Owen strengthens Dodgers as he lifts batting and defense
Mickey Owen, called from the bench on May 5, has become Brooklyn's catching mainstay, lifting his average to .300 with two singles in five trips as the Dodgers beat Philadelphia. His defense shows improved footwork and reliability with only two errors and no passed balls this season. In Birmingham, concession managers at Rickwood Field are ordered to sell soft drinks in paper cups and keep the bottles.
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Standings and results from West Texas New Mexico and Terena leagues
Western league results show Clovis Borger Pampa Amarillo and Lubbock with mixed scores. Amarillo and Lamesa in Tuesday games. Lubbock at Pampa and Clovis at Borger scheduled. Terena league standings list San Antonio Shreveport Beaumont Houston Dallas Oklahoma City Fort Worth Tulsa and Dallas at Oklahoma City with varied records. New Zealand government promotes leaf tobacco production.
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Sox Lose Lead In ten Inning Tie Breaker
LAMESA Texas June 29 Dod gers erased a nine run edge to beat the Amarillo Sox 14 to 1 in ten innings after a nearly three hour game. Pete Spatafore delivered the winning hit with the bases loaded in the top of the tenth scoring J L Hanen. Haney sparked the Dodgers with four runs on six hits, while Dumler and Elkins worked relief for the Dodgers and Wilshire earned the win. Amarillo led early but Lamesa stormed back tying the game in the ninth before seizing the extra frame victory.
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Hogan Echoes in Texas Amateur Rise as Kenny Emerges
Dallas writer Harold V. Ratliff profiles 17 year old Ray Kenny, winner of the Texas amateur, noting his relentless practice, Hogan-esque frame, and potential to rival Ben Hogan. Kenny’s 115 holes in a match and extra practice swings showcase a fierce work ethic fueling a promising career. Professional Larry Nabholtz of Lakewood calls Kenny’s future bright after early course struggles.
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Brooks Boss Gets Suspended as Dodgers Rally Past Phillies
Dodgers win 10 to 3 in Philadelphia as Brooks Boss, fined and suspended by NL president Ford Frick for umpire incident, sits near the Brooklyn bench. Ed Head secures his fifth win. Joe Medwick contributes three hits. Indians crush White Sox 11 to 5 in Cleveland while Roy Weatherly injures knee and rests three days.
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Stormy) Weatherly
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Army coaches in doubt as Jones Wade Neyland miss coaching
Lieut Col Biff Jones and Major Wallace Wade seek removal from potential all army football coach list while Lieut Col Bob Neyland remains unavailable for time out from his important duties. Navy could supply a name coach for 1943 Rose Bowl opponents likely Yankees vs Dodgers.
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Wartime athletic staff roam U S bases and abroad
Verse lists former college stars and pro players serving in the armed forces. Vernon Catfish Smith and Arthur Frontczak command athletic units at Morristown Army base and Thunderbird Field, while Ben Grady, Arthur Schabinger and Herb Thomas serve in various military roles. Others, like Herman Reich and Jimmy Tigh, train or fight with the Marines and at Fort Lewis and Camp Blanding.
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Hernandez Becomes Featherweight Favorite After Upset
In New York Pedro Hernandez the Puerto Rican known as the golden boy of the featherweight division defeated Lulu Costantino of New York at Dexter Park. Hernandez won a unanimous eight round decision to claim top challenger status after last night’s upset victory.
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Fleming Rises To Challenge Gordon
In New York on June 30 Les Fleming of Nashville seized the AL batting lead challenge from Joe Gordon of the Yankees. Fleming hit .667 for the week, raising his average to .346 while Gordon slipped to .363. Reiser and Medwick continued to pace the NL with strong weekly marks.
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Shippers End Losing Streak With 6-2 Win Over Buffs
Beaumont re briefly halted a four game skid by beating Houston 6 to 2 as Clarence Gann earned the win. In other action Shreveport fell 3-2 to San Antonio while Dallas lost to Oklahoma City 3-2. Tulsa routed Fort Worth 8-0 as Loren Bain struggled early.
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Detroit Tigers propose shortening 1943 season and training
Detroit manager Jack Zeller asks to cut the 1943 season by two months and end Southern spring training, to be held at home park during the first month. He plans to present the war measure to AL owners in New York on July 6, noting spring training would resume at the home park and the season finish earlier to avoid housing pressures and Army conflicts.
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World Series changes speculated after meeting of baseball leaders
Speculation over a revised World Series format grew after a secret meeting of Commissioner Landis and Major League Presidents Harridge and Frick. Proposals included a nine game city by city format or a 15 game coast to coast tour with earnings possibly aiding war relief. No action was taken.
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Yani Chief Calm Remains Steady Amid Yankee Slump
Ed Barrow of the Yankees, calm and confident, says the club will ride out a 5.5 game AL deficit and injuries. He dismisses talk of trades, praises replacements Sturm and Hassett, notes DiMaggio and Kell are slumping, and maintains belief in the current lineup.
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