Surging Red Sox Set Records In Surging June
The Boston Red Sox, led by Ted Williams, shattered major league scoring marks in June including a 36-run nine inning game with Philadelphia A's and a 29-4 blowout of St. Louis Browns. Despite a seven game win streak, Boston slid to fourth as Detroit New York and Cleveland led. Other AL results featured Joe Ostrowski and Sid Hudson, while Brooklyn and Philadelphia battled for a division lead as Jackie Robinson homered twice.
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Admissions Tax Makes Big Haul
Chicago report shows general admission taxes last year ranged from eight thousand dollars in Idaho to one point six million dollars in Kentucky about one and a half percent of that state's total tax revenue. Federal collections totaled nearly five hundred million dollars a little more than one percent of total US tax income.
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Jaycee golf tourney marks and local talent
At Houston and Amarillo ties emerge from the Texas Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament. Jimmy Baker shot 82 78 160. Don Hill placed third at 149, while Benny Castreo 146 and Dan Winters 148 edged nearby. Amarillo High School aims for a strong golf squad next year with Baker Baxter Gatlin Aulbach and others showing promise.
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First U.S. Turbo Prop Flight Tested in 1945
In Lynn Massachusetts, the first turbo prop to be designed and flown in the United States was tested in 1945 with the initial flight on December 21, 1945. The turboprop uses an axial flow compressor, a combustion system, and a gas turbine powering a shaft. About 80 percent of the exhaust energy is applied to the shaft to drive the propeller via reduction gears.
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West Texas New Mexico League Standings and Friday Schedule
West Texas New Mexico League standings show Lubbock and Amarillo leading with strong records, while Albuquerque and Borger trail. Friday’s schedule lists games across multiple leagues including Texas League and American League, with matchups such as Albuquerque at Amarillo and Lubbock at Abilene, plus national league pairings.
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League Toppers Lose Two In Regional Games
Theamen Lobos overwhelmed Pampa 16-12 as West Texas-New Mexico League action unfolded. Abilene upset Lubbock 3-1 while Albuquerque beat Amarillo 11-7, with Clovis-Berger's game postponed due to wet grounds. Abilene and Albuquerque combined for late scoring bursts and strong pitching.
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George Scott Becomes Canadian High School Coach
Canadian High School announces George Scott former Canyon coach will lead Canadian High School teams next year. Scott fills the post after Larry Sanders resigned to join Electra High School as assistant coach. Truelove briefly led Canadian before returning to Kress. Scott aims to boost Canadian’s football and basketball programs toward top 1-B honors next fall.
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Ruth Haviland: First US air hostess in 1929
Ruth Haviland became the first air hostess in the United States in 1929, marking a milestone in commercial aviation and flight service careers for women.
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