Record turnout at Lamesa meet signals golf boom on South Plains
At the Lamesa Invitation Tournament crowds surged, signaling a new record turnout and a rising interest in golf across the South Plains. Ben Alexander, 15, captured medalist honors with a 70, edging Farquhar Wright and Adair who shot 71, while Addison and Scarborough families drawn from Whites and town residents fueled the enthusiasm. Alexander’s round featured a birdie on No 1, eagle on No 5, and a late push to 36 on the back, marking a standout performance among a field of strong competitors.
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Smiths
Scarboroughs
Addison Brothers
George
Jai
Ben Alexander
John Farquhar
Bobby Wright
Robert Adair
Parred
Alexander
Farquhar
C. A. DeWees
W. O. Maxwell
Local golf roundup notes players and results across Brownfield area
The column records practice rounds and pro am results with Wright and Farquhar in contention, long-driving contest delays, and multiple players from Big Spring La Mesa and Lubbock areas. It mentions Jerry Kirschner Ray Warden illness Stan Stewart encounters Ken Shields joining Plainview club Gerry Thomas Rice eligibility and all tournament honors with MVP mentions.
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Farquhar
Big Spring
Lamesa
Nedalist
Alexander
al Allison
Levelland
Jerry Kirschner
Ray Warden
Jack Bailey
Brownfield
Hot Springs
Stan
Don Luman
Thomas
Rice
Temple Tucker
Dale Ball
Gerry Thomas
King Hill
Gerry
Houston
Gene Schwinger
Ball
Wade Wolfe
Westerner Mothers Host Unforgettable Lettermen Party at Mackenzie
Westerner Mothers organized a Thursday celebration for lettermen and coaches at Mackenzie. The event featured prizes donated by city merchants, a humorous dressing stunt by Coaches Pat Farris and Joe Ring, and abundant food. The town praised Westerner spirit and the strong support from local merchants and families.
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Snerrod Hardware
Ken Cariker
Pat Farris
Joe Ring
Moms
Seixas and Trabert Reach Dallas Invitational Finals
Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert advanced to the Dallas Country Club Invitational final after five set wins over Tom Brown and Dick Savitt. Brown fell 5-6 6-0 6-3 4-6 6-2 to Seixas, while Savitt pushed Trabert to five sets 6-4 4-6 4-6 6-4 6-2. The doubles semis saw Trabert-Seixas and Brown-Savitt win in straight sets to set Sunday title matches.
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Vic Seixas
Tony Trabert
Corpus Christi
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Brown- Savitt
Trabert
Seixas
Stockholm
Ulf Schmidt
Seymour Greenberg
Brown
Savitt
Billy Talbert
New York
Tut Bartzen
California
Service
Dunce
Philadephian
Cincinnatian
Ulthough Savitt
Petroleum Group Plans Levelland Golf Tourney Saturday
The South Plains Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute will hold a golf tournament at Levelland Country Club this Saturday. An entry fee applies, with non members paying $1 dues to join. About $2,000 in prizes such as irons briefcases fishing gear silverware appliances and clothing will be awarded.
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American Petroleum Institute
Levelland Country Club
al Allison
API
Nolan Garrett
Harlen Glenn
Allison
Cleo Barnett
Bruce Nesbitt
Leon Long
C. E. Smith
Paul Musslewhite
Howard Shaw
Homer Johnson
Marvin Roberts
South Plains API
Harry Mathews
Lubbock
Brownfield
Tohoka
Post
Crosbyton
Littlefield
Plainview
Denver City
Morton
Giants Finally Win as Chicago Beats Cleveland 9-4
Walt Dropo slugged a grand slam in the fifth inning to spark the Chicago White Sox to a 9-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Dropo's 425 foot homer capped a six run inning against Bob Feller and Narleski, giving Chicago its first win of the campaign.
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Ray Narleski
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Boston
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Ted Williams
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Billy Goodman
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Delock
Fllis Kinder
San Antonio golfer widens lead in Zaharias Open to ten strokes
Betty Jameson of San Antonio widened her lead in the Babe Zaharias Open to ten strokes. She fired a 36 35 71 in rough conditions, with near perfect drives and a sharp putting game after a sensational Friday showing. The Beaumont event on April 16 highlighted Jameson's strong form as the field trailed.
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Patty Berg
St. Andrews
Honolulu
Jackie Pung
Miss Berg
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Jayton Wins District 8-B Track Title for Second Year
Defending champion Jayton edged Mc Adoo and Girard to claim the District 8-B track championship with 42.56 points and advance to the regional meet in Lubbock. Mc Adoo totaled 36.1.3 points, Girard 27 1/3, while Roaring Springs and Peacock par trailed.
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McAdoo
Girard
Jays
Lubbock
Roaring Springs
Peacock
Giants Beat Phillies 8-3 Behind Hearn and Williams
Jim Hearn won 1-0 to 8-0 after giving up 10 hits as the New York Giants defeated Philadelphia 8-3. Davey Williams and Whitey Lockman led a homer barrage, with Hearn contributing a homer himself. The victory gives the world champions their first win of the season.
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Redlegs
Regional Meet Set At Tech For Track Golf And Tennis
Friday and Saturday regional events at Tech determine state qualifiers from Districts 1AA 2AA 1-5A and 1-10B with Tech hosting under Coach Landon Westbrook. Golf at Hillcrest CC directed by Cantrell and Sherrod. Tennis A B Friday and AA Saturday led by George Philbrick. Last year's champions listed for each sport and division. The piece notes a 105-lane bowling facility torn down in 1944 by the U.S. Army.
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Tech
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Warren Cantrell
Amarillo
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Phillips
Meadow
Lakeview
O’donnel
Wall Holds One Stroke Lead At Greensboro Open
Wall Jr. of Pocono Manor Pa. retained a one stroke lead at the Greensboro Open after 36 holes with a 6 over par 146 total. Snead Boros and Furgol trailed as the field narrowed for Sundays 36 hole final. Defending champion Ford stood six back at 140 amid rain delays.
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N.C
Art Wall Jr
Pocono Manor
Doug Ford
Kiamesha Lake
N.Y
Larry Dempsey
Billy Maxwell
Odessa
Tex
Paul Harney
Worcester
Mass
Jerry Barber
Los Angeles
Andrews Nabs Title In 8 A Track Meet
Andrews won the District 8A track meet scoring 48 points to defeat Pecos, Monahans, Kermit, Seminole, and Denver City. Jimmy Dorland led with 11½ points and won both the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Joe Langham posted a 20.2 in the 180 yard low hurdles.
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Seminole
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Joe Langham
Doyle Parker
Henry Combs
Curtis Hart
Clyde Silvy
Jerry Wiliams
Keith Patton
Jimmy Dorland
Fleet Mustang
Dorland
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