Sky Giants edge Flyers 7 in nine to snap scoreless tie
Amarillo Field Sky Giants rallied for a 7 6 victory over the Pampa Army Air Field Flyers yesterday at Amarillo Field. Lefty Samerfield worked the mound for the Giants as Pampa led 6 4 in the ninth before the rally.
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Len Dodson Holds Lead In St Paul Open After Second Round
Leonard Dodson of Kansas City tops the St Paul Open standings with a 137 two day total after a 70 today and a 67 Friday. Close behind are Dick Metz Ky Laffoon J H Harrison Virgil Shreeve, all on 139 totals. Also present are several Cubs and Giants players in separate games developing across the majors.
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Dick Metz
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Kan
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Chicago
E. J
Dutch” Harrison
Wright Field
Ohio
Virgil Shreeve
San Francisco
Calif
Nelson Snead May Be Ready for All American Open
Chicago reports the All American Open gathers a $60 000 prize pool with Notables Boykin Nelson and Slammin Sammy Snead set to compete along with Lt Ben Hogan. Nelson aims to repeat after rest from the St Paul Open while Snead recovers from a fractured hand. The three ring event includes Amateur and Women's Opens with preliminary rounds starting Monday and dates noted for related matches in Borger on Aug 21.
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Chicago
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Tigers and Athletics 24 innings tied in daylight loss
Detroit and Philadelphia battled through 24 innings tying a 39 year old American League record set in 1906 when the A’s and Red Sox slugged out a 24 inning affair. Final totals show both teams scoring a single run as darkness ended play.
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City Golf Standings From Munry Meet September
City golf standings compiled from the Munry meet held September 1 to 3 show team and individual results across multiple flights at the Munry course. Scoring highlights include top finishes by local players and team totals.
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Munry
Muny
W E Smith Jr Named Coordinator of Amarillo Boys Program
W E Smith Jr is named coordinator of the 2005 Polksh boys athletic program for Amarillo. The longtime local sports figure, once a 1935 Sandie football player, will assume full time duties tomorrow and represent both the city and the Amarillo Boys Athletic Association. The project aims to give every city boy a chance to participate.
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Amarillo
Sandie
Coordinator to expand boys sports program in Amarillo
Smitty Smith, longtime coordinator of boys athletics, plans to reorganize and expand softball teams and form new leagues for younger ages. He returns after 18 months as an infantry communications chief and will base operations at the Cal Farley Service Station in Amarillo inviting boys 14 and under to learn about the program. He envisions later adding girls leagues and a full football basketball and track schedule once softball ends.
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River Road
North Amarillo
Cal Farley
Amarillo
Infantry
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Fillmore
Bus Kaufman Sinks Hole In One At Ross Rogers Course
Local golfer Bus Kaufman, a southpaw known for Sandie sports, scored a hole in one on No. 13 at the Ross Rogers Course yesterday afternoon. His five iron shot traveled 157 yards and completed his third career ace. Kaufman finished 78 for the round, playing with Tom Connelly Jr. and Sr. and C. G. Felerabend.
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Negro Baseballers Play Again Today
The Amarillo Red Sox and the Dallas Green Monarchs renew their three game series at Tri State Park this afternoon at 3. The opener Friday night ended 15 to 5 with Dallas ahead. At press time the teams were still playing.
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ODT Fights Barge Shipment of Race Horses
Washington dated July 21 reports the Office of Defense Transportation rejects proposals to ship race horses by barge as a workaround against rail and truck shipment bans. The stance blocks alternative transport amid wartime controls.
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Office of Defense Transportation
Feller Throws No-Hitter For Great Lakes Team
In Great Lakes II on July 21 Robert Feller dazzled with a no hitter and no runs allowed as his Great Lakes Naval Training Station defeated the Ford Motor Company team 13 to 4. Feller’s stellar form, familiar from the majors, powered the victory.
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Robert Feller
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Ford Motor Company
Cochrane Set to Battle Graziano in New York
Freddie Cochrane will not fight again until facing Rocky Graziano in New York on August 24, according to his manager. Cochrane stopped Bobby Howard of Washington in the third round of a non title bout last night in Middlesboro Kentucky.
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Freddie Cochrane
Bobby Howard
Washington
Rocky Graziano
New York
Golf Showdown at Phillips Country Club
Four teams Amarillo Pampa Berger and Phillips compete in a Sunday four way golf match at Phillips Country Club in the afternoon. The event gathers local linksmen for a regional contest.
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De Value Wins Stars and Stripes Handicap at Arlington
De Value nosed out the odds-on favorite Thumbs Up in Arlington’s Stars and Stripes handicap before 25,000 at Washington Park. Sirde finished third.
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Arlington
Washington Park
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Dodgers Manager Leo Durocher Fined After Argument
Chicago July 21 Four man ager Leo Durocher of the Brooklyn Dodgers said today he had been fined 50 pounds after an argument with Umpire Ziggy Sears on Wednesday.
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Gadllorette Wins Empire City Handicap at $50,000 Stakes
In New York on July 21 14 W L Brann's filly Gadllorette defeated a field of 11 to take the Empire City Handicap for three year olds worth $50 000 as Pavot the prior year's juvenile champion led early but faded in the stretch.
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William Jefford
Golf pros pay high prices for rare prewar balls
St Paul reports Ky Laffoon bought a dozen pre war golf balls for 75 dollars while Dick Metz of Arkansas City notes another pro paid 100 dollars for a dozen balls recently. The story highlights scarcity and high prices for seasoned balls among weekend golfers and industry pros.
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Ky Laffoon
Chicago
Laffoon
Dick Metz
Arkansas City
Kan
Homer Norton Returns to Texas A and M for 1945 Football
College Station July 21 Coach Homer Norton returned from Mayo Clinic after abdominal surgery to join Texas A M College. He announced a rest period until Sept 1 then plans to coach the Aggie team for the 1945 season. A&M cadets and band greeted him at the station. Labor Day Sept 3 will have added significance at Kyle Field.
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Amarillo Golfers Defeat Pampa 12-0 in Match Play
Amarillo Field golf squad dominated Pampa Field 12-0 at the Ross Rogers Course yesterday. Singles results list C S Chapman 3 Lang 0, Byron Gerdes 3 Kocunik 9, John Race 23 Mannuson 0, Bill Vaughn 3 Navarre 0. Doubles to follow today.
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Cardinals edge Dodgers 8 7 in tight city showdown
St Louis beat Brooklyn 8 to 7 after a close nine inning duel. Herring Lombardi and Andrews led the Cardinals with strong relief from Peacock Brecheen and Gardner while Burkhardt and O Dea worked for Brooklyn in a battle that featured runs in multiple innings.
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