Two League Records Fall As Gassers Down G-Sox
In a 11 7 Borger victory over Amarillo, Borger set two West Texas New Mexico League records. Bob Crues hit three homers to reach 51 on the year and Gordon Nell homered twice for seven RBIs to 46 for the season. Left fielder Nell powered Borger past Amarillo with a late rally as Tom Farris chased Lagomarsino.
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Frank A. Godsoe, Jr
Amarillo
Borger
Gassers
Sox
Bob Crues
AS. A
vDanale
Bob Cries
Lubbock
Bill Serena
Joe Bauman
Leon Cato
Berger
Bill Scopetone
Gordon Nell
Wha
Joe Budny
Nell
Bill Lonergan
Burden
Mitchell
Dib Williams
Tommy Fox
Lonergan
Fox
Gold Sox
Clayton Fries
Crues
Liberte
Bobby Decker
Fries
Steve Lagomarsino
Tom Farris
Lagomarsino
Chuck Ellis
San Angelo
Soldier Earns Credit While Serving Through US Armed Forces Institute
A soldier can build high school or college credits through the US Armed Forces Institute and gain training in over 200 trades. While studying he can receive a base pay of 75.00 per month. Visit a United States Army and Air Force Recruiting Station to learn how to earn while you learn.
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United States Armed Forces Institute
United States Army
Air Force
George Munger Turns In Five Hit Job For Cards
Munger, St Louis right hander, pitched a five hitter as the Cardinals beat the Braves 5-2 in Boston to gain on the Dodgers who won 11-10 over the Pirates. He improved to 11-4 on the season and his night record stands at 9-1.
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George Munger
Joe Reichler
George
Red) Munger
St. Louis
Cardinals
Dodgers
Munger
Brooklyn
Balter
Red
Cards
Braves
Boston
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ebbetts’ Field
Billy Jurges
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Temple Ineligible for District Grid Laurels
Temple in the Texas Interscholastic League Class AA faces ineligibility for the District 10 title, meaning any Temple wins would count on opponents' records. The situation could lead to a nonplayback outcome, with Temple likely to beat many teams despite the constraint. The piece also notes surrounding baseball playoffs and coaching moves in Texas.
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Dallas
Temple
Longhorn
Shaughnessy
Texas
West Texas
New Mexico
Lone Star
Big Spring Extends Lead With 3-1 Win Over Odessa
Big Spring stayed atop the Longhorn League with a 3-1 victory over Odessa. Martin Baroa limited Odessa to six hits while Big Spring hitters connected for nine off two Oilers pitchers.
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Odessa
Associated Press
Big Spring
Martin Baroa
Detroit Washington Aug 22 1915 unusual scoring inning
In a 1915 game between Detroit and Washington the side was retired in one inning without a hitter officially at bat yet a run scored. The first two batters walked the third sacrificed them to second and third the fourth hitter hit a sacrifice fly scoring a run and a base runner was picked off.
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Detroit
Washington
Sports fan recounts NYC Chicago trip with games and shows
Traveler recalls attending 13 major league baseball games including Dodgers Braves and Yankees clashes, a College All-Star Chicago Bears game, and multiple musicals and stage shows in New York and Chicago. He notes specific results, and mentions upcoming Amarillo City Championship Golf Tournament and fall sports practices.
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New York
Chicago
Oriental
Dodgers
Braves
Yankees
Red Sox
Cardinals
White Sox
Aussies Aim for Long Term Davis Cup Reform
Australia trails in the Davis Cup at Forest Hills with little chance to win this weekend. Non playing captain Roy Cowling and ex star Jack Crawford discuss studying the American Junior Davis Cup system to build future strength and prevent a U S tennis monopoly, as they plan for long term development against strong American talent.
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New York
Forest Hills
Roy Cowling
Jack Crawford
Cowling
Garner Takes Tennis Crown
James Garner of Amarillo won the Northwest Texas Open in Wichita Falls. He teamed with Dixon Osborn to win the junior boys doubles 6-4 6-2 over Julian Oates and Bob Alexander of Waco.
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James Garner
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Swatter
Dixon Osborn
Dallas
Julian Oates
Bob Alexander
Waco
Oates
Alexander
Texas
Garner
Osborn
Bernard Gerhardt
Pearce Reese
James Saunders
Dick Hardin
Jack Turpin
Bob Butts
Turpin
Saunders
Women’s Links Tourney Set for Tomorrow in Pampa
Clubs from Phillips Golf Course Pampa Country Club Huber Country Club Borger Ross Rogers Amarillo Country Club Plainview Country Club will compete in the monthly tournament hosted by the Panhandle Women’s Golf Association at Phillips Golf Course in Pampa. Eddie Miller’s improved hitting is noted with a change from number 13 to 14 this season.
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Women’s Links Association
Pampa
Panhandle Women’s Golf Association
Phillips
Huber Country Club
Borger, Pampa Country Club
Ross Rogers
Amarillo Country Club
Plainview Country Club
Cincinnati
Eddie Miller
Plans for Tri State Open Tennis Tonight
The Amarillo Tennis Club meets at Russell Stationery to set umpire needs and backstop coverings for the Tri State Open. Brant E Smith of Arizona leads men’s entries with defending champion M C Hopper of Tulsa likely challenging, while Amarillo hopefuls include James Saunders and Glyndon Riley. Women contenders include Pat Jackson Neil Quattlebaum and Gwen Martens with Frances Vidal from Albuquerque also favored.
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Amarillo Tennis Club
Russell Stationery
Taylor Street
Bussard
Netter
Brant E. Smith
Arizona
Arizona University
Smith
New Mexico
Frankie Parker
M. C
Merce
Tex
Bill Lindamood
Arizona U
Bobby Stamm
University of New Mexico
Ray McSpadden
Borger
James Saunders
Amarillo
Glyndon Riley
California
Saunders
Pat Jackson
Neil Quattlebaum
Gwen Martens
Frances Vidal
Albuquerque
Donnie McKee
Oklahoma City
Miss Quattlebaum
Miss Jackson
Iron play fundamentals for better golf control
Pride drives duffers to practice tee shots and putting while ignoring iron play though it is equally important. The guide explains stance changes with irons, upright swing, and how to maximize control via underspin, noting the one iron as most difficult and stressing the need for power and air with a low swing arc. A 1947 note adds a local irony about a cow in Ibstock eating a coat.
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Bobby Locke
McNaught Syn, Inc
McGuirk Proposes 200-Pound Limit for Title Bout
LeRoy McGuirk proposes both wrestlers enter at 200 pounds for the world junior heavyweight title defense against Al Getz at the Municipal Auditorium. The suggestion, aimed at easing weight, awaits Armour Stewart approval. If approved, Getz’s strength at 200 pounds could threaten McGuirk’s belt. Referee Jack League of Joplin, a former boxer, is set for the match.
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LeRoy McGuirk
al Getz
Municipal Auditorium
Cory Detton
McGuirk
Armour Stewart
MecGuirk
LeRoy
Becaus Getz
Jack League
Joplin
Harry J. Landry
National Wrestling Association
League
Jack Dempsey
Billy Weidner
Tribe To Conduct School in Mexico
Cleveland Indians president Bill Veeck confirms a Mexican tryout camp for ball players this fall in Mexico City. He notes the team holds schools in many places and hints Cleveland players may assist, though he has been away and details may be unclear.
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Cleveland
Bill Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Mexico City
Redskins
China
Veeck
Ben Hogan Leads Western Open Practice Field
Defending champion Ben Hogan headed a field of 20 golfers at Salt Lake Country Club as they completed practice rounds in preparation for the Western Open, the closing feature of Utah's Centennial sports program.
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Salt Lake City
Ben Hogan
Salt Lake Country Club
Utah
City Residents Own 113 Cars Per Mile of Streets
In large American cities with populations over 100000, residents possess 113 motor vehicles for every mile of streets. This ratio highlights high car ownership relative to road length in urban areas.
Major League Leaders Summary in Batting Home Runs and Pitching
National League leaders include Walker of Philadelphia batting .349 with Reiser of Brooklyn at .320. Key figures: Mize of New York 40 home runs, Kiner of Pittsburgh 38. Jansen of New York 15 wins and 4 losses, Blackwell of Cincinnati 19 wins 6 losses with .760 in games. American League leaders show Williams of Boston batting .341 with Boudreau of Cleveland at .333. Williams also leads in home runs with 25, Gordon of Cleveland 24. Shea of New York 14 wins 4 losses, McCahan of Philadelphia 83 strikeouts with .727 earnings.
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Associated Press
Walker
Philadelphia
Reiser
Brooklyn
Mize
New York
Kiner
Pittsburgh
Jansen
Blackwell
Cincinnati
Williams
Boston
Boudreau
Cleveland
Gordon
Shea
McCahan
How They Stand West Texas New Mexico and Major Leagues
Schedule of games lists West Texas New Mexico League matchups Amarillo at Berger Albuquerque at Clovis Pampa at Lubbock Lamesa at Abilene and Texas League games Shreveport at Fort Worth Beaumont at Dallas Houston at Oklahoma City San Antonio at Tulsa plus American and National League tilts including Washington Chicago New York St Louis and Boston Detroit night games.
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West Texas
New Mexico
Berger
Albuquerque
Clovis
Pampa
Lubbock
Lamesa
Abilene
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Pet
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
St Louis
Houston RG
Fort Worth
Dallas
Tulsa
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Beaumont
San Antonio
Putt and Put Night at Ross Rogers Course
Tonight at Ross Rogers Municipal a 7:30 pm start for a weekly putting event with 8:30 pm deadline. Entries cost 50 cents. Last week Ross Rogers, the local band leader, won the match play putting tournament.
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Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Course
Ross Rogers
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