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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1947
Page
11
Starters for the major league all star game were announced featuring key players from Chicago and Cleveland. The roster highlights include top performers from teams like Cronin’s Suns and Cronin’s cronies with standout hitters and pitchers shaping the lineup. Several rival clubs are represented and the selections set up anticipated matchups for the classic midseason showcase.
The article outlines a possible hitting pitching duel on WTNM with players from Amarillo Abilene Lubbock Clovis Albuquerque and Lamesa set to participate. Most players are cleared for action Wednesday though Zeke Wilemon and Jackie Sullivan have injury concerns. Wilemon is to be replaced by Jack Wilcox. Sullivan may play part time if fit. Marianne Gold, a 31 year old writer, has graduated cum laude from City College after entering in 1932.
Sundown Oilers face strong host pace in a top belt league clash as Seagraves travel to Slaton and the Post rises to Sem noie with key games on the schedule. Levelland remains a focal point as refiners push to secure spots.
Voters in the Cooper School District approved a tax rate hike, increasing the school tax from $1.90 to $2.40 per hundred dollars of property value. The vote outcome shows broad support with some opposition noted. The move funds district needs and operations through the coming year.
In the South Plains softball league last week Tahoka CC slipped to last while Plainview Red Sox rose from the cellar. Plainview won one and lost one as Tahoka dropped three. Plainview sits two games ahead in the final “games behind” tally with about six weeks until Shaughnessy playoffs. J D Brown of the Bonnet struck out seven to reach 174, Popeye George of Primm still tops with six homers despite no four-base blow. County teams were idle for ASA tourney at Jumbo Webster Field and return July 7. Last week results show Primm beating Tahoka 8 0 for Primm 10 and Plainview 7.
Associated Press profile of Lester Cowan portrays him as Hollywoods hyperactive independent producer. He juggles calls and details, fights to secure projects, and drives every aspect from casting to selling films while maintaining a witty, unconventional approach to moviemaking.
Fragmentary league results show mixed baseball scores with teams including Detroit Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Texas Shreveport Fort Worth and others. The note lists several unclear figures such as 8 0 6 3 and 1-6 and mentions American and National Leagues with scattered city names and abbreviations.
WT-NM leaders show Serena Lubbock atop home runs with 22 and multiple batting categories. Players from Amarillo Borger Borger, Albuquerque, Borser, Clovis, and Lamesa appear across RBI, hits, and walks while pitching leaders include Lonergan Amarillo and Jones Lamesa. The report catalogs team batting totals, RBIs, and fielding notes from the June 24 event.
Strongman Walter Stratton of Youngstown battles Boston's Bill Weidner in the main event at Sled Allens arena Wednesday night. The two met last year in Amarillo with Weidner winning a title shot. the bout is two falls out of three with a one hour limit. Also on card are Jack Pappenheim vs Sailor Tex Watkins in the semi final and Olan Boynton vs George Lopez in the 20 minute preliminary. Tickets go on sale at Wylie's drug store Wednesday at 9 am.
Professional Betty Jameson of San Antonio shot a two under par 74 to sit at 225 through three rounds in the National Women's Open. Amateurs Sally Sessions Polly Riley and Estelle Lawson Page are tied for second with 227 as the field narrows in Greensboro North Carolina.
Patty, a 23 year old ex GI from Los Angeles, upsets Australia’s John Bromwich 6-4 0-6 6-4 1-6 6-4 at Wimbledon advancing to the quarterfinals as part of a California surge including Kramer Falkenburg Brown. Falkenburg defeats Hans Redl 6-3 3-6 6-4. Redl, wartime amputee, showed grit as Falkenburg moves on with Kramer to the quarters after a 6-1 6-0 doubles win over Meredith and Smayt. In New York, Bernard Aal tops Manhattan’s directory listing as the first name.
Robert E. Thompson 73 of 1606 Avenue R died Saturday in a West Texas hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services set for 5 PM at Asbury Methodist Church with multiple pastors officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife seven sons and one daughter plus a brother.
Waltham Massachusetts 91-year-old John F Ashworth a veteran of General Custer s army Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection has joined a local post of the United Spanish War Veterans in a quiet life profile on life in retirement.
Walter of Arlington, a sister, Mrs. Walter May of Desdemona, and 13 grandchildren.
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