Memorial meet opens as Golden Sandies draw attention
At Memorial Stadium the largest high track meet opens with Coach John Whinnery’s Golden Sandies not the main show but drawing focus during prelims and finals. Readers meet Galen Fowler, Robert Whiddon, and Amarillo athletes including Tommy Donnell, Bob Byrd, and Stanley Bull while coaches and UT staff visit, with optimism for football, stadiums, and quixotic Texas ties.
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Austin
Memorial
John Whinnery
Galen Fowler
Robert Whiddon
Amarillo
Tommy Donnell
Bob Byrd
Stanley Bull
University of Texas
Mark Taylor
Noah Davis
Bob Mims
Arthur Lamb
J. T. King
Texas
Bully Gilstrap
Longhorn
Lloyd Johnson
Chesty Walker
Guy Harrison
Bruce Norman
Lawrence Jackson
Mike Strueber
Bill Bailey
Randall Clay
Pampa
Budda Shands
Blair Cherry
Gib Ford
Ford
Longhorns
Golden Sandie
Murdock Is Winner Of Rough Go Around
Wayne Martin, the Southwestern states junior heavyweight champion, lost the bearded rougher Murdock in a brutal six man main at the Sports Arena before 2,522 fans. Murdock won the third fall in 10 minutes with a sleeper hold after bloodied exchanges, while Martin first won fall one in 24 minutes with a double leg Nelson.
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Monk Owens
Wayne Martin
Southwestern States
Frankie Hill Murdock
Waxahachie
Sports Arena
Martin
Villian
Nelson
Dory Funk
Alex Kasaboski
Funk
Kasaboski
Boys’ Ranch
Glen Detton
Alex
Cowboy
George Overhuls
Amarillo
Gus Edd
Beaumont
Overhuls
Billy Weidner
George Curtis
Edd
Tarzan Zimba
Vancouver
Mad Monte LaDue
Montreal
Detton
Zimba
Vic Weber
Yankees
Rigt
Yanks
Mickey Harris
Boston Red Sox
Bill Wight
Cliff Fannin
Bob Lemon
Ellis Kinder
Jack Onslow
Sox
Cain
Herb Pennock
Jack
New York
Phil Rizzuto
Eddie Lopat
Don Johnson
Bronx
Cleveland
Boston
Fenway Park
Red Sox
Mel Parnell
Jim Hegan
Tribe
Detroit
Connie Mack
Tigers
Philadelphia
Art Hoytteman
Vic Wertz
Hoot Evers
A’s
Joe Ostrowski
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Ken Wood
Browns
Dick Sisler
St. Louis
Phillies
Sisler
Gerry Staley
Brooklyn
Dan Bankhead
Chicago Cubs
Bankhead
Dan
Dodgers
Don Newcombe
Colonia
Pee Wee Reese
Dodger
Babe Pinelli
Reese
Gussie Moran Retires Lace Panties For Baggy Shorts
In Wiesbaden on May 5, Gertrude Gorgeous Gussie Moran announced she has retired her lace panties in favor of baggy shorts. Moran, engaged to Pat DeCicco, longtime Hollywood agent and former husband of Gloria Vanderbilt, faced speculation that DeCicco disapproved of her famous brief shorts.
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Germany
Gertrude
Gussie” Moran
Gussie
Pat DeCicco
DeCicco
Gloria Vanderbilt
West Texas New Mexico league standings and Friday schedule
West Texas New Mexico League table shows Borger Clovis Lubbock and Albuquerque leading with 5 3 3 records. Friday’s schedule lists Amarillo Clovis Borger Albuquerque Lamesa Lubbock Abilene Pampa. National and American leagues brief results note from recent games include Pirates over Mets and Braves hot with 15 homers. Yankees, Indians, Tigers, and Dodgers featured in various routs and injuries.
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Abilene Pampa
Brooklyn
St. Louis
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Chicago
Boston
Cincinati
Phildiphia A
New York
Tareas
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Alumbus
Kan
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Toledo
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Indianapolis
Pagievule
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
West Texas
New Mexico
Amarillo
Clovis
Borger
Albuquerque
Lamesa
Lubbock
Abilene
Pampa
National League
American League
American Association
Oklahoma City
Houston
Tulsa
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Beaumont
Dallas
Shreveport
Mickey Walker Biopic Rights Go To His Daughter Writer
Patricia Anne Walker, 20, won superior court clearance to publish and secure film contracts for The Toy Bulldog, the life story of boxing champion Mickey Walker. The court named Walker’s mother, Maude Walker, guardian for publication matters. Walker, once world welter and middleweight champion, now paints in oils.
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Los Angeles
Mickey Walker
Patricia Anne Walker
Maude Walker
Guardian
Walker
Spring Creek Golf Opens With Defending Champ Lead
The Spring Creek Country Club golf tournament opens in Crockett with defending champion Mike Cicesaro of Houston atop the field as play begins.
Philippines launches food production drive
The Philippines initiates a nationwide food production drive to offset import restrictions and boost domestic supply. Government agencies mobilize farmers, fisheries, and agribusiness to expand output, reduce dependency on imports, and stabilize prices amid trade disruptions.
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The
Philippines
Nine Entered India Derby at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs reopened the entry box for tomorrows 100000 classic as nine horses entered including C V Whitney pair Mr Trouble and Dooly. Six had entered yesterday with three more added today Hawley Middleground and On The Mark. Trainer Syl Veitch discussed running both horses if Bad Weather.
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Hawley
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Doug Dodson
Steve Brooks
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