Feller Completes Hall of Fame Dream With Induction
The article chronicles Bob Feller’s rise from Van Meter Iowa to Major League fame with the Cleveland Indians. It notes his Navy service during World War II, his 348 strikeouts in 1946 a major league record, two World Series appearances, and enduring recognition as one of baseball’s greatest right handed pitchers.
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Odessa Pro-Am Qualifiers Lead By Green And Littlejohn
Wendy Green of Big Spring and Gary Littlejohn of Midland combined for 9 under par to lead 30 final spots in the $15,000 Odessa pro-amateur at Odessa Country Club. Fifty-five teams chased 30 places. Ned Johnston and Jim Fetters shot 64 for 7 under on the back nine. A field features several PGA stars with defending champion Frank Wharton unavailable.
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Don January
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Bo Wininger
Rex Baxter
Mike Souchak
Bobby Nichols
Frank Wharton
John Farquhar
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Wharton
New York
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Little League All Stars Clash in Tulsa Star Game
National League All-Stars meet American League All-Stars at 7 30 p m in Lions Jaycees Park Tulsa for the second game of a three game set. The opener featured Harmas Toles in a high scoring affair amid season highlights.
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Senators' pitching staff praised as future strength
Washington General Manager Ed Doherty builds a top pitching rotation including Stenhouse Osteen Hamilton Cheney Rudolph Burnside Hannan Daniels. He cites strong staff as key to a better future despite a 10th place standing and earlier poor hitting.
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NBC Tournament Adds Two Area Teams From Denver City and Seagraves
The National Baseball Congress announced two more entrants in the State Baseball Tournament to be held starting August 3. Denver City and Seagraves join ten confirmed entries with more district qualifiers expected from Hamlin Alice Edinburg and El Paso as the field aims for 24 teams before the Wichita national tournament begins August 17.
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Akron considering extra golfer for World Series event
Sponsors plan a $75,000 World Series in Akron with Ed Carter evaluating a possible fourth player to join three top names. The event features a restricted showdown with prize money awarded to top finishers, including $50,000 for the winner and $15,000 for the runner-up, with $5,000 for any additional participant.
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Football expansion plans stalled in Columbus vote
The United Football League made no decision on franchise bids from Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio and Flint and Jackson Michigan. Commissioner George Gareff proposed keeping the current eight teams and maintaining the same competition level for this season with possible changes next year.
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Stolle Edges McKinley In River Forest Semi Final
Australia’s Stolle defeated McKinley 6-4 6-2 6-3 in the River Forest Tennis Club match during the American Zone semifinals on Aug 6. Riessen, 20, joins the U S Davis Cup squad replacing Whitney Reed as the team prepares in Mexico City for zone play.
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Oilers star Blanda undergoes thyroid operation
Houston. George Blanda AFL 1961 player of the year had thyroid surgery Monday. Team doctors say the veteran quarterback will be out 10 days to two weeks and ready for the season start. He will miss the August 4 exhibition vs the New York Titans but could play September 9 at Buffalo.
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Pop) Ivy
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