Protest over Rip Griffin case dominates District 1 AA meeting
Lubbock third baseman Griffin faces an amateur rule protest by Amarillo officials who claim he played for a Memphis semi pro team against Post on March 28 with paid players. Amarillo and Lubbock differ on whether Memphis workers were authorized to be paid, as fans debate the outcome and possible penalties.
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Dodgers and Me reveals Durocher drama and Walker dustup
New York May 21 United Press Dodgers manager Leo Durocher recaps Dixie Walker and Vic Lombardi trades in his book The Dodgers and Me ghosted by Harold Parrott. He recalls Walker charm and autographs, his fallout with Newsom Vaughan mutiny, and Lombardi's temper. Durocher says Walker and Lombardi were traded as managerial threats and for being too frail.
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Local youth league results feature high scoring games and key homers
Panhandle Peewee League saw Jimmy Hobbs strike out 13 while limiting the Bivins Rams to 8 hits as McKinley Pirates plated 22 runs. Pierce Street Razorbacks beat Pleasant Valley Panthers 45 11 in six innings. Guadalupe Hornets cruised 25 5 over North Side Zebras with George Cuellar homering. Texas Junior League had Maverick Calves edge Margaret Wills Tigers 5 4 as Toby Druin shined behind the plate. Dallas Bishop tossed a 6 hit shutout for the San Jacinto Bearcats, while Amarillo College Coyotes faded from the report.
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Cards Boiling Mad Increase Averages
The Cardinals ride a six game winning streak boosting team batting from .237 to .259 as Stan Musial lifts from .348 to .411 with 11 hits in 15 at bats. Dyer vents over a Del Rice incident with Hugh Casey, but Cardinals sweep the Dodgers 13-4 and move 2 games ahead of the Giants.
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Farmer Still Pacing AHL Batting Regulars
Bobby Farmer went hitless in three at bats as the Golden Sardie beat the Borger Bulldogs 4 3 at Gold Soy Field. His season average dipped from .457 to .438 but he remains the team’s top hitter with Jim Branam close behind.
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Record Ostrich Feathers Fetch $88,800 in Oudtshoorn Sale
A recent ostrich feather sale in Oudtshoorn South Africa realized 88800 dollars a postwar ostrich boom high.
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Junior Golfers Compete In Four Ball Tourney At Amarillo
Amarillo Country Club junior members tee off tomorrow at 10 AM in a four ball best ball event. Pairs include Jimmy Baker with Nick Bruner and George Ausbach Jr. with Bob Smith among others. Pro George Ausbach Sr. to teach full swing fundamentals during the day.
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Curtis Cup Opens as US Favored to Retain Trophy
In Birkdale England on May 21 United States and Britain launched the Curtis Cup matches with the Americans favored to keep the trophy they have never lost in Curtis Cup history.
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Miller Named Henderson Oilers Manager in Lone Star League
Roland Miller a right handed pitcher from Charlotte North Carolina will take over Sunday as manager of the Henderson Oilers in the Lone Star League. Miller replaces Guy Sturdy who resigned last week.
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Williams Slackens Training For Mexico City Title Showdown
Los Angeles May 21 The training effort for world titleholder Ike Williams of Trenton New Jersey and challenger Enrique Bolanos of Mexico City slackened as the 15 round title bout at Wrigley Field approaches next Tuesday with the fight nearby.
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Siamese cabinet invites king to return for December coronation
The Siamese cabinet on May 21 invited King Phumpiphon Adaldes, a student in Switzerland, to return home and be crowned monarch on December 5.
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