Amarillo Sandies faces Odessa in multi-sport clash
Amarillo High showcases awards at the basketball banquet and gears up for a May 18 Spring game between the Sandies Futures and Exes. The Sandies and Bronchos duel in baseball after a tense track season that saw Odessa win the state title at Austin.
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Gold Sox Field
Roughnecks Jump to League's 1st Division
Beaumonts Roughnecks surge into the Texas League first division on a nine game win streak. They sit tied for third with Fort Worth, two and a half games back of San Antonio, after a 4-3 victory over Fort Worth highlighted by Ford Garrison's ninth inning homer with two on. Tulsa and San Antonio remained near the top as Tulsa beat San Antonio to shave the lead, while Houston dropped to the second division with a 5-2 loss to Oklahoma City and Dallas swept Shreveport in a doubleheader aided by Walt Lanfranconi's sixth straight win.
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Walt Lanfranconi
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Blind leader heads new UN office at Lake Success
Ernst Jorgen son of Denmark becomes chairman of a UN department focused on assisting the physically handicapped. He lost his sight at 12 and has led Danish blind groups for 23 years, gaining international recognition for his advocacy.
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Danish Association For the Blind
United Nations
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Texas Leaguer Jumps To Fast Company In Pro Ball
KAL SEGRIST, son of an old Texas Leaguer, enters pro baseball in his first year. He played for the NCAA champions at Texas and now stars with Kansas City in the Class AAA American Association. The Kansas City Star praises his sensational fielding and strong arm as he hits well. Hank Dlugokcki, ex-Gold Sox, now with Gainesville in the Big State League. Don Stokes, Lefors High’s tackle, will enroll at Texas next fall after being tagged for Oklahoma A. Rich Howerton tops the Dalhart hitters at a .516 average and is a three game winner for Gene Sunderman’s nine. Berger’s two runs against Doc Fletcher prompt Pat McLaughlin to head to the bullpen. Vinegar Bend Mizell, rookie in the Cardinal system, draws praise for his poise and polish though his fast ball is lively. James Kile, Amarillo College star, will graduate from Texas Wesleyan this spring.
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Kansas City Star
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Richard Howerton
Dalhart Wolverine
Gene Sunderman
Berger
Doc Fletcher
Pat McLaughlin
Pat
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Amarillo College
Texas Wesleyan
Lorin McMullen
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Wilmer
Vinegar Bend
Mizell
Cardinal
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Caldwell tops field in Muny Tournament at Ross Rogers
Caldwell posted a 41 to win the Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association weekend event on the Ross Rogers Course. Fowler and Loewenstern tied for second with 43 in A flight, while five players tied at 48 in B flight led by Carter, Fleming, Cobb, Durham, and Dial. Thut led C flight with 56, Morgan runner up at 57.
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George Caldwell
Amarillo
Robison Wins at Amarillo Country Club Meet
Dr. Robison posted a net 58 to take first in the Amarillo Country Club weekend golf tournament. His card reads 75 19 59. Marsh Jr. finished three behind with 86 24 63, while Richardson 87 24 63, Mathis 78 13 65, Dawson 71 6 65. John Munn won low gross with a 68 two under par.
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Amarillo
C. B. Marsh, Jr
J. C. Richardson
Claude Mathis
Chick Dawson
John Munn
Fearless Fraley Picks Count Turf In Derby Upset
Oscar Fraley notes Count Turf, bred from Count Fleet and Reigh Count, defied 75 experts in Churchill Downs coverage. Conn McCreary earned his backers amid a late Derby surge, despite a loose right rear shoe and mixed pre race expectations. The victory marks a smart legacy continuation for the bloodline and trainer effort.
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Count Fleet
Churchill Downs
Conn McCreary
Phil D
Stratford
W. C. Martin
Oscar Fraley
New York
Fearless Fraley
Chris Columbus
Kopeks
Fearless
Reigh Count
J. J. Amiel
McCreary
Conn
Louisville
Ex Cubs Star Bill Serena Injures Wrist in Doubleheader
Philadelphia May 7 Bill Serena Chicago Cubs third baseman broke his left wrist in the first inning of a doubleheader with the Phillies yet played the rest of the game. He collected three hits including a double and will be out five to six weeks. Serena injured sliding into second base and was later examined by a physician. He appeared in both games, went 3 for 7 with an errorless defense.
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U.P
Bill Serena
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies
Serena
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Phillies
Nevada atomic test grounds near historic mining towns
The test areas lie in the vicinity of Virginia City Gold Hill and Silver City once booming mining towns in the 1860s and 1870s. The statement links atomic testing sites to regions known for silver and gold mining heritage.
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Nevada
Virginia City
Gold Hill
Silver City
Learn Golf From the Stars 4 Optimistic Beginners
Duffers fuel a pro's activity and the future of golf lies in optimistic beginners. The article notes duffers chase improvement, derive satisfaction from small gains, and anticipate better rounds next week. It asserts pros gain from teaching and that today’s whiff becomes tomorrow's solid sock.
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PGA
Whiffer
Duffers
Skip Alexander Ends Debate On Practice Excess
Skip Alexander asserts there is no such thing as too much practice and promotes relentless training across teams. He argues persistent practice builds skill, discipline, and success, citing examples from recent seasons and coaching staff endorsements.
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Skip Alexander
No Hit Chambers Gives Pirates Hope For First Division
Lefty Cliff Chambers pitched the Pirates to a 3 0 win over the Braves in Boston, preserving a no hit no run performance despite eight walks. He came from a sick bed and said walks helped keep the no hitter intact as Pittsburgh gains momentum for a possible first division finish.
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Boston
Braves
Chambers
Soxers Need Two Against Clovis For Slim Playoff Shot
Amarillo's Gold Sox sit eighth as they host the Clovis Pioneers in a doubleheader at Gold Sox Field. Bob Mircovich and Richard Myer take the mound for the nightcap as Larry Mann and Myer start the twin bill. The seven inning games follow yesterday's postponement caused by a north wind. The Sox, 2 games behind seventh, aim to sweep to tighten the race before a busy road stretch through Lubbock, Clovis, Albuquerque, and nearby towns.
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Cliff Chambers Throws Pirates First No-Hitter in History
Yesterday star Cliff Chambers pitched a no hit no run game to blank the Braves 3 0. The Pirates completed the sweep after Boston won 6 0 in the opener.
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Pirates
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Braves
Boston
Abilene Dukes Lead In West Texas-NM League
Abilene moved into a near share of first in the West Texas New Mexico League after beating Lubbock 10-6 in a wind blown game with five Abilene hits and seven Lubbock errors. Albuquerque and Amarillo had games postponed due to cold. Pampa and Lamesa called off because of dust and wind.
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Lubbock
Blue Sox
Landmark Suva Point mast replaced by latticed structure
A 160 ton radio mast that has stood as a Suva Point landmark since 1911 is being replaced by a latticed mast. The transition marks a modernization of Fiji Islands broadcasting infrastructure and preserves the site’s historical significance while improving coverage.
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Suva Point
Fiji Islands
Whitey Walberg Boosts Confidence Against Clements
Whitey Walberg of Columbus plans to defeat Ray Clements in the main event at the Sports Arena. He recalls Clements as rough and among the region’s toughest, vows to counter with his right hand and legal wrestling, and targets a quick win via a controlled full nelson if given the chance. The bout is best two of three falls with a 60 minute limit.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ray
Clements
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Whitey
Lubbock
Frankie Hill Murdock
Mr. Whiskers
Murdock
Leo
Lion” Wallick
Detton
94 Hours To the Moon
Boston rocket experts estimate a craft would take about 94 hours to reach the moon. Initial flight would trace an earth orbit segment then the final leg would follow an ellipse around the moon.
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Moon
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