South Plains boxers set for Texas Amateur tourney in Austin
Nearly 10 fighters from across Texas will contest the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation boxing tournament in Austin Monday through Wednesday. Defending champions Tom Attra, Morris Corona, and Arlo Joye headline a field that may be the last wartime event, with service entries from Fort McIntosh Camp Swift and Camp Hood, plus teams from McAllen, Laredo, San Antonio, Lubbock, Dallas and Austin.
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Morris Corona
Port Arthur
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San Antonio
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Texas Hitters Have Upper Hand In Texas League Play
After weeks of pitcher dominance the Texas League bats warmth as teams record 84 hits over four games. Oklahoma City’s four homers could not beat Beaumont’s 18 hits in 11 innings while Shreveport and Tulsa slugged 15 hits for an 11 to 5 win by Tulsa. Joe Devincenzi, Frank Mancuso, Hank Dana, and Jerry Witte led the campaigns with multiple homers.
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Two Golf Meets At Muny
The Ross Rogers Muny course hosts two upcoming golf events. Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association runs a putting tournament starting July 30 with qualifiers through August 2 and a later announced match play. Entry costs one dollar with twenty three cents in war stamps as prizes. The Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Club presents a City Junior Open for boys 18 and under, with a one dollar entry granting nine days of practice and play, qualifying August 8 and 72 holes of match play by flights.
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Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Club
White Sox sweep doubleheader of Yankees in two wars
The Chicago White Sox became the only team to sweep a doubleheader from the world champion New York Yankees twice this season. In the first game Detroit slugger Sam West drove in the decisive run in an 11-inning 6 6 tie, and in the nightcap Chicago pulled ahead 7 5 after a sixth inning rally. The Yankees’ lead over Boston shrank to 12 games as Red Sox edged Cleveland in 11 innings.
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25 Negroes for Major Leagues
Kansas City July 30. J L Wilkinson co owner of the Kansas City Monarchs believes at least 25 negro baseball players are major league caliber. William F Benswanger of the Pirates would hold tryouts for negro players. Landis said there was no ruling against negroes in organized baseball. Satchel Paige discussed with Wilkinson in Chicago about a possible big league future. Paige could command a large salary if signed. Potential Dodgers option Jack Matchett, a 28 year old Kansas City pitcher, is noted for his dress and mound style.
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Reds Find Hitting Left-Fielder Max Marshall For Reds
Cincinnati Reds finally solve left field by promoting Max Marshall from Columbus. The 3A rookie, with three children, hits well enough to sit second in team batting behind Ray Laman no, and has hit several doubles and two homers.
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St. Louis Cardinal
Columbus
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Ray Lamanno
Reds
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Morrie *Arnovich
Wally Berger
Hank Dejan
Brintnall Wins Weekly Golf at Ross Rogers Course
A. W. Brintnall won the regular weekly Men's Day Play at Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Course with a 38 and net 31 after a seven-stroke handicap. D. W. Klock was second with 37-5-32, while Ernest Dowell and Jim Payne tied for third at 37-4-33 and 36-3-33. Three players tied for fourth: Carl Culwell Arrison Garrett and Curtis Gilbert with 39-5-34 and 41-7-34 respectively. Low gross honors went to Jim Payne and J. R. Brown with sixes, and to Ernest Dowell and D. W. Klock with 37s.
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Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Course
D. W. Klock
Ernest Dowell
Jim Payne
Carl Culwell
Arrison Garrett
Curtis Gilbert
J. R. Brown
Muny Club Names Tex Muncy Tournament Official
Tex Muncy, chairman of the Muny club's tournament committee and an AMGA official, is noted in association with the event's leadership duties.
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Muny Club
AMGA
Leathernecks Edge Coast Guard In Youth League Opener
Leathernecks beat the Coast Guard Cutters 23 5 in the inaugural game of a new four team recruiting league for youths 14 and under. Garrison, Kenyon, Halsey, Jobe, Mariet, and Redfern starred as Leathernecks posted a final scoreline featuring a 301 10144 1 23 16 1 line. In other notes, the All Army football team under Col Bob Neyland will train at Yale New Haven Conn before New York Giants debut in New York.
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FAVOR CANDY MAN By CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN In St Paul Open hits milestone
The 5000 strong St Paul Golf Open on Keller public course invites pros to mix with regular players, with proceeds this year to the Army. Horton Smith set a 72 hole record in 1941, and Clayton Heafner leads this year’s contenders as the tournament begins with early pro women’s matches including Patty Berg’s delayed debut.
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Ralph Guldahl
Lloyd Mangrum
Lawson Little
Patty Berg
Fresh Air Fund Charity Game Slated Sept 12
The Herald Tribune lists a charity game for the Fresh Air Fund on September 12 featuring local league teams and volunteers. Proceeds support the charity and admission details will be announced.
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Herald- Tribune
Fresh Air Fund
Hal Chase Hospitalized After Paroled Find in Oakland
Hal Chase a famed 1920s first baseman lay critically ill in Highland Hospital Oakland after police picked him up responding to a woman's call. He wore no insignia of baseball fame and reportedly worked as a welders helper in an Alameda ship yard while under care for swelling in his limbs.
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Highland Hospital
Ty Cobb
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Alameda
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