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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1947

Page

10

Scott's Wild Pitch Secures Richardson Clincher

Mike Dooley drives late to lift Hubbers over Richardson as Dub Scott and ted Nsrail Richardson combined for the decisive moment. TuBoot’s Hubbers erased a three-run rally by the Oilers, coming from behind in the ninth to seize game one. Oiler tilt prep and 109 awards loom prior to Monday’s matchup.

Mike Dooley Serena Oilers Dub Scott Ted Nsrail Richardson Tubock Hubbers

TeacaoKap TERDAYS Results and Names

Fragmented OCR text mentions Terday results with names LeBrock Jo Pampa Amarin Borges and Amarin. Other garbled terms include WTNM SCH WENM Le ERROCK 1 Pampr and Beier 9, indicating a damaged record with multiple proper nouns and possible scores.

Lescue LeBrock Borges

Beltin' Bill Struggles As Batting Pace Falls

By BILL CHICK Beltin' Bill Serena stalls after setting a homer mark with his 49th. He slides to a .188 average since then and strands at the plate through a rough stretch while West Texas-New Mexico signs a new home run pace. Serena also hits .386 for the season through Nast Montasy as the latest slump hits him hard.

Beltin Bill Bill Chick Bill Serena Enrly Nast Montasy Serena

Goldman Burnette Meet Here For Country Club Crown

Defending champion Jimmy Goldman and Lofton Burnette play in the 1947 Lubbock Country Club golf title semifinal payoff. Goldman beat Roy Howard to reach the final, while Burnette advanced after a dominant 5 and 4 win over Beatishaw.

Jimmy Goldman Lofton Burnette Lubbockuniry Club Sty Inners Goldman Roy Howard Buys Felle Virkuost Toms Ray Besuishaw

Loboes Triumph Over Blue Sox 7-2

The Loboes defeated the Blue Sox 7-2 in a decisive contest. Key players sparked the offense as the Loboes pulled away in the middle innings to secure the win.

Loboes Blue Sox

WT NM Leaders KATTING Free the Pine Prereix

WT NM leaders push for action as Pine Prreixe faces scrutiny amid calls for reform. Officials from WT and NM align on new measures to address local concerns and improve governance. The move signals potential policy shifts and heightened community interest in regional leadership.

Peewee Loop Stars Set for Monday Clash

The Peewee Loop Stars prepare for a Monday showdown at Stas arena as ASHE prepares a keen intra league contest with Sune cheluled Mane ants providing the backdrop for youth match action.

Peewee Loop Ashe Stas

$300 In Prizes Await Winners At City Open Golf

Qualifying for the Lubbock City Open Golf tournament kicks off Monday at Meadowbrook golf course. The event, run by the Optimist club, offers more than $300 in prizes and funds Junior Optimist club improvements. Entry is $6, with fees collected at Meadowbrook clubhouse or by LO Neill, tournament chairman.

Optimist Club Meadowbrook Jimmy Goldman Lo, Neill Meadowbreak Club

Dodgers Edge Reds in Rough Tilt with Injuries

Brooklyn nipped Cincinnati 8-5 to extend their lead but suffered spikes injuries to Fol Stanky and Pee Wee Reese as Reds responded with aggressive base running. Card notes also cover Cardinals beating Phillies 5-3, Medwick’s homer, and Pirates blanking Giants in doubleheader.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Brooks Fol Stanky Pee Wee Reese Dodgers Keystone Reds Ewell Blackwell Pete Reiser Brookly Stant Medwick Phillies Cardinals ST. Louis Philadelphia Polley Hearn Brazie Rice Heinerman

First Annual City Swimming Meet Set for Aug 31

Taubboek announces the first annual City Wide Swimming and Diving Meet at the City Swimming Pool on Sunday August 31 entries accepted through August 30 at the Recreation department or pool with no entry fee. Sixteen entrants have signed up for the 14 events and winners receive trophies while runners-up earn gold medals. The pool closes for the summer with about 1 000 swimmers expected to attend, marking a historic participation peak.

Taubboek Winn Ach City Recreation Department Lotro

Plainview Thumper Roach Faces Italian Champ Tuesday

Laverne Roach, Plainview middleweight prospect, seeks a top foe as he trains at Stillman’s gym. The Italian challenger buzz grows, with Roach aiming for Aug 26 at MacArthur in Brooklyn. He holds a 24‑fight winning streak since turning pro, beating Norman Rubie most recently, and remains favored by local boxing circles.

MacArthuran Broohlyn South Plains Laverne Roach Artie Town Huwesen Revel Norman Rubie Am Pirer Fritzie Zivie Nupresice Eshilmany Hut Roach Heevant Fim Prac

Yankees Crush Indians in 13-6 rout at Cleveland

New York built a large early lead, scoring eight runs in the second inning as Allie Reynolds earned his 160th win. Tommy Henrich and Johnny Lindell each had four hits for the victorious Yankees who overwhelmed the Indians 13 to 6.

New York Preacher Roy New York Giant Pittsburgh Pirates Burs Bag Wienard Pansen Kewl Cleveland New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Allie Reynolds Tommy Henrich Johny Tindell York Page Rodincon

All-Stars Win Over Baldridge Nine 11-1

The Plains League All-Stars defeated Baldridge bakers 11 to 1 at Jumbo Webster field. Tommy Moorehead hit his fourth homer as Baldridge fell behind early. Three double plays and stellar catches by the outfield helped erase Baldridge threats despite seven hits off Lou Hubbard.

Tommy Moorehead Baldridge Bakers Jumbo Webster Baldridge Lou Hubbard Thomas Jewelry Brownfield Jaycees Tye Wonden Ree Worden Grittith

Wichita Falls Open Tennis: Local and Dallas players compete

In Wichita Falls Aug 25 special tennis results from the Northwest Texas Open feature Houston Boyd of Tan defeating Rob Lana of Dallas in a veterans singles match, while S R Bumann of Dallas advances to the semifinals. Dick Osburn of Dallas pursues the Intercollegiate title with Kael Stewart of Oklahoma, and Wren pairs Julian Qides with others in doubles action.

Wichita Falls Houston Boyd Tan Rob Lana Dallas S. R. Bumann Dick Osburn Kael Stewart Oklahoma Cis Osburn Ad Searedd Julian Qides Wren John Bake Wet Werth Bai Alexander Reenard Geskus Perce Rees Ag Tn Gus Craiza Paris Charlie Pultz Commerce Hingins Caldwell Lawton Oklain Ematch

Champs Named In Boys Club Leagues

A garbled report lists the champions of local Boys Club leagues with scattered references to teams and scores. Names and places are unclear, but the piece mentions competitive play and trophy outcomes among youth teams.

Fervent Sets Sneed Record In Winning Rich American Derby

Fervent broke the Sneed record to win the Rich American Derby amid Louisville era race conditions. Chicago reports show the event drew strong betting interest and featured notable performances from jockeys and trainers.

Chicago P—Holland Nol van Vliet Utdoor Crimming Fervent

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