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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1948

Page

6

Steeler Ralph Calcagni Dies After Surgery

Meadville Pa August 30 Medical experts sought the cause of death of Pittsburgh Steeler tackle Ralph Calcagni after an appendix operation. The 25 year old was found dead at 3 30 AM by a night nurse following surgery by Dr V D Hawkey with Dr C E Mullen supervising microscopic tests to determine cause. Calcagni complained of cramps after the Steeler Bears game in Pittsburgh last Sunday and was treated at Meadville Hospital.

Meadville Pittsburgh Ralph Calcagrle Calcagni C. E. Mullen Bmethport Chicago Bears Meadville Hospital

Prizes Offered in Driving Contest

Amarillo golfers are invited to a Monday night driving contest at the City View Driving Range near Georgia and the Canyon Highway. There is no entry fee. Billy Bob Baker urges both men and women to compete, with a possible women’s division if entries permit. The event runs 6 to 8 pm and awards include twelve balls for first, six for second, and three for third place.

View Billy Bob Baker Amarillo City View Georgia Canyon Highway

Munn Wins Amarillo Country Club Golf Meet

The Amarillo Country Club weekend tournament crowned Munn as winner with a 67 front nine and overall scores led by Maksman. Low net honors went to H B Hile 84 24 60, followed by Burkhalter 87 24 63 LeMond Jr 75 10 65 and Puckett 73 86 5 in order.

Amarillo Country Club Amarillo Maksman H. B Hile W. A. Burkhalter Tom LeMond

Bums on Top After Two Months Drive

Brooklyn Dodgers surge to NL lead on Labor Day with a 39-16 run since July, led by Jackie Robinson and Arky Vaughn. Dodgers beat St Louis Cardinals 12-7 and 6-4 to move two games ahead of the 1914 Braves, who were also surging before a pair of losses to Pittsburgh. The day also saw Yankees split with Tigers as Red Sox stay atop AL.

New York First F Cel Braves Miracle Braves George Stallings Dodgers Simond Johnr Hank Gowdy Rabbit Maranville Brooklyn St. Louis Cardinals Jackie Robinson F Die Dyer Paul Minner Hank Behrman Harry Brecheen Arky Vaughn Peter Reiserith del Wilber Stan Musial Hugh Casey Red Munger Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Billy Johnson New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Dick Wakefield Frank Hiller Detroit Tigers Pat Mullin Hoot Evers Johnson Virgil Trucks Yankees Cleveland Indians Washington Bob Lemon Philadelphia Athletics

Linksters Vie For Top Plac in Utah Open Playoff

The four players contest a playoff at Ft Douglas CC to decide the Utah Open winner. Lloyd Mangrum and George Frazio share the lead with 274 totals after 72 holes, with Demret and others in pursuit. $2,150 awaits the winner and $1,550 for runner up. If tied after 18 holes, sudden death or matched play determines final standings.

Lloyd Mangrum Chicago George Frazio Conshohocken Bing Crosby California Ft. Douglas Jimmy Demret Ojai Cal Ry Middle Tenn

Lubbock District I AA football prep and baseball notes

Lubbock reports Tam arriving to observe District I AA football drills at Brown Field Monday. He then reviews Lubbock Westerners Tuesday and Plainview Bulldogs Wednesday, also covering the Gold Sox at a Lubbock baseball game Sunday. The writer notes a victory over Amarillo in track meets but dislikes the winter weather in Lubbock.

Lubbock Brownfield Cubs Lubbock Westerners Plainview Bulldogs Amarillo

Hubbers Eye Amarillo Gold Sox in Playoff Bid

Lubbock Hubbers manager Jackie Sullivan prefers facing the Amarillo Gold Sox in the West Texas New Mexico League playoffs starting Sept 7. A win over Amarillo would secure a top spot and home games, while results elsewhere could force clashes with Albuquerque. The season ends Sept 6 with Labor Day twin bill looming.

Lubbock Jackie Sullivan Lubbock “Hubbers Amarillo Gold Sox Albuquerque Dukes Amarillo Albuquerque Hubbers Dukes Makio Wonoia Ama

George Captures Golfing Honors in Weekend Sweep

George tops a Ross Rogers Golf Course sweep, earning three balls for a low 78-12-66. Paul Norman and Cecil Smith tie for runner up with 75-867, each receiving two balls. Other listed scores include L. E. Merry 74-688, Bud Ammons 73-568, RE Prien 84-1668, and more, with several 70s and 80s noted. River House tenants facing eviction buy the building. residents include Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney and Ferdinand Fberstadt, among others, price undisclosed.

UN George Ross Rogers George Paul Norman Cecil Smith L. E. Merry Bud Ammons RE Prien D. R. Burnett Pat Murphy KS. Grenewald ET. M. Hall D. R. Cervine J. G. Risley Bill Batson Fred Grimes Russel Ledyard Harry DeLashmutt New York River House Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Ferdinand Fberstadt Quentin Reynolds Niles Trammell

Lopez Gray Added To Eight Man Wrestle Royal

George Lopez from Tampico and Karl Gray from Milwaukee join an eight man Wrestle Royal for the finale of a 16 week junior heavyweight tournament at Fair rounds sports arena. Remaining spots include Kohen of New York Jack Carter New Zealand Rod Fenton Edmonton and Gorilla Poggi of Argentina. Main event features Billy Weidner Boston against Big Train Clements Lubbock.

George Lopez Dete Seanes Tampico Karl Gray Big Bruiser Milwaukee Fair Rounds My Kohen New York Jack Carter New Zealand Rod Fenton Edmonton Canada Gorilla Poggi Argentina Billy Weidner Boston Big Train Clements Lubbock Minament

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