Braves' Wilson tosses no hit no run vs Phillies for 2-0 win
Milwaukee pitcher Jim Wilson, 32, delivers a no hit no run performance, outdueling Robin Roberts to lift the Braves 2-0 over the Phillies. Johnny Logan and Del Crandall homer for Milwaukee as 28,218 fans cheer.
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Lubbock Pulls Triple Play and Slugfest Hurlers Shine
Abilene Blue Sox beat Lubbock Hubbers 6 5 at Odom Field in a wild game marked by three double plays and a rare triple play. Andy Alonso homered and seven hits scattered as Milt Ardrey took the loss. Burns added a leadoff homer and three other long hits fueled the rally, while Joe Valdivielso and Dalton Touchet chipped in late.
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Wilson Leads Medal Race in Hillcrest Club Championship
Curt Wilson, holder of Hillcrest course record at 68, led medalist scoring with a two under par 70 on day one of the second annual club championship. Pro Warren Cantrell said play moves to next week to avoid invitation tours at Hobbs and San Angelo, allowing more time to qualify. Defending champion Jimmy Joe Rieger faces strong challenge from Wilson and others as qualifying continues with thirty entrants and extra spots.
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St John’s Squad Trips First Baptist In City Softball
St John’s Carleton beat First Baptist Chapel 9 to 7 after a bottom seventh rally. Westminster Nazarene, Piggly Wiggly, and Cumberland Presbytering posted wins while Nazarene’s George Hayes, Jack Leach, and Jack Polk starred for their teams.
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King Ranch Horse Wins Neck Victory in Belmont Stakes
High Gun from King Ranch captured a neck win in the 86th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Jockey Eric Guerin guided the brown colt through a late stretch rally for King Ranch’s third Belmont victory, with Fisherman and Limelight rounding out a three-horse finish in the mile and a half classic.
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Vossler wins Texas Amateur after dramatic rally over Schumacher
Fort Worth golfer Ernie Vossler 25 plumb ing owner defeated Don Schumacher of Dallas on the 37th hole to claim the Texas Amateur title. Down four after 27 holes, Vossler surged with a four under par back nine, birdie on the 18th and a clutch birdie on the extra hole to prevail in a memorable final. Schumacher, repeat champion in prior years, led mid-rounds but saw his edge slip as Vossler heated up.
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Pampa Oilers Crush Plainview with 15 Runs in Big Victory
The Pampa Oilers pounded Plainview pitching for 14 hits including five home runs to overpower the Pony hurlers 15 to 3 in a one sided game at Pampa June 12. The win featured strong hitting as Plainview was unable to contain the Oilers offensive surge.
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Johnson Cup Opens Hobbs Country Club Invitational
Hobbs, June 12. The Hobbs Country Club Invitational Golf Tournament begins with Johnson Cup matches Tuesday and runs six days to finals Sunday. Host pro Code Forrester expects more than 100 entries with a strong field from Hobbs, Plainview, Midland, Odessa, and beyond.
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Southwestern Bell Triumphs 9-0 Over Coca-Cola Team
Southwestern Bell Telephone defeats Coca Cola 9-0 in an Employees League softball tilt. J Y Jordan singles in the sixth spoiled a potential no hitter for Coca Cola as G D Harral earned the win for Bell. Billy Reeves and Dave Sewart homered for Bell Dairy in a separate 12-6 win over the Post Office with Pete Wheeler taking the loss.
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Four A&M players suspended. impacts on Texas Tech game
Texas A M loses four top players who joined a barred secret fraternity. They are suspended until June 1955, not lineup for next fall against Texas Tech. Critics note an implied alibi if Tech wins. A columnist recalls baseball tales from Bob Clodfelter and Jittery Joe Berry antics.
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Tucker Paces Southern Stars in North-South Classic
In Murray Kentucky on June 12 a Rebel high school team defeated the North 109 to 93 to tie the series. Temple Tucker a 6-19 center from Bowie scored 26 points to lead the South and share first honor with Jimmy Bond of Pampa on the all star team.
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Garrison Construction Triumphs Over Western Drilling
Garrison Construction Builders won 18 to 14 against Western Drilling in a minor league snapball game. John Hanks earned the win for Garrison while Danny McDougal took the loss.
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Gridders Sign Contracts with Montreal Alouettes
June 12 report that tackle Herb Travick and fullback Virgil Wagner agreed Saturday to nine straight seasons with the Montreal Alouettes of the Big Four Football Union.
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Hogan fires 64 to equal Baltusrol course record
U S Open champion Ben Hogan shot an eight under par 64 at Baltusrol on a national golf day. The mark ties the course record and sets a high target for challengers at the Philadelphia area venue. Hogan aims to beat the field and extend his momentum.
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Hogan shoots low score on Bal tusrol in warmup
Hogan led the field on the regular Bal tusrol course by scrambling to six birdies in seven holes and a lone bogey on the 15th as he chased medals in relation to gross scores after handicaps. He played with host pro Johnny Fare well Claude Harmon and Rutgers amateur Joe Lucas, noting the championship course would host the National Open.
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Buddy) Lucas
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Wilson Leads Hillcrest Golf Contest With 66 Best
Curt Wilson posted the day’s best score of 66 after a 70 qualifier at Hillcrest Country Club’s second annual championship tourney. Ben Hogan, though unmatched, shot 64 at Baltusrol as local golfers compete against national talent and weathered entries.
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Patty Reaches Finals in Hanover Tennis Open
Budge Patty of Los Angeles defeated Stefan Laslo of Yugoslavia 6 1 6 2 to reach the finals in Hanover. He will face Milag Branovic, a Yugoslav exile, in the forthcoming match.
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