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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1950
Page
6
Levelland, Sundown and Seagraves secured league victories as the Oil Belt action continued. Results included Refiners defeating Gassers 11 to 10 in a tight matchup with late scoring and key plays influencing the final outcome.
The Hubbers defeated the Pampa Oilers 12 to 6 for their fourth win in five games. Clodfelter earned his second victory as Hubbers surged with early runs and solid pitching to maintain control throughout the game.
A decipherable fragment notes the death of a former Georgia Tech coach, with scattered references to people and places. The text remains unclear on full identity or circumstances, offering only intermittent names and stray terms.
Readable race results show Lane entries earning both win and place in a local track event. Mixed notes hint at relays and individual performances amid sparse details and typographical errors.
Clovis opened with four runs in the third and surged ahead to defeat the Albuquerque Dukes 15-7. Patone Bull Rosin homered driving in three. Bob Bennington and Jess Jacinto contributed multiple hits as Clovis racked up 21 late runs and pulled within one win of a best-of-seven.
Fred Hawkins of El Paso won the Cavalier Open in Virginia Beach scoring 200 total to win by two strokes over Clayton Meekins of Charlotte. Jimmy Demaret and Jim Ferrier faded in the final 36 holes finishing fourth and tenth. Johnny Palmer and Ted Kroll tied for third at 203.
Chicago Cubs announce five scouts will search high classification minor leagues for players who can strengthen the team. Assistant director Wit Matthews says the club seeks improvement for the 1950 pennant race and will pursue deals with top prospects if possible.
A scattered scores list shows results across several leagues with rain causing postponements. Notable ledgers include Dallas 4 Oklahoma City 2 and Wichita Falls 16 7 as well as Tulsa 3 Fort Worth 3. Tonight's Texas League matchups include Dallas at Fort Worth Oklahoma City at Tulsa Houston at San Antonio and Shreveport at Beaumont.
Amarillo Gold Sox end three game skid with a 14 to 10 win over Borger Gassers. Metz LaFollette shuttled in from the sixth, limiting the Gassers to two hits the rest of the way. Howard left the park with a ground rule double amid an eighth inning outburst that saw Amarillo rally for seven runs.
Heavyweight Drazenovich of Penn State becomes the third PSU boxer in 27 years to capture three consecutive Eastern Intercollegiate titles.
Tulsa Tugged a 5-3 win over the Fort Worth Cats as Walker Cross struck out rookie Gene Clough with the tying runs on base in the ninth. It was Tulsa Oilers’ lone victory in the three game set in Fort Worth.
In New York on April 23, Sam Jethroe's baserunning and speed sparked a nine run rally for the Boston Braves off Sheldon Jones of the Giants. Jethroe's antics unsettled the pitcher, contributing to a chaotic inning that saw Sid Gordon homer and multiple Braves scores.
Lamesa Lobos slip past the Abilene Blue Sox 7 to 6 in the finale of a three game series as Eulis Rosson earned his second win. Pedro Santiago and Ramon Loyko sparked the ninth inning rally with a double and a loaded bases situation produced the deciding run. Righthander Lon Dunn took the loss after working the final five frames.
In Pittsburgh Johnny Hopp and Wally Westlake sparked a 5 hit Pirates attack to overcome the Cincinnati Reds 3 to 3 in a six inning rally driven by four walks issued by Frank Smith and his relief. Chuff Chambers claimed his second win as Pittsburgh swept the series.
Chicago Bears owner coach George Halas announced a 1950 schedule featuring six NFL conference games and one non conference clash at Wrigley Field. The season opens October 8 at home against the Chicago Cardinals with a non conference Armed Forces game versus the World Championship Eagles on September 10.
World Heavyweight Champion Ezzard Charles was ordered by the National Boxing Association to undergo two physical examinations. If he passes both, he must honor his contract to fight Freddie Bears in Buffalo, with the bout likely in late May or early June.
April spotted Texas greyhound Foggy Weather winner of the $8,000 Waterloo Stake at the National Coursing Meet with a one point margin over Cotton. Foggy Weather, owned by C. V. Flocs of Temple, Texas, edged ahead in a neck and neck final after a long chase. Cotton is owned by Aubrey Weatherford of Bartlett, Texas.
Morris Williams of Austin captures the San Antonio Invitational at Brackenridge Park on the par 71 course. He defeated O’Hara Watts of San Antonio 3 and 2 in a scheduled 36 hole final, firing eight under par across 34 holes with ten birdies and two bogeys. The article notes Williams previously won the state senior championship on the same course.
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