Thrice Beaten Sox Meet Dukes Tonight In New Catcher Debut
Amarillo Gold Sox fans expect a rebound as Ted Clawitter arrives from the Little Rock Travelers to bolster defense and punch behind the plate. The Dukes seek a fourth straight win in the New Mexico League clash in Albuquerque after sweeping Clovis and Borger, with over 3 000 predicted in a vibrant baseball night.
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Clovis
Amarillo
Pet
Albuquer- Be
Monigh Tames
Aollene
Sox
Duke City
Borger Gassers
Assi
Borger
Pampa
Jerque
Dukes Sox
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Beaumont
Jeron
Sweetwater
West Texas
Boreer
Abilene
Lamess
Lubbock
New York
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Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
EAGUE
Seago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburon
Houston
Dallas
Ben Antonio
Fort Worth
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
Tulen
Pague Vernon
Ballinger
Fossa
Big Spring
Water
Midland
Borer Lamesa
Glevelans
San ‘Angelo
Odea
Lemon Shines In Double Victory For Cleveland
Bob Lemon pitched a six inning no hit stretch and three homers plus a double as Cleveland swept a twin bill. The Indians beat the Athletics 4 3 and 10 to 0 as Lemon earned his 10th win. The nine other pennant contenders also won or lost behind hot bats and clutch defense.
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Carlly
New York
Bob Lemon
Indians
Bobbins
Athletics
Cleveland
Fell
Eddie Joost
Sa m Chapman
Lemon
Yankees
A's
St. Louis
Joe DiMaggio
Red Sox
Detroit
Ondquist
Bob Feller
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Tigers
Hal Newhouser
Vern Stephens
Luke Appling
White Sox
Senators
Washington
Sid Hudson
Piching
Bill Wight
Dave Philley
Appling
Braves
Reds
Boston
Tommy Holmes
Bowbie
Earl Torgeson
Jed Boston
Charley Barrett
Giants
Johnny Mize
Willard Marshall
Sid Gordon
Cardinals
Murry Dickson
Cardinal
Phils
Pittsburg
Dutch Leonard
Philadelphia
Pirates
Ralph Kiner
Cubs
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Oklahoma and Oklahoma gin in gin rummy roots
The article discusses Oklahoma gin a Gin Rummy variation by Oswald Jacoby played with a 105 card deck using jokers and wild deuces. It explains how the up card dictates hand size limits and scoring including a double for spade up cards and gin requirement on an ace up. It notes the piece is part of a series and references a 1948 copyright.
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Oklahoma
Oklahomma
New York
Oswald Jacoby
Pioneers sweep doubleheader as Clovis pitchers dominate Amarillo
Clovis pitchers relied on tough work and strong hitting to take both ends of a Sunday doubleheader from Amarillo. Al Kavanagh held the Sox to two hits in a 13-4 opener, while George Matthews earned his 11th win with a 14-7 nightcap victory.
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Clovis
Pioneers
Amarillo
Jack Schumacher
Paul Halter
al Kavanagh
Sox
George Matthews
Jack Ferraga
Ferruga
Jimmy Heller
Albuquerque
Joe Budnye
Goldy Goldizen
Don Cantrell
Dukes
Heller
Buday
Clawitter
Borger Gassers
Ulm
Ark
Little Rock
University of Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Spokane
Kids Incorporated Boxing In On Coaches Notes
A local sports column discusses reporting gaps in Sundays Boys Ranch games. It notes Amarillo College Ganders defeated an unnamed team, with star performances by Leo on the Pioneers mound, Tommy Johnson and Van Hall leading the Ganders offense, and two Pioneers pitchers, W. Grant and J. Grubbs, modestly contributing. The piece argues for fair play in print, praising consistent, dependable players over flashy stars and suggests potential multiple weekly star awards.
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Boys Ranch
Amarillo College Ganders
Leo
Pioneers
Tommy Johnson
van Hall
Van
Tommy
W. Grant
J. Grubbs
Pampa Tops Amarillo Borger Wins Doubleheader
Pampa pulled ahead of Amarillo as Borger claimed third place by beating Albuquerque 6-4. Clovis took both ends of a doubleheader from Amarillo 13-4 and 14-7, while Lubbock overtook Lamesa 15-10. Abilene edged Pampa 8-7 in a late rally bid.
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Berger
Clawitter
Little Rock
Jack Mayfield
Amarillo
Mayfield
Bob Leeds
Buck Fausett
Gold Sox
Albuquerque
Borger
Pampa
Abilene
Lubbock
Clovis
Pioneers
George Matthews
Lamesa
Enlistments Remain Low in Panhandle and North Plains
Last week recruiting talk had little effect in the Panhandle and North Plains regions. Army Navy and Marine officers report heavy enlistment in the East Coast due to a proposed draft with most new signups in Reserve units. In Amarillo area no applicants joined the Army Reserve. total seven day enlistments across Army Navy and Marine forces numbered 14 with names of local prospects listed.
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Congress
Panhandle
North Plains
Army
Navy
Marine
East Coast
Eugene Safford
Amarillo
Armed Services
Matt H. Sims
Mobeetie
Dwight B. Hogle
Borger
Leonard E. Hufffman
Fort Smith
John H. Coyle
River Drive
Frank D. Dominey
Route
Gentry B. Markham
Dumas
Cabbie Shot and Beaten Found Near Orange
Police investigate the death of J. P. Hopson a 25 year old Orange taxicab driver whose torn body was found on a road near Orange. He had been shot in the head and beaten with timber pieces while a truck driver reported seeing the body between Mauriceville and Dewey. The text also mentions the real name of a famed performer but is unclear in this context.
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Cabbie
Orange Orange
J. P. Hopson
Orange
Hopson
Mauriceville
Dewe
Services for Former TCU Dean Slated Today
In Austin on June 21 services were set for Deanley Gulley former dean of men at Texas Christian University. The death notice confirms his longtime association with TCU and indicates memorial arrangements in Austin.
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TCU
Austin Austin
Yeas
Men University
Texas Press Association Moves Headquarters to Austin
The Texas Press Association will set its headquarters in Austin in the fall with Vernon Sanford remaining as manager. The decision came during the three day convention that ended yesterday with a closed legislative session. The article also notes bets on oil deposits in U S waters and oil discoveries off California and Louisiana.
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Austin
Texas Press Association
San Antonio
Canl
United States
California
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Nelson Wins Texas Open Crown Over Young Billy Maxwell
Nelson edged 18 year old Billy Maxwell by two strokes to capture the Texas Professional Golfers Association open title in a final round 70. He finished 72 holes at 278 while Lloyd Wadkins led amateurs at 268 and Jack Harden posted 264. Other top finishers included Dick Martin, M Crannell Jr, Elroy Martin, and Charles Klein among a field that included players from Dallas Fort Worth and Abilene.
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FL Paso
Lord Byron Nelson
Billy Maxwell
Abilene
Nelson
Lloyd Wadkins
Midland
el Paso
Jack Harden
Dick Martin
Dallas
L. M. Cramel, Jr
Denton
North Texas State
Byron Nelson
Roanoke
Midlan
M. Crannell, Jr
Elroy Marti
Houston
Charles Klein
Amarillo
Sam Sheer
Raymondville
Man Behind Bus Wheel May Be Its Owner
The Six Nussbaums own the city transportation system and often drive buses during vacations to maintain schedules. Leonard Nussbaum says regular drivers are available, but hot weather sees many drivers taking time off while the family steps in. The three younger Nussbaums Leonard Arnold and Walter wear uniforms after driving many trips. Clarence Martin and George also assist behind the wheel.
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Arnold
Walter
Clarence
Martin
George
Leonard Nussbaum
Smith Defeats Allen for Public Parks Net Title
George Smith defeated Johnny Allen 6-4 6-3 to win the Amarillo Public Parks men's singles title at Memorial Park. Allen beat Smith to start the match but Smith's rhythm and accuracy took control, breaking serve and closing out the two-set victory. Allen had previously beaten Harry Bozeman in the semifinal 6-2 6-3.
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Amarillo
George Smith
Johnny Allen
Allen
Smith
Ahlen
Ing
Harry Bozeman
Memorial Park
Champio
Jack Hays
Nell Quattlebaum
Gwen Marten
Nell
Dick Harror
Bobby Wilttlebaum
Mail Notices On City Taxes Heads For Delinquency
City mails over 300 notices to owners for installment payments on 1947 taxes. If unpaid by June 30, accounts become delinquent. Total 1947 taxes due 1,132,513 dollars. as of June 18 collections were 1,002,976 or 88.56 percent, below last year’s 95.67 percent at the same date.
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Mra
Inez Sullivan
J. C. Lilly
Carl Hare Wins Amarillo Weekend Golf Tournament
Carl Hare shot 65 to win the Amarillo Country Club Weekend Tournament with a 76 11 65 card. Other prize winners include Dr. Dick Garre 72 666 Lew Pierce 79 12 67 Bob Stevens 81 14 67 John Munn 68 for low gross and R L Williams 117 for high gross.
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Carl Hare
Amarillo
Dick Garre
Lew Pierce
Bob Stevens
John Munn
R. L. Williams
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