Miller and Watkins Hit Home Runs in Pampa Tilt
Miller hits a three run homer while Hack Miller leads the Hubbers in a 10 to 7 loss to the Pam pa Oilers. Lubbock commits four errors as Pam pa outhits the Hubbers for the win.
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All-Star Classic Tops West Texas Baseball Night
A large Friday crowd at Hubber park witnessed a standout All-Star matchup in the West Texas New Mexico league. Lubbock defeated Pampa in a high quality game with key contributions from Len Heinz and Ullivan for the South, while Harriman and Richardson led offense for Pampa.
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Webber Park
Amarillo
Lubbock
Ullivan
Len Heinz
Krage
Bob Leeds
Bob
West Texas
Milton Price
Tag Mat Fracas Set Wednesday
Promoter Sled Allen announces a Wednesday wrestling card at Webster Park Arena headlined by Gorilla Poggi Argen tine rowdy and Russian Leon Kirilenko versus Walter Stratton and Boston Bill Weidner in a two out of three fall one hour and 20 minute main event. Irish Mike McGee faces Salt Lake Ken Mayne in the preliminary, with 8 30 p m bell. Tickets go on sale at Wylies Drug with city bus service provided to the arena.
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Webster Park Arena
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Rowdy
Leon Kirilenko
Murmansk
Walter Stratton
Youngstown
Ohio
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Bill Weidner
Sparks
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Wylie’s Drug
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Detroit’s Hal Newhouser Wins Eighth Straight For 4-2 Victory
Detroit southpaw Hal Newhouser struck out eight and allowed only eight hits as the Tigers beat Philadelphia 4-2. Newhouser walked none and held the A’s to three singles before McCosky’s late RBI hits sealed the win. Attendance 19,814.
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Benny McCosky
Tigers
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Harris
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Tebbetts
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Desaultels
Barron Holds To Tournament Lead In All-American Open
Deter mined Herman Barron of White Plains N J shot a three under par 69 to extend his 54 hole lead to three strokes in the All-American Open at Chicago with a 54 hole total of 208 eight under par Claude Harmon of Mamaroneck N Y moved into runner up position Stewart Leads Amateurs Chicago July 27 Earl Stewart of Dallas Texas led the All American Amateur after 54 holes with 211 George Hamer of Columbus Ga four behind at 272 211 Ellsworth Vines held four back with 212 Ben Hogan shot 67 to reach 213 Sammy Byrd 214 Byron Nelson 216 Henry Ransom Lewis Worsham Jimmy Hines tied at 215 Emile Mashie fired 66 best round of tourney with 219 total
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White Plains
N. J
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Claude Harmon
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Stewart
Earl Stewart
Dallas
Texas
George Hamer
Columbus
Ellsworth Vines
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Sammy Byrd
New York Yankee
Byron Nelson
Henry Ransom
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Lewis Worsham
Bethesdan
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Emile Mashie
Lake Forest
Pope
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O. B. Harmon
Flusche
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John Reynolds
Herbie Wright
Wright
Max Walthall
Blackie Hilliard
Troy Caldwell
Sterling
Jackie Neel
Bill Vardeman
Borden
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Whizzer White
Clarence Tillery
Slaton
Sunbeam Laundry
Hub Laundry
Hub
Abbott
Dean
Ray
Stinnett
Sunbeam
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Bumpass
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Williams
El Paso Ousts Lubbock In Legion Meet Final Berth
El Paso topped Lubbock 6 5 to push to the Region 1 final against Lamesa. Jimmie Ochoa shut down Lubbock over the last five innings as El Paso rallied for three in the eighth to erase a 5 3 deficit. Noel Sikes, Vaughn and Stony Wall led Lubbock with two hits apiece. Vaughn fanned 10 early. The winner meets Lamesa at 2 30 p m Sunday with the state tournament in Austin in sight.
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el Paso American Legion
Lubbock
Legion
el Paso
Border City Nine
el Pasoans
Jimmie Ochoa
el Pasoace
Lubbock Legionnaires
Austin
Vaughn
Davidson
Sandlin
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Guillen
Oil Belt league semi windup features key divisional games
Two crucial oil belt games set for today as Levelland and Kermit seek to avoid dropping from first division. Post hosts Seminole while Sundown aims for top spot with a win at home over Odessa. Seagraves travels to Jal in a low bearing match.
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Kermit
Shaugnessy
Post
Roilers
Seminole
Gaines County
Sundown
Odessa
Seagraves
Jal
N. M
Sundownn
Tevelland
Lou
Softball Calendar Weekday Matchups and Showdowns
A fragmented calendar lists softball games across Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday and Saturday. Notable pairings include American Legion against United, Gilson versus SPAAF, Hobbs versus Hub, Texas Roofing versus Roberts, and United against Purina with various times and venues implied.
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Purina
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Hub
American Legion
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Texas Roofing
Roberts R 'A
Borcens
Blue Bonnet
SPAAF
All-Stars edge Odessa rivals in ten inning win
Lubbock City League All-Stars beat Gabrell's of Odessa 4-3 in ten innings as Jim White drives in the winning run on a long blast after Bob Marquis advanced on a wild throw. Rip Flusche pitched well and Pope faltered late to allow the comeback.
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Comiskey Park
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White Sox
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Charlie Devens
Milton Gaston
Herb Pennock
Urban Red Faber
Lubnock
Jackie Sullivan
Carr
al Atross
Troy Davidson
Avalanche-Journal
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Bob Marquis
Lubbock
White
Pope
Dukes Open Series With 15 4 Win Over Loboes
Albuquerqe Dukes blasted La Mesa Loboes 15 to 4 in the opening game of the series. Gilberto Archuleta worked the mound for the Dukes, allowing ten hits but sprinting to a comfortable early 14 to 1 lead and securing the win. Condon Gist and Emmitt Fulenwider aided the Loboes by holding the Dukes late while Archuleta and Bottarini finished on the mound for Albuquerque.
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Lamesa Loboes
Gilbert Archuleta
Duke
Dukes
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Gist
Emmitt Fulenwider
Lamesa
Fulenwider
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Standings Update From The American and Southern Associations
The American Association reports Indianapolis 8 Milwaukee 1 in the sole game. The Southern Association shows Birmingham 5 Little Rock 3 and Memphis 5 Atlanta 3 in scheduled contests.
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Little Rock
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Dodgers edge Pirates in twin 4-3 wins on Durocher birthday
Brooklyn defeats Pittsburgh 4-3 in both games as Leo Durocher observes his 40th birthday. Eddie Stanky drives in the go-ahead runs with key hits and two walks, while Frankie Frisch is ejected in each game.
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Frankie Frisch
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Eddie Miksis
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Trick Artist Stars For Oakland Acorns
Oakland infielder Johnny Price, famed for baseball acrobatics, owns 19 snakes and performs stunts during games. He plans to retire soon from active play but expects about $15,000 yearly from his act. Fans enjoy the show, while teammates report the dangers of his tricks.
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United Press
Seattle
Wash
U.P
Johnny Price
Oakland Acorn
Oaks
Emil Sick
Mr. Price
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Price
Motorcycle Races Set Here Today
Charley Prichard of Albuquerque will defend his Southwest tourist trophy title this afternoon in a seven event race program on the Red Ramblers course. First event starts at 2 30 o clock on East Broadway near Mackenzie state park with 25 plus entries from El Paso Amarillo Houston and Lubbock.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Red Ramblers
East Broadway
Mackenzie State Park
Prichard
Lubbock
Stewart Champlin
James Doe
Lee Christian
Neal Burroughs
el Paso
Berger
Amarillo
Houston
Abilene
Wichita Falls
Pampa
Surace
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Plainview Jaycees to Sponsor Regional Boxing Tourney
Plainview will host a three day regional TAAF elimination boxing tournament August 5 6 and 7 under lights at the football field. Max Perez is chairman and winners in eight weight classes advance to the Texas State TAAF meet August 14 15 and 16 in Fort Worth. Expenses for winners to state are paid and trophies awarded. Entries due by midnight August 3.
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TAAF
Fort Worth
Perez
Peret
Plainview Herald
Gafford Klein Tie For Amarillo Pro Honors
Chuck Klein of San Antonio and Raymond Gafford of Fort Worth shared two-under-par 68s to tie for first in the pro division of the Amarillo Country Club Invitational. A playoff for the $500 first prize is set for tomorrow afternoon.
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Chuck Klein
San Antonio
Raymond Gafford
Fort Worth
Parker Edges Musick For Inaugural Dallas Midget Feature
Ted Parker, veteran Dallas driver, nosed out Cotton Musick of Wichita to win the 25 lap feature at Panhandle South Plains fairgrounds, in the opening mid get auto racing card. Musick led late before a tire issue allowed Parker to secure first money as crowds near 3,000 watched. Benson led two heats and the helmet dash, with other local drivers finishing behind. Parker also won the first heat, while J R. Robinson dominated the 10 lap consolation at the Wichita Falls track. A second program is planned for next Saturday with 25 top midget drivers signed.
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Cotton Musick
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Edge Musick
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Corky Benson
Musick
Bud Camden
Benson
Clarence Brooks
Dusty Rhodes
Los Angeles
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Oklahoma City
Allen Williams
Lawton
Okla
John Robinson
Wichita Falls
J. King
Jessie Cain
J. T. Wolfe
Tennis Clinic Here Proves Successful
Houston Boyd reports strong turnout at the City Recreation tennis clinic with over fifty players benefiting from instruction. The program runs weekdays through mid August at 21st and Ave. U courts and will culminate in the Lubbock City Tennis championships. A Saturday rematch with the Amarillo Tennis Club netters was postponed due to northern team commitments.
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Houston Boyd
Boyd
Lubbock City
21St and
Ave. U
Abilene Caps Opener Over Pioneers 16 to 5
Abilene Blue Sox exploded for 18 hits and capitalized on seven Clovis errors to beat the Pioneers 16 to 5 in the opening game. Ken Olson Danny Ozark and Earle Benson slugged homers as McPike and Matthewsewitz pitched for Clovis.
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Clovis Pioneers
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Danny Ozark
Earle Benson
Abilene
McPike
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Blackwelder
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Schulick
Flam Retains Title In Western Junior Tennis Final
Bloomfield Hills Mich July 27 Herbie Flam 17 year old Southern California tennis star defeated Hugh Stewart Los Angeles in straight sets 6 0 6 3 6 4 to defend his Western junior championship title in methodical fashion.
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Bloomfield Hills
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Herbie Flam
Hugh Stewart
Los Angeles
Americans' 1945 Spending Peak Not On Media Or Bonds
New York reports that in 1945 Americans spent more on gambling than on movies, radio and investments in E-bonds combined, highlighting gambling as the dominant pastime despite postwar economic shifts.
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New York
Holton and Goldman Reach Golf Finals at Lubbock Club
Holton turned on the heat on the back nine to beat Raymond Marshall one up and reach the final bracket to face Jimmy Goldman for the Lubbock Country Club championship. The 36 hole final begins Tuesday at Meadowbrook with earlier flight results and awards planned Monday night at the clubhouse.
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al Holton
Raymond Marshall
Jimmy Goldman
Lubbock
Holton
Marshall
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Jack Trammel
Meadowbrook
George Carter
C.L. Jackson
O. J. Mangrum
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James Carpenter
Don Nicholls
James Morris
Brownfield Enters State Boxing Show
Fort Worth will host the TAAF boxing tournament August 14 to 16 with 11 cities represented. R D Evans of the Fort Worth Recreation department announced Brownfield joined entrants from Dallas San Angelo Abilene El Paso Plainview Port Arthur Austin Tyler Waco.
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New Dressing Rooms Planned at Tech Football Field
Tex Tech builds a 72 by 30 foot fireproof concrete dressing facility to replace the burned quarters. It will house Red Raiders and visiting teams with showers, hot and cold water, and public rest rooms. The project started as a $300,000 stadium delay prompts interim use. after stadium completion, rooms will serve track and baseball teams.
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Texas Tech
Tech
Red Raiders
Doherty Sets Pace For Cup Team Berth
Ed Doherty fired 36 33 69 to lead the first 18 hole qualifiers for the Kattmann Cup team at Lubbock Country Club. The second qualifying round follows today with team matches starting Aug 7 against Billy Walker's Hobbs team. Ted Tipps notes the event runs into Aug 8 opening the club invitation tourney.
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Ed Doherty
Lubbock Country Club
Ted Tipps
Billy Walker
Hobbs
N. M
Lubbock
Classes Set Here To Aid Badminton Stars
The City Recreation department invites all Lubbock badminton enthusiasts to Monday night classes from 8 to 10 in the Texas Tech gym. Curtis Barrett, athletic director, announced the program. Rackets and shuttlecocks are supplied by the athletic department.
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City Recreation Department
Texas Tech
Curtis Barrett
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