Greatest Golden Sandies Victories Compile 12 Prime Seasons
A look back at Amarillo High School football highlights the 12 greatest Sandies victories. Notable wins include 1934 over Corpus Christi 48–0 to claim a state crown, 1930 bi-district over Breckenridge 13–9, and 1956 over Abilene 46–13. The piece celebrates storied teams and legendary players.
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Amarillo
Corpus Christi
Bucs
Sandies
Texas
Breckenridge
Pete Shotwell
Abilene
Burl Bufkin
Muggins Fowler
Corsicana
Bobby Wilson
SMU
Corsica
Pampa
Harvesters
Greenville
Bob Clesson
Grover Taylor
Kerrville
Blair Cherry
Temple
Wildcats
Dub Wooten
Masonic
Rusty Russell
Johnny Stidger
John Kimbrough
Odell Hermen
Eagles
Wichita Falls
Coyotes
Parrots Clinch Lone Star Playoff Berth
In the Lone Star Midget League of Kids Inc, Margaret Wills Parrots secure the fourth playoff slot with a 30-8 win over Summit Blackbirds. Humphreys Highland Buzzards extend their lead with a 4-5 victory over Pleasant Valley Owls as Wilson’s Woodpeckers fall to 2700 Taylor Eagles 13-5.
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Mouse Williams
Lone Star
League of Kids, Inc
Humphreys Highland Buzzards
Pleasant Valley Owls
Owls
Taylor Eagles
Wilson’s
Woodpeckers
Pleasant Valley
Margaret Wills
Parrots
Summit Blackbirds
Eagles
Sonny Barron
Max Manley
Sonny
Buzzards
Max
Jorge Johnson
Jimmy Litle
Jack Daniels
Jack
Wilson
Dick Lupher
Blackbirds
Wesley Dowty
James Thomas
Jerry McFather
Robert Elliott
Roger Farmer
Bob Slaton
Maverick Redbirds
Wolflin
Seagulls
Alvie Barton
North Side Ravens
Harrison Street Ducks
Sanborn Flamingos
Magpies
Jerry Fastham
Leroy Dean
Jimmy Davis
Bob Henson
Crows
Milton Gibbs
Raymond Blair
Howard Hughes
Milton
Charles Surratt
Tommy Delashaw
Sparrows
Colts
Ronnie Edwards
Colt
Billy Carter
Bryan Collins
All-Star Ballot Tips And Peewee Results Feature Panhandle Action
Softball coaches tip ballot selections for two all star teams from opposing teams. In Panhandle Peewee play Wilsons Cats crushed Pierce Street Razorbacks 46-6 while North Side Zebras beat San Jacinto Antelopes 15-5. San Jacinto Braves defeated Amarillo College Gremlins 7-3 and North Side Indians beat Fourth Street Rattlers 7-5 in senior play.
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Kids, Inc
Globe-News
Wilson
Pierce Street Razorbacks
North Side Zebras
San Jacinto Antelopes
Panhandle
Peewee
Noel Buchanan
Ted Day
Ray Doherty
John Keeling
John Gilbert
Kyle Farmer
Billy Howard
San Jacinto Braves
Amarillo College Gremlins
Bob Beverley
Amarillo College
Tommy Grover
Darrell Sharp
Wolflin Pelicans
Line Avenue Turkeys
Sticksel
Goodner
Pelicans
Pat Pollard
Bob Sneed
Turkeys
Pantex Kingfishers
St. Mary’s Penguins
Cactus
Forest Hill Hollys
Dwight Morrow Troubadours
Martha Navaretto
Troubadours
Christene Garrett
Betty Reid
Hollvys
Ravens
Sanborn
Flamincos
Panter Crows
Harrison Street
Tami Assigned Favorite Spot at Ebbets Field Fight
Tami Maurilieo favored at 7 1-2 to 5 to beat Gus Lesnevich in a non-title ten round bout headlining a cancer fund show at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. Promoter Andy Niedereiter and the New York Boxing Writers Association expect 25 000 in attendance and a gate of 125 000. The event is a Damon Runyon Memorial card with strong public support and outdoor city prominence.
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New York
Tami Maurilieo
Gus Lesnevich
Cancer-Fund
Ebbets Field
New York Boxing Writers’ Association
Andy Niedereiter
Brooklyn
Damon Runyon
Stockholm Residents Offer Telephone Alarm Service
Stockholm residents can pay the telephone company a daily fee to be awakened each morning, replacing the need for personal alarm clocks. The service aims to provide a reliable wake up call via the phone system and is marketed as a convenient alternative for early risers.
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Stockholm
Bogard Wins Muny Putting Tournament
Bil Bogard won the Ross Rogers Course Match Play Tournament by defeating Aubrey Robertson 1 up in the finals. Jack Bush finished third after edging H. L. Bradley 1 up. Art McKay Jr. won the consolation bracket 1 up over R. L. Thompson. Mrs. Chet Robertson won the women’s division 1 up over Mrs. F S McCullough.
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Bil Bogard
Ross Rogers
Downing Aubrey Robertson
Chuck Klein
Jack Bush
H. L. Bradley
Art McKay, Jr
R. L. Thompson
Chet Robertson
F. S. McCullough
Elmer Tucker
Tex Muncy
Bogard
Robertson
Bush
Bradley
McKay
McCullough
Ucker
Old-fashioned plate uses hot water to regulate cooling
A lower false bottom plate held hot water to slow the cooling of food in the upper section, preserving temperature.
Lefty Lonergan to face Hubbers in Lubbock showdown
Amarillo’s Lefty Lonergan aims for his 17th win to even the WTNM League series with Lubbock at home. The Gold Sox trail by a game and a half after a 7-6 opener despite Vincent Liberto and Jerry Ahrens homers and Lonergan’s 16-3 mark in a tight pennant race with Lubbock.
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Gold Sox
Lefty Lonergan
Lubbock
Connecticut
Bill Lonergan
Amarillo Gold Sox
Amarillo
Hubbers
Tory
Vincent Liberto
Jerry Ahrens
University of Missouri
Detroit Tigers
Joe Budny
Ahrens
Bob Crues
Gardner
Budnv
Jackie Sullivan
Len Heinz
Paul Hinrichs
Hinrichs
Heinz
Budny
Lonergan
Homer Smith Leads Am Arillo Golf Tourney Qualifiers
Homer Smith tops the Am Arillo Municipal Golfers Association Match Play Handicap tournament at the Ross Rogers Course with a net 66 to lead a field of 58. Qualifying runs through Friday with match play beginning Saturday and concluding August 25. A handwriting expert computed the odds of two people writing exactly alike as one in 68 trillion.
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Homer Smith
Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association
Ross Rogers
Lubbock Hubbers Extend West Texas-New Mexico League Lead
United Press reports the Lubbock Hubbers defeated Amarillo 7-6 to strengthen their first place hold in the West Texas New Mexico League. Pampa Oilers swept Albuquerque Dukes 9-7 and 5-2 while Lamesa Lobos beat Borger Gassers 5-1. Abilene edged Clovis Pioneers 5-4 in ten innings.
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United Press
Lubbock Hubbers
Amarillo
Amarillo rally caps late bid as Liberto homers 23rd
Runners advanced as clues clicked and Liberto hit a 23rd homer of the year on a changeup pace. Clem Cola reports the detail of Amarillo's late bid and the pivotal moment in the game.
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Amarillo
Liberto
Clem Cola
Mrs Galloup Wins Net Victory in Amarillo Golf
Mrs Charles Galloup captured the 18 hole bracket with 46 14 32 in the Amarillo Country Club Women’s Golf Association weekly tourney. Mrs J C McClintock led the 9 hole division with 24 11 13. The Luncheon Ball went to Mrs J S Triplett.
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Amarillo Country Club Women's Golf Association
Charles Galloup
J. C. McClintock
J. S. Triplett
England Parents Face Prosecution for Leaving Children Alone
English law tests parents who lock up young children at home while they attend theater or amusements. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children may press charges under cruelty provisions.
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England
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Spinning Reel Old Stuff in Montana Love
In West Yellowstone Montana local lore recalls the spinning reel born 40 years ago in Flathead country. Cy McMillan recounts how bull trout Dolly Varden were caught with a lard can, chalk line, and a sharpened shovel handle plug.
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Cy McMillan
McMillan
Montana
San Jose
Calif
West Yellowstone
Alaska
Flathead Country
Mr. McMillan
Plathead Country
Tuesday Scores Across Leagues Show Mixed Results
A collection of scores from multiple leagues including West Texas New Mexico, National, American, and regional circuits. Notable results include Albuquerque 7-2 over undetermined opponent, Lubbock 7 over Amarillo, and Fort Worth 3 over Houston 2, with several other close games and unlisted details.
Weekend Pro Ball Schedule Across Texas and Nearby States
The list shows baseball matchups across several leagues including West Texas New Mexico Amarillo at Lubbock Berger at La Mesa Albuquerque at Pampa Clovis at Abilene. National League games include Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia. American League features Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Washington Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston. Texas League has Shreveport at Dallas Houston at Tulsa Beaumont at Fort Worth Longhorn League games list Big Spring at Odessa Midland at Sweetwater Vernon at Ballinger.
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West Tena
Chicago Ener
Pittsburgh
Rae
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Detroit Or
One
Cleveland
Washington Creee
Chicago Faepes
St A
Louis Tenas
Houston Ee
Fort Worth
Dallas Ee
Sweetwater
Odessa
Vernon
Amarillo
Lubbock
Lamesa
Berger
Albuquerque
Pampa
Bilene
Clovis
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnnati
Chicago
Washington
San Antonio
Dallas
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Houston
Beaumont
Tulsa
Midland
Ballinger
Abilene
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Detroit
Stymie Chases Mass Handicap Title at Suffolk Downs
Stymie the six year old chestnut racehorse, claimed for 1500 as a juvenile, aims for the 700000 prize in the Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs. Mrs Ethel D Jacobs owns the colt who has earned 678510 across 106 starts and is the early favorite in the mile and furlong race.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Suffolk Downs
Ethel D. Jacobs
Taylor Paces Dodgers Win as Cards Fall in Series
Dodgers rout St Louis 4 0 as Harry Taylor dominates with three RBIs and a run scored. Murray Dickson struggles while Johnny Jorgensen Pee Wee Reese push in a run, Brooks extend to 11 straight wins. Jorgensen and Reese spark late rally. Brecheen to start for Cardinals next. Giants beat Reds 2 1 Larry Jansen earns 10th win. Braves fall to Pirates. Red Sox stumble further behind Yankees.
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Dodgers
Cardinals
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
Redbirds
Sportsman’s Park
Dodger
St. Louis
Harry Taylor
Cardinal
Murray Dickson
Johnny Jorgensen
Peewee Reese
Taylor
Carl Furillo
Reese
Red Schoendienst
Harry Brecheen
Ralph Branca
Larry Jansen Goth
New York Giants
Cincinnati
Willard Marshall
Giants
Pittsburgh
Boston Braves
Cubs
Phillies
Boston
Red Sox
New York Yankees
Cleveland
St Louis Browns
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Hank Majeski
Earl Harrist
Yankees
Detroit
Mavericks Defeat Two Vega Squads in Club Day Action
Two Vega clubs visited Maverick Club diamonds for youth games. The Mavericks Steers led Vega Longhorns 8-3 after five innings as darkness halted play. In the second game the Mavericks Calves routed Vega Juniors 33-0 with Don Hall hitting two home runs and Green and Dell one each.
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Kids, Inc
Vega
Maverick
Maverick Club
Vega Longhorns
Longhorns
Lefty Davis
Mavericks
Don Hall
Stanley Green
Toby Dell
Saunders Faces Mouledous In Junior National Net Tourney
Kalamazoo Mich July 50 Special James Saunders Amarillo entry in the National Junior and Boys championship net tournament will face second seed Dick Mouledous of New Orleans today Mouledous defeated Jack Yates Chevy Chase Md 6 4 6 0 Saunders Amarillos hope for National net honors yesterday defeated Richard Norris Milwaukee Wis entry 6 4 6 3
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Kalamazoo
Mich
James Saunders
Amarillo
Dick Mouledous
New Orleans
National League Leaders Report from The Associated Press
Major league leaders list shows batting and pitching leaders by team. Walker of Philadelphia hits .349, Gustine of Pittsburgh .335, Boudreau Cleveland leads .341, DiMaggio New York .337, Williams Boston with 23 home runs, Heath St. Louis 20, pitching leaders include Blackwell Cincinnati 18-2 and Harder Cleveland 6-1 with 857 earned run average. Shea New York 11-3-78 also noted.
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Associated Press
Leagupf
Walker
Philadelphia
Gustine
Pittsburgh
Blackwell
Cincinnati
Taylor
Brooklyn
Bonham
Boudreau
Cleveland
DiMaggio
New York
Williams
Boston
Heath
St. Louis
Shea
Ball placement rule in golf stance by Ben Hogan
Golf expert Ben Hogan explains his theory on ball placement. He argues the ball remains on a line two inches from the left heel regardless of club length, while the right foot adjusts to suit the shot range. He notes stance width narrows as iron numbers rise and urges consistent posture across clubs.
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McNaught Syndicate Inc
Broncs-Oilers Split Doubleheader In Texas League Play
The Broncs and Oilers split their day’s twin bill with a 5-4 Broncs win in game one and an 8-13 loss in game two. Midland Indians fall to 2nd with a 15-4 defeat by Sweetwater, while Ballinger Cats defeat Vernon Dusters 12-1.
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Associated Press
Big Spring Broncs
Odessa Oilers
Broncs
Midland Indians
Sweetwater Sports
Ballinger Cats
Vernon Dusters
Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey Ad Note
An advertisement notes Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey at 86.8 proof with 65 percent grain neutral spirits from Calvert Distillers Corp of New York City, linked to the address 133214 N Alta Vista Los Angeles.
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Alta Vista
Los Angeles
Calif
Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
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