Amariio softball program to add full-time co ordinators
Amarillo prepares for a football season with two full-time softball coordinators starting Saturday. The move aims to revive lagging teams across multiple leagues, secure coaches, and potentially form new leagues for younger players.
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Haegg Eyes Four Minute Mile After Near Miss
MALMO Sweden July 18 Gun der Haegg predicts breaking the four minute mile soon after running 4 01 4 in a near record time that beats Arne Anderssons 4 02 6 mark set July 1 1943 The pace showed a 566 first quarter and 1 58 55 halves as 14 000 spectators cheered for the rivals who have dominated middle distance marks Haegg said the four mile barrier is no longer a problem.
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Local Week Sports Card Highlights
The schedule lists Junior Gold Sox League at Tri-State Fair Park for baseball and junior softball leagues. Thursday features Ladies Day golf at Amarillo Country Club plus a dinner tournament at Ross Agers Course. Friday hosts Sunset Putting at Sunset Golf Course and Ladies Day at Ross Rogers Course. Weekend events include Amarillo Country Club handicap tournament and a field matchup with Pampa Field. Weekday notes include Amarillo Field events and junior leagues at various venues.
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Railroad Worker Is New British Champ
A 24 year old Yorkshire railroad worker who has fought professionally briefly is the new British and empire heavyweight boxing champion. Bruce Woodcock, who had knocked out 18 of his 19 opponents, defeated champion Jack London in the sixth round of a 15 round title bout with a crashing right that felled London for the count.
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Local tennis interest grows with strong crowds and upcoming Kerr event
Tennis enthusiasm rises in Amarillo with large crowds at the Phillips and Ellwood Park matches. Pat Jackson and Nell Quattlebaum represent contrasting styles as the YWCA tennis program grows with Thursday sessions led by Mrs. Al Reville and a long list of budding players. Roy Kerr backs a new concrete court tournament in his yard featuring men singles and doubles.
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Breadon Remains Baseball’s David Harum Figures Big Deal
Sam Breadon of the St. Louis Cardinals presides over Barrett and Cooper as Boston and St. Louis clash in a landmark deal. Barrett’s sharp work helps the Cards chase a fourth straight flag while Cooper’s injury hamstrings his return to form.
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Medics and Flyers Tie Rematch At Amarillo College
The Medics and Flyers meet in a replay of a 3 to 3 tie at Amarillo College diamonds tonight at 7:15. The Medics previously won the opener 10 to 1, while Flyers hitters struck early in the second game against pitcher Phil Kowal. No admission charged.
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Locals Dominate Pro Am Event At Amarillo Club
West Texas Golf Association Pro Amateur matches kicked off at Amarillo Country Club with locals taking most honors. Bill Keith captained the winning foursome posting net 62 while Jack Allen and Jack Bush also featured. Visiting players from multiple towns joined 76 entrants for a high scoring day.
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Pabst Beer Supply Assurance Amid Delivery Delays
Company officials promise continued deliveries on a restricted schedule while trucks remain in service. They assure retailers and customers that Pabst Blue Ribbon will still reach outlets even if unconventional methods are needed.
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Amarillo Furniture Staves Off Late Rally to Beat Plains
Amarillo Furnituremen held off a seventh inning surge by Plains Chevrolet to win 8 to 7 in the Junior Gold Sox league. N Nelson led the winners with a double and a single while Gibbs allowed six hits for the losers. League standings list Amarillo Furniture tied for first with Plains Chevrolet after last night’s result.
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Lions Luncheon Highlights Crippled Children Donations
Amarillo Lions heard a report on how dimes and dollars aided crippled children at noon Tuesday in the Amarillo Hotel. Bert McCullough said last year the club donated 453 to the Crippled Children's Council. Grady Wilson spoke on Lion ism in Texas. Five vocal solos by Mrs. Marie Stevens with piano by Mrs. Robert Wilson completed the program, run by S. M. Finley and James W. Oakes.
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Lieutenant Orton Recovering After Cardiac Shrapnel Operation
Wounded in the continent just before VE Day Lieutenant Michael Orton of Luton Bedfordshire is recovering in a South Wales hospital after a delicate operation to remove a piece of shrapnel from his heart.
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How the Stand How the Stand National League
The item notes focus on standings within the National League. It highlights team positions and sequence in the league table without detailed game-by-game results. It underscores rivalries and shifts in ranking affecting pennant race dynamics.
Homer Peel Out of Army Seeks Baseball Job
Homer Peel, former Texas league player and manager, has returned from nearly three years in the Navy. He was discharged on the 42 year age rule and plans to live in Fort Worth while pursuing baseball as a scout, coach, or manager.
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Midland High hires Brownfield coach as assistant
Aubis Keoncaster will leave Brownfield High School to join Midland High School as assistant to Coach Gene McCotum in September. The move places Keoncaster on the Midland coaching staff for the upcoming season.
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Farmington man walks 20 miles to register as meat slaughterer
J. P. Sylvester, 70, left his Lake Spencer camp and marched twenty miles to reach the ration board in Farmington to register for meat slaughterer duties.
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Little guys robbed by PGA ruling
Philadelphia golf officials led by Marty Lyons claim the PGA restricts qualifiers to 32. Lyons says a November Chicago meeting should consider an amendment to raise qualifiers to 64 unless another section sponsors the plan.
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