Chicago Teams Jump Early in 1945 Major League Race
New York reports say the Chicago White Sox and Cubs surged in early play, challenging top contenders as they beat stronger teams in the West and East. The Sox lead the league with nine wins and three losses, while the Cubs sit tied for third with eight victories and six defeats after recent wins against Pittsburgh and St Louis.
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Chicago
Cubs
White Sox
Carl Lundquist
New York
May
U.P
New York Giants
Yankees
Browns
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
St. Louis
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cards
Cincinnati
Giants
Reds
Cardinals
Pirates
Tigers
Indians
Phillies
Senators
Open Second Week of Play in Junior Softball Leagues
Results from the second week of the season across the National League 13 14 year olds show the Mudhens routing Line Avenue 31 8 with Gene Sanders and Leiberman homering, while Mustang 19 Marauders 9 features Poindexter four hits four runs. Tornadoes 18 Duststorms 10 highlights include Sparks Johnson Hatcher Sautell homers and strong pitching by Hampton Mager Coffee.
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Mudhens
Line Avenue
Gene Sanders
Leiberman
Ruddleston
Hunter
Beck
Jones
Thomas
Mustangs
Marauders
Poindexter
Watson
Bryant
Belcher
Burges
Brown
Peek
Franks
Sparks
Johnson
Hatcher
Sautell
Central Tornadoes
Hampton
Mager
Coffee
Lawrence
Sanborn
Blackwell
Roberson
Amarillo College
Boys’ Ranch
Sky Giants Open Home Season After Midland Broadside
Amarillo Field Sky Giants rest after sweeping Midland Army Air Field three games at Midland. Al Mazur went eight for eight while pitchers Satterfield Oliver and Cook shut down Midland. Manager Hoot Gibson praises the team and eyes Hobbs Field test as season opener looms at Tri-State Ball Park.
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Hoot Gibson
Amarillo Field
Sky Giant
Midland
Midland Army Air Field
Gibson
Sky Giants
al Mazur
Satterfield
Oliver
Cook
Tri-State Ball Park
Hobbs Army Air Field
U. S
AAF
AAFTC
Keystone
Lou Burtner
Tri-State Park
Burtner
Tulsa Oilers
Mazur
Louisville Colonels
Boston Red Sox
Mann's Bakery Wins Opening Junior Gold Sox Tilt
Mann's Bakery defeated Plains Chevrolet 8 to 6 at Tri-State Park to start week two in the Junior Gold Sox League. Oscar Stidger hit a home run and a double for the Bakers. Palmer fanned seven before Stidger's late homer.
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Mann's Bakery
Plains Chevrolet
Tri-State Park
Gold Sox
Oscar Stidger
Bakers
Palmer
Mann’s
Smith
Snook
Chevrolet
Mims
Seale
Lauder
Stidger
Swat
Amarillo Times
Bolin
Killian
Hemphill
Curtis
Wilson
Connell
Times
Vega Kiwanians
Geological Clerk Marshal Udden Joins Sinclair Prairie Oil Company
Honorably discharged veteran Marshal Udden has become a geological clerk for the Sinclair Prairie Oil Company. He served 17 months in the Army, including 10 months in Panama, with the 150th Infantry and the 760th Military Police.
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Marshal Udden
Sinclair Prairie Oil Company
Udden
Panama
150Th Infantry
Amarillo Municipal Golfers Schedule First Dinner Tournament
The Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association announces the first dinner tournament of the year at Ross Rogers Course this Thursday at 6 pm with Budgie Hayden and Patt Powell as captains. Nine holes, scratch match play, entry likely over 100. Qualifying begins Sunday with rounds through May 27 finals.
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Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association
Ross Rogers
Budgie Hayden
Patt Powell
Amarillo
Senior golf tournament dates and local club events
The senior golf tournament runs May 22 to 25 with layout work in progress and coordination with President Leftwich and Secretary Wade Holman. The first weekend medal score handicap event at Amarillo Country Club produced winners Dick Bivins and Eric Jordan with scores 72 and 63 respectively, George McGrath posting the low gross of 72. A White Elephant medal play for women is planned for Thursday as Ladies Day continues. Miss Mildred Stinson from Amarillo is elected historian of the Athenean Club at Baylor University.
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Leftwich
Wade Holman
Amarillo Country Club
Dick Bivins
Eric Jordan
Bivins
Jordan
George McGrath
Amarillo
Mildred Stinson
Athenean Club
Baylor University
Waco
Men to Organize City Softball League Meeting
An effort to form a men’s city softball league will be held tomorrow night at Leeds Sporting Goods Store 704 West Sixteenth at 8 pm. Bob Seeds ex major league player has attracted inquiries as six teams have confirmed entry plans with Amaryllo Army Air Field two civilian squads await organization Southwestern Public Service two teams Jaycees one Texas State Guard Company A one. Leeds believes at least eight teams will join contact 26658 for details.
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Leeds Sporting Goods
West Sixteenth
Bob Seeds
Amarillo Army Air Field
Southwestern Public Service Company
Jaycees
Texas State Guard
Leeds
Watson and Elliott Return From Dallas Trip
W H Watson of 1702 South Pierce and Earl Elliott of 411 A Carolina are returning today from a business trip to Dallas.
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W. H. Watson
South Pierce
Earl Elliott
Carolina
Dallas
Amarillo Sports Card Week Highlights Local Leagues
The listings cover bowling at Victory Alleys and various junior and ladies leagues. Golf events include Amarillo Country Club tournaments and the Ross Rogers course offerings with races and championships at Tri-State Fair Park and Amarillo Field.
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Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo Municipal
Ross Rogers Course
Amarillo Field
Sky Giants
Hobbs Army Air Field
Tri- State Fair Park
Tri-State Fair Park
Pastor Rev E Douglas Carver Visits Amarillo
Rev. E. Douglas Carver pastor of First Baptist Church at Pampa spent Monday in Amarillo meeting church members and discussing community outreach.
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E. Douglas Carver
First Baptist Church
Pampa
Amarillo
Paul Sanders Funds Safe Bases for Amarillo Softball League
Paul Sanders, superintendent of Great West Mills, leveraged his youth ball experience to improve league safety. He and his crew sewed together 460 ten pound flour sacks to create new bases for 72 teams, ensuring safe play for all players in the Amarillo Boys' Softball League.
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Paul Sanders
Great West Mills
Amarillo Boys
Sanders
Khiva Temple to Meet Wednesday for 25th Anniversary Plans
The Khiva Temple holds its monthly meeting at 7:30 Wednesday night to discuss the twenty-fifth anniversary ceremonies on June 25 and related business.
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Amarillo City Bowling Association
KGNC
Jim Farwell
Major
Jim Ayers
Santa Fe
J. C. West
Metropolitan
T. A. Carlton
Pantex
Harry Daily
Civic
Louis Ridings
Southwestern Public Service
J. A. McGuire
Texaco
Henry Gittrich
L. A. Faller
Curtis Cable
W. E. Haley
Washington Senators
Red Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
C. C. Price
Price
Lincoln Lions
Maverick
Peters
Reneau
Krahn
Davis
Cobras
Taylor
Forest Hill Cobras
Hogan
Whitecotton
Beverly
Spaulding
Boatright
Wolves
Avengers
Margaret Wills
Lamar
Baker
Walker
Autry
Betty
Sanborn Hawks
Diamond
Reeves
Mallett
Wildcats
Snow
Hawks
Gremlins
Panthers
Wyatt
Howard
Kimbrough
EH Ge
Hobbs Field
Hobbs
Wepenetar
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnaté
Pittsburch
Hiladelphia Crewseonee
New
Cleveland
Stanton Thatcher
McDonald Auto Supply
Polk
Lam Humphrys
Thatcher
N. M
Spring Service & Supply
van Buren Ph
Mom
Pop
Junior
French Cleaners & Hatters
Fifth Phone
Rity
Polk Street
Athe
R Louis, MO
George Ausbach
Bill Juett
Howard Lynch
T. G. Hull
Butler Field
Amarillo Municipal Golfers
Hobbs Army Air Fields
Rev. Carver
Globe-News
Wru eSey
Bats Ae
Monroe
Clayton Service General
Jackson
Santa FE Railway
War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
ORTO
Railroad Retirement Board
Texas
van Buren
Paramount Recreation Club
Oliver Eakle
Khiva
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