Rosson Thwarts Pampa 5-0 as Hubbers Lead West Texas Loop
Eulis Rosson pitched a five hitter, guiding the Lubbock Hubbers to a near shutout of the Pampa Oilers 5-0 to reclaim the West Texas New Mexico League share of first. Ro sson logged his 13th win with a one run allowed string and solid defense backing, while Pampa’s offense managed limited contact in the loss.
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Local Baseball and League Results From July 19
Lubbock area games highlight the Western and Nations leagues with Lubbock defeating Pampa 5 0 Borger downing Amarillo 3 3 Lamesa 7 Abilene 3 Nations sees St Louis 7 Brooklyn 8 Boston 2 Pittsburgh ?. New York 2 Detroit 1. led by Shreveport Fort Worth 4 Houston 0 in the Texas League Oklahoma City 0. Several games postponed.
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Armed Victor in Arlington Cap Triumph at Arlington Handicap
Calumet Farm’s Armed Victor won the Arlington Pari Handicap before 30,000 fans, earning $37,400 and boosting Calumet’s season earnings to a new world record of $639,060. Jockey Douglas Dodson guided the 139-pound champion over 1 1/4 miles in 2:02 2/5, with Bridal Flower and Challenge Me following.
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Stymie Captures Gold Cup in Rain Soaked Belmont Finish
Stymie surged from last to first to win the Empire City International Gold Cup at Belmont in a one mile eleven eighths race. Assault finished third as South American rivals Encea Ensueno and Endeavor faded. Phalanx moved to fourth. Lum and Conn McCreary earned a $73,700 purse, boosting Stymie’s career earnings to $678,510.
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Bonnet Teams Split Doubleheader In Hard-Fought Games
In Amarillo at Webster Field the Bonnets swept a 5-2 opener before losing 4-3 in the second game. Kiser and Roush led Wesley with a home run and multiple hits while Bonnet's defense and timely hits fueled late rallies. The day featured knock-for-knock offense, mis plays, and key moments from James, Bald, and Robinson as both teams traded runs.
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Lamesa Loboes top Abilene 7 3 to take series
Lamesa Loboes beat Abilene Blue Sox 7 3 in Lamesa to win the series two games to one. Pitcher Stan Grzywacz allowed eight singles and struck out eight in a right hander duel with Bill Meier. Chick Fowler homered and drove in a run in the eighth with Palmer on base.
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Maxwell Advances to Cloudcroft Invitational Final
Billy Maxwell of Abilene and Clyde Blackwell of Roswell reach the 36 hole championship after sweeping quarter and semifinal matches at Cloudcroft Invitational in New Mexico. Maxwell defeated Carroll Baird and F E C Nix to reach the final with Blackwell awaiting him.
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Cards Over Dodgers 7-5, St. Louis Narrowly Trails Giants
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 7-5 to cut the margin behind first-place Brooklyn to two and a half games. Howie Pollet and Muriel Dickson held Brooklyn to ten hits as Lombardi and Behrman labored on the mound.
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Plans for Boxing Meet Abandoned in Lubbock
DeWitt Landis of the Matador club announced the cancellation of a proposed district TAAF boxing tournament planned for early August in Lubbock. He cited lack of time before the state TAAF meet and a scheduling conflict with the Lubbock Hubber baseball club.
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Yankees Top Tigers 2 1 For Late Season Surge
New York Yankees rebound to beat Detroit 2 1 and extend their lead after a 32nd win in 36 games. Allie Reynolds hurled a five hitter for his 11th win as Dizzy Trout kept Detroit close with four hits and two runs in the first inning scored on Stirnweiss Henrich Lindell and DiMaggio.
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Dizzy) Trout
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Stranahan and Ward Reach Western Amateur Final
Frank Stranahan of Toledo saved a late comeback to defeat Thomas Sheehan of Birmingham 4 and 3 and reach the final 36 holes of the Western Amateur. He will meet Marvin Ward of Spokane, who beat Robert Willits 3 and 1 in the semifinals, in a third meeting between the pair.
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Bud) Ward
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Bob) Willits
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Hart defeats Brough to reach French final
Doris Hart of Miami defeats Louise Brough of Beverly Hills in straight sets 6 2 7 5 to reach the French International championship final in Paris. Rain postponed the other semifinal and the women's singles final was moved to Monday.
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Lubbock Black Hubbers Open Midland Series With Skyscrapers
The Lubbock Black Hubbers travel to Midland for an Allerncan tilt with the Skyscrapers and a second game Monday night. Starting pitchers are Joan Clements and H. Hut chinson for Manager James Lee.
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Sunday Punch: Sullivan's Hubbers and the spirit of baseball
Avalanche-Journal sports writer argues that baseball fans crave second guessing and praises Jackie Sullivan for guiding the Hubbers in a tough season. He notes the manager has built a hustling club near the top and treats players squarely, emphasizing spirit as key to winning beyond raw talent.
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Jaycees, Optimists and Sox Win Friday Games at Boys Club
Hulin Haley sparked the Jaycees to a 17 7 junior league win over ABC with a homer and five at bats producing three singles. Donnie Sparks led ABC with two singles. The Optimists beat the Lions 15 8 as Charles Hodges and teammates supplied the hits. Neil Sikes doubled twice for the Lions. The White Sox defeated the Cardinals 21 6 in Peewee play, Aubrey Vaughn had three doubles and Ephens added four singles. Abilene dates announce a tennis tournament at Hardin Simmons University and Abilene Country Club on Sept 4 5 and 6.
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Rabe Night Planned Ahead of Hubber-Pampa Game
Final plans for the Rabe Night festivities in Hubber Park near completion to honor Umpire Neal Rabe of the WTNW league. The event will precede Tuesday’s Hubber-Pampa game with a Monday announcement and a KFYO broadcast of the pre game program hosted by Judge Switt Landis.
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Burglars Take Rocky Graziano Wardrobe and Leave Tie
Burglars robbed the Rocky Graziano home during the night of July 8 taking 20 suits and 50 sports jackets worth about 5 000 dollars, but left a single necktie that had been sent to Rocky after papers noted he owned none.
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Favorites Meet in Western Tennis Final
Seymour Greenberg of Los Angeles and Gardner Larned of William and Mary will play for the Western tennis championship after Larned defeated Bernard Bartzen 10-8 6-2 6-2 and Greenberg outlasted Fred Kovalesky 3-6 3-6 6-3 6-3 6-4 in five sets. John Allen of Cleveland posts a 15-1 938 pitching percentage in 1937.
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Red Caps Sweep Gang Softball With Two Victories
Harold Littrell pitched the Red Caps to two wins at Wagner Park tying for first with the Hubber Juniors. The Caps crushed Wagner Park 22 to 1 as Jackie Burt homered and drove in three. Gay Pearch and Walter Austin led the Juniors in a 9 to 6.5 loss with timely hits.
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City-Wide Tennis Tournament Opens With 58 Entrants
The third annual City-Wide tennis tournament begins at Dupre court with boys and girls divisions. Adult play starts Monday July 28. 58 entrants total, most in adult division. Entries for boys and girls close tomorrow. adult entries close Wednesday July 23. Twenty trophies will be awarded across divisions.
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Locke Bags Canadian Open Title With Record 268
Bobby Locke of South Africa wins the Canadian Open at Scarboro by two strokes over Ed Oliver of Wilmington Delaware, setting a Scarboro record 268. Locke earns 2000 dollars and the Gold Cup, and vows to defend his title in Vancouver next year. Oliver finishes 270, Wisnock low Canadian amateur at 272.
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Baldridge Earns First-Place Tie in Plains League
Baldridge tied for the league lead by defeating the Bonnets 5-4 in 12 innings Friday. Primm Drug posted a 6-3 win over Blue Bonnet, tightening the standings as Jaxcee and P zz Wigsly moved into finals after Monday games. A managers meeting was called for Sunday July 27 at Wharton Motor Co to plan playoff details.
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