swatting a homer and a double while Doug Lewis added a round-tripper.
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Fort Worth Dominates Houston to Sustain Lead in Texas League
Fort Worth halted Houston's comeback with a big seventh inning, erasing a 4-0 deficit to keep a one game lead in the Texas League. Dave Thomas pitched a one hit game until late. Beaumont crushed Tulsa 10-3. Shreveport beat Oklahoma City 9-4. Tonight, the three game series wraps up.
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Gridder Captures Bengal Bouts Heavyweight Crown
South Bend, Ind. Jin Martin from Cleveland Ohio won Notre Dame annual Bengal Bouts heavy weight championship by defeating two time heavyweight ruler Jack Fallon in the finals.
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City Track Meet Tomorrow For Amarillo School Kids
Under a program led by Amarillo Public Schools athletic director Jess Dearley fourth sixth and seventh graders from Amarillo elementary schools competed in three district track meets this week. The first meet was at Sanborn School Monday the second at Horace Mann Wednesday and the district meet yesterday at Wolf School. Winners advance to a city meet tomorrow at the high school with the top four in each event excluding relays and the first two relay winners also advancing.
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Hold YMCA Report Meeting Tonight
YMCA representatives and board members report on the membership drive and 1088 operating expenses at 7 30 tonight in the YMCA. Herb Willom board chairman notes Amarillo church and civic clubs have conducted a three week drive for new members and funds. After the report meeting the board will meet privately.
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Locke's 65 Leads Capital Golf Meet
South African Bobby Locke shot 65 on the opening round to lead the national capital open golf tournament. His seven under par score gives him a two stroke edge over Johnny Palmer Badin NC Tommy Wright Knoxville Walter Romans Baltimore and Johnny Weitzel Reading PA in the second round.
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Rendering Property Tax Deadline Set for Amarillo ISD
Amarillo Independent School District taxes hinge on renderings of property. Tax assessor-collector Pete Kinkead urged owners to render promptly to ensure proper notification of any valuation changes. His call underscores the need for timely renditions to voice property values.
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Texas Amateur Golf Meet Nears Close
The 39th Texas State Amateur Golf Tournament moves into quarterfinals in Houston as several former contenders exit. Quarterfinalists include Dick McCreary Howard Creel Ed White Harry Webb Ed Herron L C Taylor Jack Cameron Claude Wilde and others with Taylor winning 1 up over Ames and 1 up over Garth. Wilde also beat Roquemore 4 and 2 and Bob Watson 3 and 2.
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Texas Old Timers In Golf Tourney At Colonial Event
A May 27 to 30 reunion of Texas golf stars headlines the Colonial National Invitation Tournament with 36 players vying for 15 000 in prize money. Notables include Lord Byron Nelson returning from semi retirement, Ben Hogan aiming to defend recent titles, and Lloyd Mangum along with Jimmie Demaret Dick Metta and Harry Todd competing for the top purse.
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Indians Still Unbeaten as Boudreau Sparks Victory
Indians stay unbeaten behind Lou Boudreau who bats 519 and drives Cleveland to a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Browns. Yankees edge Washington 5-4 with DiMaggio’s bases-loaded fly. Red Sox rally with homers but fall to Chicago 5-4. wrestling action ends in a no contest after Martina and The Mask clash. promoter and commissioner hold purses pending ruling.
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Steam powered entry marks first in Indianapolis 500 history
May 31 1930s report notes Don Suttle of Detroit entered his steam powered vehicle named Choo Choo Baby in the 500 mile race marking a historic first for the event. The item highlights a novelty vehicle attempting the traditional Indianapolis 500 race format.
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May Day Carnival at Horace Mann School
North Amarillo Kiwanis Club plans a full day May Day Carnival at Horace Mann School tomorrow. J C Arden says proceeds fund the Boy Scout building fund with rides such as a merry go round ferris wheel sideshows and concessions. the merry go round opens this evening.
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Nea Oy
North Amarillo
George Williams resigns as head of identification bureau
George Williams of the police department serves his last day as head of the identification bureau. Williams, 1604 Tyler, has resigned to enter private business in the latitude.
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