Rodeo Plans Announced for June 18 1955 North of Town
Manuel the club president announced a three day rodeo to be staged at the all steel arena north of town off Highway 100. Raymond McMillan of Hugo Ohio produces the 1955 show. A parade at 4 PM Wednesday opens the rodeo with Ellen Franklin Fuller named queen and a Honey Grove high school student.
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Manuel
Raymond McMillan
Hugo
Ohio
Ellen Franklin Fuller
Alvin Fuller
Miss Fuller
Honey Grove High School
McLeland Sold to Shreveport by Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Indians sold pitcher Wayne McLeland to Shreveport and released infielder Joe Damato. The sale price was not disclosed. McLeland had a 1-7 record this season, after a 14-7 campaign last year, and Damato was batting .230 in his fourth season. Bobby Howard from Los Angeles will fill the roster spot.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Indians
Wayne McLeland
Shreveport
Joe Damato
McLeland
Indians
Damato
Bobby Howard
Los Angeles
Bonham Little League: Red Sox and Giants Win to Lead
The Red Sox beat the Cards 9-5 and the Giants defeated the Yanks 6-4 in extra innings to stay tied for first. Norman earned the win for the Red Sox while Watson took the loss for the Cards. Terry pitched for the Giants in a 6-4 victory with a late scoring burst.
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Red Sox
Giants
Bonham
Yanks
Norman
Watson
McKnight
Gilbert
Terry
Lynch
Workman
THE
Icards
Norman and
McWhirter
Covert
Moore
Basilio aims to defend title soon after win
Hatchet-faced Carmen Basilio, new welterweight champion, said he wants to defend the title within three months possibly against Johnny Saxton. He praised his victory over Tony De Marco, calling it his hardest fight and noting his body punches wore De Marco down. De Marco lost the crown after a short reign.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Carmen Basilio
Tony DeMarco
Johnny Saxton
Basilio
Stocky DeMarco
Boston
Carmen
Auto race tragedy and Le Mans entries shock fans
The article recalls two time Indianapolis winner Bill Vukovich burned to death in a five car crash at the American 500. It lists Americans Fitch Hill Cunningham and Sherwood Johnson among Le Mans entrants and describes the chaotic aftermath with 200000 spectators and scattered debris. A separate incident notes a garbage truck fire in Bismarck sparked by hot ashes.
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Indianapolis
Bill Vukovich
Fitch
Phil Hill
Santa Monica
Calif
Umberto Maglioli
Italy
Ferrari
Briggs Cunningham
Greenefarm
Conn
Sherwood Johnson
Fort Worth
Cunningham
Fire Delivery
Bismarck
N. D
LeMaze Captures Sixth French Amateur Golf Title
Henri de LaMaze, 36, Paris businessman, won the French Amateur Golf championship by defeating Don Bisplinghoff of Orlando 5 and 4. He claimed his sixth title as an all French victory over an American bid to sweep major amateur titles. In the semifinals he beat St. Joseph Conrad of San Antonio, the British Amateur champion.
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Paris
Henri de LaMaze
Chantilly
Don Bisplinghoff
Orlando
Fla
de la Mare
St. Joseph Conrad
San Antonio
Tex
Fire destroys dwelling near Trenton and outbuildings
A blaze completely destroyed a six room house known as the old T. C. Scales residence located a mile north of Trenton. A tool house a garage and 500 gallons of gasoline were also burned. Seven acres of wheat were consumed and Archie Haley, a Black resident, and his family lost all personal belongings.
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T. C. Scales
Trenton
Archie Haley
Public Works Contract Sealed Bids Open June 15 1955
Texas highway construction invites sealed proposals for 25.368 miles of grading, surfacing and structure work from Cotten Center to Gober and Leon to Celeste with several route numbers. Bids due 9:00 a.m. June 15, 1955, at the Highway Department Austin. plans available in Bonham and Austin. Wage rates per local prevailing conditions apply. holiday work paid at standard rates. Plans by Joe Clark in Bonham.
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Bonham Daily Favorite
Texas Highway Construction
Surs
Base & Surf
Cotten Center
Gober
Leonard
Celeste
Hickory Creek
Wolfe City
Fannin and
Hunt Unty
Highway Department
Austin
State of Texas
State Highway Commission
Joe Clark
Benginnerr
Bonham
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Opportunity to tour city plant and its grounds
Residents are urged to visit the plant to appreciate the work done. The first noticeable benefit will be odor reduction this summer, easing eastern town residents. The message invites readers to inspect the large, neat grounds and units, promoting local trade.
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Oo. Sarenneeerar
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Sports
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Parker
Bios
Mediva
Bonham, Texas
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Pampas
Latis
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Jack Dempacy
Firpo
New York
Jim Miller
United Press
Tex Richard
United States
Hefogecock
Shedgecock
LeMaze
Dad
4Th Street
First National
Wettrick
Esse
Ideal
Thalos
Wouth
ALVIN _DARK
NEW York Giants
Alvin Dark
Hatley Motor Company
Ford Dealer
Thrifty Price
Orley
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