Interscholastic League Boosts Texas High School Baseball
The Interscholastic League sponsorship boosted Texas high school baseball at the Dallas Invitation. Eleven major league scouts attended as Highland Park Dallas and Crandall played in the five inning game. The event logged 7,000 admissions over three afternoons and five nights with $1,600 in expenses and growing gate receipts.
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Gold Sox and Gassers end series with Borger clash
The Gold Sox beat the Gassers 13-6 in Borger as Lagomarino and Okrie led Amarillo to a lopsided win. Tonight the six game set concludes with Jimmy Melter expected to start for the Sox against Letty Caruthers in a seven inning opener.
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Youths poised to shine in AmarilloCC limvitation tourney
Three Amarillo Country Club youths lead the fifth annual limvitation tournament. John Evans, Art McKay Jr., and Don McCormick are trusted to go far, with Evans the previous club champion and McKay co medalist in the last event. McCormick is close behind, often outscoring rivals. The field lacks deeper contenders and practice has been uneven.
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Only One Cardinal? All Star selections weigh heavily on Braves
Voting proceeds for the 1948 All Star game with National League picks led by three Braves, two Giants, two Phillies, two Reds, two Dodgers, one from Cardinals, and one from Pirates and Cubs. In the American League, Detroit contributes four, New York and Cleveland three each, plus players from the Athletics White Sox Red Sox Senators Browns.
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San Jacinto Baptist Clinches MCA Softball Title
San Jacinto Baptist clinched its ninth straight win to top the MCA Church Men's League standings with an 18 to 2 victory over First Baptist. G B Mills starred for the champions as First Baptist pitcher Chisholm kept the loss L.
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Odessa Defeats Midland In Lopsided 37-5 League Clash
In Longhorn League action Odessa, ranked fourth, overwhelmed league leader Midland 37-5 while Sweetwater edged Ballinger 22-20 and Big Spring won their version contest 3. The scoreboard read like football with high scoring and uneven results.
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Ex Cards Fly Again as Ex-Cardinals Shine Across League
A roundup notes former Cardinals thriving with other teams. Charley Barrett’s one hit wins for the Braves over the Cubs, while Harry Walker and Johnny Mize pace batting leaders. Giants surge to first with 22 runs late against Pittsburgh. Kurowski, Zientara boost St Louis and Brooklyn battles. Kinder, Newsom duel. Sox overpower Tigers and Indians. White Sox win despite early Yankee lead as walks aid Chicago.
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Amarillo Red Sox Meet Hubs Tonight
The reorganized Amato Red Sox will face the Lubbock Black Hubbers in a Negro league game at Gold Sox Field. The Red Sox, formed from former San Antonio players, won 12-3 over the Santa Fe Giants of Clovis in their last outing.
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Willie Turness Returns Home With British Amateur Trophy
New York welcomed Willie Turness, a Westchester County golfer, after he won the British Amateur Championship in England. The homecoming echoed Bobby Jones’s triumphs as crowds greeted Turness yesterday, celebrating his achievement and trophy arrival.
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