Giants Stroke 16th Straight Win in 2 to 1 Doubleheader
Giants extend to 16 straight with 5-4 12 innings and 6-3 wins over the Cubs as Whitey Lockman hits in the bases loaded and Bill Rigney drives in the decisive run. Dodgers split with Pittsburgh 5-9 and 5-2. Branca strong in opener, Spahn unfazed for Braves, Phils sweep Reds behind Nicholson and Wilber. Kell tops batting race after A’s win.
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Vern Law
Warren Spahn
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Spahn
Red Munger
Max Surkont
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Reds
Bill Nicholson
Jocko Thompson
del Wilber
Ken Raf
Fensberger
Ken Johnson
Bobby Shantz
Tigers
Dave Philley
Marlin Stuart
A’s
George Kell
Ferris Fain
Kell
Fain
Lions Arrive for Friday Night Clash at Amarillo Stadium
The Detroit Lions arrived in Amarillo this morning to start workouts for Friday’s game at Amarillo Stadium against the Washington Redskins. Fifty three players officials and newspapermen travelled north for the trip and preparations.
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Shreveport
Detroit Lions
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Lions Exceed Expectations Ahead of Redskins Clash in Amarillo
The Detroit Lions, 11-1-0 in exhibitions, held the Eagles to a 17 17 tie in Shreveport as Doak Walker and Bobby Layne led the offense. Layne scored twice, Walker added a field goal and 50 rushing yards, while Layne passed for 221 yards. The team prepares daily workouts in Amarillo for Friday's game when Sammy Baugh's group arrives. Tickets for the 8 30 pm game range from 6 to 4 80 dollars in Amarillo and Lubbock locations. Calcutta tennis hopes for an American invasion next December.
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National Football League
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Longhorn
Lubbock
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Layne
Walker
Redskins
Sammy Baugh and Company
Sox aim for ninth straight win over Clovis in Amarillo
Amarillo Gold Sox seek a ninth consecutive victory against the Clovis Pioneers at Gold Sox Field led by pitcher Doc Fletcher with Monk Webb already chalking win No 12. The Sox offense swelled with six runs in the fifth as Frank Murray and Bob Crues homered, while Clovis stranded runners in key innings.
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al Corwin
Hank Sauer
Bob Ramazzotti
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Gold Sox Field
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Amarillo
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Tabor
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Les Mulcahy
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Ty Bauer
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Connors
PEOEY
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Niesedhicesses
Csescsessss
West Texas-New Mexico League and region results
Monday results feature Amarillo 10 Clovis 7 and Pampa 12 Lamesa 7 alongside a wide slate across the Texas leagues. Standings show Amarillo and Lubbock in tiered positions with several teams like Clovis, Borger, and Albuquerque noted in schedule previews for Tuesday games.
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Amarillo Gold Sox
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Vernon
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Midland
Rosweil
Swater
Odessa
Artesia
Big Spring
Sweetwater
Roswell
San Angelo
West Texas-New Mexico
Put around with putt Powell in Amarillo Sandies drills
The Amarillo High School Sandies opened practice under coach Bill Defoe using the wing T. Bill Heien impressed at guard after moving from fullback, while six junior high coaches watched. Local scribes predict a tough district with Lubbock and Odessa as leaders and Amarillo as a dark horse in 1-AAAA.
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Amarillo
Bill Heien
Builie
Defoe
Bill
Solon Holt
University of Texas
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Iran
June Davis
Denton
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Tom Stolhandske
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Bob Avent
Horace Mann
Larry Sanders
Richard Mixon
Nixson
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Myrl Smith
Sam Houston
Pecchia
Avent
Smith
Amarillona
Hugh Welch
San Angelo
Lubbock
Odessa
Pampa
Abilene
A. C. Greene
Eagles
Borger
Earl Scudday
Sandies
West Texas
Amarillo Stadium
Duran Makes Mat Debut at Amarillo Sports Arena
Duran, touted as a top Old Mexico wrestler from Puebla, will debut in Amarillo facing Pat O'Downy in the opening one fall match. Promoter Dory Detton announced a card topped by Dory Funk and Ray Clements with best two of three falls. Other one fall bouts feature Ace Freeman vs Ace Abbott and George Drake vs George Lopez.
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Old Mexico
Amarillo
Pat O'Downy
Big Spring
Dory Detton
Dory Funk
Ray “Big Train” Clements
Ace Freeman
Ace Abbott
George Drake
George Lopez
Duran
Puebla
Mexico City
United States
Downstate
Arena Nacional
Arena del Toros
O’dowdy
Tri-State Championship Open Tennis entries due tomorrow
The 11th annual Tri-State Championship Open Tennis Tournament deadlines loom with a 9 am start Friday at Ellwood and Memorial Park courts. About 70 players have registered, with over half from out of town. finals set for Sept 3. prizes and entry fees listed for multiple divisions.
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Ellwood Park
Memorial Park
Amarillo Globe News
United States Lawn
Diamond Battle Prompts Hollywood Star Controversy
Walter OMalley weighs media impact as Sara Day joins a Havana hearing scene in Syracuse. Reporters hope to capitalize on the Hollywood star presence while studio influence looms. Tomorrow Mexico plans building a lubricating oil plant for domestic use and potential exports.
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Saratoga
Hollywood
Miss Day
Havana
Mexico
Colts Host Florida Cubans In Midwest Exhibition
The Florida Cubans with 40 wins in 44 tour games meet the Amarillo Colts at Gold Sox Field at 8 15 tonight in the third clash of the series. The Cubans, from Lakeland Fla, recently beat Borger 111 4 in a tour game and lost to the Colts 9 3 at Hereford. Admission is 75 cents and 35 cents.
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Gold Sox Field
Borger
Colts
Hereford
Lakeland
Fla
Waco
Amarillo Golfers Association Weekly Match Play Event
Entry deadline is 8 o clock at the Ross Rogers Course partnership putting tournament. Putters may enter by phone at 2-4722 if unable to attend on time. Fee is 50 cents. Partners are drawn. Open to all putters.
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Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association
Ross Rogers Course
Westfall Seeks Fourth Caddie Title at Amarillo Club
Bobby Westfall aims for a fourth straight Amarillo Country Club Caddie Championship as 1951 qualifying opens. He defeated Johnny Hefley 7 and 6 in last year’s final and beat Don Osborne on the 19th hole in 1949. He also edged Kenneth Osborne in 1948 and has been medalist the last two years.
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Bobby Westfall
Amarillo Country Club
Westfall
Johnny Hefley
Don Osborne
Kenneth Osborne
Bobby
Reynolds To Get Polio Fund Money At Gold Sox Field
Amarillo pitcher Jim Reynolds and his wife Kay will be presented with funds raised by the Jim Reynolds Polio Fund drive before tonight's game between Clovis and Amarillo at Gold Sox Field. The game starts at 8 15. Reynolds two year old daughter has polio and fans contributed to help with medical treatment costs. Funds total about 600.
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Amarillo
Kay
Clovis
Gold Sox Field
Reynolds
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