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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1947

Page

10

Hubbers crush Borger 16 3 in 20-hit rout in Lubbock

Lubbock Hubbers slugged out 20 hits to rout Borger 16 to 3 before about 2 500 fans at Hubber Park in the opening game of a three game series. Rosson earned win for Lubbock with 11th victory as Amarillo Gold Sox beat Lamesa 6 4.

Borger Choc Hutcheson Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Hubbers Borger Gassers Hubberark T-Place Amarillo Gold Sox Lamesa Gasser Gordon Nell

Hubbers hammer early lead to trounce Rosson 11 3

Rosson starter Pryor allows nine runs in the first three innings as Hubbers pound out 11 hits led by Nell and Serena. Madison belts a triple and a homer, Dooley adds two hits, and Clem Cola Virgil Richardson spark the offense. Gasser pitchers struggle as Hubbers coast to victory.

Rosson Kigsson Nell McAlexander Bill Serena Ler Heinz Madison Bob Madison Top Norore Mike Dooley Ivan Cerin Clem Cola Virgil Richardson Ineda le Sullivanmen Gasser Reeger Neus Gath-nnimg Homer Silvan Feesnrink Borger Guenrin Ross Suvaer Mutchel Phipps Kramouisen Cerin Heinrit Sullivan Serena Ra Richardson Cola Steel Nediexander Dooley Roston Sulit Toichardson Mitchell Ghrist Bnyder Snyder Barker Lubbocs Pryor Ros Sullivan Preor Rosson S Jim Tonines Minonson Meadors Henry

Gun Notes Lubbock Shooters Test Clovis Today

Lubbock shooters travel to Clovis for an intercity match with Clovis Gun Club. Kerr breaks 50 to pace skeet. Mansell wins four straight birds. Kieth announced trap champion. Blair, Boyd, Zeh set scores in a crowded club shoot with top marks toward the cup.

Kieth Ourmey McWhorter Garner D.C Zehte

Brown Hurls Sundown Oilers To 4-1 Triumph

Elland July 5 Sundown Oilers defeat Levelland 4 to 1 in a baseball game Brown pitched seven innings with seven strikeouts and support from teammates as Sundown outscores Levelland 4-1 in the victory

Brown Sundown Oilers Elland

Major League Leaders Highlight Entries

Partial unreadable sports note lists Boston 38 Keller Seland Heath Che 1 Shee New York 11 2 833 and a National League line with Miceaeplie 0 riffs.

Boston Keller Seland and Heath Che New York

Bakers Move Up In Plains Loop

Baldridge bakery wins 5 2 over Blue Bonnet to pull within a game and a half of the league leading Bonnets. Plainview defeats Tahoka 15 6 to move near Primm Drug in the standings. J D Brown of Baldridge extends strikeout record to 182 in 15 games. County league play resumes Tuesday after a two week layoff during ASA tournament.

Baldridge Bakery Blue Bonnet Laundry Baldridge Bonnets South Plains Plainview Tahoka Primm Drug Blue Bonnet J. D. Brown ASA Jumbo Webster Field Baldiage Dy ‘Peimm' Ewe Tahoe

Reese Wynn Named To Replace Ailing All Star Nominees

New York July 5 Harold Pee Wee Reese of the Brooklyn Dodgers was named to the National League All Star team by Eddie Dyer to replace Eddie Miller of the Reds who requested relief for a shoulder injury. Earlier Joe Cronin said Early Wynn would replace the ailing Bob Feller on the American League staff.

New York Harold (Pee Wee) Reese Brooklyn Dodgers Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Reese Eddie Miller Cincinnati Reds Miller Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Sid Early Winn Washington Senators Bob Feller Cleveland Indians

Fort Worth Cats to Host TAAF State Boxing Tournament

Fort Worth will stage the TAAF state boxing tournament at La Grave field from August 14 to 16. Tournament director R D Evans said leasing arrangements for the park have been completed.

Fort Worth la Grave Field

Gold Sox Open 6-4 Victory Over Lamesa Loboes

Amarillo's Gold Sox beat Lamesa 6-4 in a series opener before 1500 fans. Steve Lagomarsino out pitched Walter Condon and Stan Grzywacz, with Crues contributing four hits and a late homer in the eighth. Lamesa played without manager George Sturdivant who was sidelined by lame ankles.

Avalanche Lamesa Big Bob Crues Amarillo Gold Sox Steve Lagomarsino Walter Condon Stan Grzywacz Sox Lagomarsino Loboes George Sturdivant Condon Greywacz Sturdivant

Stewart and Smart Set Final in Abilene Invitational

Earl Stewart of Dallas and Richard Smart of Pine Bluff Ark. reach the 36 hole final after Stewart beat L M Montgomery 4 and 3 and Billy Maxwell 4 and 3 while Smart eliminated Jack Williams 2 and 1 and Don Cherry 1 up in the semifinals paving a Texas Arkansas title clash.

Abilene Texas Arkansas Earl Stewart Dallas Richard Smart Pine Bluff Ark Stewart L. M. Montgomery Billy Maxwell Smart Jack Williams Plainview Don Cherry Wichita Falls

Lubbock Legion Nine Opens Series With Hedley

The Lubbock American Legion nine meets Hedley in a bi league clash as the south half District 1 title bid begins. Lubbock, League 4 champion, faces League 3 leader in the first of a best of three series with a second game in Lubbock later this week and a potential final game at a yet undecided site. Manager H D Waller plans a consistent lineup used in wins over Dimmitt and Muleshoe.

Lubbock H. D. Waller Dimmitt Muleshoe

U S Tennis Stars Sweep Wimbledon Crowns in 1947

At Wimbledon 1947 the United States stars dominated with four titles and a shared fifth. Margaret Osborne of San Francisco won the women's singles, Jack Kramer added a share of the men's doubles with Rob Falkenburg, and Dors Hart with Pat Todd startled the crowd by winning the women’s doubles in a dramatic comeback. Queen Mary watched as the final drew 15,000 spectators.

London United States Jack Kramer Los Anles Kramer Yeterday Margaret Osborne San Francisco Dors Hart Miami Fla Pat Todd Hidden Valley Calt Miss Osborne Louie Brough Beverly Hills Calif U. S Queens America Miss Hart Queen Mary Duchess of Kent Attlee Lewis W. Douglas Rob Falkenburg Los Angeles Tony Mottram Britain Billy Sidwell Australia Falkenburg Royal Box

Shea Stands Tall As Yankees Blank A's 5-1

Frank Shea, rookie righthander for the New York Yankees, held the Philadelphia Athletics to three hits and earned his 11th win of the year. The A’s lone run came in the seventh on Buddy Rosar’s double driving in Elmer Vale after a walk.

New York Frank Shea New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Buddy Rosar Elmer Vale

Yesterday's NY NM League results and upcoming games chart

Scores from the WI NM League show Borcer 3 Albuquerque 11 Abilene Clovis 8 Lames 4 Nations Boston 4 Brooklyn 3 New York 4 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 3 St Louis Cincinnati 7 New Sarg 5 Philadelphia 1 Weanington 6 Boston Detroit St Louis postponed. Fort Worth Oklahoma City San Antonio Houten Surevesort Sattar Boston Boston Broosten New York Philadelphia Chicase Pittsburg St Lewis Cincinnati American Leagues Philadelphia New York Washington Rhode Island Cleveland Chicago Dereon St Louis Tessa Dallas Oklahoma City Fort Worth San Antonio Beaumont Houston Shreveport.

Lubbock Borcer Albuquerque Abilene Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburen Cincinnati Sattar Broosten Chicase Pittsburg St Tewis Les Philadelphia Washington Roston Cieceland Tessa Dallas Oklahoma City Fort Worth San’ Antonio Beaumont Houston Shreveport Petre Amesta Bubb Albuane Pet Xyeres Detrest Washnetn Phidipha Lou Dallas Borger Clovis Pampa Amarillo Au Damesa Abliene

Phalanx Wins Empire City Stakes at Jamaica Race Track

Phalanx displayed his usual speed to win the Empire City stakes at Jamaica Race Track July 5, taking a big lead in the season’s three year old championship standings.

Phalanx New York Jamaica Jin

Stratton Faces Lopez in Main Event at Sled Allen Arena

George Lopez of Tampico battles Walter Stratton of Youngstown in the Wednesday main event a two of three falls bout with a one hour limit. Salvador Flores from Mexico City meets Boston Bill Weiner in the semifinal two of three falls match with a 45 minute limit. Dory Deiton faces Sailor Parker in the 20 minute preliminary. The tournament began June 4 and results show Wayne Martin ahead with three wins and a draw. Tickets go on sale at Wylie's Drug Store Wednesday at 9 am.

George Lopez Tampico Mexico Walter Stratton Youngstown Ohio Sled Allen Lopez Wayne Martin Tulsa Stratton Limi Salvador Flores Lubbock Boston Bill Weiner Flores Mexico City Weidner Dory Deiton Sailor Parker Jackson, Miss Gorilla Pogt Wylie’s Drug Store

Mike Clouts Two As Giants Blank Phillies, 4 To 0

Giants overpower Phillies 4 to 0 as Mike Clouts two home runs power the offense. Dodgers fall further behind after Braves win 4-1 to take first in the NL. Reds rally past Cardinals 7-5 to seize fifth, Cubs edge Pirates 4-3 in Pittsburgh.

Mike Clouts Giants Phillies REDS Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Ken Raffensberger Brazie Staley Grodzick Rice Raffensberger Lamanno CUBS Pittsburgh Bill Nicholson Chicago Cubs Pirates Chicago

Oliver Leads Locke Three Strokes In Tom O Shanter Showdown

Ed Porky Oliver of Wilmington holds a three stroke lead over Bobby Locke in the Tom O Shanter tournament after a one under par 71. Furgol, Laffoon, and Keiser chase with rounds in the 60s and 70s as the field tightens at Chicago.

Charles Chamberlain Associated Press Chicago Porky) Oliver Wilmington Del Bobby Locke Tom O'Shanter Vuver Byron Nelson Locke Ed Furgol Pontiac Mich Furgol Laffoon Chick Harbert Detroit P.G. A Herman Keiser Akron Ohio Keiser Oliver

Salty Parker May Pilot TL All Stars

The Texas league all star game returns after 1942 with Houston hosting next Wednesday night. The picked squad includes five Fort Worth players, five from Shreveport, three from Beaumont and two each from Dallas Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Sal Parker of Shreveport is favored to manage the team.

Dallas Houston Houston Buffs Fort Worth Shreveport Beaumont Tulsa Oklahoma City San Antonio Francis Sal Parker Mately Willard Ramsdell Bobby Hosnie Jack McKinner Mack Stewart Clarence Podbielan Pert. Worth Ralph Hamner Dwain Sloat Ferrell Anderson Shreverort Ray Mur Chet_Hadjuk Anes Cassini al Rosen Oklahoma Clix Johnny Uipon

Polo Tourney Set At Broadmoor In Colorado Springs

Polo teams from Texas, the Isas and Colorado will compete in five cup tournaments at the Broadmoor hotel during a six week season starting July 12. Gilbert Wilson, Broadmoor Polo association manager, announced the event. Texas teams hail from Dallas, San Antonio, San Angelo and Vernon. An estimated 32,000 pool halls exist in the United States.

Colorado Springs Colo uPi Texas Isas Colorado Broadmoor Hotel Gilbert Wilson Broadmoor Polo Association Dallas Santonio San Angelo Vernon

Texans Sweep National AAU Track Titles with New Records

Unheralded Steve Seymour set a new American javelin mark at 248 feet 10 inches amid a record‑breaking day in Lincoln. San Antonio AC crews led relay milestones as Harrison Dillard doubled in the hurdles, while Texas stars paced a strong relay run and sprint performances in humid 90 degree weather.

Lincoln Neb Steve’ Seymour Los Angeles Seymour Texas Arthur Harndon Don Sparks A. Small Jerry Thompson San Antonio AC Dillard San Antonio

Stymie Captures Sussex Handicap In Track Record Time

Stymie powered to the lead in the stretch to win the mile and a quarter Sussex Handicap at Delaware Park, setting a track record time of 2 02 2/5. Natchez finished second by three and a half lengths with Round View third as Stymie’s earnings surpassed 595 510 dollars. Trainer Hirsch Jacobs had claimed the horse for 1500 dollars earlier.

Stanton Del Pi— Stymie Sussex Delaware Park Walter M. Jeffords Natchez Equestrian Assault Little Conn McCreary Stymie Mrs Ethel D. Jacobs Croydon Sanford Stud Round View Hirsch Jacobs

Umpires Under Fire in Friday Doubleheader

An official scorer criticizes Umpires Joe Meadows and E F Henry for poor officiating in Clovis-Lubbock twin bill at Hubber Park. Fans and players blame blown calls and strike zone errors, while the writer urges improvement or retirement for both umpires.

Choc Hutcheson Avalanche-Journal Joe Meadows E. F. Henry Hubber Park Meadows Henry Lubbock Clovis Messrs

Black Hubbers Face Midland Skyscrapers In Openers

Lubbock based Black Hubbers head to Midland to start a two game set with the Midland Skyscrapers at Indian Park. First pitch is 3 o clock with a second game scheduled for Monday at 8 30. Pitcher Hutcheson will start the opener. Manager James Roy Lewis announced.

Spears Jones Jack Wilcox Tony Fiorito J. B. Palmer Lamesa Fiorito Tom Spears Gold Sox Bill Jones Amarillo Sth Fiarito Strabacz Johnston Crues Bauman Wilcox Strabach Palmer Marsine Condon Graywacz Lagomerkino Pite Lakomarsino "Bueke Losin Rabe Martin Lubbock Black Hubbers Fort Worth Giants Midland Midland Skyscrapers Indian Park H. S. Hutcheson Riz Hander James Roy Lewis

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