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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1948

Page

13

Hubbers Rout Borger as Mills Stars in 16-4 Win

Lubbock Hubbers overpower Borger Gassers 16-4 behind Royce Mills who fanned 11, allowed seven hits, and drove in four with four singles. Sullivan started the scoring, Richardson tripled, and errors aided the Hubbers as they pull away after a tight start.

Ey Jol Kelly Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Borger Gassers Royce Mills Hurler Sullivan Jackie Sullivan Virgil Richardson Borger Richardson Don Moore Hubbers Carnet Eddie Carnett Gassers Jim Crain Borgers Floyd Walker Verdun Gilchrist Crain Walker Richardson Welker Frank McAlexander T. L. Lasley Mills Allea Roy Larue Roland Miller

Ladies Meadowbrook Golf Club Meet and Play Schedule

The Ladies Meadowbrook Golf Club will hold a special meeting Monday at 2 30 in the home of Mrs Paul Jones 1812 10th street. All members and interested women are invited. Regular golf follows Wednesday at Meadowbrook Publinx with tee off at 8 15. Women wishing to join should be at the first tee. Members listed include Oma Gilmore Mrs T Davis Mrs H A Bolinger and others.

Ladies Meadowbrook Golflub Paul Jones 10Th Street Meadowbrook Publinx Club Oma Gilmore T. Davis H. A. Bolinger J. E. George M.C. Williamson A.B. Holton Troy Peeples Keith A. Perry Jack Jackson Frank Moore C. G. Moore Jack

Yank Swimmers Triumph Over French In Paris Meet

America's Olympic swimmers defeated French rivals at Tourelles stadium in Paris, marking another win in the era of U S aquatic supremacy.

Paris America Tourelles Stadium

Westerner grid candidates report for 1948 season drills

Approximately 409 Lubbock High candidates report to Head Coach C. R. Pattison at 8 30 Monday morning at the Chapman field clubhouse for the first drill session of the 1948 football season. Full equipment will be issued and two a day workouts start this week with a Lawton camp and a September 10 opener against Odessa Broncos at Jones stadium.

Jack Bryant Donald Decker Lubbock High School Chapman Field Bill Floyd Bryant Fred Taylor C. R Pat) Pattison Decker Westerners Lawton Oklo Cameron Aggies Jones Stadium Odessa Broncos Avalanche-Journal Lubbock ‘High School Westerner Pattison Okla Lubbock Odessa Broncos Texas Christian University Don Decker Bill Bridge Jim Wilson Charley Williams Wilson Williams Lubbock Grid Ans San Angelo Bobcats Bobcats

Sunbeamers Reach State ASA Finals in Wichita Falls

G W Warden and Jackie Neel led the Thomas Sunbeamers of Lubbock to the state ASA finals with two wins over top teams. They defeated the Texas Aggies 2 0 and Highway Inn 5 2 as Warden fanned 10 and Neel claimed victory in relief. Lubbock advances to meet Vandergrift Dallas for the title at Scotland Park tonight.

Wichita Falls G. W. Warden Jackie Neel Thomas Sunbeamers Lubbock Texas Aggies Highway Inn Warden Neel Bert Baty Texas Tech Aggie Red Raider Tech Ray Butler Wally Fowler Butler Fowler James Abbott Byron Clark Roy Butler Skein Abbott A. J. Collier Jack Blomfield Richard Johns Charley Reynolds Vandergrift of Dallas Scotland Park Zools Nicholas Nell James

Yanks Cart Away Most Gold Medals Olympics Ends With Pageantry

At Wembley Aug 14 the Olympic Games closed after 16 days with 80 000 in attendance and 1 500 000 spectators. The United States led all nations with 38 golds and 662 total points, Sweden second with 353. Mexico swept the Prix des Nations equestrian event with Arete ridden by Mariles Cortes winning individual and Ruben Uriza second. US stars listed include Dillard Patton Whitfield Porter Cochran Steele Smith Thompson Mathias and the 400 meter and 1600 meter relays teams.

Olympic Stadium Wembley Britain Londonderry Sweden J. Sigfrid Edstrom Helsinki Finland Mexico H. Mariles-Cortes France U.S. A Hungary Italy Turkey Czechoslovakia Holland Switzerland Denmark Argentina South Africa Australia Belgium Egypt Peru Jamaica Austria Norway India United States Berlin Los Angeles Amsterdam Paris Antwerp Harrison Dillard Mel Patton Mal Whitfield Bill Porter Roy Cochran Willie Steele Guvin Smith Wilbur Thompson Bob Mathias Barney Ewell Lorenzo Wright Arthur Harnden Cliff Bourland

Oil Bowl Schoolboy Tilt Slated Aug 27

Fifteen Texas schools supply the All Star squad to face Oklahoma in the eleventh Oil Bowl on August 27 in Wichita Falls. Coaches Joe Golding and Cooper Robbins announced 21 top players from last year will play, with three more to be announced. The Texas line averages 195 pounds, heavier than Oklahoma’s 189, led by 225 pound Cor- pus Christi tackle Charles O Nea l.

Wichita Falls Texas Oklahoma Joe Golding Cooper Robbins Batkenridge Charles O'Neal Corpus Christi Bill Howton Plainview Jim Biggs Amarillo Ed Brady Enid L. D. Bush Dewey

Mohawks Crush Mustangs in Ninth Street Sandlot Game

The Mohawks defeated the Mustangs Saturday at Ninth and Ave V behind Dean Fawcett's five hit pitching. Cecil Thompson, Mohawks catcher, led at the plate with a home run.

Ninth Ave. V Mustangs Dean Fawcett Cecil Thompson

Amarillo Gold Sox crush Lamesa Loboes 25-1 in seven

Amarillo's Gold Sox pounded out 19 hits to rout Lamesa 25-1 in seven innings at Lamesa. Budny won his 17th, adding four hits in six at bats while Paul Halter slugged three RBIs as the Loboes placed under interim manager Walter Bucker after Tony Fiarito sold to Midland.

Lamesa Amarillo Gold Sox Lamesa Loboes Sox Joe Budny Paul Halter Loboes Walter Bucker Tony Fiarito Midland Longhorn League Fiarito Sweetwater AL Harriman Forkman Lewis Halter Crues Gentzkow Bob

South Plains Officials And Coaches Association Meeting Set

Regular fall rules interpretations meeting of the South Plains Officials and Coaches association will be held Sunday, Sept. 5, at Hilton hotel. Able Curtis, prominent Southwest Conference official, will be the principal speaker.

South Plains Officials and Coaches Association Hilton Hotel Able Curtis

Scores and results from yesterday’s league games

Yesterday’s action in the WT-Nos League lists Lubbock and Borger games with scores and notes of mixed results. The American League shows Cleveland beating Chicago and Detroit defeating St. Louis among others, while the National League features Brooklyn and Louis entries and several regional matchups across cities like Houston Dallas and San Antonio.

Lubbock Borger Albuquerque Lamesa Cleveland Chicago Boxton Washington New York Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Brooklyn Pat Peiladenna Louis Pittsburg Longhorn Leagee Vernon Santangelo Ballinger del Rio Midiana Albuquque Abilene Peat Amarillo Borger Omase Pampa Clovis Age Cat Lubbock Lesgue Zietelana Detroit Sissaat Boston St. Lous Indipha Bro Tym Se Philadione Cincy Pietsburen Froeen van Gosancone Dallas Houston City Shreveport Beaumont St

Legion Junior Squad Returns From State Elimination

Lubbock's American Legion junior baseball team arrived back after a Friday night loss to Beaumont, showing fatigue but not discouragement. Catcher Jack Cook and outfielder Dorrance Guy drew state consideration as the squad, and two players may join the Westeren diamond team next spring. Guy highlighted the Beaumont tilt with a sensational fourth inning catch and two hits, while Cook shook off jitters for a solid showing. Later events include team gatherings with local hosts in Shallowater and the Legion hall.

Lubbock American Legion Beaumont Downstate State Legion Paris Jack Cook Dorrance Guy H. J. McCabe Guy Adamson Cook Turni Ible Arch Lamb Legion Hall C. A. Brown Shallowater Chicken Vilage

Junior Golf Tourney Set Monday Aug. 23

The third annual Lubbock Junior golf tournament sponsored by Walter Granberry of Holsman Bakery opens Aug. 23 at Lubbock Country Club with three age divisions 12 and under 13 14 15 and 16 18. Qualifying on Aug. 23 leads to match play Aug. 24 and 25. Top prizes include two sets of irons and a woods set. Runner-up receives a certificate for gear. Earl Tatum defends in the top group while Ross Mitchell rises as challenger.

Lubbock Walter Granberry Holsman Bakery Company Lubbock Comery Club Ice Young Links Earl Tatum Ross Mitchell Tatum Mitchell

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Trout Goldman Burnette Parl Chick Trout, Jr Lubbock Links Jimmy Goldman L. G. Raney H. M Chick Jimmy Yates C. W. Tatum George Canon H. H. Holmes Yates al Cooper Cliff Widener Bob Smith C. C. Caldwell J. A. Raley Ray Dickey Tom Hamm Clyde Fortune Earl Ray S. L. Lindsey Dick Green Jimmy Morris Charles Whitacre Jack Stone Wilkie Tabebert John Powers Brown Langston Guy Brown Lonnie Langston J. E. Ausburn Ben Williams C. E. Roberts Dr. P. K. Palmer Armstead Smith Doyle Justice J. F. Cruz Horace Humphries C. R. Skidmore Tom Rooker Harold Humphries Newt Walton Johnny Shelton E. F. St. Clair Country Club Chiff Dean Schroeder Gilehrut Garnett Abe HO ‘Wilcox Sullivan Richardson Eee Walker Ou Moore Ae Fowler A? Mills Ett Borger Aut Cain Rbi—Richardson Gilchrist W. Mills Cain Fisher and Evans Tiay Ladies Golf Club Sunbeamers Fort Worth North Side Austin Childress Bobcats Avalangye Lubbock, Texas Budny Lobo Nine Cae San Antonio Tulse Oklahoma City Topars Camrs Cio Albuquerque Derrott Boston New Lessee Dalla Cty Legion Junior Squad Washington Park M. Busher
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