Fight Program Delights Tri-State Fans With Thrilling Card
At the Tri-State Fair Grounds last night a crowd enjoyed a high energy boxing program led by Speedy Ryan who outpointed Charlie Light over ten rounds. Also starring Herschel Howarth stopped Al Gordon in the second, Popeye Huber knocked out Luke Johnson, and Red Davis defeated Bobby Clark in a four round decision. An exhibition between two Negro fighters ended early in the third round after a knockdown.
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Tri-State Fair Grounds
Ryan
Amarillo
Light
Herschel Howarth
al Gordon
Dallas
Gordon
Howarth
Popeye
Popeye Huber
Luke Johnson
Red Davis
Bobby Clark
Galveston Seeks Top Texas League Position
Galveston, the runner up in the Texas League, pressed toward the lead by defeating the Host Club 6 to 1 at Tulsa. The Buccaneers played errorless ball while Wood yielded all six runs on nine hits. Tulsa committed three errors after five hits off Gibbs. The San Antonio Missions also lost.
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United Press
Galveston
Tulsa Oilers
Tulsa
Buccaneers
Gibbs
San Antonio Missions
Oklahoma City
Indians
Hillins
San Antonio
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Dallas Steers
Dallas
Buffs
Norman
Davis Cup Bet Hint From Tilden Echoes Skepticism
New York May 9 United Press reports William Tilden doubts America's Davis Cup hopes this year predicting an outside chance to reach the inter zone final with Canada but unlikely to beat the European zone winner. He notes possible foes like Japan France Australia and England and discusses potential American selections and strategy amid injury concerns to Lester Stoefen. In other sports results Oklahoma City and Fort Worth games are summarized with scores and key plays.
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New York
William T. Tilden
Mr. Tilden
Tilden
United States
Canada
Japan
Australia
Jiro Satoh
Satoh
France
Great Britain
U. S
England
Lester Stoefen
America
Stoefen
Lott Shields
Woods
Allison
Grant
Dick Williams
United Press
Fonseca Gets His Release From White Sox
Chicago May 8 Pep Perry Jimmy Dyke takes over as ninth manager of the White Sox since 1920 after Lew Fonseca is released following three straight defeats and 11 losses in 15 games. Dyke, ex Athletics star, will act as playing manager with high regard for his fielding and hitting prior seasons.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Jimmy Dyke
Black Sox
Lew Fonseca
Charles A. Comiskey
Washington
J. Louis Comiskey
Sox
Senators
Comiskey
Fonseca
Connie Mack
Athletics
al Simmons
George
Mule) Haas
Mack
Santa Fe Leads in Local Soft League
In the Commercial League action at Fuqua lot Madison and Eighteenth Street, Santa Fe remained unbeaten with a 3-0 record after yesterday's games. The league plays Mondays and Fridays at 6 30 PM, featuring the Santa Fe club atop the standings ahead of others in the local schedule.
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Santa Fe
Fuqua
Madison
Fighteenth Streets
Woodrow Dunaway Shines as Kansas College Athlete
Woodrow Dunaway, Amarillo Sandie star, now at St Benedict's Atchison, is hailed as a top football and basketball prospect in Kansas. Coach Mullins and publicity director Gene Sullivan call him a triple threat, highlighting his line plunges, punting, and large role in upcoming plans. Dunaway impressed in a spring 8 7 loss to Drake and is praised for speed, versatility, and academic dedication.
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Woodrow Dunaway
Amarillo High School
Kansas
Dunaway
St Benedict's
Atchison
Kew
Ravens
Larry (Moon) Mullins
Gene Sullivan
St. Benedit's
St. Benedict's
Drake
Sullivan
Missouri Valley Conference
e+ % & Mullins
Woodrow
Allins
St Benedict’s
Mullins
Sandie
Tex
Texas
Yankees Appear To Be Long Gone Now
The Yankees slip further as seven clubs chase them in a tight AL race. Senators win 7-6 over White Sox, Tigers beat Boston 5-1, A’s and Red Sox tie for fifth. Pirates take second with 5-2 over Brooklyn, Cubs slam Phillies 13-6, Giants lose as Cincinnati ends eight-game skid 7-3. St Louis strengthens hold on fourth with a 5-4 win over the Braves.
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Associated Press
Yankees
Kington
Senators
White Sox
Cleveland
Joe Cascarella
Ath Tcs
Detroit Tigers
Boston
A’s
Red Sox
Pirates
Buck Newsom
St Louis Browns
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn
Cubs
Phillies
Giants
Cincinnati
Fred Fitzsimmons
St Lotus
Boston Braves
Warning on backswing and downswing balance for golf
The text advises golfers to avoid hurried backswings as they trigger early downswing, body and arm lead at impact, and slicing. A slow backswing improves balance, reducing error chances in the downswing. expect the backswing to take about three times longer than the downswing. Keep arms loose and the clubhead inside the line for a straighter shot.
Rookie Cascarella Clamps Indians as Athletics Win
United Press notes rookie Joe Cascarella shut out the Indians on three hits for his third major league win. In relief, Jess Haines held the Braves to three hits over 6 13 innings for the Cardinals. Zeke Bonura hit a bases loaded homer for the White Sox.
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United
Joe Cascarella
Athletics
Indians
Jess Haines
Cardinals
Braves
Zeke Bonura
White Sox
Derby trainer may enter two for Preakness
New York May 9 The Derby trainer Smiling Bob Smith contemplates sending Calvalcade and High Quest to the Preakness at Pimlico both potential starters. Time Clock, a Florida Derby winner, may join as a partner if needed. High Quest appears the likely starter with Calvalcade possibly added if conditions allow. Time Clock is viewed as a running mate if both are entered.
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New York
Bob Smith
Calvalcade
Pimlico
High Quest
Smith
Blue Grass
Or Bath
Dallas Golf Meet Draws 16 National Open Places
In New York on May 17 a sectional qualifying round awarded sixteen places to Dallas Miami Philadelphia and Chicago for the national open in a 11 district run. The 72 hole championship starts June 7 at Merion Cricket Club Ardmore PA with 48 qualifiers from 4 districts already set leaving 11 races for other districts. A field of 150 will include 36 prequalified players and 114 spots hotly contested by 1027 entrants. Dallas and Texas entries include Penick Estep and Nelson among others seeking a national title.
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New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Melon Cricket Club
Ardmore
Mamaroneck
Paul Runyan
Willie MacFarlane
Jimmy Hines
Willy Cox
George van Elm
George Adback
Dallas
Harvey Penick
Austin
John Bredemer
San Antonio
Francis McGionagill
Howard Estep
Floyd Boone
Tongview
Texas
WR Long, Jr
Leland Hanman
Waco
Francis Scheider
Drick Grout
Port Worth
Graham Hoss
Byron Nelson
Texarkana
Ark
Ben Hogan
Fort Worth
Ed Junkin
Jack Burke
Houston
Dudley C Bell
Charles J. Dexter
Larry Nobholtz
Amaraiile Country Club hosts White Elephant golf tourney
Amaraiile Country Club will host a White Elephant golf tournament Thursday afternoon with 16 holes. W C Carre club professional announces entrants choose prizes by finishing order. Mrs C M McCullough chairs women’s golf, with Mrs Von Olver and Mrs Don Culton on the committee. Lunch reservations with manager H M Mace. Clyde Chastain of Dallas scored a technical knockout over Ed Dunaway in a 10 round bout last night in Houston.
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Houston
Tex
Clyde Chastain
Dallas
Ed Dunaway
Goose Creek
Dunaway
British Line-up Is Changed for Tourney
In a late change for the Walker Cup, Leonard Crawley replaces Tienel Munn in Britain’s singles lineup against the United States. Munn’s withdrawal allowed Crawley to join captain Fran Cuimet’s team, while the American squad underwent practice ahead of the competition.
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Tienel Munn
United States
Baton Crawley
Royal
Antenis Cyust
Munn
Don Hill to Return in Amarillo Wrestling Show
Don Hill, a rising contender who toppled Otis Clingman and Ted Fenton in Amarillo, announces he will wrestle Thursday night in a preliminary bout before a final. He aims to barge back into top contention, facing Pines Omar Yoochim as he works toward the championship bout with Chin Kallio.
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Wttle
Pines Omar Yoochim
Chin Kallio
MeShane
Bhetk
Chastain Stops Dunaway Fight in Early Round
Referee Art Phis halted the bout after Chastain landed a two punch combination that buckled Dunaway near the opening gong. Chastain weighed 4 1 4 and Dunaway 10 0.
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Reek
Texarkana Junior College golfer wins state title at Waco
In a 36 hole state championship at Waco municipal course Jones of Texarkana Junior College edged Alexander of Behreiner Institute. Kerrville club finished with 183 to 154 for the 36 holes. MecPannen and Huddle, both from Behreiner, placed third and fourth. Alexander and McFanen won the team title with 319, while Huddle and Ewensoon were runners-up with 4464. San Marina College pair finished third with 347.
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Waco
Tex
Jones Texarkana Junior College
Alexander
Behreiner Institute
Kerrville
MecPannen
Behreiner
Huddle
McFanen
Ewensoon
Acker
Hopeon
San Marina College
Nebraska Corkhuakers eyed for 1996 Texas Centenial game
In Austin, May, University officials consider Nebraska Corkhuakers as opponents for Texas in a 1996 Centennial game after an impossible regular season schedule. The plan moves to Northwest Conference approval, with Dann X Bible and Jack Chevigny connections noted as context.
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Austin
Nebraska
Corkhuakers
University of Texan
W F Mervenithin
University Athletic Gauns 1
Sorthwest
Dann X. Bible
Texas
Notre
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Tri-Stale Fair and Racing Association
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