Ted Williams Leads Red Sox Toward First Place Snag
Ted Williams boosted Boston with a seven home run pace since his return from flu. The Red Sox swept the doubleheader over the St. Louis Browns 8-6 and 6-2, improving to 13-7 while Detroit stood 9-4. Williams drove in runs, scored, and helped Boston gain in the American League race.
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Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Ted Williams
Fenway Park
Boston Red Sox
Joe McCarthy
Detroit
Tigers
Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
New York
Charlie Schanz
Maurice McDermott
McDermott
al Papal
Yanks
Tommy Byrne
Byrne
Paul Calvert
Gil Coan
Washington Senators
Cleveland Indians
Mickey Harris
Conrado Marrero
Chicago
Philadelphia
White Sox
Lou Brissie
Carmen Guerra
Bob Hooper
Brooklyn
Boston
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Pirates
Pittsburgh
Jackie Robinson
Murray Dickson
Rex Barney
St. Louis
Cardinals
Boston Braves
Braves
Howie Pollet
Enos Slaughter
Johnny Sain
Philadelphia Phillies
Reds
Cincinnati
Ken Heintzelman
Ewell Blackwell
New York Giants
Cubs
Bob Rush
John Klippstein
Grand Lake Names Highest Registered Yacht Club Pies World
A Grand Lake yacht club is noted as the highest registered in the world, marking a standout achievement in maritime clubs. The claim highlights the club's registration prestige and its prominence among global yacht associations.
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Pies World
Grand Lake
Derby Horses In Preakness
Louisville report notes Your Host from Hollywood will run in the Preakness May 20 after finishing ninth in the Derby. Middleground, Hill Prince, and Mr Trouble also eye the second leg of the Triple Crown as others like Sungiow and Oil Capitol aim for challengers. Trainers weigh sprint versus route futures as debate over pace and post position continues.
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Louisville
Hollywood
William Goetz
Pacific Coast
Harry Daniels
Daniels
Baltimore
Middleground
Hill Prince
Mr. Trouble
Sungiow
Oil Capitol
Your Host
King Ranch
Texas
Two Share Top In CC Tourney
Billy Barrick and A Der Weatherly tied for first with 63s at the Amarillo Country Club weekend golf tournament. Barrick 93 30 63 Weatherley 75 12 63. Other winners included Dick Coon Jr 75 10 65 Sim Kelly 73 8 65 W B Hamilton 79 13 66 John Munn low gross 69.
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Billy Barrick
A. D. Weatherly
Amarillo
West Texas New Mexico Baseball Scores and Schedule
Amarillo tops Abilene 15 to 10 as McKay hits two homers and Surma scores key runs. Lubbock beats Albuquerque 23 16. Pampa defeats Clovis 13 to 1. Berger edges Lamesa 10 9. Also lists standings for National and American Leagues and Texas League results with upcoming games.
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Eenestectvins
Borger
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Adiong
Alduguefgu
Ceeveeness
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Amarillo
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Albuquerque
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Fort Worth
Shreveport
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New Mexico
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York
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Greenville
Gainesville
Sherman
Wichita Falls
Temple
Waco
Austin
Texarkana
Roswell
Big Spring
Odessa
Ballinger
San Angelo
Vernon
Pitchers Struggle As East Texas League Sizzles
A AP roundup of ETL games notes 20 hurlers in action as Henderson loses to Paris 11-8 and Paris bats 13 hits off Henderson. Marshall extends lead by beating Kilgore 10-5 while Longview overcomes Bryan Sports 8-4. Hank Robinson hits a seventh inning grand slam for Glade water to defeat Tyler 8-1.
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Associated Press
Henderson
Paris
Burl Storie
Marshall
Kilgore
Dave Ross
Browns
Stoke
Johnny Stone
Longview
Bryan Sports
Hank Robinson
Gladewater
Tyler
Hot Rod Driver Dies In Sand-Dune Racing Accident
Robert J. Johnson a 24 year old hot rod racer from Southern California Timing Association died when his car hit a sand dune at 150 mph leaped 165 feet and flipped end over end 720 feet during a late Saturday speed run in El Mirage Lake California authorities reported.
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EL Mirage Day Lake
Cal
Sheriff's Deputies
Robert J. Johnson
Southern California Timing Association of
Raindrop Triumphs in Amarillo Speed Bowl Race
Raindrop, owned by Ralph Jones of Claude, won the feature 330 yard race at the Amarillo Speed Bowl, clocking 16 seconds. Rip Ramsey’s Elmer beat Miss Rivers over 300 yards in 17.1 seconds. Other winners include Benny Vann over Doll Baby in 440 yards, Stymie over John Red in 400 yards, and Red Man over Dorries Son in 660 yards.
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Ralph Jones
Claude
Cecelia
Tom Sanders
Hereford
Amarillo
Rip Ramsey
Elmer
Miss Rivers
Webb
Benny Vann
Jimmy Olson
Pampa
Doll Baby
L. A. Decker
Stymie
Louis Blackwell
John Red
Gooseman
Baby Doll
T. H. Hearne
Clovis
Ted Prosser
Plainview
Red Man
Dorries Son
Larry Keyhole
Texline
Brown Jug
Lucky
H. M. Gray
Baldy Gal
O. J. Hare
Sky Rocket
Jack Patton
Cricket
Lee McMurty
Orphan Annie
Boggus
Hare
Sgt. S. Preston
AAA Race Driver Killed in Crash at Lakewood Speedway
Atlanta May 8. Mike Joseph a Philadelphia racing driver died of head injuries after his car crashed into an embankment at Lakewood Speedway during a trial run for the AAA sanctioned race before the Indianapolis 500. He was hurled 40 feet when the car overturned twice. Joseph 39 a 14 year veteran is survived by his wife and one daughter.
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Atlanta
U.P
Mike Joseph
Philadelphia
Lakewood Speedway
Joseph
AAA
Indianapolis
George Robson
George Parringer
Why Students Quit At Washington State College Survey
A survey of 1,000 students at Washington State College found financial difficulties cited by 16.5 percent as a reason for leaving, with low grades at 15.3 percent. Marriage accounted for 8.6 percent, poor living conditions 7.1 percent, and full-time jobs 6.8 percent.
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Pullman
Wash
Washington State College
Hogan Wins Greenbrier in Record 21 Under Par
Ben Hogan captured the Greenbrier Tournament with a 21 under par 259 total, tying the world pro record for a par 70 course. He defeated Sammy Snead by 10 strokes, with Norman Von Nida third at 270, after consistent rounds of 64, 64, 65 and 66. Hogan, who returned from a severe auto crash, stated he “picked up where I left off” as he reclaimed the title. The piece also notes the major uranium source carnotite in Colorado.
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New York
U.P
Ben Hogan
Greenbrier
Hogan
Texas
Sammy Snead
Norman von Nida
Three at Top In Texas Loop
Texas League action leaves Fort Worth, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City contending for early lead. Oklahoma City and Beaumont push wins. Houston, Dallas struggle as Shreveport ends a losing skid. Stumpy Jones and Jim Baumer key the late rallies.
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Texas
Harold V. Ratliff
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Indians
Houson
Beaumont
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Shreveport
Bob Marquis
Ernie Nevel
Walker Cross
Jim Baumer
Dallas Eagles
Stumpy Jones
Hugh Souter
Snakes fossil found in Virginia mining seam
In St. Charles Virginia a huge prehistoric monster snake fossil was uncovered by a bulldozer during strip mining. The fossil measures about 20 feet long and eight to ten inches in diameter, a remarkable discovery in the mining area.
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ST. Charles
U.P
Coe Captures Western Amateur In Dramatic Finish
Charlie Coe of Oklahoma City added the Western Golf Association Amateur title to his National Amateur and Trans-Mississippi wins by defeating Bob Goldwater 7 to 6 at the Dallas Country Club. He sealed the championship with a 40 foot birdie putt on the 30th hole, continuing a string of unbeaten match play.
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Dallas
U.P
Charlie Coe
Oklahoma City
Coe
Bob Goldwater
Ray Billes
Staatsburg
Dallas Country Club
Jacksonville Jax Increase Lead in Gulf Coast League
The Jacksonville Jax beat Galveston 5-0 to extend their lead to four games over Crowley. Ed Ellis allowed 10 hits but Galveston could not score. Crowley lost 4-8 to Port Arthur in the first game of a twin bill. In Lake Charles, Wallie Eaves took his second loss as Lakers beat Lufkin 3-1. Jim Haggard allowed six hits to seal the win.
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Amarillo
Gold Sox
Abilene Blue Sox
Gold Sox Field
Hayden
Stubby
Greer
Sox
Harry Davis
Jack Hollowell
Hollowell
Rene Vega
Abilene
Bob Zolliecoffer
Ozark
Ark
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Vega
Blue Sox
Louisville
Ray Faust
Ed McKay
McKay
Davis
Stan Surma
Howard
Surma
Mett LaFollette
Dean Franks
Franks
Ed Norton
Zolliecoffer
Will Roca
Lon Dunn
Rudy Lorena
Freddie Rodriguez
Dunn
Zollie
Walt Sessi
Julian Pressley
Charley Young
Higgins
Ozzie Santa Cruz
Roca
Danny Concepcion
Ken Cluley
Norton
Santa Cruz
Associated Press
Jacksonville Jax
Jax
Crowley
Ed Ellis
Galveston
Port Arthur
Hawks
Jim Haggard
Lake Charles Lakers
Lufkin Angels
Wallie Eaves
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