Sandies Beat Shamrock Boxing Team Mark Revenge
Big Bum, Star player Auge Galen plans return to baseball with Brooklyn Dodgers this season after leaving a California butcher shop. Branch Rickey confirms contact from Berkeley and Bear Mountain camp as Galen weighs April 2 departure. Other notes cover Phillies holdout Gerheuser, Skeeter Newsome homers for Curtis Bay, Ernie Lombardi’s homer, and salary talks with the St. Louis Browns.
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al Gerheiuser
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Mel Ott
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Ernie Lombardi
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Atlantic City
Tigers rely on pitching as Ed ONeill reshapes Detroit roster
Evansville and Amarillo highlights reveal Detroit aims to win with strong pitching as Hal Newhouser Dizzy Trout and Stubby Overmire return while Ruffus Gentry and Al Benton bolster the rotation. ONeill eyes Gillispie and Richards behind the plate as veterans and prospects vie for a pennant run.
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Dizzy Trout
Detroits
Tigers
Stubby
Overmire
Reds May Elevate Rookie Shortstop Plager
The Reds may insert rookie Walter Plager at shortstop after Eddie Masters injured his left knee and responds to treatment. Plager is promoted from Birmingham as the team contemplates lineup changes for the season.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Birmingham
Joe Knight Seals Narrow 26 24 Win in AJBL Tilt
Joe Knight starred for Wolflin in the 12 year old division at Amarillo College Gym. The tall center made a layup in the final 45 seconds to beat the Maverick Club 26 to 24 in the lone Amer ican Junior Basketball League game.
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Joe Knight
Wolflin
Maverick Club
Amarillo College
Chilean Champ Godey Fights Den in San Antonio Bout
Arturo Godey of Chile, South American heavyweight champion, will have a five pound advantage over Johnny Den son of Indianapolis in a 10 round bout here tonight in San Antonio.
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Chile
Johnny Denson
Indianapolis
New Bowling League Opens Season Tonight
The Mixed Bowling League begins its 14 week schedule tonight at Victory Alleys with action at 8 pm. Ruth Dorris serves as president and Jimmie Shane as secretary treasurer as teams strive for early wins.
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New Bowling League
Ruth Dorris
Jimmie Shane
Kyle Gillespie Wounded on Iwo Jima and Martin Wounded in Germany
Fort Worth reports Capt. Kyle Gillespie USMC ace quarterback of TCU in 1940 41 wounded over Iwo Jima March 15 and hospitalized. Pvt Iverson Ivey Martin former city golf champion wounded Feb 20 with infantry in Germany.
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Iwo Jima
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Southwest
Germany
City Wide Amarillo Softball Program Draws Enthusiasm
Officials report growing interest in the Amarillo Boys Softball League with plans expanding age groups to 12 under 16 and up to 72 teams. Ralph Dykeman at the Maverick Club is handling inquiries while Roger Harris of the National League studies local field conditions. locations to be announced.
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John Snider
Virgil Reager
Roy Kerr
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Pat Austin
Ronald Johnson
Art Sharp
Freddy Mc
Herring Hotel
Amarillo
Cal Farley
Farley
Ralph Dykeman
Roger Harris
National League
Local Bowling and Golf Card Highlights
Weekly sports card notes bowling leagues at Victory Alleys and Pioneer League venues with banners. Amarillo High School intramural action at Armory. Golf weekend events at Ross Rogers Course Amarillo Country Club and scheduling for Metropolitan League at Banner Bowl venue.
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Ladies Pioneer League
Texaco League
Amarillo High School
Southwestern Public League
Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association
Ross Rogers
Amarillo Country Club
Metropolitan League
Banner Bowl
Amarillo High Girls Tennis Gathers for District Meet
Paula Reeder expresses optimism as returning letterman Ginger Owens joins Amarillo High School for the District meet on April 7. Reeder pairs Nell Quattlebaum for the top doubles team while Pat Jackson tops singles after winning the invitational, with teammates Ann Streit Ruth Marie Rogers Evelyn Redding Barbara Kerr Patsy Northcutt Mary Nell Park Elizabeth Allen Martha Morgan in the squad.
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Letterman
Reeder
Nell Quattlebaum
Pat Jackson
Ann Streit
Ruth Marie Rogers
Evelyn Redding
Barbara Kerr
Patsy Northcutt
Mary Nell Park
Elizabeth Allen
Martha Morgan
Amarillo High Intra Murals and Armory Setup
Intramural basketball events at Amarillo High School mark a Thursday night program at 8 o clock in the High School Armory. The Great Plains Relays at West Texas State College and Santa Fe League actions at Victory Alley are listed as related activities.
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Sandies
Pat McCarthy
Vernon Tarbet
L. C. McDowell
Jerry Higdon
Armory
McDowell
Avon
West Texas State College
Kruttalo
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