Amarillo Golden Sandies stars named to 1948 All-State baseball team
The Dallas News disclosed that Bybee and Branam of Amarillo High earned spots on the 1948 Texas High School All-State Baseball Team. Bybee hurled a 3-2 state tournament win over Waxahachie and limited Adamson to one run, while Branam powered Amarillo to victory in the Waxahachie game. The banquet honoring the squad is set for tomorrow night at Thomas Dinner House with R. B. Norman as toastmaster. The article notes Butler Field’s 20-season home record and recalls other local sports tales and former players.
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Bill Bybee
Jim Branam
Golden Sandie
Texas
Dallas News
Bybee
Dallas
Waxahachie
Adamson Leopards
Amarillo
Branam
Amarillo High School
Thomas
R. B. Norman
Amarillo High
Cal Parley
Globe‘News
Butler
Golden Sandies
Norman
Classen
Oklahoma City
Sghastin
el Paso
Lubbock
Odessa
Wichita Falls
Capitol
Johnny Cobb
Phil Ups Petroleum Warehouse
J. J. Car
Ordway- Saunders Insurance Co
John Munn
J. L. Carter
Masonic
Ft. Worth
Gold Sox
Lamesa Lobos
Bill Evans
Bob Crues
Bill Juett
Craig Wood
Fort Worth
Denny Shute
St. Louis Cardinals
New York
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
Todiy Munn
Wolflin Park
Munn
Drew Crossett
Harry Cooper
Jim Bramam
Oclock
T Borcer
Huber Park
Gassers
Berger
Cheektowaga
Joe Bundy
Joe
Ray Willett
Bundy
Morley Cato
Bob , Kramolisch
Verdum Gilchrist
Paul Halter
Sox
Hugh King
Sid Jamison
Jamison
King
Gordon Nell
Nell
Clayton Fries
Fries
Bill Watling
Jack Ferruga
Hatter
Mitchelli Kramoli
Sani Pene
Guenries
Mitchell
Bridny
Austhia
Lewis
Borger
Budny
Jameson
Bunny King
Hite Ott
Ring
Or ‘Il Nune
Ming
Mayfield
Welch
Smith
Madame Pandora Predicts Zale Victory Over Graziano
Madame Pandora proclaims Tony Zale will KO Rocky Graziano for the middleweight title, in either the first or tenth round. Fearful Fraley braved the Gypsy Tea Kettle in the Lower East Side to obtain the reading, noting Zale as May 29, 1914 blond and Graziano as a June 7, 1922 debutant with Gemini influence.
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Associated Press
New York
Fearless Fraley
Tony Zale
Rocky Graziano
Madame Pandora
Lower East Side
Fearless
Crockery
Zale
Graziano
Pandora
Fraley
Madame
Gemini
Jupiter
Grastane’s
Dog
Houston woman tops field in 18th Texas Women’s Public Links
In Austin and Houston golfers faced a tough field at the 18th annual Texas Women’s Public Links Tourney. Miss Donny Rawls led qualifiers at Memo Park course while Mrs H W yn of Houston was viewed as the strongest challenger.
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Donny Rawls
Austin
Rene Bae Ss
Houston Trims Ft Worth Lead in Texas League Standings
The Texas League race tightens as Fort Worth falls 7-5 to Shreveport while Houston downs Oklahoma City 3-1. Mazar earns his sixth straight win for Houston. McMann stops Fort Worth as San Antonio and Beaumont post decisive wins over Tulsa and Dallas respectively.
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Sy “Tne Associavea Fress
Fort Worth
Houston
Buffs
Shreveport
Little Pete
Mazar
Oklahoma City
Dallas
San Antonio
Beaumont
Missions
Tulsa
Chick Zombier
Indians
University of Texas
Ben Mann
Fe* Worth
Cats
Innning
Bul White
Tennis Tournament Opens Friday for Junior and Senior Players
The event requires junior and younger players to complete most matches in the morning to free courts for seniors after 5 PM. Entry fees cover singles and doubles vary by division, with medals awarded to winners and runners-up. Each match requires a new balls set from players, except 15 and under may reuse good balls. Contact Bud Bussard or J E Lovelady to enter. deadline is 7 PM Thursday with drawing afterward.
Former Card Dumps Old Mates From Top
A report on a baseball or football team where a franchise makes unexpected roster changes, reshaping the lineup by trading or releasing longtime teammates. The piece notes surprise moves impacting team chemistry and future prospects.
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Joe Reichler
Comstad
Close League Race Shifts After Last Night’s Games
League race tightens as Amarillo beats Lubbock 3 2 to move into second while Berger’s Gassers drop to fourth. Clovis edges Albuquerque as Lamesa’s 16 hit attack, Haskins three hitters, and Red Ramsey’s eight Pampa hits fuel wins. Cardinals versus Phillies details noted with Siler stars and trades shaping NL lead. Pirates, Giants, and Braves win. Yankees Fall. White Sox blown out as postponements hit.
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Berger
Amarillo
Lubbock
Pampa
Sow
Clovis
Albuquerque
Abilene
Lamesa
Chris Haskins
Red Ramsey
Jackie Sullivan
Floyd Walker
Gold Sox
Jim Russell
Boston Braves
Cubs
Russell
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Robbie
Ned Garver
Jebanyson
Lindell
Phil Rissute
Yankees
Pas Lehner
Browns
Frank
Spec) Shea
Cleveland Indians
Senators
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Father Pursues Fugitive Son Across Sierra Madre
An El Paso father dashed into the Sierra Madre to persuade his 19 year old son to surrender after the killing of Irving Kordish a 41 year old jewelry store salesman in El Paso. A Mexican and US posse followed the suspect toward Namiquipa Chihuahua amid gunfire from customs guards at Gallego Mexico.
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Sierra Madre
Mexico
el Paso
International Posse
Irving
Kordish
United States
Gallego
Namiquipa
Chihuahua
San Antonio Invitational Golf Opener Draws Ties in Medalist Fight
First round matches kick off today in the San Antonio Golf Association annual Invitational with Loraine Young and Joe Ruby tied for medalist honors at four under par 68 in the men’s division. Mrs. Lee Christopher led women with an 81 while men played at Brackenridge Park and women at Oak Hills Country Club.
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San Antonio
Tex
San Antonio Golf Association
Loraine Young
Joe Ruby
Lee Christopher
Brackenridge Park
Oak Hills Country Club
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Humble Gassers
Dick Kenyon
Bobby Palmer
Dick Carrington
Adamson
Jerry Robertson
Highland Ra
Ray Fitzpatrick
Bob McGhee
Rusty Russell
Highland Park
Algee Callahan
Longview
J. E. Boon
Hondo
Kal Segrist
Adame
Paul Sternenberg
Ronnie Samford
Amn
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Mike Turnesa
St. Louis
Oscar
Cet Ousraa
eo-Olobe
An- Wagh Riseory
Ted
Lubbeck
Ft St
Los Angeles
Riviera Country Club
Sammy Snead
Toney Penna
Jimmy Demaret
Skip Alexander
Dutch
News-Globe
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Yankee Stadium
Meena
Terr
America
Tet Keke
Giants
Chicago
Kegue
Pittsburgh
Walker
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lee Zamora
Jay
Pirates
Kirby Higbe
Elmer Singleton
Bobby ‘Thomson
Veronica Lake
Hollywood
Rex McDonald
George Muehlebach
Muehlebach
Southwest
George Muehlebach Brewing Co
Kansas City
Panhandle
Westex Beer Co
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