Abilene Opens Series as Gold Sox Face Blue Sox Friday Night
Amarillo Gold Sox head to West Texas for a road series against Abilene Blue Sox after a strong 7-3 road mark. Jack Schumacher to start for Amarillo with Ed Patterson or Bernis Coupland opposing. Amarillo leads Abilene 9-4 in meetings this season.
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Ed Patterson
Bernis Coupland
Amarillo
Abilene
Bonansa
Shumacher
Coupland
Patterson
Mark Torres
Joe Budas
Don Elias
Bob Crues
Gold Sox
Pampa
Elias
Farl Harriman
Paul Halter
Sox
Jimmie
Local Youth League Highlights From Citywide Playoffs
Thrilling midget and junior league games feature the San Jac Atoms beating Summit Gophers, Guadalupe hounds routing San Jacinto, and Lone Star action with Maverick Redbirds, Parrots and Storks. Notable performances include Dick Ward homering, Tom Martin’s loss, and Heller’s 11th win for Amarillo Gold Sox in recent standings.
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Joe Siege
Mo Junk Company
San Jate Atoms
Summit Gophers
Plains
Max Manley
Tex Smith
Jimmy Collins
Collins
Billy McCloud
Nealins
The
Atoms
Dick Ward
Jimmy ‘Bankhead
Guadelupe Hounds
San Jacinto
Gilbert Preciado
Carter Karr
Somers
Henry Alonzo
Forest Hill Sharks
Tex Marauders
Yn Conner
Warge Tom Martin
Tom
Jimmy
Lone Star League
Maverick Redbirds
Summit Blackbirds
Bob Elliot
Bobby Brazil
Blackbird
John Hef Tey
Jerry Smith
Bobby Neal Jones
Mavericks
Margaret Wills Parrots
Taylor Eagles
Johnny Nichols
Davel Culwell
Jimmy Dale Davis
Frank McCutcheon
Eagles
Parrots
Nichols
Ray Johnson
Bob Smith
Dimanuels
Wilson Storks
Pleasant Valley Owls
Owls
Storks
Jimmy Lille
Perchy
Ken Clark
Owl
Miles
Two Texans Drowned in Mexico Report
A radio operator reported the drowning of Noah Pry of Elsa and Lewis Pemelton of California in Mexico near Eighth Pass. Kenneth Maring of Brownsville relayed a message from Fry's 17-year-old son that Pemelton drowned while trying to rescue Fry after an undertow. Recovery expected when a plane from Elsa reaches the scene later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HLSA
Fry
Elsa
Longhorn and regional leagues share Thursday scores
West Texas-New Mexico League results show Amarillo and Pampa tallying in a 2 2 tie while Clovis and Lamesa post 16. Abilene, Borger, and Amarillo figures appear in multiple divisions alongside American and National League scores. Friday schedules list Pampa at Albuquerque and Lubbock at Clovis across regional matchups.
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Amarillo
Tamesa
Cierelana
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Aris
Chicago
Ray
Pittsburon
New York Soo
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Chicaeo
Texas Trace
Fort Worn
Houston
San
Amarillo II
Pampa
Abtauerge
Abbot
Clovis
Borzer
Cleveland
St Touts
I. Beaton
Brook
Louis
San Antonio
Shreveport
Beaumont
Midland
Sweetwater
Odessa
Balaneer
San Angelo
Albuquerque
Lubbock
Lamesa
Berger
Abilene
NBA Rankings Name Louis Contenders From Dense List
Washington July 9 National Boxing Association rankings name Joe Louis champion in heavyweight but list no logical contenders. Outstanding boxers include Lee Savold and Joe Walcott as top aspirants beneath Louis, with Ezzard Charles not rated heavyweight but seen as light heavyweight contender for Gus Lesnevich. Featherweight Pep leads four contenders Chico Rosa Sandy Saddler Carlos Chavez Jimmy McAllister.
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Washington
WPI
Lee Savold
Jersey
Joe Walcott
National Boxing Association
Brond Savold
Paterson
Walcott
Camden
N. J
NBA
Joe Louis
Savold
Chico Rosa
Sandy Saddler
Carlos Chavez
Jimmy McAllister
Elmer Ray
Jimmy Bivins
Tommy Gomez
Henry Flake
Joe Maxim
Turkey Thompson
Arturo Godoy
Melio Bettina
Olle
Tandbere
Tony Zale
Marcel Cegdan
Bed Lytell
Rocky Graziano
Dave Sands
Jake Lamotta
Cyrille Delannoit
Ray Robinson
Bernard Docusen
Doug Ratford
Frankie Fernandez
Kid Savilan
Robert Willemann
Sugar Ostner
Charley Fusari
Ike Williams
Enrique Bolanos
Beau Ack
Rudy Cruz
Jess Flores
Dado Marino
Maurice Sandeygon
Monito Flores
Terry Allen
Luis Skena
Plane crash kills two as handbill crew flouts winds
In Etoile, 15 miles southwest of Nacogdoches, a plane crash killed John P. Sullivan, 27, of Killeen, while Billie Lou Sullivan, 19, also of Killeen, is hospitalized with serious injuries. John Sullivan, uncle of Billie Lou, had been seen tossing circulars from the craft before it stalled at about 100 feet.
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Noel Buchanan
Keith Winter
Bobby McWhorter
Rabbits
Jimmy Cunningham
Teddy Stewart
Ice Summit Pelicans
Taylor Hens
Inter
Sanborn Orioles
Wilson Bluebirds
Rosie Sinclair
Herler
Lou Carter
Pat Bridges
Bluebirds
Taylor
Orioles
Quails
Pleasant Valley
Rockettes
Wolflin
The
Shirley Crawford
Magmie Carter
Ginger Owen
Jo Ann McMeans
Beth Sanders
Qualls
McKinley Wrens
Mary Walker
Sandra Kay
Jo Ann Dodson
Lassies
Phyllis Reneatt
Wrens
Dwight Morrow Comets
Forest Hill Hollys
Eeahh
North Side
Wilson
Pleasant Valley Chapparrals
Sanborn Blue Bonnets
Pantex Amazons
Sam Houston Ramb
Joyce Ramsey
Delores Bradford
Yvonne Watson
Ramblers
Charlene Gilliland
Roaring Red Lawrence
Hickory
Wanda Ramsey
Rita Shiekram
Nacogdoches
Billie Lou Sullivan
Killeen
Etoile
John P. Sullivan
Sullivan
Stephen F. Austin College
Money Worries and a Texarkana Safe Break In
A Paris Texas safecracker stole from Mid-Continent Airline, hauled the safe to Text Ark, opened it with a cutting torch, and recovered $83 in burned bills sent to Washington for exchange. A Austin minister was jailed for check swindling and later released on a deal. Gregg County saw a young man try to prove solvency with a worthless bank deposit slip. Jesse Owens still holds the world record with a 26 ft 8 in broad jump in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Weddle
Paris
Tex
Arkana
Treasury Department
Washington
Texarkana
Austin
Gregg County
Longview
North Carolina
Los Angeles
Jesse Owens
Bad News for Stick-Wielders
Ewell Blackwell regains 1947 form amid injuries to Eddie Stanky, Early Wynn, and George Kell. Pittsburgh and Boston host slips as Detroit and Washington suffer sprains. Federation convention in Fort Worth votes on officers after credentials report. White Sox hammer Cleveland 14-1. New York beats Philadelphia 6-5 in separate games.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Ewell Blackwell
Sciteaieage Hs
Cincinnati Ece
Chicas Reingsr
Gabe
Generyte
BSPW
Eddie Stanky
Brooklyn
Braves
Dodgers
Stanky
Bruce Edwards
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Early Wynn
Washington
George Kill
Detroit
Wynn
Birdie Tebbet
Red Sox
Kell
Tigers
National Utcers Reeay
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Haless
Chicago White Sox
New York
Athletics
Clergyman and Wife Found. Texas Oklahoma Search Ends
In Paris on July 9 a two state search for Rev. and Mrs. W.R. Davis of Altus Oklahoma ended when the 64 year old couple were located in Sulphur Oklahoma. The pair had been overdue on a motor trip and had sparked a two state alarm. They expressed surprise at the extensive hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driggers
Olilers
Heller
Gold Sox
Joe Fortin
Pampa
Fortin
Pop
Paris
Texas
Oklahoma
WR. Davis
Altus
Okla
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Frank A. Godsot
Amarillo Gold Sox
Abilene Blue Sox
Pampe
Jack Schumacher
Mr. Siegel
Childers
Virgil Tebo
Wolflin Seagulls
Sanborn Cranes
Maverick
Amarillo College Coyotes
Bulldogs
San Jacinto Bearcats
Cats
Calves
Coyotes
Amarillo College Field
Jackie Fyfe
Taylor Bruins
Bobby Lee
Harry Hyatt
Bruin
Bruins
Marvin Bryant
Don Singleton
McKinley Bobcats
Jack Grant
Margaret Wills Tigers
Sam Houston Rangers
Pleasant Valley Bombers
St. Mary's Trojans
Humphreys Highland Buffaloes
Bobby Gittrich
Jorge Johnson
Norman Willngham
Lee Nemechek
Trojan
Allen Adkins
Lee
Badgers
Mose Morin
Mexico
Thim
Sanborn Squirrels
Candi Lopez
Tom James
Hondo Tenorio
Squirrels
Tommy Pace
Glenwood
Lincoln Rabbits
Cluel Gemora
Oilers
Hatter
Bob
Pampa Park
King Kong Jimmie
Clues
Doug Lewis
Earl Harriman
Osler
Harriman
Lehman
Ray Willett
Willets
Buck Fausett
Avon Driggers
Pampa Letty
Jerry Folkman
Boswon Sung Weraner
Jack Carter
New Zealand
Sports
Weidner
Carter
Art Brady
California
Sammy
Kohen
Sammie
Billy Hickson
George Lopes
Roland Case
Hayden Martin
Saratoga Cafe
Dixie Bell
Burtons Gin
Columbia River
Portland
Ore
Multnomah ‘Falls
Au! Rt. 1
D. S. Ashby
Mar
Roe, Sr
Glenmore
Kentucky
Aoe
Ray Sawyer
United States
Figaey
Stinson
Howard M. Smith
Holly, Michigan
America
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