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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1947
Page
11
Paul Hinrichs baffles the Gold Sox as the Hubbers win in a high scoring game. The crowd erupts with scathed calls and disputes over umpire decisions, while players and fans clash in a tense moment, raising questions about conduct and sportsmanship.
Serena blasted his 42nd homer as the Hubbers beat Amarillo 5 2 in a three game set. Paul Hinrichs limit ed Amarillo to seven hits in six and a third innings and helped move the Hubbers a half game up in the league race.
Clovis Pioneers shell La Mesa with 18 runs on 14 hits eight for extra bases to sweep the series. Albuni slugged two homers including a two-run shot, while Johnstons second homer helped Lamesa briefly lead before Clovis roared back. Rudy Mendoza earned the win. Walter Condon took the loss.
Director Curtis Barrett announced the District 2 TAAF softball tournament will start August 15 at the local park. Entries with a $20 fee must be received by 5 pm at Lubbock City Hall by August 12. The open roster system allows any unplayed player. Winners of the two divisions receive $200 for state meet expenses in San Angelo August 20 30.
Lubbock tennis players who finished the city tournament will face Hobbs NOM in four singles and two doubles at Dupre courts starting 9:30 this morning. Local squad includes Francis Hightower Hubert Burgess Pat Wiman and Harold Spuhler in singles with Beavers Pickens and Reynolds Gay in doubles. Absentees include Eddie Scudday David Hester. Hobbs lineup features M S Legge Don Scott JO Smith Ball Brinnon Nev Butler Eugene Montgomery Don Wallace and Ray Armstrong.
Lubbock Gun Club's skeet team faces Vernon today at 9 AM as shooters seek to avenge a prior loss. Vernon trails the club after last week's 322 score, with a large turnout for qualifying rounds at the range Saturday ahead of the match.
Amateur boxers prepare for a two night event at Slaton Park with a Monday start and final bouts on Tuesday. Coach Clarence Tillery directs the tournament as entries come in. an exhibition bout is planned between light heavy Lonnie Balch and Dawnfield.
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy orchestrated a passing attack in the Soldiers Field clash as Army’s Doe Richard and Glenn Davis and Georgia’s Charley Trippi could not crack the line. George Ratterman and Ernie Case directed aerials for Notre Dame and the United States Army respectively in the Dyche stadium contest.
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Former West Point football star Felis Dect Blanchard will present awards at the second annual international junior Olympics in Cleveland. He received leave from the Army Air Force base at Randolph Field Texas to attend the meet to be held at the Balesei Wallace Field near Cleveland on August 16.
Hubber Juniors exploded for eight home runs to beat the Red Caps 16 to 2 in Gang softball at Wi The Juniors claimed a second victory of the season as Kjaht homered and Lingle pitched. Guadalupe contributed in a 13 to 3 win as well, moving the Juniors into a fall lead in the league.
Hank Greenberg hit a decisive eighth inning home run as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5 to 4. The loss leaves St. Louis four games behind the Brooklyn Dodgers with two at bats remaining, after tying the game three times.
Bobby Doerr hit two home runs driving in four runs to power the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees. Pitcher Tommy Henrich yielded 10 hits in 8 1/3 innings for the Yanks while Ralph Bloodworth had two hits for the Pirates in a separate note.
Cleveland defeats St. Louis 4 2 in the tenth inning as Low Bougdeau delivers a double to drive in the winning run after taking the first game of the twin bill. In Philadelphia, Phil Marchildon earns his 14th win as the Athletics fall to Washington 8 1.
Loy Hubbard pitched a two hitter to lift Thomas to a 2-0 win over Brownfield. French singled and scored on Morris McClendon’s double in the sixth. Hubbard's triple drove in another run, though he was tagged out at the plate while trying for four bases.
In Chicago crowds of 31 090 watch With Pleasure defeat Mighty Armed by five lengths at Park. Cory rides With Pleasure as Armed falters on backstretch, paying 7 80 4 0 and 2 00. Rico Monte upsets Stymie to win the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. Star Bout second, Whirling Fox third. My Request wins United Hotels Stakes.
In New York a three mile Jamaica Bay oval regatta draws a selective field tomorrow. Band leader Guv Bardo of Freeport is rated a strong contender as late preparations and entry restrictions shape the event.
Amarlilo headline reports a 2-1 game where a late error enabled the winning run. Brown pitched in the loss as the opposition capitalized on a costly miscue allowing Callahan to race home for the decisive score.
The record notes batting leaders with Cooper Ne at .346 and 34 home runs by Marshall in the American League. Kell of Detroit tops batting with .339, and Bowdves adds 336.
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