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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

4

Converted Infielder Annexes Hurling Victory For Chisox

Surprise start er lefty Jack Harshman of the White Sox pitched his first major league shutout, a seven hitter as Chicago ran its winning streak to five games with 5-3 and 6-0 wins at Washington.

Ing Billy Pierce Mike Fornieles Richards Harshman Senators Chicago Yankees Baltimore Allie Reynolds Joe Coleman Orioles Bob Kennedy Coleman Mickey Mantle Reynolds Boston Ted Lepeio Milt Bolling Harry Agganis Jackie Jensen Detroit Ray Boone Dodgers Giants Cubs Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Jim Wilson Phillies Lefty Jack Harshman White Sox Washington

Houston Buffs Stun Dallas 6–0 in Texas League Clash

The Houston Buffs won their ninth of ten, routing Dallas 6 to 0 to tie for fourth with Shreveport in the Texas League pennant race. Hugh Sooter spun eight hits allowed, while Pat Scantlebury matched him until the Buffs’ four-run burst in the third. Cliff Weaver’s two-run double set Fort Worth past San Antonio in extras. The Buffs host Dallas again Monday as Oklahoma City and the Tulsa-Shreveport results shuffled the standings.

Consuegra Minnie Minoso Jim Rivera Chicago Harshman Indians Philadelphia Bob Feller Arnold Portocarrero Dave Philley George Strickland Bill Glynn Jim Hegan Art Houtteman Bob Hooper Hal Newhouser Bob Lemon Don Mess Houston Buffs Dallas Buffs Shreveport Eagles San Antonio Fort Worth Tulsa Oklahoma City Beaumont Hugh Sooter Houston Pat Scantlebury Sooter Cliff Weaver Caroll Beringer Harry Hesler Arnie Atkins Oilers Dave Hillman Earl York Ernie Groth Vincent Omor Ray Cash Jim Torgerson George Condrick Cats

Baseball scores and upcoming games from Sunday and Monday

The league results show New York 3 Cincinnati 2 and Milwaukee 5 4. Pittsburgh 0 Brooklyn 6. Chicago 4 Philadelphia 11. St Louis 8 Fort Worth 7 and San Antonio 5 in 12 innings. Monday's schedule lists Fort Worth at San Antonio Oklahoma City at Beaumont Dallas at Houston and Tulsa at Shreveport.

New York Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Fort Worth San Antonio Oklahoma City Beaumont Dallas Houston Tulsa Shreveport Cleveland Detroit Washington Boston Baltimore Milwaukee Philadelphia Bis Chicago Pittsburgh Okla

SMU Student Wins Brownwood Tourney

Hal McCommas a 19 year old Southern Methodist University student won the 19th Brownwood Invitation Golf Tournament. He defeated Bob French of the Odessa oil supply firm 3 and 2 in the 36 hole finals after being five down at 14 holes.

Brownwood Tex Hal McCommas Southern Methodist University MecCommas Bob French Odessa Oil Well Supply Company Dallas French

Denison’s Babe Hanan Wins Woodlawn Invitational

Babe Hanan of Denison captured the Woodlawn Invitational Golf title in Sherman on Sunday. He defeated Grady Prim of Sulphur Springs in an extra-hole match one up after both were unsettled by gusty winds and Prim erred by driving into deep rough on the final hole.

Sherman Babe Hanan Denison Hanan Grady Prim Sulphur Springs Prim

Walser Wins Texas Oklahoma Invitational Golf Crown

Oklahoma A M golf star Joe Walser defeated Gene McBride of Wichita Falls in the 36 hole finals at Wichita Falls to become the first Oklahoman champion. Walser led 4 up after the morning round, survived gusts of 40 mph, and clinched with a 10 foot par putt on the 36th hole.

Wichita Falls Oklahoma A&m Joe Walser Gene McBride Walser Oklahoma McBride Walker Mangrum Kroll Argentina Roberto de Vicenzo de Vicenzo Bob Rosburg Chicago

New York Fox Hunt Aims to Curb Rabies Spread

Albany reports that the New York State conservation department has destroyed over 4700 foxes via trapping to limit rabies. The program creates zones of scarcity and includes dog vaccination clinics. Trapping runs April to November in a belt around central counties, funded by an $80,000 appropriation approved by Gov. Dewey.

Albany N.Y State Conservation Department State Department New York Thomas E. Dewey

Mangrum Wins Western Open In Sudden Death Playoff

Lloyd Mangrum captured the Western Open at Kenwood Country Club Cincinnati with a 277 total after a playoff against Ted Kroll. De Vicenzo led earlier but finished third as Kroll earned 1800 and Mangrum received 2400 dollars for the title.

Cincinnati Lloyd Mangrum Kenwood Country Club Mangrum Ted Kroll New Hartford N. Y

New High Oil Bean Soybean Seed Debuts in Minnesota

Minnesota researchers announce a new soybean variety named Renville for 1955 general planting. The plant reaches 26 to 31 inches, shows strong lodging resistance, and records the highest oil content among University tests, maturing a week earlier than Blackhawk.

Renville Minnesota University of Minnesota Blackhawk

Rail network inventory details vast nation wide

The nation counts 680 railroads with 42 500 locomotives 41 000 passenger coaches 2 100 000 freight cars and 226 000 miles of track outlining extensive rail infrastructure.

Golfers Give Hogan Tough Scores on National Day

The article reports on Hogan's recovery and a wide field of challengers who posted scores against his target. Notable participants include Vice President Nixon with 94 22 72 at Five Farms Baltimore and Govs Thornton and Shivers with 71 and 73 respectively.

New York Ben Hogan Richard M. Nixon Hogan Baltusrol Springfield N. J Nixon Five Farms Club Baltimore William F. Dean San Francisco Dan Thornton Colorado Allan Shivers Texas Frankie Dye Watsonville Golf Club Frankie Mobile Ala Alvin T. Dimmer C. M. Clyer Detroit Charles Dudley Greenville North Carolina Dick Steward Amsterdam N.Y USO National Golf Fund PGA Life Magazine

Santee Defeats Whitfield In Half Mile Run

Wes Santee defeated Whitfield in the 880 at Stockton for the Pacific Association meet amid a wet track. Santee clocked 1 50 flat beating Whitfield by 12 yards as Whitfield vows to focus on the half mile and Olympic chances. Alameda’s Jim Jackson, 18, won the 100 and 220 in 9.6 and 20.8 seconds respectively.

Stockton Calif Wes Santee America Mal Whitfield Wes Whitfield Santee Whitfieeld Kansas Compton Alameda High School Jim Jackson Fellows

Childress Legion Falters to Amarillo Nine 4 0

Childress American Legion was held hitless by Amarillo Currie on the mound and wind, losing 4 0 at Memorial Park. Joe Don Woods took the loss despite 10 strikeouts as Amarillo collected four runs on four hits and three errors.

Childress Legion Amarillo Childress American Legion Currie Hanson Joe Don Woods Woods Memorial Park Childress Jorge Johnson Joe McClain Johnson Chiefs Dumas

Jaycee Nine Has Three Tilts Set

The Childress Jaycee softball team schedules three games this week led by manager Alonzo Garvin. They host Memphis in a non league contest at Fair Park Tuesday at 8 pm with 25 cent admission. Aubry Bailey likely starts.

Childress Jaycee Alonzo Garvin Memphis Gould Okla Hollis Fair Park Aubry Bailey Jaycees Childress LaCasa Ron

Farm League Schedule Card

Monday games feature Dodgers versus Cardinals and Phillies against the Giants. Wednesday matchups pair Cardinals with Phillies and Dodgers to face the Giants. Friday lineup shows Dodgers versus Phillies and Cardinals against the Giants.

Dodgers Cardinals Phillies Giants

Bees Have Their Own Cleaning Plant

Robinson's Wax Works in Auburn New York operates a bee cleaning plant that reworks wax foundations used by bees to build combs in hives. The process removes impurities and shapes sheets about 10 by 24 inches to fit both large producers and those selling honey in combs.

Auburn N. Y Robinson's Wax Works Robinson's

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