Evelyn Stephens Wins All-Star Guessing Game Record Ball at Evelyn Stephens Wins All-Star Guessing Game
Evelyn Stephens, among eight entrants, won the local guessing contest for the All-Star lineup with the earliest dated ballot July 1. She will receive an expense paid trip to St Louis to attend the All-Star game, with travel choice and a Globe News reserved seat already secured. The contest tallies show Ted Williams leading American votes and Stan Musial topping National picks, with other notables named.
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Pampa Rises to Take Second in West Texas NL Standings
Pampa and Lubbock swapped places behind the Albuquerque Dukes as Pampa beat Amarillo 13-7 after a six run eighth, while the Dukes needed 11 innings to edge Lubbock 3-2 for their 38th win in 58 starts. Berger defeated Abilene 4-3 and Clovis routed Lamesa by a wide margin.
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Leonard White Wins Denton Golf Tourney in Dallas Ring
Leonard White of Dallas captured the TSCW Golf Tournament title in Denton defeating fellow Dallas resident Dicky Martin 3 and 2. White earned a new set of irons and 16 golf balls as prizes amid a windy Dallas finish.
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San Jacinto Is Softball Winner in Thompson Park Thrill
San Jacinto Baptist overwhelmed First Presbyterian 32-8 Tuesday night at Thompson Park in a softball fracas. Pierce Street Baptist defeated West Amarillo Christian 14-3 in a fast nine. In the Industrial League Foxtworth-Galbraith beat Shamrock Oil at Washington Park as the Shamrock Summermen rallied briefly but faded in the fourth. Milkmen Bornen edged Magnolia Oil in a tight contest at Washington Park showcasing sharp fielding.
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Golf Round Sparks Local Sport Memoir at Amarillo Club
The writer recalls playing Johnny Linn at Amarillo Country Club, halving a nine hole match and noting Linn’s long drives but uncertain direction. The piece weaves in baseball lineups, regional coaching moves, and local sports figures including Bill Allen and Lefty Gomez, with memories of the Golden Sandies and a nod to Texas athletics history.
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Frank Gustine
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University of As
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Amarillo High
Roy “Brickley” Sewder
Golden Sandie
Corpus Christi
Sammy Baugh heads to Hollywood for film assignment
Sammy Baugh, Texas football star and Redskins quarterback, departs Rotan for Hollywood to begin a movie project. He plans to return in about two weeks to report to Washington for his 12th pro season, after maintaining his ranch at home.
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Satchel Paige Signs With Indians After Secret Test
The Indians ink veteran pitcher Satchel Paige after a private test at the stadium. Lou Boudreau praised Paige as a potential relief arm. Paige, joined by Doby and Campanella across the majors, is set to appear as the Indians meet the White Sox with Paige in uniform.
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Roy Campanella
Brooklyn Dodgers
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