Sea Swallow halted from wartime rail tour ends travel
The article follows Sea Swallow, C. S. Howard's famed Seabiscuit foal, as travel delays pause his post May flight across North America. It notes J. Monroe Johnson's transport actions, the colt's stops from Agua Caliente to Belmont and Pimlico, and a Belmont Stakes finish before a Yankee Handicap win at Suffolk Downs.
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New York
Sam
Sea Swallow
C. S. Howard
J. Monroe Johnson
Office of Defense Transportation
Agua Caliente
Mexico
Churchill Downs
Pimlico
Belmont Park
Suffolk Downs
Mass
Washington Park
France
Rip Sewell Blooper Affects National League Batters
Pirates pitcher Truett Rip Sewell continues to deploy his famed blooper, gaining praise as a potent three and two pitch. Hitters from multiple clubs struggle as the ball flits in an arc to the plate. Sewell maintains control and predicts continued effectiveness for years.
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New York
Truett
Rip) Sewell
Pirates
Rip
Sewell
Dom Dellasandro
Cubs
Eddie Miller
Reds
Nap Ryes
Giants
Reyes
Nap
Cuba
Mexico
U. S
Springfield
Tll
American Amateur Baseball Federation
Pink Higgins
Musial
Beause
Allen Couple Ships to San Diego to Visit Son at Naval Base
Mr and Mrs J B Allen depart for San Diego to visit their son John Allen who is stationed at the naval base.
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San Diego
Ond
J. B. Allen
Jackson
John Allen
Naval Base
Twelve Netters To Combat Phillips In Borger Match
Twelve Amarillo Tennis Club players are listed for the inter city clash with the Phillips Oilers at Borger Sunday. James Utterback Glyndon Riley Jack Hays James Saunders Fd McVaugh Bud Bussard Al Reville Ross Reding Billy Jenkins Manning Holland J E Lovelady Dick Hardin.
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Amarillo Tennis Club
Phillips Oilers
Borger
James Utterback
Glyndon Riley
Jack Hays
James Saunders
Fd McVaugh
Bud Bussard
al Reville
Ross Reding
Billy Jenkins
Manning Holland
J. E. Lovelady
Dick Hardin
Week's Local Sports Card Highlights
A compact listing of youth and adult sports across Amarillo and Tri-State venues. Baseball Junior Gold Sox League at Tri-State Fair Park, softball and golf events at Amarillo Country Club and Sunset courses, plus league play at Amarillo College and Fair Park. Pro- Amateur matches noted at the Country Club with multiple weekly sessions.
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Amarillo Furniture
Plains Chevrolet
Gold Sox
Western Sand & Gravel Aztecs
Tulsa Bakers
Aztecs
de- Molays
Mann's Bakery
Tri-State Fair Park
Amarillo Country Club
Sunset Golf Course
Ross Rogers Course
Amarillo College
West Texas Golf Association
West Texas
Amarillo Field
Midland Field
Rains Dampen Not Spirit of City Softball League
Results from a rain affected night show Bearcats and Dodgers delivering close wins. The San Jacinto Bearcats beat the McKinley Bulldogs 7 to 1, while the Wolflin Dodgers edged the Bivins Cubs 8 to 7 in a thriller. Other notable games include Tigers 9 Panthers 5 and Bluebirds 15 Eagles 10 with multiple homers and standout plays.
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Bulldogs
San Jacinto Bearcats
Frank Kronbeck
Pfc
F. G. Hill
Earl Elliotts
McKinley Bulldogs
Webster
Davis
Ott
DeSautell
Dodgers
Cubs
Paul Kings
Wolflin
Leslie Rhea
Bivins
Eagles
Bennett
Bumpus
Victors
Batteries
Riggs
Parmalee
Glenn
Sanborn
Boys’ Ranch
Cotton Sox
Tornadoes
Margaret Wills Cotton Sox
E. M. Savage
Central Tornadoes
Russell Griggs
Sox
Miller and
Hampton
Gill
Sgt. C. C. Price
San Jacinto
Hurricanes
Yankees
Ross Larsen
College
Bill Utterback
Monroe Yankees
Yanks
Margaret Wills
Central
Monroe
McKinley
Wilson
Line
Humphreys Highlands
Sky Giants Aim for Victory Trail in Weekend Showdown
The Sky Giants of Amarillo Field host Midland Avengers at Tri-State Park in a bid to rebound after a Fourth of July loss. Key players Johnny Conway and Bob Spackman are hitting at or near .400, while Ziemba Burtner and Satterfield pace a powerful lineup. Ronald Cook leaves the Army, affecting the pitching staff ahead of a potential state semi pro tournament in Waco on July 26.
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Sky Giants
Amarillo Field
Midland Avengers
Tri- State Park
Giants
Midland
Sheppard Field Globetrotters
Wichita Falls Crew
Johnny Conway
Birmingham Barons
Hoot Gibson
Conway
Bob Spackman
Red
Ziemba
Lou Burtner
Ralph Satterfield
Waco
Burtner
Satterfield
Ronald Cook
Cook
Gibson
Golfing GI Fends Off Birds in India Front
Kirk Anderson of Moore Field says he played one golf round in his life and plans to quit. While flying Cub planes on the China Burma India front near Shillong a ravenlike bird carried his ball from the rough. A native boy later returned it and Anderson refused to buy it, joking he is satisfied to bat a volleyball around.
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Kirk Anderson
Moore Field
Shillong
India
Anderson
How Junior League Teams Are Standing
Sports page notes standings for junior league teams with brief lines on position changes. Key teams and rankings are highlighted, showing current leaders and contenders as the season progresses.
Turnesa Faces Nelson in PGA Championship Round Two
Mike Turnesa 36, from White Plains, meets Byron Nelson in the 36-hole second round of the PGA championship in Dayton. Nelson, favorite, has won 30 of 36 PGA matches. Sgt. Jim Turnesa defeated Nelson at Atlantic City three years ago. Nelson beat Gene Sarazen 4 and 3. Mike beat Johnny Gibson 5 and 4.
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Mike Turnesa
White Plains
N. Y
Sgt
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Mike
Byron Nelson
Toledo
Texas
Nelson
Atlantic City
Jim Turnesa
Gene Sarazen
Johnny Gibson
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