SOX DIVIDE TWIN BILL FACE DUKES TONIGHT
In Clovis, Amarillo wins 13-4 in the opener while Clovis loses 6-0 in the nightcap, leaving the rivals tied 10-10 for the season. Albuquerque's Dukes climb toward playoffs with a doubleheader sweep of Berger as Lamesa loses twice to Lubbock.
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Albuquerque
Dukes
Lamesa
Berger
Lubbock
Lobos
Pampa
Amarillo
Clovis
Nightcap
Abilene
Paul Halter
Lubbock Teams Match Up as Gold Sox Head West
The Gold Sox moved to Albuquerque for a two game series tonight and tomorrow then return home Thursday to face Pampa and Lubbock. Joe Budny was set to start against the Dukes while Amarillo manager Harry Lamprich shuffled pitchers after a rough night. Darwin Dobbs closed out the second game after Bottarini briefly left the rotation.
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Quillen
Bottarini
Ryan
Dobbs
Walt Dichon
Lamprich
Kuni
French
Sox
Stan Wilson
Amarillo
Mekules
Pioneers
Steve Lagomarsino
Neal Rabe
Rabe
A.E
Clues
Cichon
Clovis
Rabe, Evans and Meadows
Lubbock
Gold Sox
Albuquerque
Pampa
Joe Budny
Dukes
Harry Lamprich
John Bottarini
Sockers
Darwin Dobbs
Southwest Conference Open Football Practice In Heat
Seven SWC schools began autumn practice under scorching conditions as coaches counted on strong rosters. Texas Christian University opened with 106 hopefuls including Denison halfback Charley Jackson. Texas showed a deep backfield led by Bobby Layne and Wilton Ferrell impressed by 1942 All-State star. Baylor fielded 24 lettermen among 54 contenders. Arkansas reported 64 Razorbacks with 29 lettermen, while Rice counted one absentee from a strong squad. Texas A&M warned of the toughest Texas Aggie season yet, SMU faced uncertainty with Gilbert Johnson's status, and 65 players reported with 21 lettermen returning.
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Texas Christian University
Charley Jackson
Denison
Jackson
Blair Cherry
Texas
Wilton Ferrell
Bobby Layne
Raymond Jones
Byron Gillory
Jim Canady
Joe Williams
Joe Magliolo
Joe Mitchell
Dick Harris
Ed Kelley
Max Bumgardner
Blount
Williams
San Angelo
Baylor
Bob Woodruff
Cherry
Husky
Woodruff
Bears
University of Arkansas
Razorbacks
John Barnhill
Sam Lankford
Rice Institute
Arkansas
Floyd Sum
Southern Methodist University
Gilbert Johnson
Tyler
Matty Bell
SMU
Bell
Johnson
Dallas
Triplett and Holman Lead Amarillo Dutch Dinner Matches
Wade Holman warns rival captain J. Triplett about a likely head to head clash in Amarillo Country Club team matches set for Thursday. Holman predicts Triplett must avoid defeat or leave town. Francis Miller, six eight center from St. John’s Minnesota, signs with the New York Knicks.
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Amarillo
Triplett
Holman
Francis Miller
St. John's University of Minnesota
New York Knickerbockers
Basketball Association of America
Quanah Golfer Wins Top of Texas Tourney
Billy Cole of Quanah defeated 17 year old Billy Houk of Borger 1 up in 18 holes to win the Top of Texas golf title at Pampa Country Club. Cole reached the final by beating Pampa ace John Austin 4 and 3 in the morning semifinals while Houk beat Borger pro O E Stewart 4 and 3 in the other semifinal.
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Pampa
Billy Cole
Quanah
Texas
Billy Houk
Borger
Pampa Country Club
Cole
John Austin
Houk
Joe Houk
Borger Country Club
O. E. Stewart
ACC Golfers Begin Handicap Qualifying
Amarillo Country Club golfers started qualifying today for the annual President's Handicap Tournament. Qualifying runs through Sunday with entry set at 1 dollar. President A N Olver will present a large trophy to the champion.
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Amarillo Country Club Linksters
A. N. Olver
Women's Golf Association Luncheon Ties to Tourney Play
The Amarillo Country Club Women’s Golf Association held a luncheon in connection with its weekly handicap tournament. Play was based on net scores with five tryover shots allowed. Houston deputy sheriff Bob Coke, 31, was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm and treated for a paralyzed right arm with uncertain prognosis. Weather followed a hot Labor Day with 99 degree heat and 40 mph winds at the airport. German POWs in Britain will receive part of their pay in English money and may use nearby stores, movies, and transport within five miles of camp.
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Amarillo Country Club Women’s Golf Association
Houston
Harris County
Bob Coke
Britain
Ross Rogers
Golden Sandie
Denny Willis
Bobby Moore
Letterman
Bob Lyle
Dick Kenyon
Jack Glasgow
Pearce Captures Labor Day Handicap Golf Title
L. S. Pearce shot a net 65 to win the Labor Day Handicap at Amarillo Country Club. Fred Gray and George Parr also posted low nets, while Art Querry earned low gross with 68 and I. H. Davies took high gross at 110.
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L. S. Pearce
Amarillo Country Club
Fred Gray
George Parr
Herb Pestor
Art Querry
I. H. Davies
Brother of Mrs Hills Dies in Philippines
Edward Satterfield brother of Mrs Bernice Hills 701 Louisiana died recently in Manila The West Coast relatives informed Mrs Hills and Andrew Satterfield of Los Angeles phoned with the news Edward an employee with an engineering firm rebuilding Manila no full death details have reached the United States. Robert A Wilson sent his signed contract to the New York Knickerbockers. He led Culver Stockton College Canton Missouri in scoring last season.
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Bernice Hills
Louisiana
Manila
Andrew Satterfield
Los Angeles
Robert A. Wilson
New York Knickerbockers
Basketball Association of America
Culver- Stockton College
Canton
Munn Dominates City Golf Championship at Ross Rogers
John Munn, Phillips Petroleum employee, swept the city golf championship at the Ross Rogers Course finishing 23 under par for 86 holes. The observer hails him as athlete of the week and even candidate for local athlete of the year, contrasting his form with other sports figures.
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John Munn
Phillips Petroleum
Ross Rogers Course
Munn
Gold Sox
John
Tri-State Tennis Tournament crowns multiple winners
Tulsa’s M. C. Hopper defeated Brant Smith 8-6 9-7 6-0 in the men’s singles final and, with James Saunders, won the mixed doubles 6-3 6-3. Miss Quattlebaum beat Pat Jackson 10-8 in a tight women’s singles final while Jackson and Vidal won the women's doubles 7-5 4-6 6-1.
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Tulsa
Okla
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Tucson
Ariz
Hopper
Arizona Star
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Saunders
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Pat Jackson
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Albuquerque
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Vidal
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Dick Hardin
Harry Tansil
Sweetwater
Dick White
Abilene
Amarillo
Carmen McGee
Mary Lynn Bell
Nancy O’brien
Ronnie Holcomb
Borger
Swatter
West Texas and New Mexico League Results Snapshot
Scores show Amarillo a perfect 13-0, Clovis 4-6, Albuquerque 3-16 and Pampa 10-7 across the Western circuit. National and American leagues list multiple outcomes including Brooklyn 5-0 and Cincinnati 0-13.
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Mayne and Hickson Lead Thursday Tag Team Card
Ken Mayne of Salt Lake City and Billy Hickson of Knoxville team up in a tag match at the Municipal Auditorium. They face Gorilla Poggi of Argentina and Pat O Dowdy of Big Spring in a one fall bout with a 30 minute limit to open the program. The top bill features two best two of three falls matches with a one hour limit. Sailor Tex Watkins and Walter Stratton clash in one headliner while Al Getz meets Ray Clements in another. Getz defends no title.
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Amarillo
Ken Mayne
Salt Lake City
Billy Hickson
Knoxville
Tenn
Municipal Auditorrium
Dory Detton
Ken
Billy
Gorilla Poggi
Argentina
Pat O'Dowdy
Big Spring
Sailor Tex Watkins
Post
Walter Stratton
Youngstown
Stratton
Watkins
Billy Weidner
al Getz
Ray
Big Train
Clements
Getz
Major League Leaders Summary From Baseball Standings
The AP lists top players by batting average including Walker of Philadelphia at .353 and Galan of Cincinnati at .318. It also notes home run leaders Mize of New York with 44 and Kiner of Pittsburgh with 40. Pitching leaders include Jansen of New York with 17 wins and Blackell of Cincinnati with 20 saves. Additional leaders show Williams of Boston batting .336 and Mitchell of Cleveland at .327 with Williams 27 homers and Gordon 25. Shea of New York has 11 wins with Overmire of Detroit at 10 and strong team marks.
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Philadelphia
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Cincinnati
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New York
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Pittsburgh
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Blackell
Williams
Boston
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Cleveland
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Shea
Overmire
Detroit
Roden Captures Big Spring Invitation Golf Crown
Bill Roden of Big Spring won the Big Spring Invitation Golf Tournament crown, defeating Jack Williams of Plainview in the finals held yesterday. The event returned to Big Spring for the first time since 1942.
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Big Spring
Bill Roden
Jack Williams
Plainview
Longhorn League Prepares for Championship Playoffs
The Longhorn League wraps a 130 game season with Big Spring clinching both ends of a doubleheader, 17-0 and 6-5 over Vernon and Sweetwater sweeping Ballinger 9-2 and 15-10. Odessa split with Midland 0-2 and 9-4 as Sweetwater, Midland and Ballinger vie for playoff spots. Tomorrow’s start features Big Spring against Sweetwater and Midland against Ballinger.
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Vernon
Midland
Odessa
Sweetwater
Ballinger
Associated Press
Longhorn League
Big Spring
Texas
Dukes Sweep Borger To Climb In Standings
The Albuquerque Dukes defeated Borger in a doubleheader 3-2 and 16-4 to move into third place in the West Texas New Mexico League. Jameison and Kramolisch pitched in the first game with Elia son and Moore behind them. the nightcap saw Albuquerque score 16 runs with O’Boyle and Moore contributing as Borger’s defense faltered.
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Albuquerque Dukes
Borger
Lamesa
Lubbock
Jameison
Kramolisch
Eliason
Moore
Albuquer
Walting
O’boyle
Kingston baker buys mines under town to curb mining
Kingston Pennsylvania. Reuben H. Levy, a bakery owner, bought mines tunneling beneath 225 acres to prevent further mining in the weakened area under the Kingston business district. The move reflects local concerns over stability and property impact.
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Kingston
U.P
Kingston Business District
Reuben H. Levy
Levy
John Munn Wins Amarillo City Golf Championship
John Munn claimed the Amarillo city golf championship on the Muny layout beating Clyde Posey in the finals. He led wire to wire and finished 23 strokes under par across rounds with key wins over Merritt Loewenstern Frank Lawler C L Duniven J R Brown and Clyde Posey. It was his fourth city title and expectations say more may come.
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John Munn
Amarillo City
Ross Rogers
Merritt Loewenstern
Frank Lawler
C. L. Duniven
J. R. Brown
Clyde Posey
Downee Posey
John
White Credited With Double Win For Pampa Oilers
Pampa Oilers beat Abilene Blue Sox 10 3 and 7 3 with Grover Seitz back in lineup. Seitz homered in the first game and threw out Joe Konitzki at third base. Foster White earned both wins alongside home runs by Tom O Connell and Tony Rang in game one.
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PAMPA
Grover Seitz
Oilers
Abilene Blue Sox
Foster White
Seitz
Joe Konitzki
Abilens
Konitzk
Firs
Tom O'Connell
Tony Rang
Bishop
Lef Fielder
Abilene
Zmitrovich
Konitzki
Whit
Samek
Putting Tourney at Muny Tonight
A partnership putting tournament will be held at the Ross Roger Course tonight starting at 8 o clock. The partners will be drawn for the match play event. Entry fee is 50 cents for each entrant. Meat cattle prices in Argentina reached record highs recently.
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Ross Roger
Argentina
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