Tars May Be Too Salty Wrestlers Clash At Fair Grounds
Sailor Watkins and Sailor Parker, two seasoned wrestlers, organize a team match and seek challengers for Thursday night at the Fair Grounds arena. Promoter Cory Detton backs the idea, while Wat kins recently drew Wayne Martin, and Parker faced Boston Billy Weidner in his prior appearance. Walters Stratton meets Salvador Flores in the main, with Weidner and George Lopey slated for the semi main.
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Sailor Watkins
Sailor Parker
Fair Grounds Arena
Cory Detton
Sea“Dogs
Watkins
Wayne Martin
Martin
Parker
Boston
Billy Weidner
Walter Stratton
Nocey
Youngstown
Salvador Flores
Hursday
Weidner
George Lopey
Tampico
D W Klock Wins Week End Tourney
D W Klock wins the Ross Rogers Course Week End Sweepstakes with a net 64 and 74 card leading a list of golf winners including Drew Jossett George Caldwell A R Swenson J I Mead J D Webster Ree Greenhaw Bill Helton and many others from the Panhandle event featuring lefthanded standout Klock.
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D. W. Klock
Panhandle
Drew Jossett
George Caldwell
A. R. Swenson
Jack Burke
Jie Mead
J. D. Webster
Ree Greenhaw
Bill Helton
Lee Campbell
Melvin Robertson
Stoddard
R. L. Thompson
Aubrey Robertson
Tom Gilley
T. R. Cantine
Fred Ouser
Doug Roush
Bill Prince
J. G.ley
Ernie Dowell
Bernie Vaught
Paul
Speed Ravey
Harry Delutt
A. D. Weatherly
Michigan golfer clinches 50th intercollegiate title in comeback
Dave Barclay of the University of Michigan captured the National Collegiate Golf championship at Ann Arbor in a 1 up victory over Jack Corie of Louisiana State after a dramatic 36-hole final. The win marked Barclay’s place as a rising star in collegiate golf.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
U.P
Yame
Dave Barclay
University of Michigan
Barclay
Jack Corie
Louisiana State
Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
National League batting leaders include Walker and Furillo with high averages and Geushter with 340. Home run leaders include Mize and Keller tied for tops. Pitching leaders show Blackwell 12 2 and Munger 6 1 with strong ERAs, while Kinder and Shea post impressive win records.
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Walker
Philadelphia
Furillo
Geushter
St. Louis A
New York
Biner
Pittsburgh
Blackwell
Cincinnati
Munger
St. Louis
Boudreau
Cleveland
Beil
Detroit
Keller
Williams
Boston
Kinder
Shea
Paul Smith Takes Second in International Golf Meet
Paul Smith of Amarillo finished in second place at the International Optimist Club Golf Tournament held in Denver during the organization’s annual convention. He carded a 76 and earned a sand blaster and twelve golf balls as prizes.
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Paul Smith
Amarillo
Denver
Civic Organization
Davies & Co
Bauman Stars for Pop by Frank A. Godsoe Jr.
The article highlights Bauman's standout performance in a pop music event credited to writer Frank A. Godsoe Jr. Bauman receives top audience praise as critics note his vocal control and stage presence.
Rogers tops Amarillo Municipal golf qualifier with 69
Ross Rogers carded a 69 to lead a field that included 63 as Harry Delashmutt and Randy Smith also broke par in the Amarillo Municipal Championship qualifier at the Ross Rogers Course. Qualifying runs through Wednesday with scores, pairings, and Dutch dinner slated for July 3.
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Ross Rogers
Nat Dance Palace
Amarillo
Henry Pond
H. L. Bradley
Jack Phillips
J. D. Webster
Morris Loewenstern
Harold Smith
D. W. Klock
Troy Jones
Drew Crossett
Ernie Dowell
Reg Greenshaw
Paul Smith
Bill Jenkins
Gene Kidd
Bill
Curtiss Burke
Dick Vogler
Wilson Forister
18 Undefeated Softball Teams Advance in Kids Inc 1947
The Kids Inc 1947 softball season maintains a tight race with 18 undefeated teams after last week's upsets. Newly formed girls squads join upcoming games as Ralph Dykeman notes rapid registration. In make up and regular play, Forrest Hill Devils edge St Marys Mules 12 10 and other leagues report triple plays, homers, and tight wins across Plains Peewee, Southern Midget, and Panhandle divisions.
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Kids, Inc
Ralph Dykeman
Boys Ranch
Boys Ranch Hawks
Taylor Orioles
Cowboys
Wilson's Rabbits
South Side
Kangaroos
Floyd Gilbert
Freddie Lee McCarty
Monroe Smith
George Grant
Charles Palvadore
Bobby Don Grubbs
Albert Smith
Forest Hill Devils
St. Mary's Mules
South Side Lobos
Amarillo College Gremlins
Keith Wormsbaker
Devils
Keith
Forest Hill
Harry Hyatt
Mules
James LeNevue
Lobos
Fred Hansard
W. L. Pet. R. Or Summit Senders
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St. Mary's Belles
Wolflin Chaparrals
Pantex Wonder Girls
McKinley Ramblers
Mar. Wills Blubonnets
Sanborn
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Wolflin
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Wilson Cats
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San Jacinto
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Harrison Street Ducks
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High School Chiefs
Rice Netters Win Crown
Gardner Larned of William Mary wins the National Collegiate singles title after a five set final against Vic Seixas of North Carolina. Rice Institute teammates Sam Match and Bobby Curtis win the doubles crown, while William and Mary take the team title with 10 points.
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Los Angeles
Gardner Larned
William Mary
Vic Seixas
North Carolina
Sam Match
Bobby Curtis
Rice Institute
Herb Flam
Gene Garrett
UCLA
William and Mary
Rice
Cats Defeat Superior Manufacturing Nine 9-3
The Tucumcari Cats defeated the Superior Manufacturing teens of Amarillo 9-3 yesterday afternoon in New Mexico. Amarillo was hampered by the absence of pitcher Bob Henry and several other regulars.
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Superior Manufacturing
Amarillo
Tucumcari Cats
New Mexico City
Bob Henry
Big Joe Bauman Hits 22nd and 23rd Homers, Gold Sox Win
Amarillo Gold Sox slugger Big Joe Bauman crushed two homers to lift his team to a 7-2 victory over Pampa. Borger and Lubbock also played, with Borger rallying past Lubbock 11-5 after a grand slam by Verdun Gilchrist and a three run shot by Bill Serena. Abilene routed Clovis 15-4 and Lamesa defeated Albuquerque 5-3. one player was injured after being hit in the head while stealing second base.
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Crues
Lubbock
Bauman
Joe
Amarillo
Pampa Oilers
Thomas “Hoss” Spears
Pampa
Gold Sox
Bob Bailey
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Oklahoma City
Chili McDaniel
McDaniel
Big Joe
R. C. Otey
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Gordon Nell
Tommy Fox
Frank Warren
Abilene
Clovis
Lamesa
Albuquerque
Lubock
Borger
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pampa Baseball Club Hit By Skulls Fracture And Injuries
The Pampa club suffered a skull fracture to Otey after a collision and he was taken to Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital. X-rays confirmed the fracture. Earlier in weeks, Joe Fortin broke his leg and was lost for the season in Lubbock. Al Duarte returns to the Gold Sox tonight as a healthy option. A new baby girl is welcomed at the home of the fleet Hawaiian outfielder.
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Pampa
Gold Sox
Amarillo Osteopathic Hospital
Otey
Joe Juliano
Ning
Joe Fortin
Lubbock
al Duarte
Detroit
Walter
Hoot) Evers
Detroit Tigers
Henry Ford Hospital
Evers
Bob Munchief
St. Louis Browns
Jet Pilot Retired From Racing to Enter Stud
Kentucky Derby winner Jet Pilot has been permanently retired, trainer Tom Smith announced. In 17 starts the horse won seven times with three seconds and two thirds, and he will begin stud duties next spring at Maine Chance Farm in Kentucky.
John Munn Sets Pace With 65 In Amarillo Club Tourney
John Munn shot a 65 to nearly match the Amarillo Country Club course record and win the low gross prize in the weekend tournament. Paris 70. Olver holds 64 course record. Burkhauer carded 106 high score and earned a ball. Four ball winners in low net: Dr A B Goldston 80-18-62, Dr John Wyatt 81-18-63, Charles Fisk 85-21-64, Bill Gibson 77-11-66.
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John Munn
Amarillo
Paris
John Olver
W. B. Burkhauer
A. B. Goldston
John Wyatt
Charles Fisk
Bill Gibson
Jackie Robinson Stars in Baseball Showdown for NL Lead
Jackie Robinson and Earl Torgeson anchor the Braves and Dodgers as they chase the National League lead. Robinson boosted his average to .294 with two decisive late plays and a homer, while Dodgers Gary Arky Vaughan drove in the winning run. Meanwhile, various MLB results unfold across the league including Walter Evers’ hospital observation and several split doubleheaders.
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New York
Earl Torgeson
Jackie Robinson
Braves
Dodgers
Amou Weovens
Billy Southworth
Torgeson
Phils
Braves win 10th inning thriller as Elliott delivers deciding hit
Braves take opener 8 7 in 10 innings with Bob Elliott driving in the winning run after Bama Rowell tied it in the ninth with a double. Voiselle secures first Braves win by pitching a five hitter in game two as Atlanta total 17 hits with Lake man and Seminick homers.
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Braves
Bob Elliott
Bama Rowell
Bill Voiselle
al Lakeman
Andy Seminick
del Ennis
Philly
Dodgers
Giants
New York
Sid Gordon
Johnny Mize
Willard Marshall
Robinson
Eddie Stanky
All-Star middle infielders set for West Texas North South clash
North and South squads in the West Texas New Mexico League All-Star game emphasize strong middle defense. Notables include North catchers Don Moore and John Bottarini and infielders Vardon Gillchrist and Alex de la Garza, while the South features Jackie Sullivan Hayden Greer and Jack Wilcox. Batting leaders Moore Bottarini Dooley Quevereaux are cited with 1946 averages and defensive marks.
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News-Globe
Vardon Giilchrist
Alex de la Garza
Leon Cato Gobbling
Jackie Sullivan
Hayden Greer
Jack Wilcox
Zeke Wileman
Don Moore
Clovis
John Bottarini
Albuquerque
Mike Dooley
Lubbock
Ken Quevereaux
Abilene
Moore
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Pacific Coast League
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Lamesa
Mrs. McCullough Wins Golf Tourney
Mrs. F. S. McCullough won first place with a net 69 in the Amarillo Women's Municipal Golfers Association weekend handicap tournament at Ross Rogers Course. Her card shows 84 15 69. Mrs. Elmer Tucker and Mrs. Colby Davies shared second with 72s.
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F. S. McCullough
Amarillo
Municipal Golfers Association
Ross Rogers Course
Elmer Tucker
Colby Davies
Grover Seitz Aims to Draw Fans With Diamond Antics
Grover Seitz the Pampa Oilers manager says he likes all fans players writers and umpires and thrives on showmanship. The veteran skipper born in 1907 led Clovis and Pampa to titles and remains a top draw as Oilers battle Amarillo tonight at Gold Sox Field.
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Pampa Oilers
Amarillo
Neal Rabe
Patt Powell
Seitz
Bob Seeds
Grover
Amarillo Gold Sox
Leeds
Clovis
Pioneers
Henderson
Oilers
Wichita Palls
Pampa
White Deer High School
Gold Sox Field
Hogan Tops Golf Purses with 1947 Earnings Lead
Ben Hogan led the nation's tournament earnings after winning the Chicago Victory Open, earning $2,000 for first place. His 1947 total rose to $16,567, reclaiming the top earnings spot he held in 1946. Hogan shot 270 for 72 holes on Westward Ho, 14 under par, while Sammy Snead finished second at 274. The Virgin Islands land area is 133 square miles.
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Chicago
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Westward Ho
Sammy Snead
Hot Springs
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