Prairie Peewee leagues edge toward playoffs with varied results
In yesterday’s Prairie Peewee play, Highland Crocodiles beat Margaret Wills Colts 7-5 on Virgil Funderburg’s six hits and four insurance runs in the fifth. Wolflin Kingfishers and Bivins Magpies moved into a first place tie as Doug Thornton and strong home run support powered 20-2 win over Wilson Woodpeckers. Other games featured San Jacinto Robins routing Wolflin Penguins 32-11, Parker Bats edging Glenwood Frogs 30-29 in nine, and several forfeits shaping the standings as coaches await playoff schedules.
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Kids, Inc
Bob Foight
Ralph Dykeman
Prairie Peewee
Humphrey Highland Crocodiles
Margaret Wills Colts
Virgil Funderburg
Crocodiles
Colts
Highland Boys
Marvin Vaclav
Wolflin Ponies
Pleasant Valley Moles
Forest Hill Giants
San Jacinto Atoms
Wilson Cats
Maverick Dogies
Joe Ted Davidson
Moundsman
Marshal Holloway
Bobby Hensley
Giants
Sonny Staats
Atoms
Ray Ruffin
Cactus
Wolflin Kingfishers
Wilson Woodpeckers
Bivins Magpies
Bivins Boys
Summit ‘Blackbirds
Magpies
Kingfishers
Doug Thornton
Woodpeckers
Tommy Price
Tom Marsh
Don Graham
Bill Dean
Wolflin
Marvin Rogers
Bucky Lea
Billy Sherrill
Blackbirds
Hack Long
Humov Highland Pelicans
Glenwood Crows
Sonny Dillard
Pelicans
Richard Burrus
Crows
Parker Bats
Glenwood Frogs
Frogs
Paul Nelson
Gene Gamblin
Biuins
Irojans
San Jacinto Panthers
Margaret Wills Pythons
McKinley Rangers
Landergin Chaparrals
Jackie Stanford
Barbara Nichols
Shirley McGwyn
Joanie Bliss
Wanda Moore
Rangers
Forest Hills Rockets
Margaret Wills
Patsy Bailey
Rockets
Bill Adams
Frances Bailey
Bobby Long
Dana Aldridge
Valley Roosters Hammer Maverick Chiggers 38 11
In a Southern Midget makeup game, the Valley Roosters defeated the Maverick Chiggers 38 to 11. Roy Holloway was the winning pitcher while Wayne Winsted, Roy Holloway, Shorty Johnston, and Billy Evans homered for the Roosters.
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Seenie Valley Roosters
Maverick Chiggers
Roy Holloway
Wayne Winsted
Shorty Johnston
Billy Evans
Public Auction to Settle Tax Bill for Miss Hill
Public notice lists Miss Hill's $35,000 ranch house and other valuables to be sold August 2 and 3 to cover $161,000 in back income taxes claimed by the Internal Revenue Department. Items include fur coats, pearls, appliances, skis, a .25 automatic, and personal effects as listed.
Scaffold Falls On Airman's Car At Amarillo Base
A portable Type A rep scaffold used by painters on a hangar near the Amarillo Air Force Base parking area toppled onto Cpl. John Pegram’s car, smashing the roof and breaking both windshields. Pegram estimated $250 in damages. the insurer offered no comment. Pegram and J. Lee Nelson had just left the lot for lunch when the scaffold struck.
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Pegram
John Pegram
Amarillo Air Force Base
J. Lee Nelson
Nelson
Dont Neglect Slipping False Teeth
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Virginia Hill Prepares for Major Sell Out in Spokane
Virginia Hill, once linked to slain gangster Bugsy Siegel, said she is ready to surrender her furs, pearls, and house to the government. She declared she wants to leave quickly and avoid further trouble as the government moves to take possession.
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Virginia Hill
Spokane
Wash
Bugsey Siegel
Promotions for 28 Airmen at Amarillo Base
Twenty eight airmen at Amarillo Force Base received promotions this week as the largest group since the base reactivation last February. The Tech Training Wing and Group along with the Air Base Group and Maintenance and Supply Group saw three master sergeants three technical sergeants four staff sergeants eight sergeants and ten corporals promoted. China is selling rice to India.
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Amarillo Force Base
Tech
Air Base
Palace on Wheels for Egypts King
Genoa Italy July 19 A P Egyptian King Farouk's private royal train, valued at 1.5 million dollars, awaits shipment to Egypt. The 150 foot two-coach palace on wheels includes two shower baths and is built by Fiat in Turin. It can reach about 80 miles per hour.
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Genoa
Italy
Farouk
Egypt
Royal Palace
Fiat Motor Company
Turin
Bacteria Diversity Estimates Exceed Eleven Thousand Types
Scientists note that more than 11,000 distinct bacterial species exist worldwide with ongoing discoveries expanding the catalog. Research emphasizes vast unseen diversity across ecosystems from soil to oceans, highlighting the need for continued taxonomy efforts and standardized classification.
Austrian film output in 1950 hits high marks
Austrian studios produced 18 feature pictures and 10 short subjects in 1950, reflecting a busy year for the local film industry.
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Jerry Herring
David Johns
Alex Rocha
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Danny Manley
Wolflin Penguins
Dwane Nesbitt
Penguins
Dale Winters
Robins
Bivins Cranes
North Side Locusts
Boys Ranch Buzzards
Plains Peewee Puzzler
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New York
WN. Y
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Bagot Hardware
Dolly Madison
Ectric
Polk
Bagot
China
India
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Umleh
Auto Mettot
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Sears
Hollywood
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