Greatest Texas athletes past five years sparked reader debate
Sports editor laments mob approval and recalls forgotten stars like Bohn Hilliard and Ox Emerson while inviting readers to name their greatest Texas athlete across sports. The column notes Hank Dana has endured abuse after Central Texas Frontiersmen beat Waco 3-1 to halt an eight game skid.
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Five State Track Records Set in Fortieth TIIL Meet
On opening day Amarillo Corpus Christi Galveston and Odessa led Class AA with top marks. Odessa held 14 points to lead, while Amarillo had 12 and Corpus Christi two as 542 athletes contested events and records fell in pole vault discus and shot put.
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Saturday Field Events and Track Schedule Details
Final events begin at 1 30 p m with pole vault and high jump then shot put. At 2 10 p m track events run in order for Conference B A and AA including the 120 yard high hurdles 100 yard dash 440 yard dash 200 yard low hurdles 440 yard relay 880 yard run 220 yard dash the 4 00 mile run and 4 30 mile relay.
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Interscholastic League Track Finals Readout
Readout of preliminary and finals results featuring athletes from Amarillo Corpus Christi and Dallas area schools. Key marks include pole vault records and long jump distances. notable names include Whidden, Childers, and Cox among others with final and qualifying marks across events.
Baylor Cubs Triumph Over TCU In Ninth Inning Rally
Baylor's freshman baseball team defeated Texas Christian 9 to 8 in Waco on Friday with a two run rally in the ninth inning.
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Nevill Signed by Chicago Bears From Oregon U
Chicago coach George Halas announced on Friday that Sam Nevills a 6 foot 2 inch 240 pound tackle from the University of Oregon has signed with the Chicago Bears.
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Hinojosa and Neal Stacy set for state tennis final
Manuel Hinojosa of Benavides and Jimmy Neal Stacy of Crane earn spots in the state tennis championship in combined Conference A and B. Joyce Towery of Cuero advances to girls finals after a 6 1 4 6 4 win. Other finalists include Keller Fiebig, Owens, and teams from Smithville, Garland, and Pharr San Juan Alamo with defending players marching toward the title.
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Coe Reaches Western Amateur Semifinals In Tight Match
National Champion Charles Coe of Oklahoma City advanced to the Western Amateur semifinals by defeating Dallas' Don Addington 4-3 in a tight quarterfinal. Bo Wininger and Bob Goldwater won decisive matches, while Mac Hunter and Coe's semifinal opponent Hunter beat Jack An.
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Hogan Stretches Greenbrier Lead In Open Golf
Ben Hogan shot his second straight 68 to take a four-stroke lead at the Greenbrier Open halfway point in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Sam Snead and Sammy Alexander were among the leaders as play continued toward the pro am event with 27 professionals still in contention.
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Clippers To Meet Indians at Disch Field Sunday
The Austin Clippers face the San Antonio Indians, a top Negro league team in Central Texas, Sunday at 3 30 p m at Disch Field under the Jaycees convoy club sponsorship. Real Disch Field prices apply with Wells or Walker likely to start for the Clippers against Williams or Smith of the Indians.
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Lomelli Captures California Lead In Golf Championship
Fresno, May 5. Ralph Lomelli, home-club assistant pro, shot a six-under-par 66 to take a two-day total of 139 and lead the California golf championship at halfway. Ellsworth Vines trails by one stroke at 140, with Lloyd Mangrum and Art Bell at 141, Blomquist at 143, Harrison and Oliver behind.
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Abilene Golf Ace Wins TIL Class AA Title
Abilene’s Lee Pinkston shoots 75 71 for a 36-hole 146 to win the Texas Interscholastic League Class AA golf championship at Austin Municipal. Highland Park Dallas takes team title with 637. Abilene runner up at 643. Palestine 659. Harlingen fourth. Floyd Addington 149 earns second in individual. Tommy Cruse 150 third. Eighteen players from four regional meets competed.
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Moran Cruises Into Semifinals In German Tennis Tourney
Gussy Moran of Santa Monica Calif defeats Germany’s Tetta Zehden 6-1 6-1 to reach the women's singles semifinals at Wiesbaden. Barbara Scofield of San Francisco also advances with a 6-1 6-4 win over Margarete von Gerlach.
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