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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1947

Page

12

North Cagers Win All Star Contest 55 to 27

In El Paso the North All-Stars defeated the South 55 to 27 in the second annual game linked to the 15th Texas Coaches school. Marcus Freiberger led with 13 points and Jack Brown of Dallas added 11 as the North held a 37-29 halftime lead with Brown named the outstanding player of the night. Charlie Lutz of San Antonio contributed a South rally in the first half, while Lutz and Lewis Levine of Harlingen paced the losers.

EL Paso Marcus Freiberger Jack Brown Dallas Texas Coaches School el Paso Municipal Auditorium Freiberger Waco John DeWitt Brown San Antonio Charlie Lutz Lutz Lewis Levine Harlingen

Keiser and Hogan Edge Into Second Round of Esmeralda Open

Keiser of Akron and Hogan of Hershey moved to the second round in Spokane with five under par after the first round of the 1945 Esmeralda Open. Hogan, battling influenza, posted 31 and 34 while Keiser totaled 65. Ed Furgol trailed with 66 after a 34-32.

Spokane Wash Herman Keiser Akron Ohio Kittl Ben Hogan Hershey Byron Nelson Nelson Indian Canyon Keiser Iser Blazin Ben Hogan Ed Furgol Pontiac Mich Narv Furgol

Major League Leaders From Associated Press NL NL Batting Leaders

The Associated Press lists National League leaders with Walker of Philadelphia batting .347 and Cooper of New York at .322. Mize of New York leads in home runs with 34, followed by Marshall of New York with 28. Blackwell of Cincinnati leads with an 18-4 record and Jansen of New York at 12-4.

Associated Press Walker Philadelphia Cooper New York Mize Marshall Blackwell Cincinnati Jansen Boudreau Cleveland Kell Detroit Williams Boston Heath St. Louis Shea Hutchinson

Wilson Cats Claim Pee Wee League Title in Summer Softball

The Wilson Cats defeated the McKinley Pirates 22 to 4 to win the Panhandle Pee Wee League summer softball title. Noel Buchanan struck out five for the Pirates while Roy Cruson and Jackie Granger led the Cats with key hits. Gary Jones and Larry Ramsey provided long balls and Kyle Farmer made five standout catches.

MecKinley Jackie Granger Gary Jones Larry Ramsey Kyle Farmer Lobos

Four-bagger sparks late rally in mixed playday results

Cecil Hollaway hit a four-bagger in the fifth to drive in three more runs. Gordon Todd led Doyle Knight's Rabbits with a perfect four chances. Forest Hill built a 7-0 win as E G Sanders blanked the Ganders on one hit. Wolves and Ganders game featured a Jimmy Albright three run homer.

Taylor Eagles Sanborn Flamingos Taylor Bruins Humphreys Highland Buffaloes Forest Hill Bulldogs Wilson Rabbits Johnny Moon Buzzards Milton Gibbs Jay Josser Johnny David Lard Ben Clage Eagles Ben Jerry Caldwell Taylor Jack Daniels Douglas Cochran McCartney Jackie Fyfe Buffs Coachran Charles Carter Bruin Thomas Caldwell Cecil Hollaway Gordon Todd Doyle Knight Louis Dorough Billy Orr Bradford Quinn Daily News Margaret Wills Wolves Amarillo College

Slugging Giants Still Threat In National League Flag Race

New York's Giants stay in the NL pennant chase as they power past Philadelphia 5 2 and push their win pace while St Louis and Brooklyn battle. Whitey Kurowski drives three, Frank Baumholtz and Eddie Miller injure, Barrett hurls three hitter gem for Boston.

Giants New York U.P Dodgers Cardinals New York Giants Brooklyn St. Louis Heather Ashan Philadelphia Cards Cincinnati Frank Baumholtz Eddie Miller Marty Marion Miller Baumholtz Marion Whitey Kurowski Boston Charley Barrett Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Kirby Higby Washington Chicago St. Louis Browns Cleveland Detroit Yanks Athletics

Two Putting Meets Schedule Tonight At Sunset And Amarillo Club

Two putting tournaments are set for tonight. Pro Walter Sikes runs a Sunset Course event starting at 1 30 o clock with 36 holes and a 50 cent entry fee. A family night event at Amarillo Country Club starts at 7 30 o clock, also 36 holes, with no entry fee.

Walter Sikes Amarillo Country Club

Australian Davis Cup team seeks victory in Montreal

In Montreal on August 8 the Australian Davis Cup squad aimed to clinch a doubles win to eliminate Canada and move toward a possible final against the United States. Open day singles saw Danny Pails defeat Henri Rochon 6 1 6 4 6 2 and Geoff Brown beat Brendan Macken 6 4 6 4 6 1.

Montreal United States Danny Pails Henri Rochon Geoff Brown Brendan Macken

Jimmy Jones to Visit Grandparents in McLean

Jimmy Jones aged 8 will leave tomorrow night for a week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs 8 R Jones in McLean to spend time with them.

Jimmy Jones Washington 8. R. Jones McLean

Coaches Slow in Voting for Kids Inc All Stars

The Globe News reports only 17 ballots received for nine of eleven Kids Inc softball leagues. Lone Star Midget and Southern Midget show the most responses with three ballots, while Panhandle Peewee and Intermediate clubs sent none. Deadline is midnight Monday August 11.

Kids, Inc Globe News Lone Star Texas Amarillo Globe

Hill Main Threat to Art McKay in City Junior Golf Tourney

Don Hill won the Amarillo Country Club Junior Golf Tournament and enters the city junior tourney at Sunset as a top challenger to Art McKay Jr. McKay, the favorite, has tied for runner up at the Amarillo Club Championship and reached semis in the Invitation. Qualifying Tuesday. first round Wednesday. finals Friday. entry $1.50. eight players per flight. entrants must be under 19.

Hill Art McKay City Amarillo Country Club Don Hill Art McKay, Jr Sunset WuUuine Scotty Mills Don McKay John Munn Amarillo

St Paul Baseball Player Ramazotti Hit by Pitch

Bob Ramazotti a former Brooklyn Dodger and St Paul player was struck in the head by a pitch in last night's St Paul Columbus game and is in fair condition at Mt. Carmel Hospital. The incident left him unconscious after Otis Clark threw the ball. Ramazotti's home is Altoona Pennsylvania.

Columbus U.P Bob Ramazotti Brooklyn Dodger Mt. Carmel Hospital St. Paul-Columbus Ramazotti Dodgers Brooklyn American Association St. Paul Otis Clark Altoona

Sohl Cracks Swim Record at Meet of Champions

Bobby Sohl of the University of Michigan broke the 100 meter American breaststroke record in Los Angeles at the Meet of Champions, finishing in 1 9.5 seconds to win by three yards, beating the previous mark of 1 12.4.

Los Angeles Bobby Sohl University of Michigan Sohl

Supreme Need of the Hour sermon at Pleasant Valley

Rev. Martin A. Meeker of Pleasant Valley Christian Church will preach on The Supreme Need of the Hour at 11 o clock Sunday morning. Miss Joardin Burnett will sing. Communion follows the morning worship. Sunday school begins at 9 45.

Martin A. Meeker Pleasant Valley Christian Church Joardin Burnett

Penny dreadful name for English dime novel

In England the term penny dreadful refers to cheap sensational dime novels that popularized lurid, melodramatic stories among Victorian readers.

England

Schedule Revised For Muny Tourney

Officials of the Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association announced a revised schedule for the Ross Rogers Course match play handicap tournament. First round matches must be completed by Sunday night with a later allowance. second round battles also must be settled by then.

Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association Ross Rogers Course Chuck Klein

Oilers Narrow Lead in Longhorn League Standings

Midland reduced Big Spring’s lead by beating Ballinger 9-8 while Big Spring fell 9-10 to Sweetwater. Odessa defeated Vernon 15-6 as nine runs in the fourth inning highlighted the game. Midland sits three games back of Big Spring with the season nearing its end.

Associated Press Midland Big Spring Indians Ballinger Sweetwater Odessa Vernon The Dusters

Methodist Church Class Plans Polk Park Barbecue Supper

McDavid Men's Center of Polk Street Methodist Church holds a barbecue supper tonight at Ellwood Park. Walter R. Irwin, president, says about 250 members and their wives are expected to attend.

Methodist Church McDavid Men’s Center Polk Street Ellwood Park Walter R. Irwin

West Texas-New Mexico and related league results update

Summary of standings and results across multiple leagues. West Texas New Mexico leads show Lubbock Amarillo Pampa Abilene Albuquerque Lamesa Clovis in various matchups with rain affecting Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Detroit to be played. Other leagues report Tulsa Dallas Houston Shreveport Oklahoma City Fort Worth San Antonio Beaumont and Midland Vernon Odessa Sweetwater Ballinger games.

Lubbock Amarillo & Pampa Berger Abilene Albuquerque Lamesa Clovis Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Washington Cleveland Detroit Tulsa Dallas Houston Shreveport Oklahoma Cty Fort Worth San Antonio Beaumont Midland Ballinger Vernon Odessa Big Spring Sweetwater Oklahoma City West Texas Lubbock Jones Amarillo Mesa Pampa Ee Reer Seedeies Eee See Ton Chicago Eevee Philadelph Ny Americ League Pet Ean Detroit Ee Boston Ae Ewan Philadelphia Ween Odessa Eee

Fenbergs Return From Vacation To Daily Life

Mr and Mrs Sam Fenberg and their children Vicki Mary and J D returned home Wednesday after vacationing in Los Angeles for two months The item notes a family with several children and a domestic return from travel.

Sam Fenberg Vicki, Mary J. D Hughes Los Angeles

Fans question Gold Sox after 17-8 loss to Hubbers

A reader notes the Gold Sox have dropped nine of their last eleven games in a troubling skid. The piece then shifts to baseball banter about the St. Louis Cardinals gaining on the Brooklyn Dodgers and a fan’s itinerary for watching multiple major league teams and Broadway shows in New York and Chicago.

St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn New York Boston Braves New York Yankees Philadelphia A’s Yankees Boston Red Sox Cardinals Harvey Jimmy Stewart Ethel Merman Chicago Chicago Bears

Getz Reaches Finals in Southwestern Junior Heavyweight Tourney

Al Getz of Pittsburgh defeated Wayne Martin of Tulsa to reach the finals of the Southwestern Junior Heavyweight wrestling tournament. Martin’s first loss in 23 local appearances sets up a semifinal winner’s bout between Boston Billy Weidner and Sailor Tex Watkins for Aug 2. The victor earns a shot at LeRoy McGuirk’s world title next week.

al Getz Pittsburgh Wayne Martin Tulsa Martin Boston Billy Weidner Sailor “Tex” Watkins LeRoy McGuirk

Woodburn and Higgins Named Golf Captains for Jaycee Dinner

Charles Woodburn and Dan Higgins will lead the golf squads as captains in today's Jaycee Dinner Tournament at the Ross Rogers Course. Food is served at 7 20 this evening, and the losers host the winners.

Charles Woodburn Dan Higgins Ross Rogers

Budny Set to Hurl as Gold Sox Tangle With Hubbers

Joe Budny is due to start the second game of the crucial series against the Lubbock Hubbers at 8 30 tonight. Amarillo suffered a 17 8 setback as errors and Hubber hitting put them behind early. Budny has had success against Jackie Sullivan's squad, including an 11 9 win in the last meeting.

Abrens Amarillo Ahrens Lubbock Hubbers Gold Sox Lubbock Hubbers Joe Budny Paul Hinrichs Eulis Rosson Rosson Hinrichs Luabbock Budny Jackie Sullivan

West Texas New Mexico League tight race shuffles standings

Lamesa Pampa and Albuquerque battled neck and neck as four weeks remain. Albuquerque beat Abilene 3-1 while Lamesa defeated Clovis 4-1 and Pampa beat Borger 15-9. Lubbock topped Amarillo 8-1 as three home runs sparked Lamesa’s 15 hit attack.

Associated Press Lamesa Pampa Albuquerque Abilene Clovis Borger Lubbock Amarillo

Methodist Squads Reach Playoff Finals After Upset

Polk Street Methodist crushed San Jacinto Baptist 20 to 9 in a YMCA Church league first-round playoff. Frank Perry hit two homers for Methodist as they advance toward a potential second-round clash with San Jacinto Methodist. Final details list players M L Bishop Paul Judd Boo Mead Clyde Cooper Bob Snook and Frank Peery.

Polk Street Methodist San Jacinto Baptist Frank Perry Methodist San Jacinto Methodist M. L. Bishop Paul Judd Boo Mead Clyde Cooper Bob Snook Frank Peery

Schroeder Favored in Net Battle With Bill Talbert

Top seed Ted Schroeder was favored to beat Bill Talbert in the semifinals of the 21st Eastern Grass Courts championships at South Orange New Jersey. Gardnar Mulloy was favored over Bob Parkenburg, with Falkenburg upsetting defending champion Don McNeill 6 3 4 6 4.

South Orange N. J. Auge Ted Schroeder Bill Talbert Gardnar Mulloy Bob Parkenburg Schroeder Talbert Mulley Falkenburg Don McNeill Verona

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