Olver Munn Semi Final War Highlights Amarillo Club Tourney
John Olver reached the championship semifinals at the Amarillo Country Club Invitational, losing to John Munn 2 and 1 after a tight match. Edwards from Amarillo faced Munn in a rough session, with Munn edging Edwards 1 up. The narrative cites Olver, Munn, and Edwards amid a praised, crowd-drawing clash. Al Baggett’s Brooklyn College basketball hire prompts talks of a game against West Texas State at a new, crowded arena.
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Scott Edwards
Amarillo
Munn
John
Scott
al Baggett
Brooklyn College
West Texas State Buffs
Big al
Canyon
Net Favorites Fall in Meet at Amarillo Park
In the Amarillo Public Parks tournament at Ellwood Park three of four top seeds fell before semifinals. James Saun-Ders, the No. 1 seed, beat J. L. Buxt 6-4 6-2 to reach semis. Jack Hays defeated No. 2 seed James Etterback 6-2 6-1 to face Addison Appleby. Neil Quattiebaum won the first women's singles title by edging Ida Thomas 6-4 2-6 6-3 in a grueling match. Nancy Nichols and Barbara Jordan claimed a second trophy in doubles, beating Sidney Stinnett and Barbara Dryden 6-1 6-2. Bozeman and Hayes edged Red Morrison and Bud Bussard 8-6 9-7 in men’s doubles.
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Amarillo Public Parks
Ellwood Park
James Saun- Gers
Saunders
J. L. Buxt
Jack Hays
James
Addison Appleby
Neil Quattiebaum
Ida Thomas
Amarillo
Sandie Netter
Nancy Nichols
Barbara Jordan
Miss Nichols
Sidney Stinnett
Barbara Dryden
Harry Bozeman
Jack Hayes
Red Morrison
Bud Busshard
Bussard
Bozeman
Munn Again Wins Amarillo Country Club Event
John Munn captured his second golf title in eight days by winning the fifth annual Amarillo Country Club Invitation Tournament, beating Jack Garrett 5 and 4. He defends the upcoming Amarillo City Championship slated for June 28 to July 2 at Ross Rogers Course, where he is the defending champion. The West Texas New Mexico League thread shows Amarillo’s Gold Sox then Pioneers splitting a doubleheader, with Mekules Budny opposing Kramer Willis in a 7 pm twin bill at Gold Sox Field.
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John Olver
Amarillo
John Munn
Gold Sox Field
West Texas New Mexico
Gold Sox
Pioneers
Frank Mekules
Joe Budny
Mel Kramer
Norris Willis
Willis
Bixby
Okla
Oklahoma A&m College
The
Second Round Play Opens in Kids Inc Softball Leagues
Week slated for second half action as first round results finalize standings. Eight of ten leagues report undefeated clubs with Tigers and Indies losing once. Girls division opens Wednesday with nine teams headed by Sum mit Lenders and Margaret Wills Bluebonnets.
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Kids, Inc
Cactus
Humphreys Highland Buzzards
Lone Star
Taylor Eagles
The
Tigers
Indies
Loop
Summit
McKinley
Margaret Wills Bluebonnets
Forest Hill Hollys
Wolflin Chapparal
St. Mary's Bells
Pantex
Wilson
Humphreys Highland
Boys Ranch
Forest Hill Devils
Summit Gophers
Devils
Gophers
Cowboys
Wilson Rabbits
Merrell Johnson
Jackie Crowell
Bill Price
Wolflin Seagulls
Boys Ranch Hawks
Seagulls
Joe Williams
Alvie Barton
Bobby Pulley
R. O. Barron
Red Town
North Harrison Ducks
Wolflin Ponies
Jack Haimes
Roy McGee Tops Amarillo Skeet Shoot With 50 Straight
Roy McGee shot 50 straight skeets to lead the Amarillo Municipal Gun Club weekly practice at Thompson Park. Frank Elkins followed with 48 hits, amid scores from Gravestock, Chapman, Hazelwood, McDonald, Younger and others across 25 and sixteen yard targets.
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Roy McGee
Amarillo
Amil Mask
Bill Gravestock
H. C. McDonald
C. H Hall
Prentice Saupiset
J. B. Briscoe
Jerry Briscoe
Jesse Briscoe
J. A. Harbrough
Jim Johnson
W. H Ballew
Jack Younger
George Chase
H. G Nesser
J. H. Keepers
C. H. Hall
Naval Reserve sailor completes Bermuda training cruise
James J. Arnold a shipfitter third class in the Naval Reserve finished a two week training cruise to Hamilton Bermuda aboard the cruiser USS Rochester He is the son of M E Arnold 317 West Ninth
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James J. Arnold
Naval Reserve
Hamilton
Bermuda
Rochester
M. E. Arnold
West
Mrs. Elmer Tucker Wins Amarillo Golf Tourney
Mrs. Elmer Tucker shot a net 70 to win the Amarillo Women’s Municipal Golfers Association weekend handicap tournament at the Ross Rogers Course. Her card read 97-27-70 with Mrs. Chet Robertson close behind at 87-15-72. events are held each Saturday and Sunday inviting all women golfers.
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Elmer Tucker
Amarillo
Municipal Golfers Association
Ross Rogers Course
Chet Robertson
McLaughlin Tosses 21-0 No-Hit Victory
Billy Jack McLaughlin pitched a no-hit no-run game as the Maverick Club routed the Dalhart Boy Scouts 21-0 at Maverick field. Kenneth Brown homered in the fourth inning. Dalhart failed to score.
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Billy Jack McLaughlin
Maverick
Dalhart Boy Scouts
Maverick Field
Kenneth Brown
Dalhart
Mavericks
McLaughlin
Buchanan
Mitchell
Vinson
Major League Leaders in Batting Home Runs and Pitching
The Associated Press lists American League leaders: Boudreau Cleveland .350 and McQuinn New York .348 batting. Kelier New York 13 and Williams Boston 12 home runs. Benton Detroit and Gillespie Chicago 41 and 89? 850 pitching. National League leaders: Slaughter St Louis .359 and Walker Philadelphia 356 batting. Mize New York 17, Miller Cincinnati and Kiner Pittsburgh 12 home runs. Rowe Philadelphia 8-1 and Spahn Boston 102 833 pitching.
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West Texas-New Mexico
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Amarillo
Berger
Albuquerque
Pampa
Lamesa - Abilene
Lubbock
Amarillo Eee Wea
Lubbock Eee
Lamesa Eee
Albuquerque Te
Pet
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Wwenne
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Brooklyn Wee
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Pantex Avengers
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Houston River Road
Mar
Wills Hurricanes
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Esteseees
Cactus
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Buzzards
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TFAM
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Wills Parrots
Midland Eee Eee Ee
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Sweetwater
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Ballinger
Boys Ranch Hawks
Essa Janes
Wivins Bluejays
Panhandle Peeve League
R.or Wolflin Ponies
Wills Wolverines
Maverick Dogies
Sanborn Cubs
Wilson Cats
North Side Zebras
San Jacinto Antelopes
McKinley Pirates
R. OR Boys Ranch Cowboys
Bivins Wildcats High
Buffs
Sam Houston Rangers
Lamar Cardinals
Wilson Rabbits
Sanborn Saquitrrels
St. Mary's Trojans
Mare. Wills Tigers
Taylor Bruins
Forest Hills Bulldogs
Maverick Calves
College Coyotes
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Wille Wolves
North Side Mustangs
Maverick Leers
Dra Nn
Marauders
Guadalupe Greyh
College Ganders
Gunners
Val. Hillbillies
Pantex Huskies
Summit Mountaineers
Morrow Cobras
North Side Indians
Sanborn Grizzlies
College Gremlins
Associated Press
Boudreau
McQuinn
Kelier
Williams
Benton
Gillespie
Slaughter
Walker
Mize
Miller
Kiner
Rowe
Spahn
Worsham Clinches National Open Title in Dramatic Playoff
In a decisive finish at St Louis Country Club, 29 year old Lewis Worsham defeated Sam Snead by one stroke after a tense playoff. Worsham’s final 69 gave him a two under par tally for the event, while Snead’s late pressure fizzled as official rulings established the outside lie differences. Lew Worsham, newly minted Oakmont pro, collects 2500 in prize money with potential further rewards from Open titlist prestige.
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Sam Snead
St. Louis Country Club
Worsham
Golfdam
Lew
Oakmont
Sammy
Hot Springs
USGA
Snead
Sam
Pioneers win doubleheader over Amarillo in Clovis
Clovis Pioneers upset streak by sweeping Amarillo in a twin bill at Gold Sox Field. The opener went 12-7 and the nightcap 6-1, giving Clovis their first pair of wins this year and boosting fan turnout. Dar win Dobbs tossed a five hitter in the second game while Tom Spears, Jimmie Heller and Joe Budny combined for 16 hits in the opener. Lonergan struggled but lefty control kept Amarillo in check amid fielding miscues. Nicho Elias arrives to bolster the Gold Sox left field, as Bob Leeds adjusts the lineup and start times.
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Amarillo
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Pioneers
Albuquerque
Berger
Pampa
Lamesa
Abilene
Lubbock
Albuquerque Dukes
Gold Sox
Tom Spears
Jimmie Heller
Joe Budny
Darwin Dobbs
Bob Crues
Dobbs
Lefty Lonergan
Los
Bob Leeds
Nicho Elias
Clovis Pioneers
Leeds
Tre
Lonergan
Mac Quillien
Lefty
Budny
Cheektowaga Joe
Steve Lagomarsino
Phoenix
Ariz
Andy Cohen
Boston Braves
Gil Kerckhove
Kerckhove
I. B. Palmer
Sailor Parker to face Weidner in Amarillo semiwindup
Boston Billy Weidner remains a top junior heavyweight contender in the Southwestern championship after last week's non tournament loss to Andy Tremaine. Parker of Jackson Mississippi, a Ringling elephant trainer turned pro wrestler, challenges Weidner in Thursday's main event at Fair Grounds arena with Tremaine set for a quarterfinal against Wayne Martin of Tulsa.
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Boston
Billy Weidner
Andy Tremaine
Fair Grounds Arena
Weidner
Amarillo
Sailor Parker
Jackson
Miss
Parker
Billy
Tremaine
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Wayne Martin
Tulsa
Martin
Captains Ready For Amarillo Golf Tourney Dinner
John Stockton and Buster Sharp to lead Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association dinner tournament at Ross Rogers Course Thursday. Week-end sweepstakes yielded Stockton 63 net and Sharp 64, with a long list of high scorers and finishes led by Caldwell 66 and Wilson 66.
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John Stockton
Buster Sharp
Amarillo
Cliff Rogers
Roy McKinney
Bud Ammons
C. W. Wood
Jim Payne
Harold Smith
H. L. Bradley
Frank Lawler
Lee Campbell
Dr. W. M. Curl
D. R. Cervin
J. S. Glasscock
Harrison Garrett
Bill Utterback
Morris Loewenstern
M. P. Tobin
Drew Crossett
J. D. Webster
Bill Davis
D. R Burnett
J. R. Cantine
Bernie Vaught
Red Sox Acquire Merriwell Jones Spark Frontrunners
Murrell Jones, set to be Merriwell in Boston, debuted with a bang for the Red Sox after being swapped from the White Sox for Rudy York. He homered in his first game and added six RBIs in the doubleheader as Boston pulled into a second place tie with Detroit, while New York Yankees closed atop the AL. The Braves swept Pittsburgh in a doubleheader to seize NL leadership as Warren Spahn joined the 19-win club with Saini assisting.
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Boston
Merriwell” Jones
Guy
Chicago White Sox
Rudy York
Hanna
Red Sox
Epps
Jones
York
White Sox
Chicago
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
St. Louis Browns
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Jack Kramer
Yanks
Randy Gumpert
Bob Muncrief
Washington
Tigers
Bengals
Boston Braves
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Lew) Worsham
Washington, DC
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Warren Spahn
Libbi Sisti
Bob Elliott
Connie Ryan
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