Indians get record share of 1948 World Series money
The Cleveland Indians each receive 6 772.07 from the 1948 World Series payout after beating the Boston Braves in six games. The Braves split a 153 500.20 pot among 31 players, with various per player shares. Chandler’s office said checks were mailed to clubs for distribution.
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Second Round Reduces Damage Award in Minneapolis Auto Case
Grace Anonby of Minneapolis and Joseph Aslesen of Osseo challenged a $9,000 damage judgment in an auto accident suit. A new trial was granted and a second jury then awarded $12,500 to Helen Janovec of Minneapolis. The defendants did not seek a third trial.
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Bowling Scores Across Multiple Leagues At Local Venues
Local YMCA Church League results feature San Jacinto Methodist and Tenth Street Methodist posting wins with high individual scores such as Stanford 355 and Pendleton 585. Other leagues including Metropolitan and Santa Fe report stands with top marks from Ziesler 516, Sidwell 543, and Byers 389 as teams gather at San Jacinto Baptist First Christian and First Presbyterian venues.
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Harris Named Lineman of the Week for Texas Win
Dick Harris, Texas All-American tackle, earned Southwest Conference lineman of the week after his performance against Arkansas. The senior played center and contributed on offense and defense, sparking a stout Horns defense and opening holes for the running game. Runners up were Billy Hix, Cedric Copeland, and George Brown.
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Mrs. Tull and Mrs. Galloup Tie for Net Honors in Golf Meet
In a golf meet based on net scores for nine holes, Mrs. H. V. Tull and Mrs. Charles Galloup tied for first with net 25, card 40 15 25. A nine hole flight tie followed with Mrs. Claude Mathis and Mrs. Charles Reid posting net 13, cards 28 15 13. Mrs. J. S. Triplett won the Luncheon Ball.
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Carbon Monoxide Impedes Steel Sealing in Heat Treatment
Report notes carbon monoxide, a deadly gas, interferes with the sealing process during heat treatment of steel. The issue raises safety concerns for workers and factory operations.
Golden Sandies eye 21st straight district win Friday
Amarillo seeks its 21st consecutive District 1-AA win at Butler Field as coach Howard Lynch leads the Golden Sandies against Brownfield. Details note past district dominance over Pampa, Plainview, Lubbock, Borger, and Brownfield, and feature lineup notes and local sports figures.
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Bolanos defeats Williams to stay lightweight top contender
En rique Bolanos of Mexico City remains Ike Williams' top challenger after a seventh round technical knockout of Johnny Honey Boy Williams of New York. The bout in Los Angeles highlighted Bolanos as the leading lightweight hopeful.
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Buffaloes Reapers clash in crucial junior high tilt
Buffaloes lead the league with Pampa in second as they clash Thursday at 3 PM in Pampa. Elizabeth Nixson Whirl winds face Sam Houston on Ranger gridiron at 4 PM with both sides seeking third place and Horace Mann eyeing a climb. Borger sits bottom as Pampa routed Borger 34-19 and Horace Mann beat Elizabeth Nixson 27-19.
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Mixed doubles finals headline Pan American Tennis Tournament
In Mexico City the mixed doubles final at the Pan American Tennis Tournament featured Nelly Landry of France and Jaroslav Drobny of Czechoslovakia against Dorothy Head of Alameda California and Armando Vega of Mexico. The match was postponed due to Landry’s illness. The Chapul Sports Center schedule also included women's singles second round and men's doubles first round as well as quarterfinal progress by Drobny Gonzales Parker and Sturgess in the men's singles.
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Railroad Remembered Natick Bride Gets Honeymoon China
For 17 years Mabel Smith was nicknamed the B and A girl after being born on a Boston and Albany railroad coach. Upon her wedding, the railroad honored her with an all expense honeymoon to Niagara Falls and a set of china.
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