Pace of Browns May Capture American Flag
The Amarillo Globe reports strong results from local baseball action and major league highlights. Soso pace of the Browns is noted as a potential American Flag contender, while Amarillo Bombers and Dodgers win tight games. Morrison and Cook duel on the mound, seven errors aid Morrison, Dodgers outlast Pampa 9-8 in 13 innings. Major league standings show Ott tied for home run lead, Cards win two at Boston, Dodgers slump in losses.
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National League standings show several tight races
St Louis sits at 6 24 and Pittsburgh 46 36 lead the NL, while Cincinnati 48 3a New York 41 46 Philadelphia 37 47 Chicago 35 46 Boston 50 Brook Torrie 35 Si. Rolling results include Chicago at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia with Brooklyn hosting Pittsburgh night. Weekend golf and local notices follow, plus a World War II dispatch about Pfc Aubrey Arnold recovering in Hot Springs Arkansas and Cassino memories in Purple Heart Valley.
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Hot Springs
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Italy
Cassino
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Cleveland
Piapo Setewee
Washington
United States football league forms for 1945 season
A new major league football circuit named the United States football league will begin operations in 1945, war conditions permitting. Eastern division teams include Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Pittsburgh while western division lists Akron Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Honolulu. Franchise hopefuls include Seattle Buffalo Detroit San Francisco Los Angeles New Orleans Fort Worth and Dallas.
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New Association Seeks Forming Meeting for Women Golfers
All women golfers interested in joining the Sunset Women's Golf Association are invited to a meeting tomorrow evening at Sunset Golf Course at 6 30. The event invites members from other clubs and offers golf instruction by Pro Walter Sikes at 25 cents per lady.
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Country Club
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Qualifying Opens For Muny Title
Qualifying for the annual municipal champion golf tournament began yesterday at the Ross Rogers Course. Fifty-one entrants paid the $1 entry fee in pursuit of the crown held by J. R. Brown. Qualifying runs through Sunday with four rounds over the week, then a final stretch to August 27.
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J. R. Brown
Rejuvenated Cubs Draw Record Crowds At Wrigley Field
CHICAGO July 24 The turn stiles at Wrigley Field click as fans return to the ballpark drawing large crowds again. Charley Grimm, signed by William Wrigley to replace Jimmy Wilson, is credited with reviving interest. Fans cheered Grimm while booing Gallagher as talk grows Wrigley may fire him.
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Gallagher
Grimm Guided Predicted Rise for Western Team in NL Race
Writers in the press box expect Grimm to lift the team from seventh place to a much higher standing in the National League. The club isn’t a champions, yet carries a winning spirit and potential for improvement in the coming season.
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Yeager Family Dominate Amarillo Club Tennis Honors
The Yeager family swept most titles at the annual Amarillo Country Club Championship Tennis Tournament ending yesterday. Hylasne Yeager defeated Carolyn Kelly for the junior girls title. Bob Yeager defeated Billy Lynch 6 2 6 1 to win the men's crown. Lawrence Jackson beat Gene Klein Jr 6 2 6 0 for the boys title.
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Gene Klein, Jr
J. D. Webster Captures Pantex Championship Title
J. D. Webster won the Pantex Golf Association Championship at Ross Rogers Golf Course by beating R. S. Phillips 1 up after 19 holes. After trailing by three at the turn, Webster rallied with a back nine under par and parred the 18th to force overtime, then birdied the last two holes and parred the 19th to seal victory.
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Nine Teams Enter Four Ball Event At Ross Rogers
Nine teams competed in a four ball tournament at the Ross Rogers Course. First prize of nine dollars in merchandise went to Bill Bogard, Dewell Brown, Joe Reid and Harrison Garrett with a net score of 279 after handicaps. D M Smith, Trnce Brown, D J Stanley and Bill Simpson took runner up at 284, earning $5.40 in merchandise. Jim Payne, Jack Phillips, Carl Caldwell and John Atterberry finished third at 288, earning $3.60. Low gross honors went to D W Klock with 76, Drew Crossett 77, Bill Bogard 77 and D W Smith 77. Bill Simpson posted 81, his career low.
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Bill Bogard
Dewell Brown
Joe Reid
Harrison Garrett
D. M. Smith
Trnce Brown
D. J. Stanley
Bill Simpson
Jim Payne
Jack Phillips
Carl Caldwell
John Atterberry
D. W. Klock
Drew Crossett
D. W. Smith
Sammy Byrd Captures 1944 State PGA Championship
Sammy Byrd, pro at Plum Hollow Detroit, staged a sizzling rally to edge Al Matrons of Oakland Hills Birmingham for the 1944 state PGA title at Midland Country Club. Byrd posted 142 for 36 holes of medal play, ranking as the third money winner in the nation.
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Swedish Distance Runners Show Off Form in Relay
Swedish distance stars Gunder Hagg and Arne Andersson ran the four 1500 meter laps in a Cerebro relay, both a touch off their world record pace. Hagg for Malmoe Mai Club clocked 3:48.4 over 1490 meters while Andersson for Stockholm Hellas Club finished 1500 in 3:55. Hellas won the meet with 16.2.
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Twin Bills Are Divided
In New York July 24, the pennant race tightens as the St. Louis Browns lag in the American League while the St. Louis Cardinals surge toward the National League flag. Browns, Yankees, and Red Sox split doubleheaders as Cleveland and Detroit shuffle standings. Pitching records rise with a seven-pitcher nightcap, and Bill Nicholson belts a trio of homers in a doubleheader.
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Tex) Hughson
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Frank Overmire
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Women’s Municipal golf tour opens at Ross Rogers
Weekly sports card lists local golf events at Ross Rogers and Sunset courses. Includes first annual Women’s Municipal championship semifinals and finals, Optimist-Downtown Kiwanis matches, and weekday dinner tournament details. Also notes Junior Chamber softball, women’s luncheon, Dutch dinner, and weekend handicap event.
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Amarillo Junior Golf Association
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Amarillo Country Club
Former Pale Hose Greats Promote War Bond Drive at Comiskey
A large crowd at Comiskey Park watched a White Sox and Yankees twin bill as famed former Pale Hose stars led a war bond sale right from the stands. Red Faber Ray Mostil Joe Benz Barbour Jimmy Dykes Red Orms Lou Piene Nick Altrock Doug McSweeney and Muddy Ruel highlighted the event that raised 721000 in bonds.
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Pale Hose
Red Faber
Ray Johnny Mostil
Joe Benz
Barbour
Jimmy Dykes
Red Ormsby
Lou Piene
Nick Altrock
Doug McSweeney
Muddy Ruel
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