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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1955

Page

14

Byrd Adapts with White Sox in New York Clash

In a winter trade, Byrd moves from Baltimore to Chicago and debuts for the White Sox against the Yankees. He blanks New York on three hits until the seventh as pinch hitter Cerv doubles in McDougald for two runs.

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Giants Beat Dodgers 7 4 as Moon, Hemus Spark Late Rally

In a tense game at Brooklyn, Moon drove in key runs with a grounder and Helmed by Clem Labine, Hemus and Schoendienst followed with successive hits to back winner Moon and deal the Dodgers a 7 4 loss. The Braves then beat the Giants 4 1 in Milwaukee behind 15 hits.

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Longhorn League notes amid debt and rising attendance

Clovis visit passed with Grover Seitz incident discussed. Pampa, witness trio. no Clovis reps. John Alexander reports odds against eight teams and league financial strain. Hobbs crowds impress. 18,000 for 23 games and 1,100 after a road trip return. League talks improve weather, all star game in Midland, and promotions to steady finances.

Clovis Grover Seitz Seitz John Alexander Currrent-Augus Carlsbad Lonetones Lengua Eer Sayre Hobbs Lubbock Hubbers Longhorn League Sweetwater Biging Alexander Horace Busby Midland

Artesia’s Gallardo Tops Longhorn Batting Leaders

In the Longhorn League Frank Gallardo of Artesia leads with 57 hits in 128 at bats, 35 points ahead of Julio de La Torre of Hobbs. Tom Jordan of Artesia has the most hits with 86, while Al Jiminez of Midland and Jim Zapp of Big Spring share most home runs with 19.

Associated Press Frank Gallardo Artesia Artesia Hammerer Julio de la Torre Hobbs Carroll Gholson Carlsbad Agd Elias Osorio San Angleo Tom Jordan al Jiminez Midland Jim Zapp Big Spring Odessa

Compensation Poor Bet Here Any Time

New York Albany court rules workers compensation cannot be paid for heart attack at a horse racing track. The Appellate Division rejects Morris L. Lesnik claim that his heart attack was an occupational strain while employed by a carloading corporation.

Albany N.Y New York Supreme Court Morris L. Lesnik Carloading Corporation

Squirrel Disrupts Hogan on Par Three Hole

In San Francisco reporter detail describes a squirrel wandering onto the par three 15th hole during the US National Scot golf tournament round. The gallery urged the animal away as Hogan prepared again, then the squirrel returned on the tee.

Francisco Hogan Peeda Pipatie Ishals Hogan

Not Big Ones Set by Miller Family Anglers

The piece notes Mike and Mark Miller with parents and grandfather Felty fishing at Lake Colorado City. It mentions crappie and bluegill caught, a cabin at the lake, and a plan to visit again with relatives.

Mike Mark Miller Pete Miller 38Th Street Felty Lake Colorado City Mark

Soviet Victory Reported While Olympic Group Sidesteps Issue

Paris June 18 Delegates to the International Olympic Congress sidestepped the issue of state amateurism and ignored Western nations led by the United States as they addressed the matter in a late session.

Olympic Group Peter Ufbersax Paris International Olympic Congress United States Russia East Germany IOC Olympic Avery Brundage Chicago Brussels

Wrestling Probe Is Now Underway

An investigation of monopoly control of wrestling is underway nationwide, led by James M. McGrath of the Justice Department. California faces scrutiny for irregularities including possible underworld influence as wrestlers and promoters complain of an "iron ring" blocking access. The broader context includes IOC amateurs and state payments issues discussed at Brussels and in Belfast, with Saudi Arabia limiting this year’s government spending.

Los Angeles California James M. McGrath Department of Justice Anti-Trust Pacific Coast Washington McGrath

Louise Suggs Captures Round Robin Title in Grossinger

Louise Suggs of Sea Island Ga won the Round Robin Golf Tournament at Grossinger N Y defeating a strong field. She extends her record this year with plus 44 points and leads money winners for the season as she also added the event to her list of titles.

Ruth Bobby Jones Louthan-Dowell Louise Suggs Grossinger N. Y Sea Island Los Angeles Oklahoma City Louise

Seventh Team All America Picks Highlight College Stars

The selection features Oregon State first baseman Al Camery and others led by Ted Carangelo Colgate with top batting average 21 hits in 42 at bats. Dean posts .465, Jingling leads RBI with 35, Holt Wake Forest 29 RBI, LaJoie and Bennett homer five apiece.

Bes Oregon State Egg America Bob Jingling Wyoming Ted Carangelo Colgate Dean RBI Linwood Holt Wake Forest Jingling Holt Ronnie Bennett Oklahoma A & M Bill LaJoie Western Michigan le Getchel Springfield Loge Eaddy Michigan

Texas City's Vandehey Tops Big State League Batting

Texas City's Lynn Vandehey leads the Big State League batting with a .366 average, narrowly ahead of Jodie Beeler and Arthur Galveston. Corpus Christi’s Dean Stafford tops slugging with 17 home runs and 62 RBIs, while Ed Charles and Jim Kirby share the hits lead at eight each. Hal Simpson has 21 doubles, Doug Rowe leads with 102 strikeouts, and Port Arthur is the top fielding club at .970.

Lynn Vandehey Texas City Jodie Beeler Port Arthur Galveston Dean Stafford Corpus Christi Stafford Ed Charles Jim Kirby Port Arthur Hal Simpson Tyler Waco Doug Rowe

Frontier Country Club to open nine hole golf course near Eunice

Hobbs June 18 Construction of a 140 acre Frontier Country Club project west of Eunice progresses with a clubhouse by Southwestern Builders. The nine hole, 3220 yard course with grass greens, designed by Clayton Helby, aims to be ready by July next year. Previous sand green site sold as plans moved forward. Board members listed include Mitchell, Ben Alexander, Paul Wallach, Alec Woodell and C. E. Hedgepeth.

Hobbs Eunice Frontier Country Club Clayton Helby Officinals Mitchell Ben Alexander Paul Wallach Alec Woodell C. E. Hedgepeth

Cornell Rowers Breeze To Victory Over Pennsylvania

Syracuse June 18 Cornell's sophomores won the Intercollegiate Rowing Association championships as the Red swept three races. Sanford stroked the boat to the lead midway through the three mile rig event while Washington faltered with a crab and the crew held off Pennsylvania for the victory.

Syracuse N. Y Cornell Ously

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