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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
8
Jerry Kolander introduces a new Clovis series with a provocative title Sex Drop Opener. The piece frames the project as a bold literary debut and hints at themes exploring controversial sexuality within the city context. The author sets a provocative tone and invites readers to follow forthcoming installments in the series.
The Amarillo Kids, Inc. city champions swept the four game series against Woodward Oklahoma. Roadrunners Magpies Bells and Cowgirls all posted decisive wins in Boys Midget Girls Junior Inter mediate divisions. Local teams dominated with multiple home runs and shutouts. Woodward visitors praised Amarillo hosts and hospitality after the event.
The Clovis Pioneers and Amarillo Sox split in a tough Texas League game at Gold Sox Field. Clovis built an early lead with Bushong and Jacinto driving runs, while Amarillo fought back led by Murray with two doubles. Ray Faust closed strong for Clovis in relief to seal an 11-9 win for the Pioneers.
West Texas New Mexico League games include Clovis at Amarillo and Lubbock at Lamesa. American League matchups feature Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at St. Louis, with Boston at Washington. National League lists Brooklyn at Boston and New York at Philadelphia, while Texas League and American Association pair Tulsa at Houston and Toledo at St Paul respectively.
All putters are invited to enter a weekly 36 hole medal play putting tournament at 7 30 tonight. Entry fee is 50 cents. Jerry LeMond paced the field last Friday night with a 66 while Mrs Jack Robinson led the women with a 70.
Louisville faces Kansas City in the schedule while big state league games include Greenville at Gainesville Sherman at Wichita Falls and Waco at Austin Texarkana at Temple Longhorn League games feature Roswell at Bic Spring Odessa at Ballinger Sweetwater at Midland and San Angelo at Vernon
The Amarillo Country Club hosts the Women’s Golf Championship with Mrs. Art Querry vs. Mrs. J. W. Ross for the title. Semifinals had Querry edging Mrs. Moore while Ross defeated defending champion Mrs. Brown 5 and 4. Medalist fell in nine-hole flight. Bobby Gray eliminated by Mrs. Childers one up. Mrs. Stone advances to meet Childers after beating Mrs. Olver two up.
Lamesa defeats Lubbock 13 to 10 in the first of a three game West Texas New Mexico League set. Bo Dempsey homered and drove in three in the 11th inning to seal the win for second place Lamesa.
Stewart Spilsby and Peter Robinson, both nine, were found in a Leicester movie house where they said they had fallen asleep after the previous evening's show.
New York August 11 Joe DiMaggio may be benched for the first time in his career as Casey Stengel weighs rest amid slumps. Stengel says a rest could spark others on the bench who might step up. Athletics beat New York 5 to 3 behind seven hit pitching by Alex Kellner with Lehner and Chapman homering.
The Plainsview Country Club will host its annual golf tournament with West Texas Pro Am on Wednesday, qualifying Thursday, and match play Friday through Sunday. Local football chatter notes Class A practice begins Tuesday, while AA and B wait until September 1 due to spring training rules. Amarillo and surrounding towns battle for prestige with Pampa, Borger, and Plainview among contenders.
The Amarillo Bluebonnets beat Graham Plow 14-1 and Cactus defeated the Pampa All Stars 15-7 in the Amarillo 20-30 Club Open Softball Tournament semifinals at Carver Field. Sissy Jordan spun a four hitter for the Bluebonnets as finals set for 8 o clock tonight.
Henry Harrel of New Orleans wrestles Frankie Hill Murdock to a no contest at the Sports Arena before 2,100 fans. Harrel floored Referee Vic Weber and injured him. promoter Cory Detton and helpers separated the crowd as Murdock retained the Southwestern states junior heavyweight title for at least one week.
The YMCA softball season ends with an awards banquet at the Nat Dance Palace awarding trophies to Commercial Industrial and Civic league winners and runners-up. Kenneth Grenewald will present as Ed Shaw hosts ceremonies with Bill Mack guiding the floor show and Bobby Burns and his orchestra providing music. Banquet reservations are closed but the dance remains open at 1.50 per couple.
Authorities consider using as much as 7000 pounds of steel products for constructing and equipping a six room house. The plan targets durable framing and modern equipment to meet anticipated housing needs.
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