Giants Gain Edge as Dodgers Split Twin Bill With Cubs
In a day of pennant jitters, the Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 while the Giants split a twin bill with St Louis, gaining a crucial two game to one series win. Kennedy held the Cards to three hits as the Giants won, boosting the team into a stronger position behind Brooklyn. the Pirates beat Philadelphia 2-1 but lost the nightcap 9-2. In the American League, Boston fell to Chicago 3-1 as Vernon moved atop the batting race. Washington shut out Detroit 8-3 and Cleveland edged Philadelphia 9-8. The Yankees and Browns rested.
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How They Stand National League Standings Update
Yesterday's results show Boston defeating St Louis 2-1 and New York beating Chicago 6-1 while Pittsburgh tied 2-2 and Philadelphia lost 9-1. Current leaders include Brooklyn and Cincinnati near .500 to .600. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh hover below. Today's schedule lists Cincinnati at New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia, with several pitchers in daily rotation. Texas League action notes Houston 0 and Dallas 2 in the second game.
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Mrs Robertson Wins Flag Tourney at Ross Rogers Course
Mrs Chet Robertson won first in the flag tournament sponsored by Amarillo Women's Municipal Golfers Association at Ross Rogers Course yesterday. Lois Coke placed second with her tee shot on No 1, followed by Mrs B Cope land on No 18 green.
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South Holds Edge in Battle of All-Stars
Steadier pitching and a stronger batting punch give the South an edge in the West Texas New Mexico League All-Star game at Lubbock tonight at 8:30. Managers Bob Leeds and Grover Seitz lead rosters featuring Joe Bauman and Hack Miller along with a host of league leaders and returning stars from Amarillo Abilene and Clovis.
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Lee Forrest
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Grover Seitz
Amarillo
Joe Bauman
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Hack Miller
al Carr
Bobby Decker
Earl Harriman
Hayden Greer
Seitz
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Aon Goldsberry
Albuquerque
Ted Clawitter
Borger
Ray Bauer
Clovis
Ao DeLaGarza
Pampa
South Ed Krage
Abilene
al Duarte
Leo Thomas
George Sutch
Harry Lamprich
Amarillo Gold Sox roll to 20-2 win over Lubbock on home stand
Amarillo's Gold Sox crushed Lubbock 20-2, boosting batting averages before a day off. Nine players take rest while others head to the West Texas-New Mexico League All-Star game, with Boss Seeds managing North and Bill Evans slated to start.
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Globe News
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Methodists Top Christians in YMCA Softball Tilt 20–7
San Jacinto Methodist battered two Christian pitchers for 22 hits and a 20 to 7 victory led by two homer blasts from C Timmons and one each by Richard Tadlock and Charles Jackson. Max O'Brien held First Presbyterian to 11 safeties as they beat Tenth Street 11 to 3. Standings show Sacred Heart Cathedral atop the standings with San Jacinto Methodist one game back.
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Pep Wins In Eighth As Featherweight Champ Retains Belt
Featherweight Champion Willie Pep, boasting 104 wins in 105 pro bouts, defeated Minnesota rival Jackie Graves in eight rounds last night in Minneapolis. Pep was floored four times but rose each time and KOed Graves in the opening seconds of the eighth. Also noting that 33 of 38 bird of paradise species are found in New Guinea.
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Minnesota
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Austin
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Plains League Triple Tie Continues In Two Week Span
The Plains Peewee League sees a three way tie for first as Wolflin Ponies lose 15-10 in extra innings to Margaret Wills Tigers. Margaret Wills, Wolflin, and San Jacinto Bearcats all hold eight wins and three losses. Other results include San Jacinto Bearcats 23 11 Maverick Calves and 38 4 Mavericks over Bivins Grasshoppers.
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Age rule changed for schoolboys in Texas league
The Interscholastic League executive committee approved an amendment allowing high school boys eligible at season start to remain eligible throughout the season. Regional winners near 18 will still compete at the May state track meet. The panel raised student award limits and moved conference B playoff structure to regional championships. Billy Gibson of Talco High School was ruled ineligible for violating the 18-year rule and Talco was disqualified from the 1947 track and field meet.
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Dr Cameron McLean To Sing Sunday at Men’s Center
Loren Young president said Dr Cameron McLean will sing Sunday morning at the Men’s Center and McDavid Sunday School Class at Polk Street Methodist Church. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
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Assault Aims to Break Arlington Classic Jinx
CHICAGO July 26 Assault a famed 3yearold will seek to prove his greatness in the 98650 Arlington Classic. The Texas Thunderbolt holder of Americas triple crown races will oppose an expected half dozen rivals. A nine horse field could prize about 80000 to the winning owner. A triumph would lift Assaults 1946 earnings to about 388275 and two year total to 436970.
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Going Fishing by Three Men to Lake Kemp
Jack Williams Carl Mask and Jim Henley plan a four day fishing trip departing tomorrow from Sanborn Brooks and North East Ninth addresses. They will fish Lake Kemp during the excursion and return after four days.
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Amarillo golf tour fuels chatter amid pro and amateur rivalries
Report from Amarillo Country Club highlights Chuck Klein as a dark horse in the pro division after a 68 lead, while Jimmy Gauntt trails by two. Amateurs include Jimmy Moore and John Olver. Football notes feature Odessa Broncos' new backfield addition Billy Scott and other Texas high school coaches and players. Amos Melton covers the event. other figures include Dub Harris and Jack Williams. Ted Williams is predicted to be overrated for 1966.
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Giants to Train in Phoenix and Tucson Roster Exhibition
The New York Giants announced they will hold next spring’s training in Phoenix, Arizona, with their usual spring exhibition games against the Cleveland Indians, who will train at Tucson, Arizona, marking a coast-to-coast setup for the 1930s season.
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Public Links Tourney In Semifinal Round
The National Public Links Tournament reached the semifinals at Wellshire Municipal Course after upsets and a severe storm. Los Angeles’ Smiley Quick defeated Peter Mazur Jr 7 and 5, advancing as rain and lightning disrupted play among Louisville, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Portland entrants. The day featured a tree struck by lightning and a gallery fire incident in nearby conditions.
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Amarillo Legion Nine Meets Borger Sunday
The Amarillo and Borger American Legion junior baseball teams clash at Gold Sox Park Sunday. First pitch at 2:30 PM. Amarillo leads Borger two games to one after two wins and one loss. Pitcher Junior Palmer starts for Amarillo with Jack Hunter catching. Admission 60 cents for men, 30 cents for children, ladies free.
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Amarillo Golf Events Highlight July and August Schedule
Coming events list highlights the Amarillo Country Club Invitation and Open Golf Tournament from July 24 to 28, the Amarillo Gold Sox hosting the Pampa Oilers on August 4 and 5 at Gold Sox Park, and a junior heavyweight world championship at Gold Sox Park on August 15. Falconry history notes mention ancient Persians Egyptians and Romans practicing the art thousands of years ago.
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Tennis Foes Step Lively at Ellwood Park Courts
Tennis tournament gets underway in the city at Ellwood Park Courts with junior action. Leslie Balmain defeated Bobby Elder 6-9 6-1 yesterday as Norman Trimble and Manning Hol battled, and Jack Laing versus Allen Weatherby was halted by darkness with others scheduled today.
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Local tennis set features many junior and women's title bids
Land and several matches headline the lineup with O. D. Thompson against Billy Jenkins and B S McClendon facing James Parmalee. Howard Pestor and Jesse Bean compete, along with Harry Bozeman versus George Smith. John Allen meets Leslie Balmain, and Bob Garner faces James LeNeveu in a junior match. Pat Jackson and Ida Thomas lead the women's title race, with Miss Jackson defending as defending champion in this division. Seeded in men’s singles are Glyndon Riley, James Utterback, Jack Hays, and Bud Bussard.
Gauntt Seeks Victory While Working Putting
Jimmy Gauntt shot 69 to trail leader Chuck Klein by one in a windy pro shop tourney round, testing a flawed stroke with a bullhead putter as host pro George Ausbach and amateur Lawrence Glosser posted 70s and 69 respectively, while Sammy Speer and Jimmy Moore prepared for a high-stakes head-to-head duel.
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Pro Division For Putters Adds Open Pro Bracket
Sunset course hosts a new pro division in the weekly putting tournament announced by Walter Sikes. The 36 hole event charges $1 entry for all, with pro prizes of 15, 10 and 5 and amateur odds unchanged at 50 cents to enter with seven awards ranging from 4 to 50 cents.
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McGuirk to defend world junior heavyweight title Aug 15
LeRoy McGuirk of Tulsa the world junior heavyweight champion defends his title at Gold Sox Field in an outdoor match on August 15. Promoter Cory Detton’s tournament completed last night with Walter Stratton and Salvador Flores advancing to the semifinals alongside Billy Weidner and Gorilla Poggi.
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Youngstown
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Stratton
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Waco
Detton
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Edd
Steddum
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Olan Boynton
An Kirilenko
Mike Mcee
YMCA Boys Novice Tennis Meet Set At Ellwood Park Courts
Amarillo hosts the first local youth tennis event in years with a YMCA organized meet at Ellwood Park Courts from July 29 to August 7. Two divisions for ages 13 to 16 and 12 and under. Entries due July 27, 25 cents per entry. Paul Fowler leads the tournament and seeks to encourage younger players.
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Scientists Estimate Vast Brown Uranium Deposits At 30000 Tons
Scientists estimate the world holds about 30,000 tons of readily available brown uranium deposits. The figure reflects a preliminary assessment by researchers outlining potential ore reserves and future exploitation prospects.
Pros Chase Barron Leads In All American Golf Round
CHICAGO July 26—In the All-American tournament a field of pros and amateurs saw Herman Barron of White Plains shoot 68 to lead the pack. Barron carded 35 33. Jimmy Demaret complained the pins and traffic made the course brutal. Chandler Harper and Henry Ransom tied at 70 while a group at 71 included Bob Stuple and Emil Mashie. Gene Sarazen led a subset at even 72.
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Victory Alleys Reopens With New Equipment
Victory Alleys will reopen tomorrow night at eight o'clock after a May fire destroyed the previous facility. New equipment has been installed and several special events are scheduled to entertain pin fans.
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Kegling Place
Midget race driver killed in Philadelphia crash
Harry Collins a 29 year old Norris town racer died when his midget car overturned twice and slammed into the fence at Yellow Jacket Speedway in Philadelphia last night.
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Harry Collins
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Sears Roebuck and Greyhound Teams Win on Forfeits
Two forfeits were recorded in the Bluebonnet Softball League with Sears Roebuck and Greyhound Lines credited with victories. Plains Chevrolet defaulted to Sears and Panhandle Fruit forfeited to Greyhound.
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