Parker Camden Race Feud Sparks Amarillo to Lubbock Plot
A racing grudge from Amarillo fans inflames Ted Parker of Dallas and Bud Camden of Wichita after a four car collision during a 20 lap midget event. Camden wins in Lubbock, then challenges Parker to a three lap match race Friday night with a side bet.
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Amarillo
Ted Parker
Dallas
Bud Camden
Wichita
Kan
Parker
Dusty Rhodes
Camden
Lubbock
Tiny Ted
Otis Williams
San Jacinto Teams Sweep Early YMCA Playoff Wins
San Jacinto Methodist defeated Polk Street Methodist 5 to 1 as Dub Boyd allowed only three hits. San Jacinto Baptist rolled past Sacred Heart Cathedral 15 to 13 after a seven run first inning, with Clyde Cooper and L A Wehrman homering for the Baptists. The winners led 15 to 4 and held on for the final score.
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San Jacinto Methodist
San Jacinto Baptist
Ymca Church
Polk Street Methodist
San Jacinto
Baptist
Sacred Heart Cathe
Drail
League Diamonds
Pannin Streets
Dub Boyd
Polk Street
Rex Daniel
Andrews
Boyd
Bill Shock
Richard Tadlock
Shock
J. Novak
Sacred Heart
Bernie Smith
Baptists
Smith
The
Cathedral
Clyde Cooper
L. A. Wehrman
Baptists Am
Sacred Heart Cathedral
L. A. Werkman
Rual Weaver
Lawrence
Anon Leard
Frank Perry
First Local Pro Boxing Card Ends in Financial Disappointment
Promoter Alvis Woodring staged his first pro boxing show at the Tri-State Fair Grounds with modest artistic value and poor financial results. Gray defeated Woods in a 10 round decision, while other bouts featured Ritchie in a faltering comeback and Delgado’s four round win. About 500 fans attended, not enough to cover expenses, though another card was announced for two weeks later.
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Alvis Woodring
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Hubert Gray
Wichita Falls
Bobby Woods
Fort Worth
Chicago
Gray
Babe Ritchie
Lubock
Max Baer
Melvin Walker
Ritchie
Walker
Nick Delgado
Benny Stokes
Dallas
Stokes
Renny Moser
Los Angeles
Jim Memes
Houston
Memos
Billy Ashton
Oakland
Cal
Harry Seaback
Woodring
American League results and standings overview
Yesterday rain canceled Chicago at New York and St. Louis at Boston. Standings show New York leading the league with 67 wins and 47 losses, followed by Detroit and Cleveland. Tonight includes Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Boston, Detroit at Philadelphia, and Cleveland at Washington with listed pitchers.
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Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Boston
G. B. Moston
Sccees
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Val
Philadelphia
Smith
Gumpert
Kramer
Zoldak
Dobson
Harris
Newhouser
Knerr
Gassaway
Reynolds
Haefner
Cincinnat
St Louis
Brookisnon
Iam
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Niggelime
Pollet
Brooklyn
Gardella Signs To Play In Cuban Winter League
Danny Gardella former New York Giants outfielder now with Vera Cruz in the Mexican League has signed to play for Cienfuegos in Cuba. Club president Fernando Rodriguez Gali announced the move. Gardella has appeared in outfield and first base for Vera Cruz this season and clouted 11 homers, tied for third in the league.
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Mexico City
Danny Gardella
New York Giant
Vera Cruz
Cienfuegos
Fernando Rodriguez Gali
Gardella
Giants
Pro Grid Feud May Move Into Hawaiian Area
The All-America Conference weighs post season games in Hawaii as Los Angeles Dons and San Francisco 49ers seek approval for postseason action. Commissioner Crowley notes a rule blocking non championship teams from post season play and says changes may be needed. Redskins and Bears also eye Hawaii, signaling a wider clash.
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U.P
All-America Conference
National League
Hawaii
Los Angeles Dons
San Francisco 49Ers
James Crowley
All-America
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Crowley
Washington Redskins
Chicago Bears
Islands
Metropolitan Bowling League Meeting Tonight At Banner Bowl
A meeting of the Metropolitan Bowling League has been called for 8 oclock tonight at the Banner Bowl. This announcement was made today by A E Womble.
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Metropolitan Bowling League
Banner Bowl
A. E. Womble
Squeeze Lobos For 10-8 Win
Amarillo's Gold Sox win 10-8 at Lamesa to cap a 12 day 13 game road trip. George Sutch belted a three run homer and Joe Budny sealed the ninth, lifting Amarillo to 11–1 on the trip and second place as Buzz Ross regained control.
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Amarillo
Gold Sox
Lamesa
The
Lobos
George Sutch
Joe Budny
Pampa
Albuquerque
Oilers
Dukes
Buzz Ross
Harry Lamprich
Sockers
Ross
Sox
Abilene
Hubber
Borger
Clovis
Chris Haskins
Sutch
Bill Scapetone
al Duarte
George Sturdivant
Haskins
Indians Defeat Missions 2-1 In Late Inning Rally
In the Texas League three late hits, all extra-base, decided two games. Oklahoma Indians edged San Antonio 2-1 on an eighth inning Mel Deuzabou double. Fort Worth and Houston also won as Snider and Studener starred.
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Associated Press
Houston Buffs
Mel Deuzabou
Oklahoma Indians
San Antonio Missions
Dallas
Harvey Riebe
Rebels
Shreveport Sports
Eddie Snider
Fort Worth
Beaumont Exporters
Houston
Lee Studener
Tulsa
Oilers
Oklahoma City
Ralph McCabe
San Antonio
Harry Hatch
Riebe
Dallas-Shreveport
Tom Pullig
Manny Vargas
Pullig
Beaumont
Willard Ramsdel
Snider
Bill Houtz
Houtz
Lee McCrab
George Sumey
Studener
Ed Filo
Gil Turner
Filo
Turner
Rangers to Open 1946-47 Season at Home Oct 31
Fort Worth fans will see the U S Hockey League Rangers begin at home against the Omaha Knights on Oct 31 with training to start Sept 10 in Saskatoon. Owner Eddie Shore said 30 to 35 players are expected. The club finished fifth last season and opens the 1946-47 bid against Minneapolis Oct 19 in Saskatoon.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Rangers
Omaha Knights
Saskatoon
Sask
Eddie Shore
U. S
Minneapolis
Netters Try Again National Doubles Tennis Championship
Chestnut Hill Massachusetts August 20 First round matches in the National Doubles Tennis Championships postponed by rain begin today at Longwood Cricket Club. A record field of 32 American and 12 foreign teams compete for the men's title.
First Rate Tri-State Open Tennis Meet Planned Here
revival of the Tri-State Open brings Aug 30 to Sept 2 events with trophies for men women and juniors and mixed doubles. Bud Bussard directs entries due Aug 29 with fees 1.50 singles and 2.00 per doubles pair. Local stars from Amarillo Sweetwater San Antonio Wichita Falls and Canyon return after 1941 hiatus.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Albuquerque
Bud Bussard
Downstate
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Glyndon Riley
Pion
California
Cullen Crain
John White
Amarillo
Glen Ivey
Sweetwater
Ed Braswell
Ed Biggs
Wichita Falls
Imogene Dalton
Canyon
Ida Thomas
Bussard
Western St
Buasard
Two Old-Timers Set Pro Pace At PGA Qualifying
In Portland the veteran stars E. J. Harrison and Jimmy Hines led the opening round of PGA Tournament qualifying with 65 and 66 at the Portland Golf Club. They edged past the younger set including Snead Nelson Hogan and Hogan, with several others close behind as medal play continues.
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Ore
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
Jimmy Hines
Chicago
Links
Sammy Snead
Byron Nelson
Lloyd Mangrum
Ben Hogan
Harold
Jag) McSpaden
Melvin
Chick) Harbert
Northville
Mich
Jimmy Demaret
Houston
Tex
Chandler Harper
Miami
Fla
Vic G
Weidner Names Mayne as Mat Team Partner in Big Tag
Billy Weidner selected Ken Mayne of Salt Lake City as his tag team partner for a high profile 190 pound tournament challenge from Leon Kirilenko and Irish Mike McGee. The two will face a two of three falls or one hour match, with two more bouts on the card.
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Billy Weidner
Leroy McGuirk
Ken Mayne
Salt Lake City
Cory Detton
Boston
Billy
Mayne
Leon Kirilenko
Mike McGee
Weidner
McGuirk
Kirilenko
McGee
Detton
Evans Shoots Even Par To Lead Juniors
John Evans fired an even par 70 to top qualifying in the Amarillo Country Club junior tournament yesterday. Only five entries posted cards as several top juniors were away cavorting. Medalist Evans, current club champion, would meet Art McKay in a first round, with Jay Triplett opposite Arthur Higgins and Tommy Thompson drawing a bye.
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John Evans
Amarillo
John Olver
Arthur Higgins
Art McKay
Jay Triplett
Tommy Thompson
Hondo Halfback to Play for Texas Aggies
COLLEGE STATION Aug 20 Coach Homer Norton announced that Stanley Holling from Hondo Texas will enter Texas A and M in September. Holling starred with the Hondo Army Air Field football team last season and is listed as a 1943 high school halfback who will join the Aggies this year.
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College Station
Homer Norton
Stanley Holling
Hondo, Tex
Hondo Army Air Field
Texas A. & M
Fort Worth News Brief Involving Armand Farina
Armand Farina of Schenectady New York is connected to a fort Worth Texas item. The short notice cites Farina and details unknown local development or inquiry.
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Fort Worth, Tex
Armand Farina
Schenectady, N. Y
Lions Trade Manzo for Ceithams in NFL Shuffle
Detroit Lions in Alma Michigan announce a trade of tackle Joe Manzo to the Boston Yanks for quarterback George Ceithams. The club also releases center Rufe Nabors from Texas Tech and fullback Harold Lockhard of Michigan.
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Alma
Mich
Detroit Lions
National Football League
Joe Manzo
Boston Yanks
George Ceithams
Lions
Rufe Nabors
Texas Tech
Harold Lockhard
Michigan
Pinkney Falls To Carpenters In High-Scoring Lone Star Tilt
The Carpenter's Union edged the Pinkney Packers 18 to 17 at Tri-State Park in a wild Lone Star League night. Panter drove in three home runs for the Carpenters, Carson, Bauske and Smith delivering big hits, while Flanigan Raleigh Derman turned a key double play. Carson pitched all innings for Pinkney as Pantex and Harvesters dueled in a separate game with errors aiding Pantex.
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Carpenter's Union
Pinkney Packers
Tri-State Park
Panter
International Harvesters
Carson
Bauske
Smith
Carpenters
Parkers
Flanigan
Raleigh
Derman
Broadus
Moore
Bishop
Burleson
Pantexs Polk
Harvesters Berryman
Harvester
Pantex
R-Sox to Meet Lubbock in Clovis Showdown
Two strong Negro league teams the Lubbock Black Hubbers and the Amarillo Red Sox clash tomorrow night in Clovis at 8 15. Each side has one win this season with Amarillo taking 1 0 in Amarillo and Lubbock replying 7 6 in ten innings. Tickets available from Johnnie Carter.
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Panhandle
Cardinal Fans Cheer Sisler On Comeback For Cards
Dick Sisler, once benched after a rough start, broke through with a bases loaded double in a 6-0 win over Cincinnati. The 310 average since returning to left field helped the Cardinals close on the Dodgers, as Ken Burkhardt shut out Cincinnati for his fourth win of the year. The day’s only major league game due to weather was St Louis against Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
Dick Sisler
St. Louis Cardinals
Sportsman's Park
Red Birds
Brooklyn Dodgers
George Sister
Cardinal
Eddie Dyer
Ray Sanders
Boston
Sister
Dyer
Birds
Cincinnati
Sisler
Ken Burkhardt
Reds
St. Louis
Cincinnat
New York
J. Louis
Major League Leaders In 0 Major Categories
American Leaguers Vernon Washington Williams Boston lead with 339 RBIs and 106 runs. Williams also tops with 3 home runs. In the National League Musial St Louis 547 RBIs and Slaughter St Louis 365 RBIs. Mize New York 2 home runs. Kiner Pittsburgh 1 home run.
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Associated Press
Battine Vernon
Washington
Williams
Boston
Bostoe
York
Roston
Greenbure
Detroit
Patting Musial
St. Louie
Hope Boston
Slaughter
St Louis
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