Coaching Troubles Plague Softball Team's Losses
In Los Angeles on July 11 UPS reports coach David Caplan alias Longshot Dave Brenman died after killing Roy Allen Walker 57 and wounding Caplan before taking his own life in the tipster's office. Newman a retired diamond broker linked to Caplan's revenge is described as the gunman.
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Sky Giants Reveal Six Game Schedule for Ama rillo Field
The Ama rillo Sky Giants announced a six game football schedule with home games at Butler Field and capt. Dan Salkeld as coach. The slate opens Oct 6 at Lubbock Field and includes Oct 13 West Texas State Amarillo and Nov 24 Ellington Field Amarillo, with other contests to be added.
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Local tennis star Bobby Falkenburg shines in Amarillo exhibition
The 350 attending Ellwood Park Sunday afternoon witnessed Bobby Falkenburg, 19, son of a famed tennis family, add to a record list including national junior and men’s titles. The article notes his early rise, a Borger intercity date, and local stars Billy Jenkins and James Saunders, plus upcoming open tournaments and new concrete courts at Ellwood Park.
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Dinner Tournament Date Changed Again
The Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association postpones the dinner tournament again to Thursday July 19 at the Ross Rogers Course. Co captains Roger Teas and Jack Craig face Dub Axtell and Henry Donohoo in the event.
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Spotlight on Nelson Sarazen in PGA championship
In Dayton Ohio the 27th PGA Championship shifts to 36 hole match play with 32 players. Byron Nelson faces Gene Sarazen in the top flight at Moraine Country Club as both seek a fourth finals berth, with Sarazen aiming to win a record third decade and Nelson hoping for his first victory over Sarazen in a PGA event.
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Missouri Bordered by Eight States
Missouri is bordered by eight states: Iowa Illinois Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas and Nebraska shaping its geographic and political map.
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Furniture Nine Explodes to Beat Tulia 6 to 0
Amarillo Furniture slugged five runs in the fifth inning to topple Tulia Bakers 6 to 0 after four scoreless frames. Buchanan earned the win with seven strikeouts on two hits, Nolte allowed seven hits for Tulsa, and Tommy Chick collected two key hits.
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Junior All Stars To Test Mettle Of Lubbock Nine
Amarillo's Junior Gold Sox All Stars will challenge the Lubbock American Legion Juniors in two games in Lubbock this weekend. Games set for 7 30 p m Saturday and 3 p m Sunday. team travels from Bob Seeds Sporting Goods at 12 30 p m Saturday.
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Ernie Dowell
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Three Detroit Pitchers on the Ailing List
Three Detroit Tigers pitchers are sidelined with injuries as the team begins a 16 game road trip to Boston. Dizzy Trout seeks relief for a back issue after a rough season. Joe Orrell sits out for dental work. Jerry Burke, a recent signee, injured a shoulder in a beach fall.
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Tigers
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Trout
Joe Orrell
Jerry Burke
Burke
Skish Practice Gains Pace At Ellwood Park Tourney Soon
Anglers of all ages gather at Ellwood Park for dry land Skish casting led by Tom Troth of the Panhandle Outdoor Sportsman Club. Daily sessions begin at 7 pm with a late August tournament planned. prizes await top performers. Notables include Clarence Wishmeyer Cecil Humphreys Cecil Delk Otis Williams and youths Tommy Tyler Jim Liebhardt.
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Zivic Loses 200th Bout to Harris in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh last night Fritzie Zivic fought his 200th ring appearance and dropped a 10 round split decision to Bulldog Harris. The two hometown fighters had met three times before this card with Zivic winning all prior encounters, two by knockout.
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