Potashers Hold Off Hobbs In High Scoring Tilt
Potashers built an eight run first five innings, then repelled a late Hobbs rally to win 9 8. Summerline started for Potashers, while Diaz delivered key hits and a homer as Dick and Summerline combined on the mound. Sugar Ray Robinson retained the Middleweight title with a fourth round kayo of Bobo Olson in Los Angeles, improving to 4 0 against Olson. Robinson dominated with a body shot and left hook, stopping Olson at 2 51 of the fourth.
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Texas Western schedules 22 basketball games for next season
Texas Western College announces a 22 game schedule for next season under coach George McCarty. The Miners will play 10 non conference games and 12 Border Conference games starting December 1 with New Mexico Western of Silver City, and January 5 at home against Hardin-Simmons.
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Bevers Earns Second Letter at Texas Western
El Paso Texas Jimmy Bevers Lovington New Mexico star athlete earns his second letter this year at Texas Western College. Bevers won a first letter last fall as a freshman halfback for the Miners who won six games last year and tied two. He earned his second letter this spring as a dash man and broad jumper for the track team.
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Nova Enters Poetry Ring After Boxing Career
Former heavyweight contender Lou Nova headlines a New York poetry recital reflecting on his boxing life. The piece recalls his 1941 Madison Square Garden bout with Max Baer, a key step toward a shot at Joe Louis, and notes Nova’s unlikely yoga inspired stance and cosmic punch.
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Kansas City Open boosts charity with 22000 prize
Local golf fans back the Kansas City Open at Mulburn Country Club with a 22000 purse. Proceeds benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital, with stars like Lloyd Mangrum and Cary Middlecoff expected to attend.
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Governor backs state boxing panel amid Terry bout controversy
Pennsylvania Governor George Leader defends the State Athletic Commission over a fight involving 19 year old Fred Terry. Commissioner Al Klein suspended Terry for 30 days, while Terry alleges coercion and threats of life suspension. Klein calls Terry's claims untrue and says the boxer malingered. Senator Benjamin Donolow calls for Klein's firing if facts prove abuse. Leader seeks full facts and expresses confidence in the commission.
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South Carolina
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al Klein
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Klein
Carlsbad Potashers and Sports Battle to Extra In Hoops Runday
In a tense extra inning affair, Carlsbad and Hobbs traded scores with J B Palmer scoring on a sacrifice and Carios Pasqual homering for a solo shot. Ray Weakened pitched well until a late run push, as Hobbs took the 2 1 decision and Carlsbad prep for a Pampa series.
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Cleanup crew hasty exit leaves things behind
Michigan reporters note a cleanup crew rushed the scene at dawn and left behind items as they hurried away. The fragmentary report hints at disorder during the early morning operation.
Baseball Standings and Night Game Results
The New York Giants beat Boston 8 7 in 10 innings as Wines hit a late run. Boston defeated Kansas City 5 4 in night action. Washington edged Cleveland 5 4 in a 10 inning affair. Detroit triumphed over Baltimore 3 2 in another night game.
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Leading Batters and Early RBI Leaders in the American League
Mantle of the Yankees leads with a .409 average from 50 at bats, followed by Maxwell of Detroit and Berra of New York among top hitters. Home runs list Mantle with 15 and Berra 12, plus several players tied for eighth with eight. RBI leaders show Berra with 33 and Mantle with 32, followed by Boyer and Jablonski.
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Perkins To Answer Hypnosis Quiz
A. B. Perkins says he has received inquiries following his Hobbs appearance on a radio program. He will appear again Wednesday in a question and answer program over KWEW.
Arbor Day Origin in Nebraska Plants One Million Trees
The first Arbor Day was observed in Nebraska on April 10, 1872 with more than one million trees planted, marking a historic state celebration of conservation and civic participation.
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Cardinals Trade Virdon Triggers Fan Backlash And Moves
The Cardinals exchange Bill Virdon to Pittsburgh for Dick Littlefield and Bobby Del Greco as fan outrage grows over the rookies sent away. General Manager Frank Lane defends the moves while Pirates GM Joe Brown notes the club is reshaping for overall strength.
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Fessile Callixylon Tree Spurs Ada Oklahoma Fossil Record
The Callixylon fossil tree, one of the oldest known, stands at Ada Oklahoma. Scientists estimate its age at about 300 million years, highlighting a deep prehistoric record in the region.
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All Fishermen Don’t Catch Fish by Al Savisky
Al Savisky reports a Brownwood Lake fishing trip produced no catches due to high water. He notes cheerful times with his father in law O A Pope despite the wet weather.
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Five Golf Teams Compete In Inter-City Matches Sunday
Golf teams from Jal Carlsbad Andrews Artesia and Lovington will start play at 9 30 Sunday morning in the inter city team matches here Each team consists of ten amateurs plus the club pro Lovington Ladies Golf Association to serve lunch and sandwiches beginning at 11 a m
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Lovington Ladies Golf Association
Theft of 100 jackrabbit carcasses reported
The State Bureau of Criminal Investigation reported a theft at a Winnner store involving 100 jackrabbit carcasses valued at unspecified amount. No suspects named. The incident is being investigated by state authorities.
More Trades In The Works In Bright Baseball Talk
United Press reports more trades in baseball with the White Sox closing on a package for Art Ditmar of the A's while Kansas City had rejected an earlier offer. Cardinal fans blast Lane for three trades, including sending Bill Virdon to Pittsburgh. Sal Maglie’s father dies at 72. Parnell sidelined at least a month with a sprained ankle. Conley’s arm feels better after BP. Hank Aaron aims for a .340 average and Simmons reports arm strength returning.
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Milwaukee
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Philadelphia
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Olympic Skating Champ Turns Pro
Haynes Allen Jenkins, 1956 Olympic champion, signs with Holiday on Ice. He will perform in two shows in the United States and three in Europe before entering Harvard Law School. Jenkins, a Colorado College senior Phi Beta Kappa, has won major titles. brother Dave looks likely to follow. Ronnie Robertson has also turned pro.
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Amarillo Banks Cut Holidays Changes Soon
Amarillo banks will close on Saturdays starting June 23 and extend Friday banking by three hours. The number of bank holidays will drop from 15 to six yearly as allowed by the Texas legislature.
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