Four Nines in Final Running
The Shaughnessy playoff opens with Mann's Bakery vs Amarillo Furniture and DeMolays vs Plains Chevrolet at Tri-State Park. Playoffs determine the league champion in a best two of three series starting next week, with two games nightly this week and no admission but optional hat passes for umpire costs. Western Sand & Gravel Aztecs and Tulsa Bakers sit out.
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Sky Giants Brace for State Tournament Opener in Waco
Amarillo field club United Sky Giants prepare for the state semi pro tournament in Waco after a 7 to 6 win over the Pampa Fliers. Manager Hoot Gibson has scheduled workouts as Bill Dean delivered a pivotal single and a decisive ninth inning hit.
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Giants Impress At Waco With Top Record In State
The Giants, boasting 26 wins in two seasons and 21 victories this year, open the tournament at Waco with a strong lineup and hope newcomers deliver in clutch moments. Bill Dean sparked a 3-0 win as the Fliers fell to their third defeat.
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Bankers Show Hustle Eyeing Fourth-Place Playoff Spot
Amarillo National Bank aims for a top four finish in the city men’s softball league. Despite sixth place, they seek a doubleheader sweep over Texas State Guard to pressure Jaycees and Civilian Bombers for a playoff berth at Amarillo College diamonds. League ends this week. playoffs begin next week if no tie.
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Bob Seeds
Local Amarillo Golfers Set Weekend Matches
The Amarillo Golf Association plans Best Ball Foursome matches Friday at Ross Rogers Course with events on fourth Fridays in warm months. The Women's Municipal group hosts a Mixed Scotch Foursome Thursday at Ross Rogers. Several players eye Broadmoor in Colorado Springs next week. Notable locals include Frnne Pletter improving to a 7 24 handicap and Charles McAfee as a feared club member. Henry Morris leads the Municipal group with Joe Witt as secretary treasurer. Red River vacationed by Mr and Mrs Reford Byers leaving 3008 Jackson for a week.
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Ross Rogers
Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo Women's Municipal Golf Association
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Colorado Springs
Softballers Organize Group For Games With Hereford Team
Hereford team to host National League All-Stars Sunday in Hereford for a series opener. Amarillo boys athletic coordinators plan four games against Hereford camp guards with more matchups to follow including American League pairs. Forfeits reported in American League amid reorganization of nines. results from last night’s NL games listed with several homers and close scores.
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Amarillo Field Faces Ellington Field in State Semi-Pro Clash
Texas state semi pro baseball tournament at Waco on Thursday pits Amarillo Field against Ellington Field. Friday features Amarillo Golf Association best ball foursome matches at Ross Rogers Course.
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Henry Gwyn Receives Bronze Star for Meritorious Service
Master Sergeant Henry H. Gwyn has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in military operations against Japanese forces from China and India. He serves as a crew chief with the 68th Bombardment Wing Headquarters on Tinian and is the son of Mr and Mrs James Gwyn of 2901 Taylor.
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Guests from Lubbock Visit Local Family
Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Miller of 707 Mississippi host Mrs. Miller’s brother and his family, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Martin, from Lubbock for a stay.
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H. N. Miller
Mississippi
Goody Rosen Leads National Batting Race Barrage
Goody Rosen of Brooklyn led the National League hitters with a .367 average, narrowing the gap on Tommy Holmes of Boston who fell to .366. In the American League Tony Cuccinello of Chicago continued to lead at .325, nine points ahead of Washington’s George Case at .316.
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Cuccinello
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Public Relations Officer Named at Sedalia Army Air Field
First Lt. Noel L. Thomas of 1119 Polk has been named public relations officer at Sedalia Missouri Army Air Field a First Troop Carrier Command installation. He served as a flight control and air control officer in the Southwest Pacific with Troop Carrier Command units in Papua New Guinea and the East Indies and earned three battle stars.
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East Indies
Local Junior Sports Schedule Moves Through Week
The week lists baseball and softball for junior leagues at Tri-State Fair Park and Amarillo venues. Events include the Junior Gold Sox League midweek at Fair Park, Ladies Day at Amarillo Country Club, a Sunset Putting Tournament at Sunset Golf Course, and best ball foursomes at Ross Rogers Course.
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Stolen Car Recovered After Driver Flees With Owner Nearby
Police pursue a vehicle theft after John Wilson asks a man to guide his stalled car and the driver drives off leaving the owner in sight. The incident occurred in Columbia South Carolina on July 24 as officers seek to recover the automobile.
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