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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1955
Page
17
Snead and Souchak lead with 218s as Walter Burke, Julius Boros, and Stan Leonard chase. Leonard posts a 68 in the third round, the day's best 18 holes, after bogey-free play on 13 and 14.
Peggy Springer, formerly assistant pro at Hillcrest, is hired as assistant at Lubbock Country Club replacing Hank Hensley who resigned to head pro duties at Lovington New Mexico. The front nine reopened after sprinkler work with the new pro shop teen-age room and bath house underway and not ready until August 1. Major league rookies are guaranteed $6000 yearly.
The Blue Sox unveil a veteran and rookie laden roster led by Socha and Kapp, with Alonso returning and Dink Whisenhunt among promising youngsters. Key signings include Jack Schoening and Ken Wade, while Luis Villadas leads the catching corps. May 1 return for Howard Bierman and a debt-free park with 1,900 season tickets sold frame the franchise’s optimistic start.
Reported figures show painting the Yankee Stadium with protective work costs at least 75000 dollars, with potential increases for materials and labor. The article outlines the high expense and notes the project scope includes exterior surfaces and aging structure.
Commissioner Ford C. Frick predicts a better year for baseball in 1955 than 1954. He cites renewed fan interest and closer relations between players and owners, noting a calmer spring and no need for stern warnings this year.
Sullivan and Curley homered for Plainview while First Inning Homer Hatter also went deep for Pampa. Fortin hit his fourth homer of the day in the seventh, both with bases empty. Oilers lead 5-3 after Halter, Hairston, and Fortin drives. Lewis and Palmer later chase one run in the bottom half.
Six American League outfielders each played 1,000 or more games in the 1954 season, highlighting durability and longevity for three decades of play in the major leagues.
Joe Kelly notes Beattie Feathers Buzz Warren and Kelley urging boys to use starting blocks to protect the costly track. John Blaine, longtime coach, directs the South Plains meet with help from district coaches. Eustace Conwood of Wellman earns praise for his influence on junior high talent.
Off for a first hand look at the Hubbers in spring training with a slate of exhibitions ahead. The Big Spring game was called off but Cur nan aims to gauge the club. Tomorrow opens with two games against San Angelo, one with Big Spring, two with Midland, closing the exhibition slate. The season starts next week.
The Lubbock Hubbers announce a reshaped lineup with Bobby Fernandez and a new second base pair. Fernan dez, Joe Simons, and Everett Moore will roam the outfield, Bud Reagan at first, Nat Ra at second, Bob Lloyd at short, Charles Costello at third, and Mike Curnan to catch. Pitching duties include Jim Reynolds Hubert Nealy and a choice between Larry Kelcher or Lee Gatewood for three-inning stints. Doctor G A Sheridan Madkwick, famed as the great white doctor, died recently in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The city gears up for the Athletics first game in their rebuilt park with 36 000 expected fans and 5 000 standees. Chicago hosts Cleveland while Milwaukee and Philadelphia draw large crowds as managers predict a strong season and league attendance hopes. Weather looks mild with few postponements anticipated.
Probable pitchers listed for Monday and Tuesday matchups across the American and National Leagues with weather notes and attendance figures. Matchups include Baltimore Washington, Chicago Cincinnati, Detroit Kansas City, Boston Baltimore, and others with conditions ranging from clear and mild to cool with showers. Attendance ranges from about 3,000 to 45,000 depending on site.
Shelly Mann of Arlington Virginia led with 25 points to top the meet as Walter Reed Hospital of Washington DC won team honors with 95 points. New world records were set in the 100 yard butterfly and the 40 yard medley relay during the National AAU women’s indoor swimming and diving meet in Daytona Beach Florida.
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