Sox Stay Hot With 11th Straight Win In Alamogordo Series
Amarillo's Gold Sox plan a doubleheader at Borger tonight as Hank Weaver and Bill Evans start the first two games of a four game set. Evans, a league record holder, could pitch again Sunday at Pampa while Budny backs him up. The Gassers, plagued by eight straight losses, seek a last-ditch stand to stay within playoff reach.
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Rossmen
Oilers
Pampa
Harry Gilstrap
Glo
Ews
Buzz Ross
Evans
Berger
Gassers
Lamesa
Ted Clawitter
Lubbock
Hubbers
Borger
Clovis
Sox
Albuquerque
Abilene
Sockers
Chris Haskins
Dukes
Buck Fausett
Bill Scapetone
Joe Behl
Walt Dembrage
Ross
Ray Wilson
Gold Sox
Emmitt Fulenwider
George Sturdivant
Amarillo Ball Team Seeks Postseason Run In West Texas League
Amarillo eyes second place in the West Texas New Mexico League as Gold Sox lead late stretch with 27 of 31 wins under Buzz Ross and Sockers chase four at Borger and three at Pampa. Nearby results shape playoff spots, while alumni updates touch UT and Tulsa prep players and a notable 1941 Kalter punt that doomed the Sandies.
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Gold Sox
Buzz Ross
Abilene Blue Sox
Jake Halter
Tulsa University
Kalter
The
Harvesters
Sandies
Sandies face weight worries as Amarillo star frame shifts
The piece centers on Centre College alumnus Bo McMillen and Indiana coach Howard Lynch clashing over the idea of weight in Texas Sandies. It notes Amarillo highs, spring workouts, and a projected $7,000 softball park at Odessa while listing weights for Sandie players and reporting a Bobcats opener set for September night.
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Putt
Powell Howard Lynch
Bo McMillen
Centre College
University of Indiana
McMillen
Indiana
Lynch
Texas
Amarillo
Texas High School Coaches Association
Jack Glasgow
John Lockinghill
Milton Brannan
Don Mulkey
Sam Attebury
Jimmy Hale
Clifford Bradley
Harland Collins
Mike Strueber
Bobby Bauman
Bill Attebury
Fyfe Hirsch Name Golfers Captains
Fred Fyfe and George Hirsch named captains for Amarillo Country Club Dutch Dinner Team Matches to be played tomorrow afternoon. Pairings show Fyfe-led teams facing a long list of opponents including J. R Brown, Bill Andrews, Jimmie James, Chas Pisk, and many more across a dense roster.
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Fred Fyfe
George Hirsch
Amarillo Country Club
Fyfe
J. R Brown
Bill Andrews
Bill Barrick
John Oiver
Virgil Reager
E. M. Blackburn, Jr
Jimmie James
Chas Pisk
R. H Kelly
J. C. Richardson
Sem Orr
Chas. McAfee
Bob Underwood
Carl Hare
J. E. Batson
Horace Gooch
H C. McFarland
Art Querry
Wade Holman
Jim Vincent
Dr. Parcells
P. F. Sapp
Jim Farwell
W. W. Gibson
Dude Genty
Roy Stockton
Hap Johnson
Dick Coon
Don Marsalis
George McGrath
John Oakes
Lyle Pemberton
George Parr
Harry Daily
Jack Allen
Jim McKnight
Dr. Cain
E. D. Lamb
Smiley Tripiett
Harvey Allen
Jess Rogers
Jimmie Moore
Ben Stone, Jr
J. L. Carter
Wes Izzard
Bob Haley
Norton Headrick
Abe Martin
Fay Dryden
J. L. McCormick
Dick Bivins
Earl O'Keefe
Cedar Puckett
Carey Thompson
Bill Askew
Eric Jordan
Riley Strickland
W. W. Rusk
Jack Farwell
C. M. McMurtry
Dr. Browning
Leo Wilmeth
Bob Howle
H. O. Willdorn
Claude Mathis
Wayne O Keefe
Raymond Mann
Carl Culwell
S. Evans
Roy Cloninger
Dean If
Charlies Crowe
Lawrence Griffith
Bruce Autry
Macon Carder
Jack Hon
Fred Gray
Jim Parmelee
Don Culton
R. B. Norman
J. W. Hill
R_ G_ Atkinson
Cal Merchant
Dr. E . Mann
J. W. Kege
Sandy Cross
Otis Williams
Charlies Reid
I. H. Davies
Rudy Bauman
Co. F. Summerlin
W. F. Ford
Howard Nelson
Bob Greene
Joe Morris
Herb Pestor
G. W. Mills
Ben Lane
Odie Russell
Boone Moreland
W. T. Graham
W. W. Braden
George Ordney
R. G. Mills
Clayton Heare
Don Holman
N. D. Bartlett
Bob Kesterson
B. M
Britain
Art McKay
Herb Budke
Bill Baker
Gus Leftwich
George Simpson
Allen Guests Include Olton Residents and Service Member
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Allen of 823 Georgia entertained visitors during a recent gathering. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Measles and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lovelace of Olton, along with Pvt. Bedford Muse stationed at Sheppard Field.
Rice Owls Practice Behind Locked Gates
HOUSTON Sept. 4 U P Father ly Jess Neely kept his 1946 Rice Owls behind barred gates today as their twice a day practice sessions continued. The closed gate policy will last until next week when classwork ends morning workouts. This year's squad includes 33 lettermen with 14 from 1942 and 1941, one from 1940, plus recent players. A freshmen back crop includes Bobby Lantrip and Floyd Sommers, Texas high school stars.
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Houston
U.P
Jess Neely
Rice Owls
Neely
Bobby Lantrip
Louisiana
Floyd Sommers
Brenham
Texas
Mayne Vows Victory Over Jensen In Tri State Show
Ken Mayne pledges a win over Leo Jensen in tomorrow night’s main event at the Tri State Fair Grounds. Irish Mike McGee will referee to ensure fairness after a recent disputed match. Semifinal features Benny Trudell vs Young Sando, with Hansen vs Eddie Gideon in the curtain raiser. Tickets go on sale at Maxor Drug Store. prices are 85 cents, 1.25 and 1.75.
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Ken Mayne
Tri- State Fair Grounds
Leo Jensen
Mayne
Jensen
Floyd Hansen
Walter Stratton
Mike McGee
McGee
Amarillo
Detton
Benny Trudell
Windsor
Ont
Young Sandow
Milwaukee
Hansen
Eddie Gideon
Maxor
Stormy Swede
Jackson, Miss
Salt Lake City
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Reserved Seats for Butler Field Opener on Sale Now
At Butler Field the season and general admission tickets for the opening game are on sale at Maxor Drug. Reserved seats are 30 cents each and general admission is 90 cents. Those with previously held reserved seats must claim them by Saturday.
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Butler Field
Maxor Drug
Mrs R J Moore Wins Putting Prize
In Amarillo Country Club ladies day golf, prizes awarded for fewest putts. Mrs R J Moore tied 29 taps to top the 18 hole flight, while Mrs H E Boggs won the 9 hole award with 15 putts. Mrs H G Nelson received a special prize.
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Amarillo Country Club
R. J. Moore
H. E. Boggs
H. G. Nelson
No-Hitter Lost In East Texas League Twin Bill
Jacksonville pitcher Carl Carter threw the East Texas League's first no hitter of the season but lost 1-0 to the Lufkin Foresters on an unearned run in the seventh inning. Jacksonville won the nightcap 2-1, scoring in the seventh. Other results: Henderson and Tyler split, Texarkana beat Paris 7-3, Greenville 9-2 over Sherman.
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Associated Press
Carl Carter
Jacksonville
Lufkin Foresters
Foresters
Henderson
Tyler
Oilers
Texarkana
Paris
Greenville Majors
Sherman
Permanent Trophy To Handicap Champ
The Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association awards a permanent trophy to the Handicap Match Play champion. Qualifying rounds occur Friday to Sunday at the Ross Rogers Course with net scores determining entrants. Medalist receives $2 merchandise. match play runs from Monday through finals ending September 29. Entry is $1.
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Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association
Ross Rogers
Amarillo City
Lanier Signs to Play in Cuban Winter League
Max Lanier, former St Louis Cardinals southpaw and current Vera Cruz Blues pitcher, has signed to play for the Marinao team in the Cuban Winter League, announced Eloy Garcia, club president, in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Sept
U.P
Max Lanier
St. Louis
Carinas
Aggie Camp Loses Turner and Eberle for War Risk
Dick Hill of Amarillo reports Aggie football loss as Bing Turner fullback and Sparky Eberle tackle turn in their equipment to avoid war industry risks. They would like to play again but forego football after Coach Homer Norton agrees. Dick Hill, 1942 squad man guard from Hawaii, and Elton Beaird from Lufkin also checked in for fall training.
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U.P
Texas A. & M. College Today
Bing” Turner
Sparky” Eberle
Aggie
Homer Norton
Dick Hill
Amarillo
Hawaii
Elton Beaird
Lufkin
Reasoners and Greens Return From Santa Fe Trip
Mr and Mrs G C Reasoner of 1105 Harrison and Mr and Mrs Arthur Green of Spearman have returned home after visiting Austin and Richard Green in Santa Fe New Mexico. Asphalt is a dense form of petroleum.
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Santa FE
G. C. Reasoner
Harrison
Arthur Green
Spearman
Austin
Richard Green
N. M
Reynolds Defends Title for George Lindsay Trophy
Mrs H L Reynolds defends her title as the George Lindsay trophy champion. The award, given annually, becomes the permanent possession of the winner. Prizes are provided by Blackburn Bros White Kirk Marizon Zales Whites Auto Store Craighead Drug Maxor Drug Nelson Drug and Henry Blackburn Sporting Goods.
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H. L. Reynolds
George Lindsay
Blackburn Bros
White & Kirk
Marizon
Zales
White’s Auto Store
Craighead Drug
Maxor Drug
Nelson Drug
Henry Blackburn Sporting Goods
Wesleys Pinkneys Lead Lone Star Softball Playoffs
Wesleys Apparel and Pinkney's Packers opened the Lone Star Softball League playoffs at Tri-State Park. Bill Shock pitched two hits as Wesleys crushed the Jaycees 19 to 3, while Packers beat Graham Hoeme Plowers 11 to 10 after an eighth inning rally. Tonight the series continues with Wesleys Apparel facing the Jaycees at 7 and Pinkney-Graham Hoeme to follow.
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Pinkney
Packers
Lone Star Softball League
Tri-State Park
Bill Shock
Jaycees
Graham Hoeme Plowers
Pinkney-Graham Hoeme
Pesky to Visit Mexico for Possible Job in Baseball
Boston shortstop Johnny Pesky said he plans to visit Mexico after the World Series to review the baseball setup there. He spoke after being invited by the Pasquels, confirming he will go with his wife to examine opportunities in the Mexican league.
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U.P
Johnny Pesky
Boston Red Sox
Pasquels
Mexico
Pesky
Boston Record
Civic Bowling Loop Opens Card Tonight
The Civic Bowling League begins its 1946 47 season tonight at Peerless Lanes starting at 6 30 p m Lions Club defends title with rival clubs Optimist Junior Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Blues Kiwanis Golds San Jacinto Kiwanis Rotary ABC Elks and BPOE in the field Virgil Reager serves as league president.
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Civic Bowling League
Lions Club
Optimist
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Blues
Kiwanis Golds
San Jacinto Kiwanis
Rotary
ABC
Elks
BPOE
Virgil Reager
Mrs Terbush Hosts Mr and Mrs Hugo Reimer Jr Guests
Nina Terbush of Murray Hotel welcomed Mr Hugo Reimer Jr and Mrs Reimer from Stinnett as her guests, extending hospitality at the hotel.
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Terbush
Nina Terbush
Murray Hotel
Hugo Reimer, Jr
Stinnett
Dodgers Gain Half a Notch on NL Leader
The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 to cut St. Louis' lead by a half game, with Kirby Higbee earning his 14th win and Hank Behrman saving. Other games featured Lefty Chipman shutting out Pittsburgh 2-0, the Cubs staying in the hunt, and a 4-3 White Sox victory after a 16 inning battle with Detroit.
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Associated Press
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St. Louis
Cardinals
Dodgers
Kirby Higbee
Leo Durocher
Phillies
Phils
Hank Behrman
Bob Chipman
Pittsburgh
Chicago
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Boston
Tommy Holmes
New York Giants
Braves
Lou Boudreau
Bobby Feller
Visits Miss Christopher in Tennessee Home
Miss Nina Engel of San Antonio visits Miss Willane Christopher at 411 Tennessee for a social call.
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Christopher
Nina Engel
San Antonio
Willane Christopher
Tennessee
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