Buffs Lead Rebels 2-1 With Dinamic Playoff Edge
In Dallas at Rebel Stadium the Houston Buffs hold a 2-1 lead over the Dallas Rebels after Clarence Beers pitched five crisp hits for a 3-0 win in nine innings aided by solid defense. The Rebels' Bobby Hogue allowed seven Houston hits with two costly fourth inning errors. Rufus Gentry is to manage the Rebels against Houston ace Al Papai who beat Dallas 12-1 in Houston last week.
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Comets and Drillers Meet in Lone Star Playoff Tilt
Marshall Comets visit Kilgore Drillers for game four in the Shaughnessy Lone Star League series. Kilgore leads two games to one after rain and postponements disrupted the schedule since Thursday.
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Army Battles Villanova in 1947 Football Opener
Army opens its bid for a fourth straight undefeated season against Villanova at West Point. The slate features key early games across conferences with Rice facing LSU and North Carolina, Alabama at Tulane, and Georgia Tech hosting Tennessee. Notre Dame delays its start as many regional powers begin Week 1 showdowns.
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Penna Wins North Fulton Open In Close Finish
Penna, a sentimental favorite from Cincinnati, won the $10,000 North Fulton Open by one stroke over Jimmy Demaret at Atlanta. Both players tied after 15 holes before Penna edged ahead with a strong finish, final scores 73 for Penna and 69 for Demaret.
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Bun Harper Reappointed Floyd County Deputy Sheriff
Bun Harper is reappointed deputy sheriff of Floyd County after previously serving in that role before relocating to a farm in Dickens County.
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Observing Great Golfers For Proper Form
Ben Hogan outlines key fundamentals to study when watching skilled players. Focus on a broad backswing from the body center, hips unwinding on the downswing, wrists staying cocked, right elbow by the body, and maintaining balance with a flat arc to impact. A smooth rhythm and measured acceleration improve performance.
Sanders Sparks Yanks Past 49ers in Big AFL Tilt
Urban "Speck" Sanders starred for the New York Yankees as they routed the San Francisco 49ers 21 to 16 in an All-America Conference game watched by about 57 000 fans. The victory showcased Sanders all around play and lead to the win.
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Dodgers twirl wind up pennant chase with quirks
Brooklyn Dodgers idle as Cubs and Cards chase two games between rainouts. Larry Jansen earns his 20th win as Giants split with the Phillies. Fwell Blackwell leads with 22 victories for the Reds in a doubleheader split. Bevens and Scarborough toss three hit shutouts for the Yankees and Senators. Rain suspends several key games.
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Texas Cup Matches Set for Glen Gardens Fort Worth
Two Amarillo golf pros Chuck Klein and George Aulbach join the Texas Oklahoma Cup squad. Klein and Ross Rogers pro will depart tonight while Aulbach waits one more day. Event runs Wednesday through Sunday. last year ended in a tie at Oklahoma City.
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YMCA Church Bowling Teams Schedule Meeting Tonight
Members of the YMCA Church bowling league will meet at 7 30 tonight at the YMCA office to organize the coming season. Items include drawing schedules and electing a league chairman to represent the group on the YMCA Church Athletic Association. San Jacinto Methodist First Presbyterian Sacred Heart First Baptist First Christian Polk Street Methodist have entered both men and women teams.
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