Mister Gus wins Arlington Handicap in American record time
Mister Gus a bay five year old ridden by Ismael Valenzuela sat close to the pace as Summer Tan led early. The Langollen Farm entry with Porterhouse faded and Mister Gus pulled clear in the final sixteenth to win by one length in 1 3 16 for the mile and three sixteenths on turf earning 99000 dollars. Summer Tan took second a length and a quarter ahead of Sir Tribal with Fisherman fourth. Crowd 30363 watched the 52 favorite Mister Gus pay 7 40 4 29 and 3 00.
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Jolo Stables
Bezaha
Charles Fritz
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C. V. Whitney
Caprock singles bowling tourney at Lubbock club finale
The first annual Caprock singles bowling tournament at the Lubbock Bowling Club winds up with top ten lists in scratch sweeper and handicap sweeper led by Bob Redford, Richard Allen, and Jay Drennan. Doubles results feature Jay O Keefe and Vic Langley and others from Amarillo Hobbs and Lubbock. The tourney reports strong entries, upcoming Scotch doubles, and plans for the fall season and ABC tournament.
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Tubby Reed
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Danny Treadwell
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Don McDaniel
Richard Allen
Dan Adkisson
L. M. Lanford
Nelson Edge
Sam Hawks
Bill Faubion
Boyd Herring
Marvin
Jay Drennan
Lowell Caddel
Marlin Smith
Dave Meyers
Marvin Struve
Forrest Lindsay
Jay O'Keefe
Gene Harral
H. Jackson
Tiny Ray
Cecil Caddel
Bob Wessom
Ray Simmons
John Doughtie
Red Sox Dodgers Lead Optimist League Standings
The Pee Wee Sox and Junior Dodgers top their leagues per Optimist Branch standings in Lubbock Boys Clubs. Sox lead Yankees by four games. Dodgers third behind Pirates. Junior Dodgers edge Red Sox by half game. Pirates third, Yankees fourth. Notable stats include Ewing 122 ER, Scott 635 average, Hurst 20 win, Garret 64, Hurst 615, and Gillom listed as 3rd year end.
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Tommy, Son
Don Robinson
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Red Soe
Marvin Jefferat
Pet Marold Hurst
George Ewing
Mertin Gurren
Jerry’ Wiles
Babe Zaharias Doing Nicely After Cancer Operation
George Zaharias reports Babe Didrickson Zaharias is “doing nicely” two weeks after a cordotomy at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. He notes she feels no pain from shoulders down except slight soreness at the neck site and she is turning in bed with help. The Babe hopes to visit the South Pole brigade for an exhibition if she recovers. City Drug Lovington Wins Softball Title in Playoff over Stell Grimes.
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Babe Zaharias
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Basketball Tourney Opens In Hobbs With Eight Teams
The Hobbs summer recreation league begins Monday with an eight team single elimination tournament. Monument is top seed after winning first half, Jets Guard and Varsity join top division. Winners earn gold basketballs and a team trophy.
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McIntire and Cornelius Lead Amateur Rush in Open Playoff Set
In Duluth Minnesota Barbara McIntire ties Kathy Cornelius after 72 holes of the U S Women's Open with a three under par 71. Hagge falters in final round as Cornelius clutches a late error on 18 to drop into a playoff position for Sunday. McIntire, a Toledo sophomore, carded a total 302 with a strong morning 36 and afternoon 35 while aiming to become the first amateur champion of the event.
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Asheville
N.C
Stars showdown fuels high school QBs in state clash
The Coaching School All Star game on Aug. 10 features top Texas high school quarterbacks. North fields Charles Milstead and Larry Dueitt, while South counters with Don Meredith and Bennett Watts. Milstead, 6-2, 190, starred for Tyler clinching AAAA title. Dueitt, 6-0, 192, excels in passes and runs. Meredith, 6-0, 188, star quarterback and basketball All-State, plans SMU law study. Watts, 5-11, 165, high academic standouts eye geology or business.
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Mt. Vernon
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Bennett Watts
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Milstead
Tyler
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Tom Pruett
Meredith
Allstate
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Watts
Pony Leaguer Injured in Lovington All Stars Clash
Third baseman Carlton Villars of Lovington Pony League all stars broke his left collar bone in a Wednesday night game with Hobbs. He was taken to Lea General Hospital and stayed overnight. Needles circled as Kentucky Derby winner among winter trainers at Hialeah Florida.
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Big State Loop leaders led by Kirby Slacks Off Bat Lead
Kirby Slacks Off But Keeps Bat Lead In Big State Loop shows a 381 batting average for Port Arthur. Danny Ozark of Wichita Falls rose to 262 with 15 hits in 35 at bats. Don Ledohn led doubles with 31. Rudy Maling topped home runs with 23. Joe Christian drove in 104 runs and led in triples and total bases. Leo Spencer won his 21st. Salgado went 18 5. Greene 15 7. Evans Killeen 12 10 fanned 168. Williams is noted for multi sport prowess.
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Joe Christian
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Carl Greene
Spencer
Evans Killeen
Abilene
Ben Saringen
Texas Sets 95 Day Dove Season Across Zones
AUSTIN July 28 The Texas Game and Fish Commission announced a 95 day dove season this fall, five days longer than last year. The north zone runs Sept 1 through Oct 17 and the south zone runs Oct 12 through Nov 28. The U S Fish and Wildlife Service sets season dates as doves are migratory game.
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PCC Penalties Outlined for UCLA California Washington USC
The Pacific Coast Conference issued a 40 page booklet detailing severe penalties imposed on UCLA California Washington and USC. It notes aims to keep athletics in its proper sphere and covers rules on financial dealings with athletes. Nine conference members voted 91 to 63 in penalizing the four schools as the NCAA concluded its Lexington hiring talks.
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Dicky Moegel Denies He Is ASer Contract Pettont
Houston reports Dicky Moegel denies he is a holdout over a 19 percent season salary. The former All-America tackle says terms are close and he remains with the team. Bob Blechon of the Detroit Lions plans a professional football path to fund graduate chemistry studies.
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Holsum Stars Vie for State Title in Wink Showdown
The Holsum Stars of Lubbock Texas clash with top West Texas teams for the State title and a World tournament berth in New Bedford Illinois starting August 26 Plan to attend the State tournament in Wink Details via Ralph Bumpass ISL commissioner Texas.
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