Local sports mix of high school and college notes in Amarillo
Amateurs and stars share headlines from Amarillo area notes including Golden Sandies intra squad clash with Exes, James Garner reporting for Butler Field, and coach Howard Lynch eyeing a new backfield star. Track results cite Bill Graf at state meet amid corrections. Golf tournament and Kiwanis minstrel show items also appear with community matchups and fundraisers.
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Golden Sandies
Jimmy Carter
Jewell McDowell
Bob Henry
Larry Wartes
Boone
James Garner
Golden Sandie
Butler Field
Imta
Austin
Nixson
Howard Lynch
Adler Planetarium opens as first of its kind in America
The Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum in Chicago stands as a pioneering science facility for the nation. It showcases celestial exhibits and educational programs intended to spark public interest in astronomy and space exploration.
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Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum
Chicago
Longhorns Cinch Baseball Crown in SWC title clinch
The University of Texas clinched the Southwest Conference baseball championship with a 15-5 win over Texas Christian in Fort Worth. Texas has two games left against rival Texas A M, while Baylor and the Aggies contend for second place. Bobby Layne earned his 22nd conference win as UT racked up 16 hits. Two conference games remain this week with TCU at SMU in Dallas and Baylor at Rice in Houston.
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Associated Press
University of Texas
Longhorns
Texas Christian
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas A&m
Aggies
Baylor
Bobby Layne
TCU
Southern Methodist
Dallas
Houston
Rice
Sports Smack Cats Take 2-1 Eighth-Inning Win Over Fort Worth
The Shreveport Sports moved closer to first in the Texas League with a 2-1 victory over the Fort Worth Cats after an eighth inning rally featuring singles from Jim Kirby and Nick Gregory. San Antonio was shut out 3-0 by Tulsa, while Oklahoma City beat Houston 4-1.
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United Press
Shreveport Sports
Fort Worth Cats
Jim Kirby
Nick Gregory
Louisiana
San Antonio
Tulsa
Oilers
Lee Anthony
Houston
Oklahoma City
Byron Nelson Tops Lock e Open in Houston
Houston May 7 UP The Open golf tournament at Memorial Park draws top national players for a 72 hole test on the 7200 yard course. Favorites include Jimmy Demaret of Houston and Ben Hogan of Hershey who contend for the $2000 first prize while Demaret holds the Memorial Park course record with a 66.
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Houston
Memorial Park
Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
Calif
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Demaret
Atlanta
Nelson ousted as Stewart wins Denton exhibition golf
In Denton on May 7, Earl Stewart Jr of Dallas won a 12 hole exhibition at the new North Texas State College course, defeating Byron Nelson and fellow players Raymond Gafford and Graham Ross. Stewart and Lee then defeated Nelson and Ross 2 up in a follow pairing.
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Denton
Byron Nelson
North Texas State College
Earl Stewart, Jr
Dallas
Stewart
Nelson
Raymond Gafford
Fort Worth
Graham Ross
Lee
Ross
Dallas Athletic Club
Golf stars and rivals in Houston Open field
The article highlights Hogan as the leading money winner of 1946 with a 69 practice round score. Bobby Locke, a charismatic 29 year old from Johannesburg, arrives in Houston after winning the Carolina PGA at Pinehurst. Locke recalls past wins and defeats Sammy Snead, praising Byron Nelson who had praised him but will not attend the Houston Open.
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Yong
Hogan
Bobby Locke
South Africa
Johannesburg
Locke
Houston
Carolina Pga
Mid-Pines
Pinehurst
N. C
Sammy Snead
Glendower
Snead
Fast Air Express Pigeons Carried Silk-Wrapped Cherries
In the early centuries the first air express launched with 600 pigeons from Balbek to Cairo. Each bird carried a silk wrapped cherry for Vezir Yakub Ben-Kilis who wished for Balbek region cherries.
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Balbek
Cairo
Vezir
Yakub Ben-Kilis
Six Dukes Here Tonight In West Texas Series Opener
Amarillo Gold Sox, after a 15-4 win over Borger, open a two game set with the Albuquerque Dukes on the home field at 8 15 p m. Lamprich plans 15 players to start, with Lorino or Ryan likely on the mound. The Sox sit second in the West Texas New Mexico League, within a game of first place behind Lubbock Hubbers as Abilene also keeps pace.
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Globe-News
Amarillo
Gold Sox
Borger Gassers
Albuquerque Dukes
Sockers
Lamesa
Mappen Wuul
Lamprich
Ben Lorino
Sam Ryan
Lorino
Ryan
Tom Spears
Eli Weskamp
United Press
Amarillo Gold Sox
Borger
Lubbock Hubbers
Abilene
Mesa
Tommy West
Verlon Palmer
Milburn van Noy
Crues
Harry Lamprich
al Duarte
Preakness contenders line up as Jet Pilot eyed to lead
All 14 possible starters for Pimlico's 57th Preakness gathered today amid rumors Jet Pilot may not be caught. Derby winner and rivals such as King Ray Seenav Cornish Knight Mityme and Contest from Texas King Ranch plan to press the pace early. Jockey Longden cites footing as a factor while Faultless and On Trust seek early action. a crowded front end could leave no one behind.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Jet Pilot
King Ray
Seenav
Cornish Knight
Mityme
Cosmetics Kid
Contest
Texas King Ranch
Phalanx
Faultless
Dasses
California
Johnny Longden
Mrs J W Ross Wins White Elephant Golf Tourney
Mrs J W Ross won first place in the White Elephant Tournament at Amarillo Country Club Women’s Golf Association monthly luncheon. She posted a net 64 on a 77-13-64 card, the year’s lowest women’s club round, and earned first prize choices.
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J. W. Ross
Amarillo
Vernon Crawford
Paul Grant
Fresh Water for Livestock Must Be Constant
The guidance states that cold clean fresh water should be provided for livestock at all times. It notes that relying on evening and morning watering is insufficient to keep the animals healthy.
Kaiser Hurls One Hit Triumph in Softball Showdown
Bill Kaiser pitched a one hit 14 0 victory for Wesley's Apparel over Henry Blackburn's Sporting Goods in a Veterans Hospital league contest. He struck out 14 as teammates hit five homers off the opposing pitcher. Mead Graham Ike Weberman Bittle Callahan Doug Roush and Bus Dorman homered for Wesley.
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Bill Kaiser
Wesley
Henry Blackburn
Sporting Goods
Kaiser
Mead Graham
Ike Weberman
Bittle Callahan
Doug Roush
Bus Dorman
Dodgers edge Cardinals as Durocher salutes from stands
In Flatbush on May 7 1940s style play the Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7 6 with Lippy Leo Durocher cheering from the stands alongside wife Laraine Day amid a day of baseball upheaval. Braves top Pirates Cubs rally past Phillies Reds beat Giants and Williams powers Red Sox over Browns. Also notes Coast Guard origins from 1915.
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New York
Flatbush
Leo Durocher
St. Louis Cardinals
Major League Leaders By the Associated Press
The National League leading batters include Gustine of Pittsburgh at .414 and Walker of Brooklyn at .409. Mize of New York leads with 8 homers, Miller of Cincinnati has 6. Pitching: Rowe of Philadelphia 4 0 1.000, Spahn of Boston 3 0 1.000. In the American League Lewis of Washington at .419, Dillinger of St. Louis and Binks of Philadelphia at .415. Williams of Boston and Heath of St. Louis tied with 5 homers.
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Associated Press
Gustine
Pittsburgh
Walker
Brooklyn
Mize
New York
Miller
Cincinnati
Rowe
Philadelphia
Spahn
Boston
Lewis
Washington
Dillinger
St. Louis
Binks
Williams
Heath
Sportsmen's Club Meeting Planned at High School
The Pan handle Outdoor Sportsmen's Club will hold its next to last meeting of the curricular year Monday night at 8 at the High School Auditorium announced by secretary Henry Blackburn. The final summer session is set for June 9 before meetings suspend until fall. Three movies will be shown: Tarpon on Light Tackle, Bobcats and Hounds, and Fighting Bass. Public welcome with no admission.
Big Spring Broncos Win Eleventh Straight in Longhorn League
Big Spring stretched its Longhorn League lead to four games after a 10-3 victory over the Vernon Dusters. Midland pushed past Odess a 10-4 behind four hit pitching by Stewart, keeping pressure on the Broncs.
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Associated Press
Big Spring
Broncs
Vernon Dusters
Midland
Odessa
Stewart
Baseball Tilt Called Off After One Inning
The Amarrillo Golden Outlaws and Memphis All-Stars played one inning before weather halted the game at Memphis due to sand wind and rain. Coach Carl Matney plans to reschedule the tilt with the All-Stars.
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Amarillo Golden Outlaws
Memphis All-Stars
Memphis
Carl Matney
All-Stars
Chile Plans Helicopter Club Sports Standings
Chile announces formation of helicopter clubs as a new venture. The move signals expansion in aerial sports and youth aviation interest with clubs expected to organize events, practice sessions, and outreach across major cities.
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Pre . Powell
Clayton Hopkins
Odessa High School
San Angelo Junior College
Butler
Bronchos
Bill Graf
Corpus Christi
Wayne DeGrassi
Bush
Sunset
Wayne
Hollis
Amarillo Country Club
John Evans
John Munn
Art McKay
J. R. Brown
Southwest
San Jacinto Kiwanis Club
San Jacinto
Amarillo High School
Pete Cawthorn
Texas Tech
Notre Dame
Sul Ross
Yjolting John
Tops
Gassers
Vein
Las
Lefty Lonergan
By Sid Feder
Belleville, HL
Mart Hudson
Steve Hudson
Gene Chapman
Jim Hudson
Polk
Tyler
Durocher
Dodgers
Cardinals
Weewwee
Dodger
Happy Chandler
Laraine Day
Braves
Kirby Higbee
Johnny Sain
Higbe
Bama Rowell
Earl Torgeson
Cubs
Phils
Phidelphia
Tommy Hughes
Ed Waitkus
Bob Scheffing
Cub
Lamanne
Reds
Red Sox
Browns
Ted Williams
Jeff Heath
Tigers
Eddie Lake
Yankees
Detroit
Hal White
Bill Dietrich
White Sox
Philadelphia A’s
Bingo Binks
A’s
Bath
the Life-Saving Service
Revenue Marine Service
The
U. S. Coast Guard
Aramount Recreation Club
Oliver Eakle Bidg
Liquor Mart
Monroe 16Th
Pilimore
Ken Whipple
Major League
Ape
Fillmore
Satisfaction
Navy General Tire
Baker- Askew
Tire Company
Sportsmen's Club
Gentry
Chile
West Texas-New Mexico
Albuquerque
Clovis
Pampa
Lubbock
Abilene Wee
Albuquer
Borger Ee
vGolcago
Cleveland
Oston
Hic
Beaumont
Shreveport
Blackburn's
Boys’ Department
Blackburn ‘Bros
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