Caprock Singles Tourney Opens In Lubbock Bowling Club
The first annual Caprock Singles Tourney kicks off in Lubbock with bowlers from El Paso Amarillo Wichita Falls Borger Fort Worth Carlsbad Midland Monahans and local clubs. Entry fees are $15 scratch with $12.50 handicap as the event runs over the weekend at 020 Ave Q with extended entry dates for late signups.
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Lubbock
Caprock
South Plains
Sneed Christian
Harry Golden
Roy Lown
el Paso
Jay O'Keefe
Amarillo
Harold Thom
Jim Brown
Ave. Q
Ben Brown Leads In Albuquerque Bowling Meet
Ben Brown tops the Albuquerque Classic singles with 1268 for six games. Other top finishers include Jay O’Keefe 1254 Ray Lown 1248 Peck Palmer 1245 and Bob Theil 1222. Ragtime doubles lead Ben Brown and Jay O’Keefe 1258 with Lucas and Shaw 1228. Lubbock group plans another trip and reminders about Scotch doubles payouts and season prep.
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Ben Brown
Ben
Lubbock
Albuquerque
Jay O'Keefe
Amarillo
Ray Lown
el Paso
Peck Palmer
Hobbs
Bob Theil
Denver
Lucas and Shaw
Archer
Bob Gresfrett
West Texas
Ford Upset In Long PGA Championship Playoff
In a dramatic PGA tourney continuation, Burke Jr and Haas battled to a near finish as Burke sank a 20-foot putt on the second extra hole. Furgol, Worham, and Isaacs posted several solid match results, with Worham defeating Kennett 5 and 4 and Mayfield 5 and 4. Other second round results list numerous close scores and upsets across the field, including prominent players like Vines, Harmon, and Ford progressing through tough matchups.
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Burke
Haas
Ed Furgol
Baltusrol
Jack Isaacs
Langley Air Force Base
Jerry Barber
Los Angeles
Worsham
Oakmont
Leonard Kennett
Oceanside
Calif
Shelley Mayfield
Jericho
N.Y
Mayfield
Jack Burke Jr
Kiameaba Lake
Sted Bill Coif
Maw
Ant ‘Ae "Wail
Preana Manor
Tober More
Fairfax
Call
Lonel
Hebert
Eric
Lester Mee
Medina Wass
Tone
Lacmaamestown
Gil Cavanauen
Counharal
Nmapa Seyigest
Chan
Pa Defontenick Innner Nurtntiie Mien
Tesi Technc
Wilminston
Del
Smith Danville
Charley Dupierintependente
Ae Geen Cones Prentice
Ertuminin
Sanat
Greiner
Robermy West Hanioid
Cnn
Inchsin Hendren
Houston
Haadenbeld
Timmy
Ken
William Junpeton
Ura
Herry Ransom
West Chicago
Marty Furze
Lemont
Claude
Harmon” Mamarrmeck
al Besuelinks
Gronatnger
Les! Worsham
Ahmra
Detente
Leopard Reiman Deeanaite
Sanne Stone
Bimreood
Sarn
Reistee
Ueid
Tericho NY
Elsworth Vines
Bon Toski
Hoivoki Mass
Mee
Doug "Ford Mahopar
Dee Lake Oren
Krak
Steunenvilie Cin
Davenor Tnva
Detente Wap’ Malla
Sximoth Forende
Men A
Harper
Licnatuur
Urge
Barber
Kay
Petehuck
Snead
Tosig
Aukeme
Ford
Rooges
Hawkines
Wall
Hanes
Helen
Cronin Takes No Action After Williams Spitting Incident
Boston General Manager Joe Cronin announced no reprimand for Ted Williams after a spitting incident during ceremonies for Cronin's Hall of Fame election. Frick and AL officials said no rules were broken, Williams showed little remorse at a game with Detroit.
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Boston Red Sox
Joe ‘Cronin
Ted Williams
Cronin
Ted
Baseall
Red Sox
Williams
Ford Frick
Frick
Chicago
Detroit
Tennis and golf action from state tournaments and pro events
A jumble of scores and names from state MASERALL and regional circuits reveals matchups across tennis and golf. Notable servers include Ted Kroll and Sam Snead in golf plus Frank Sarazen and Ben Hogan in earlier rounds, with players like Dick Kanaghi and Lynchauer among the tennis entries and several 1 up and 4 and 3 results noted.
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Ted Kroll
Fort Lauderdale
George Hoses
Tri Sheridan
Lone
Sarszen
Germantown
Dick Kanaghi
Pacaena
Cali
Hoses
Sam
Snead
Whitesaphur Springs
Wea
John J .O'Denneth
Fim
Turtesa
Spring Valles
Dean Adkisnon
Wichita Kan
Red Sox and Dodgers Lead Optimist League Play
The Red Sox and Dodgers pace their leagues at the Optimist Club. The Red Sox hold a 3.5 game margin over the Yankees, while the Dodgers lead the Junior League by one game over the Red Sox. Leading hitters include Tommy Nelson and Merlin Garrett.
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Red Sox
Dodgers
Pace League
Optimist Club
Lubbock Boys
Sox
Yankees
Tommy Nelson
Charles Ewing
Merlin Garett
George Ewing
Jerry Hurst
Son
Pirates
Larry Holland
Boys Robinson
Mickie Gage
Nickie Gaze
Doug’ Robinson
Billy Hardin
The
Coupere
Count of Honor Wins Westerner at Hollywood Park
Count of Honor son of Count Fleet wins the $87,250 Westerner at Hollywood Park by four lengths over Social Climber. Eddie Arcaro guides Count of Honor in his first ride on the winner before about 50,000 fans. Payouts list Count of Honor at 3.50 2.70 2.50, Social Climber 3.70 3. Terrang 3.60.
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Inglewood
Calif
Count of Honor
Count Fleet
Hollywood Park
Eddie Arcaro
Llangollen
Milo Valenzuela
Terrang
Setwern the Lines by Joe Kelly 3
Joe Kelly argues Setwern the Lines, criticizing the Lubbock team's lack of success in 1956. He blames Baltimore for poor management and poor talent, noting Columbus, Ga. development at Lubbock's expense and declaring professional baseball dead in Lubbock for now. He hopes for a rebirth with vigor and enthusiasm.
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Joe Kelly
Baltimore
Columbus, Ga
Lubbock
Orioles
Ralph Larimore
Bill Ladde
Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horse Futurity at Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs hosts The Jim Carter Allowances headlining a card with two features and strong fields. War Tuck and Ole Chap vie for the eleventh race after a mixed previous showing while It appears Brother Butch is favored. Liveitup and Angel Hair are among rivals. A $10,000 Quarter Horse Futurity purse tops Saturday action, drawing a large weekend crowd and pairing with top colt fields and jockey standings through July 15 1956.
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Ruidoso, N.M
Jim Carter
Ruidoso Downs
Butch
Iron Horse
War Tuck
Liveitup
Ole Chap
Angel Hair
Tripalaris
Sorbet
New Mexico
Herbert Hinojosa
Jack Brown
Harold Baker
Oral Topham
Joe Sherman
Ruben Martinez
Jim Curry
Robert
Norman Person
Bill Pickard
A. J. Denton
Boy Killed During Pony League Tryout
A 15 year old boy trying out for a Pony League all star team was struck by a pitched ball and killed during a practice game in Chicago. Kenneth Sakowicz died after being hit by a ball thrown by teammate Eli Schwartz during the tryout.
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Chicago
Kenneth Sakowicz
Eli Schwartz
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