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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1947

Page

8

Sailor Watkins Confident Ahead of Southwestern 190-Pound Tourney

Sailor Watkins predicts a straight fall win over Art Brady in tonight’s 190-pound tournament match at Pair Grounds arena. The veteran wrestler, weighing about 220 to Brady’s 199, aims to advance to a semifinal against Boston Billy Weidner. The card also features Getz and Weidner with Stratton in a 30-minute team bout and Poggi versus Plores in a best-two-out-of-three semifinal.

Sailor Watkins Pair Grounds Art Brady Watkins Brady Boston Billy Weidner Getz Weidner Pittsburgh Rowd George Bruckman Walter Stratton Gorilla Poggi Salvadore Plores Maxor Drug

West Texas sports scores and Thursday schedule

West Texas and New Mexico league results list Amarillo over Lubbock and Fort Worth over Houston among others. National League and American League results include Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York and Chicago games with multiple scores. Thursday schedule features matches across West Texas New Mexico league and several major leagues with city pairings and venues.

Amarillo Lubbock Rovers Lamesa Albuquerque Pampa Clovis Abilene Boston Houston Fort Worth San Antonio Dallas Shreveport Oklahoma Citys Beaumont Tulsa Odessa Midland Sweetwater Vernon ii Ballinger Borceri la Mesa Pittsboro Brooklyn St .Luis New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago St. Louix Oe Oo Leagle Aly Bse Ee Ag R'y Baaton Pittabureah New Detroit Wee Cleveland Washington

Empress Nagako to attend first baseball game in Tokyo

In Tokyo on July 3, Empress Nagako will watch her first baseball game while Emperor Hirohito attends his second as the Intercity League opens next Sunday at Korakuren Stadium.

Tokyo Empress Nagako Japan Emperor Hirohito Korakuren Stadium

Yankees, Dodgers Win Races in Tight MLB Night

In New York on July 31 the Yankees beat Detroit 8-5 as Abe Birra hit a grand slam, while Brooklyn edged St. Louis 11-10 in ten innings to extend its NL lead to nine games. Phillies toppled Cubs 9-2 with John Wyrostek homering, and Reds lost to Brooks 5-4 in ten innings as Blackwell took his first loss since May.

Reds Blackwell Phillies John Wyrostek Chicago Cubs Phils Cubs Brooklyn St. Louis Dodger Yankee Detroit Cleveland Red Sox New York Yankees Boston Bosox Gene Hermanski Peewee Reese Clyde King Larry Berra Paul Trout Giants Tim Reese Irba New Yorkers Rube Marquard John McGraw Ewell Blackwell Cincinnati

West Texas State College Hires Cautious New Coach

Frank Kimbrough, new head coach at West Texas State College in Canyon, doubts early season wins against Hardin-Simmons Tulsa Texas Tech. He plans a small squad, emphasizes the demanding T formation, and expects tough battles with limited depth but potential standout backs and linemen. Home games include Oct 11 vs Texas Mines and Nov dates with Hardin-Simmons and Arizona State.

Frank Kimbrough West Texas State College Canyon Hardin-Simmons Tulsa Texas Tech Clark Jarnagin Kimbrough Buffalo Field Texas Mines Hardin College of Wichita Falls Arizona State of

Rabbits End Cowboys Unbeaten Run in Junior League Play

Wilsons Rabbits upset the 27 game winner Boys Ranch Cowboys 11-5 in the Western Junior League tournament opener. Clyll Smith pitched four hits and six strikeouts for Wilsons while Ted Stewart sparkled on defense. Also Humphrey Highland Buffaloes beat Bivins Wildcats 8-7 as Roger Williams delivered a key single and Roy Nichols a triple.

Boys Ranch Cowboys Wilson’s Rabbits Doyle Knight Rabbits Boys Ranch Clyll Smith Clyll Gordon Todd Wilson Ted Stewart Knightmen Humphrey Highland Buffaloes Bivins Wildcats Buffs Carl Davis Roger Williams Roy Nichols Max Hurd River Road Spitfires Spitfires Glenwood Kangaroos Hawks Pleasant Valley Bombers Badgers Bombers Kids, Inc H. S. Arnold Bodgers Verry Phillins Tavier Bruins Forest Hill Bulldens Margaret Wills Tigers Maverick Calves Kenneth Brewer Billy Orr Jackie Fyfe Eagle Bulldogs Kenneth Melvin Herring Leon Egleson Leon Sammy Wilson Tigers Bill Conk Semmyv Oliver Austin Reltme Leroy Bennett Roger Holmer Pantex Kingfisher Wolflin Pigeons Kingfishers San Jacinto Robins Pigeons Boys Ranch Hawks Virgil Bond Pantex Alvin Bonev Sid Walton Buddy Whippo Billy Harrison Warren Zimmerman Floyd Gilbreath Hawk Humphrey Highland Buzzards Pleasant Valley Owls Taylor Eagles Margaret Wills Parrots

All-Star Ballot Rules And Local League Results

Ballot instructions urge selecting two all-star teams from opposite sides and mailing to Kids inc Globe-News. Then game results cover multiple leagues with pitchers, hitters, and scorelines across boys and girls divisions, including Sanborn Monsters, Belles, Wonder Girls, Rambers, and Mavericks, plus upcoming playoff rounds.

Aids, Inc Kids, Inc Globe-News

Hubs Increase Lead Over Amarillo in League

Lubbock Hubbers widen their lead over Amarillo Cold Sex in the Western Techner League standings as the race nears the season’s end. Officials note the Hubbers hold a commanding position with key wins boosting their advantage.

Amarillo Lubbock Wtnm League

Hubbers sweep leads in three game set as Lonergan falters

Amarillo hosts a three game series with the Hubbers chasing a needed win after two close losses 7-6 and 5-3. Dave Lonergan suffers control issues and four Hubbers score walks as Lennie Heinz earns the win in a game highlighted by late runs and pitching shifts. Joe Spears tallies for Ama rie while Paul Hinrichs is tapped for the Hubbers.

Lubbock Extends Lead In West Texas New Mexico League

United Press reports Lubbock grabbed control by routing Amarillo 3 0 to tighten their grip atop the West Texas New Mexico League standings. La Mesa outscored Borger 31 11 as Lamesa rolled, while Albuquerque Dukes won two from Pampa 5 2 and 11 4. Clovis split a twin bill with Abilene 4 3.

Lubbock West Texas-New Mexico Amarillo Gold Sox Gold Sox Lamesa Borger Albuquerque Dukes Pampa Clovis Abilene Blue Sox

Hubbers, Hubbers Face Off In Tight Rivalry Skirmish

Pitching hand caused his retirement in favor of Eulis Rosson in the seventh. A single by Joe Bauman a walk a single by Decker and Juli ano's double powered across all of Amarillo's runs in a second inning splurge. Lonergan suffered his fourth loss against 16 victories three of which had been at the Hubbers' expense. The teams are deadlocked with six wins in a dozen meetings each. The Hubber league lead stands at two and a half games the longest margin this season.

Eulis Rosson Joe Bauman Decker Joe Juliano Amarillo Lonergan Hubbers

Major League Leaders BATTING and PITCHING Highlights

Walker leads American batting with 352 for Philadelphia while Gustine tops the NL with 351 for Pittsburgh. Mize leads home runs with 39 for New York and Marshal has 27. Blackwell of Cincinnati is 18 3. Taylor ties for wins at 9 3 with Bonham Pittsburgh. Boureat and DiMaggio bat 337 and .393 respectively for Cleveland and New York Heath. Harder 6 1 857 and Shea 11 3 0.786 lead pitching in the AL and NL.

Walker Philadelphia Gustine Pittsburgh Mize New York Marshal Blackwell Cincinnati Taylor Brooklyn Bonham Boureat Cleveland DiMaggio Williams Boston Heath St. Louis Harder Shea

Plainview Youth Wins Ring Match at Ebbets Field

A Texas lad from Plainview Laverne Roach, 154, defeated Norman Rubio, 151, of Albany in the eighth round at Ebbets Field as a preliminary to Mauriello. The bout entertained boxing fans with Roach’s decisive victory.

New York Ebbets Field Albany

AAU Swim Go Opens Tonight

Tyler July 31 The National AAU Outdoor men's swimming and diving meet begins preliminaries in the 1500 meter free style with 169 contestants present. Sixteen year old Jimmy McLane of New Haven is favored to set a new AAU record and challenge the world mark. top rivals include Charles Oda Hawaii and Ross Bean San Francisco with pages on teams like Olympic Club and Pasadena Athletic Club and stars such as Sammy Lee.

Tyler US Junior Chamber of Commerce John Ben Shepperd Gladewater Jimmy McLane New Haven San Francisco Pasadena Sammy Lee Stan Marketter Dick Lyon Yale

Palmer drives in winning run as Studebaker squeaks past Irvin

Doc Palmer singled in the tying and go ahead run in the seventh, lifting Studebaker to an 18-17 Panter League victory over Walter Irvin in a high scoring softball duel.

Doc Palmer Studebaker Walter Irvin

Net Tourney Advances to Second Round At Elwood Park

YWCA Novice Tennis Tournament resumes this afternoon at 2 PM with second round play at Elwood Park. Yesterday’s results list numerous matches across older and younger boys brackets including Le Nevve, O Heim, Herman, Kerr, Crowley, Jenkins, Schuman, Dwight, Berg, Jackson, Limerly, Gittrich, Perkins and others with several defaults and decisive set scores.

YWCA Elwood Park James le Nevve Walter Foster Donald O'Heim Jimmy Holmes Howard Childers Glen Spearman Dick Herman Nat McKittrick Bobby Kerr David Wyatt Carlton Harry Jimmy Sills Joe Crowley Bobby Garner David O'Heim John Jenkins Jerry Houston Moreland Schuman Charles Yale Jerry Dwight Phillip Ince Bob Berg Wayne Godsey Edward Jackson Ralph Richter

Gassers Fall to Lamesa Lobos in Lopsided Score

In Lamesa on July 31 the Lobos overwhelmed the Borger Gassers 31 to 11 before 1700 fans. Manager George Sturdivant powered a 29 hit attack with six hits in seven trips, two homers and two doubles, driving in ten runs as Pryor Hair Gilchrist Kramolisch Grzywacz and Johnston pitched for Borger.

Lamesa Lamesa Lobos Borger Gassers George Sturdivant Gasser Borger Pryor Hair Gilchrist Kramolisch Grzywacz Johnston

Home Service Supply Edges San Jacinto Methodist 18 to 16

Home Service Supply defeated San Jacinto Methodist 18 to 16 in YMCA Church League action. Roy Miller, of the Supply team and Pantex League member, hit a home run in the final scoring. Freemans and Wiley played for the Methodists, with Duckworth and Wilson for Home Service Supply.

Home Service San Jacinto San Jacinto Methodist Ymca Church League Home Service Supply Roy Miller Supply Crew Joe Freeman Fred Wiley Methodists Glen Duckworth Billy Wilson

You can buy it in San Jacinto

A brief item notes that a product or service is available for purchase in San Jacinto, highlighting local accessibility and potential seller or storefront references. The readable text emphasizes the option to acquire the item locally.

San Jacinto

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