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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1944

Page

2

Incomplete Summary of Ninth Inning Baseball Challenge

A late inning rally features Stephens Moore Mancuso and Christman driving in runs after Ryba exits. O’Neil relieves and yields a single scoring Fox as the Boston team climbs in a tense ninth inning.

Stephens Mark Christman Ohdys Ryba Hausmann McQuinn Moore Christman Frank Mancuso Emmett C O'Neil Potter Gutteridge Kreevich Thelone Boston O'Neil Fox Mancuso Rausmann Ryde Ans Syrnet Kree Saatng Ausma Eae

ChiSox Stop Yanks 3-2 Behind Strong Offense

In a tense game the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees 3 to 2. Hank Lindgren took the loss for the Yankees while a late surge by Chicago helped secure the win. Attendance figures are not provided.

Chisox York Hank Winain wRitendanes Ocee Ng

Reds Lenathen Edge Giants to Narrow NL Gap

The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Giants 5-0 to trim their deficit to two games for third place. Heusser scattered seven hits aided by two Reds double plays, while Seward struggled for the Giants. McCormick had two hits for Cincinnati as every Reds batter reached safely.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds New York Giants Heusser Reds Frank Seward Frank McCormick Seward Polli Gee Mancuso Neusser Mueller Errora Marshall Milter Miller Meusser Williams Cos Aleno Gee Reusser Hiatt Polli Nene

Washington July 1 scoreless pitch limits Leonard at Cleveland

In Washington on July 1, a pitching limit affected Leonard during a game against Cleveland. The report notes restricted innings and a cautious approach by the pitcher. No final score or decisive plays are detailed in the available text.

Stashington Leonard Cleveland Washington

Bud's Tigers Battle Garage at Mackenzie This Weekend

Local independent ball teams Bud's Tigers and Garage clash at Mackenzie Saturday at 4 o'clock in a tightly contested duel. Both squads seek a crucial win as the season heats up with emphasis on defense and scoring balance.

Bud's Tigers Bud's Tigers Mackenzie

Sewell Confident Browns Have Goods

New York July 1 The St Louis Browns lead in the American League eastern trip as Luke Sewell says the club is as good a bet as any. He cites hustle and pitching while noting the lineup lacks power and Stephens leads at .290. He warns the race remains open unless key players are hurt.

New York St. Louis Browns Luke Sewell Browns Dick Siebert Athletics Luke Vernon Stephens Sewell Stephens

Hypnotism Shifts Enter Texas A&M Grid Talk

COLLEGE STATION Texas July 1 153 football players at Texas A&M sit out as Homer Norton jokes our only hope is hypnotism Joe D Crawford of Rolling Fork Mississippi claims hypnotic powers He is a tackle candidate while studying veterinary medicine Crawford says he discovered his powers last October and used them on his roommate to gain influence

College Station Texas Texas A&m Homer Norton Homer Joe D. Crawford Rolling Fork Miss Cone Norton Crawford Mississippi State College Aggie Censo

Hogan Takes Halfway Lead In Chicago Victory National

Ben Hogan shoots 66 68 to reach 134 eight under par and lead the Chicago Victory National golf meet halftime. E J Harrison, Dutch Wright Field, and Gene Sarazen trail, with Kovach and McSpaden among those within a stroke of the leader's pace as war service reshapes the field.

Chicago Ben Hogan Chicago Victory Hogan Fort Worth Tex Air Field E. J Dutch” Harrison Wright Field Ohio Charlotte N. C Gene Sarazen Steve Kovach Pittsburgh Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind Revolta Nelson Craig Wood Jug McSpaden Sam Byrd

Arkansas Cagers to Play Sooner Aggies

Fayetteville July 1 The Razorbacks and Aggies will meet in a two game series next winter with centers Bob Kurland and George Kok. Arkansas coach Eugene Lambert announced dates January 12 in Little Rock and January 13 in El Dorado.

Fayetteville Ark Bob Kurland Oklahoma A George Kok Arkansas Oach Eugene Lambert Razorbacks Aggies Little Rock el Dorado Lambert Kurland Kokt Henry Iba New York Madison Square Garden Oklahoma City

Badminton Exhibition At Texas Tech Gym

A badminton exhibition featuring players from Lubbock and South Plains Army Air Fields will be held at the Texas Tech Gymnasium Monday night at 8 o'clock. Lubbock residents invited to attend to learn or play. Previous Monday crowds were strong. organizers seek larger turnout from citizens and soldiers for this new sport.

Lubbock South Plains Army Air Fields Texas Tech

Football rules committee holds no official changes this season

Lt. Col. William Bingham of Harvard says rules committee members favor no changes this season and coaches may still pursue informal gentlemen's agreements. He conducted a mail vote among committee members, reporting a majority against revisions, while noting coaches like Ray Morrison at Temple may operate under flexible unofficial understandings.

Bingham Philadelphia National Football Rules Committee William’, Bingham Harvard Re- Bingham Ray Morrison University of Temple

Frnka Brothers Plan Tulsa Coaching School in Lubbock

Henry Frnka and Orville Brothers, Tulsa coaches, visit Lubbock to promote the Tulsa U coaching school August 1 to 4. They discuss returning players, schedule notes, and praise Texas Tech alongside a lineup including W. S. Mike Milligan and Dr. Eugene Lambert for injury care and basketball coaching.

Frnka Lubbock Henry Frnka Orville “Buddy” Brothers University of Tulsa Red Raiders South Plains Tulsa U Tulsa North Texas Agriculture College Kansas Memphis University of Mississippie Oklahoma Aggies Iowa Seahawks Arkansas Morgan Texas Tech Ray Morrison Homer Norton Texas Aggies Maurice Palrang Ao Elens Fake Golden Hurricanes Morrison Mike” Milligan Lil Dimmitt Eugene Lambert Arkansas’ Cage Wizard

Scout Condemns Big League Bonus Checks

Covington Louisiana July 1 Bruce Hayes a veteran baseball scout condemns large signing bonuses paid by majors to high school players calling them the sport greatest enemy. He cites the 16000 paid to Dick Callahan as proof of how bonuses disrupt minor leagues and steer players away from independent teams in the region.

Covington Bruce Hayes Larry. Gilbert Nashville Neck of the Woods Cote

Miami Stages Three-Way Tie for California Team Title

Francisco representing the University of Miami defeats Samson of the Irish in singles and joins Tulane and Rice Institute as two-time collegiate champions. Texas pair Hickman and Kelley defend doubles title, beating Buzelich and Ruby George. Pepperdine finishes runner up, with Notre Dame and Texas tied for team lead after semi final and final play.

Francisco University of Miami Samson Tulane Clifford Ernest Sutter Frank Guernsey Rice Institute University of Texas John Hickman Felix Kelley Ruby Texas Hickman Walt Driver Southwestern

Softball League Enters Fourth Week With Key Matches

The men’s softball league moves into week four as Keith’s Wizzers meet the Federals on Twenty third Street. Last week the Wizzers fell 21 0 to Hurlwood All Stars while the Federals beat SAAF Civilians 7 4.

Keith Wizzers Twenty-third Avenue W Hurlwood All- Stars SAAF South Plains Army Air Field Chamber of Commerce SPAAF Jaycees Scarborough Grocerman Texas Tech Armed Forces Armed Forces Induction Center Lubbock Army Air Field Scarborough Scarborough Grocermen Federals West Texas Hospital Cadets W. Basin Lubbee Air Field Ar Wacs Aveo AIC Elde Wacr ACO Btucny Hannten

Bartzen Wins First New Jersey Battle in Elmora Invite

Bernard Bartzen of San Angelo Texas, ranked No. 3, defeated Frank Kahn of Newark 6 1 6 2 to take the Elmora Invitation singles title at Elmora Country Club Philadelphia yesterday. A second match saw Richartvitz of Bl Paso Texas beat Bergen 6 0 6 0.

Bernard Bartzen San Angelo Tex Philadelphia Frank Kahn Newark Elmora Country Club Elmora Ee Bart Richatvitz Paso Bergen

Tilden To Come

New York reports a profile of coach and former star William Tilden. The piece recalls his tennis greatness, Hollywood links, and ongoing feud with Perry T Jones over amateur and professional exhibitions for service members. It notes his current life at Chateau Elysee and plans for a public ovation.

Tilden Chateau Elysee Hollywood Garbo Hepburn Rooney Chaplin Errol Flynn Ruth Dempsey Big Bill U. S Vinnie Richards Perry T. Jones California Jones

Week of pivotal games roils the league schedule

The article previews upcoming baseball clashes at Chapman and Tech fields, featuring Cats and Deanmen in a key 3 PM game and a slate including Sears vs Montgomery Ward, Hemphill-Wells vs Sears, and Dean’s vs Ward. It notes前 All-Star timing and Kiwanis led matchups shaping the first half race.

Ar ' Cope Baili' Wells Cats Bill Eee Cats Geley Ve Bob Galey Phil Land Deanmen Chapman Field Sears Oebuck Montgomery Hemphill-Wells Dean’s Leach Kiwanis Tech Field Lions Club Rotary Optimist

Dewey Would Return Golf To White House

Washington reports Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York as a booster of making golf a major White House sport if he wins the presidency next November. The piece traces presidents who played, or did not, and notes Harding as the first serious golfing chief executive followed by Taft Wilson Hoover Coolidge Roosevelt and Truman, with Dewey favoring municipal courses in his home state.

Washington White House Thomas E. Dewey New York Warren G. Harding Dewey William Howard Taft Taft Woodrow Wilson Harding Bobby Jones Herbert Hoover Calvin Coolidge Hoover Griffith Stadium Roosevelt

Four Freedoms Triumphs at New York Handicap

Four Freedoms, a second-string handicap performer from Mrs. Payne Whitney's Greentree stable, repeats a recent victory over First Fid. at a New York event on July 1.

Four Freedoms New York

One Run Jinx Mires Down Section A Ten

Section A Ten suffers a fourth straight one run loss in Friday’s Rec tion F game at Lubbock Army Airfield. Burling of Hon N Hayes leads the league with an undefeated slate, as Finance rebounds with a rout of Flight A to boost its title hopes.

Lubbock Army Airfield Finance Burling N. Hayes Flight A

Giants Ship Melton Back To Farm Club

Southpaw Cliff Melton of the New York Giants, who won 20 games in his first major league season, was sent to the Jersey City farm club of the International League on option. He hopes a minor league stint will restore his effectiveness. Giants also reported Ewald Pyle under suspension amid a related injury and game-day issues.

Tulsa Frnka Red Raiders Lubock Westerners Texas Tech Red Raiders Brothers Westerners Funka Lubbock Sandies Amarillo Eastland High Sche Joe Gibson Childress Royce City Greenville Sulphur Springs Tulsa Lads Giants Melton Fittsburgh Cliff Melton New York Giants Jersey City Rebeca Ewald Pyle Gies Boxoe

Handicap Race Ends in Tragedy at Local Track

A tragic outcome halts a race after a five year old rider assists in a whip incident involving M Mulvenan. The event appears to end with an $80 prize and a controversial act amid the Handicap contest. Further details pending official statements.

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