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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1947
Page
10
The Buffalo Lakes Fish Rodeo begins with over 100 tagged fish including black bass white bass crappie perch and catfish under supervision of game wardens. Prizes go to first tagged fish and daily awards follow. proceeds fund lake roads picnic areas insect control and a Girl Scout area.
Weekend games at Wagner and surrounding fields featured the Red Cap Juniors, Horover Juniors, and Hubber Juniors posting victories. Littrell struck key hits for Red, while Billy Cokrsec shined on the mound for the Eagles in a 6-2 win over Independents and Red Sox defeated Hubber Juniors 4 to 1.
Fragmented notice notes a competition event in Waco with a pro team and championship reference. The readable text mentions the Twelfth Championship and a local or regional contest linked to the Waco area.
In Dallas a dramatic 36 hole drift saw George Bennett upset by Crannell and Endebrecht. Crannell edged ahead with key holes while Jure 14 P-Young WooCrenne contributed to the upset as the field battled for the title.
Parker beat Tuero in a five set men's singles match in New Orleans. Scores were 6-2 6-2 3-6 3-6 8-6 as Parker overcame Tuero in a competitive showing.
Squire Burton a 55 year old Black father of 21 living children near Waelder Texas was named co champion father of the United States by the national Father’s day committee He tied with Charles David Cameron of Portageville Missouri who also has 21 children The Missouri man won first prize a $100 savings bond while Burton received a $25 consolation prize Burton lives with his second wife Novella and 14 of the children on their 37 5 acre farm.
Jimmy Demaret predicts par-busters will revive knickers as golf fashion. He cites Gene Sarazen and others clinging to old styles but foresees a comeback sparked by Demaret’s bold pastel outfits and sharp wit. The crowd and locker room note his style influence as a trendsetter.
Phalanx the Virginia bred colt led by Ruperto Donoso edged But Why Not in a dramatic stretch finish to win the Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct. Brabancon and Tailspin trailed as Jobstown faded after a bold early effort in the mile and a quarter test. A crowd of 35,729 watched the $40,800 race with Phalanx paying $3.70 for $2. Brabancon faded to third, Tailspin next, while Jobstown finished seventh.
Bryan Texas headlines report the death of James H. Walker aged 87, longtime land official in Texas. He served 42 years in the General Land Office, entered as a Spanish translator in 1898, was state land commissioner from 1929 to 1939, and died at his son Mills Walker’s home in Bryan. Funeral set for 4 p.m. Monday in Austin.
Judge M C Jeffrey, 77, prominent Lockhart jurist, died of a heart attack. He served as district judge of the 22nd judicial district from 1917 to 1945 before retirement.
Asparagus should be handled tenderly and cleaned under running water. Special attention should be paid to the tips and the scales on the side where sand and dirt stick.
The report states ownership near Waelder with seven children from the first wife, who is deceased. the eldest child from that union is also dead. Fifteen children are from the second wife, who is expecting another child in July.
Baldridge moves to a two way tie for second with Primm in the South Plains softball league, edging Plainview and Blue Bonnet in a key week. Bonnet remains atop the standings at eight games ahead of Tahoka, with Popeye George and Roy Harvick leading home run totals. Lou Hubbard threw a no hit no run game for Baldridge in a 1 0 win over Blue Bonnet, while J D Brown struck out 7 as Bonnet’s ace. Sunbeam Laundry holds a perfect 6 0 record in the County league as play continues toward the Amateur Softball Association tournament set for late June to mid July.
This week's games list shows matchups from Monday to Friday featuring teams such as Building trade Sunbean Hub motors Slaton Furr food Idalou Sunnbeam Tahoka Baldridge Brownfield Thomas Jewelers Hoyt furniture Jaycees Picglv Wigesly United Cloverlake Coca-Cola Ihalouw Plainview Blue Bonnet Tahoka Brownfield and more across multiple venues.
Judge H. T. Brown declared a mistrial in the case of Mrs. Dorothy Stokes charged with murder in the buttermilk poisoning of her sister in law. The jury deadlocked at 8 to 4 after a full day of deliberations, prompting a restart of the trial.
San Antonio on June 15 saw Texas sectional tennis champion Paschal Bob Walthall of San Antonio face Clarence Mabry from the University of Texas in the finals of the Oak Hills country club tournament after a tight semifinal Saturday afternoon.
Grant Ilseng of Waco won the Texas all-broke Skeet championship and the overall title today, adding to his 20-gauge crown as he topped competitors at the Dallas event. The Central Texas shooter secured top honors in a competitive field.
Al Rosen of Oklahoma City leads the Texas League in batting with .359 and in hits 80 doubles 29 and RBIs 57. He has 19 error free games as of Wednesday. Ira Glass trails at .344 with Harold Epps hitting .341 in 200+ at bats. Nick Gregory leads home runs with 14.
A skeet ace fired 298 to win the all bore title and finished 494 for overall honors.
Pat Martin Tremaine headlines the Wednesday show at Sled Allen's arena in Tulsa as Martin meets Tremaine in a two out of three falls bout with a one hour limit. Weidner, Pappenheim, Gorilla Pogi and Sailor Parker also appear in preliminaries as tickets go on sale at Wylie's drug store Wednesday at 9.
June 14 report states members of the Longhorn baseball squad start final workouts Monday for the opening round of the Western National Collegiate Athletics Association playoffs in Denver next Friday.
Advertises part time opportunity to sell athletic footwear and cowboy boots. Promises high quality products and the chance to build a personal business. Requests interested parties write to Sport-Pro at 426 East 4th Street Cincinnati Ohio for details.
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