Yankees Narrow Gap With Tribe as Senators Fall
New York routed Washington 9 to 1 at Griffith Stadium to move within two games of the American League leaders the Cleveland Indians. Mantle Berra and Runnels powered the victory as the streak reached eight wins.
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Dallas beat Tulsa 5-3 to even the Texas League series at one game each. Pat Scantlebury allowed 12 hits but held the Oilers to single runs in the first, third and sixth. Joe Szekely homered for Tulsa and Boar’s combo produced Dallas’ first run on Delsing and Boone.
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Dallas wins National Publinx team title at Cedar Crest
Dallas trio led by C R James Jr Andy Sword and Dick Martin finished 220 five strokes ahead of Los Angeles to capture the Warren G Harding trophy. James posted 71 while Sword 73 and Martin 76 as Los Angeles faded with a 225 and others followed in the 227–232 range at Cedar Crest.
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Post Wood Bees Welcome Smyer Independents Today
The Post Wood Bees undefeated at home host the Smyer Independents at 2 30 p m. Sunday. The Bees stand eight and four overall with two losses to the Peters burg All Stars and one each to the Lubbock Black Hubbers and Lubbock Boosters. Two wins were earned against the Black Hubbers and Boosters here. Only two night games this season ended in losses to Petersburg in extra innings.
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New York and New Jersey Semi-Pro Champs to Meet in Homer Series
The state champions from New York and New Jersey will play a three game series in Homer, New York on August 7 and 8. The winner earns a spot in the national tournament in the same city on August 20, per semi-pro Commissioner Ray Dumont.
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Edwards Leading After First Day of Directors Cup Qualifying
Pete Edwards tops the field at Lubbock Country Club with a 72 par 4 handicap 68 in the Directors Cup qualifying. Others posting 18 hole scores for 36 holes include Eldon Rawlings 69 French Pruitt 70 George Livermore 70 Q L Slaton 70 Dr Don Hatchett 71 and L G Rainer 71. Dick Jennings shot 64 but did not enter cup competition.
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Gorgeous George Will Perform In Brownfield
Hollywood wrestler Gorgeous George will perform July 22 at 8 p.m. in the Brownfield Junior High School gym under the American Legion Howard-Henson Post sponsorship. The Mighty Mites, Pee Wee Cortes of Mexico City, and Gentleman Bell of Hollywood are also on the card.
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Outfielder Don Thompson Transferred to Montreal Royals
Montreal Royals acquire outfielder Don Thompson from Brooklyn Dodgers affiliate St Paul after recent demotion. Thompson previously played for Montreal in two prior stints, marking a return to the club.
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Masked Marvel Set For Main Event On Wednesday Card
The Masked Marvel returns to headline a wrestling card at Jamboree Hall with a best two of three falls main event against Ray Stevens and a 60 minute limit. Promoter Sled Allen also features Bob Geigel versus Luis Martinez in the semi final and Frankie Murdock versus Cowboy Carlson in early action. Tickets at 5-7070 or 2-6376 and 2-665 until Wednesday.
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Leslie Fernandez on All-Star Team
Five players from Pampa and Plainview, three from Abilene, two from Lubbock form the South squad for the West Texas New Mexico League all star game in Amarillo on July 22. Pitchers Alonso, Davis, Vibert Clark, Tierney. catchers Rowland, Palmer. infielders Lewis, Leslie, Hardaway. shortstop Brown. outfielders Stokes Sullivan, Matthews. plus Fernandez and Green among others. The North team roster will be released Tuesday.
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Frazier's ninth inning homer lifts Cardinals past Cubs 2-1
Joe Frazier hit a two run homer in the ninth to give St. Louis a 2-1 win over Chicago, snapping Red Schoendienst's 28 game hitting streak. Bob Rush held the Cardinals to six hits through eight, with Randy Jackson misplaying a grounder allowing Bill Sarni to reach first and set up the decisive blast.
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Denmark France Deadlock In Davis Cup Semi Final
In Copenhagen on July 10 Denmark tied the European zone Davis Cup semi final with France as Kurt Nielsen beat Robert Haillet 1-6 9-7 6-4 7-5 after a rain delay. Paul Remy defeated Torben Ulrich in Friday’s opener. The doubles is set for Sunday with two singles to follow on Monday.
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Alonso Pitches and Bats Blue Sox Past Pampa 10-8
Andy Alonso pitched and batted the Abilene Blue Sox to a 10 to 8 win over the Pampa Oilers in Pampa. He allowed 15 hits, while his teammates also totaled 15. Alonso drove in three runs with a two run homer and a clutch single.
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Pioneers Win On Faire's Late Home Run
Clovis Pioneers beat Borger Gassers 6-5 as Jim Faire hits a go ahead home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure the win. Box score moments show Borger and Clovis trading runs with scattered hits and late drama.
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Invigorator Wins Brooklyn at Aqueduct In Thrilling Finish
Invigorator, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, won the 58 000 Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct in 2 03 for Stable Invigorator. Alfred Vanderbilt owns Find who finished second, Cold Command third, as the 7 to 5 favorite Royal Vale faded to fourth in a nine horse field.
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Steelers Recruit Ed Kissel to Join Camp in Ocean NY
Ed Kissel defensive halfback star of the Pittsburgh Steelers will be discharged from the Army in time to join the team at their Ocean New York training camp later this month. The update came on Saturday.
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