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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1947

Page

11

Interscholastic League Plans face debate in Texas

The Texas Interscholastic League delegates discussed proposing girls basketball sponsorship and state meet divisions to match school size. They touted equal class divisions and debated eligibility rules, amateur awards limits, and potential shifts of sponsorship amid a looming clash with the existing league.

Associated Press Austin Texas Interscholastic League State Legislative Council W. C. Cummings Bonham A. L. Faubion New Deal Hillsboro Cummings Roy Bedichek Ustin Anc Claude Kellam San Antonio Highland Park High School Dallas Kellam

Naranjo Leads Texas League Batting Parade

Dallas May 3 Big Reu Ben Naranjo posts a .417 average through April 30 leading the Texas League with 15 hits in 36 at bats, including four doubles two triples and two home runs. He scored nine runs and drove in 11 as leaders and pitchers noted.

Dallas Reuben Naranjo Texas Enue Statistical Bureau San Antonio Jack Creel Houston Jack McKinney Beaumont Fort Worth Leo Thomas Fort Warth Dwain Siset

Odds And Ends From Fearless Fraley York In Hitting Slump

Oscar Fraley notes Fearless Fraley sees Derby contenders Jet Pilot Phalanx and Falstaff as potential long shots. Rudy York criticizes his 170 season average and Tony Galento launches a wrestling career with 18 holds. Clint Hartung eyed as pitcher after Army ace season. Giants shift from Ruth system.

Oscar Fraley United Press New York Fearless Fraley Roses Churchill Downs Jet Pilot Phalanx Louisville York Rudy York Boston Red Sox Waldorf-Astoria Tony Galento Willie Beard Gilzenberg Galento Willie the Beard Tony Primo Joe Louis New York Giants Babe Ruth Clint Hartung Bambino Hartung Mel Ott Clint

WRA Play Day honors top scorers at 17th annual event

Women’s Recreation Association held its 17th annual Play Day at Texas Tech with Jean McFarland and Virginia Dacus tying for top honors by scoring 23 points across events. Event winners included Clara von Roeder in tennis singles and Lucile Sorrell with Frances Rhoedes in tennis doubles, among others across jacks, table tennis, relays, volleyball, basketball, washers, badminton, and softball.

Jean McFarland Virginia Dacus Women's Recreation Association Texas Tech Clara von Roeder Jeanne Baker Lucile Sorrell Frances Rhoedes Charlotte Kleinfelder Bracie LaFon Jacks Foy Hogs LaRue Maldouf Betty Hatcher Sue Everett Jean McFaraand Jean Flournoy Hinda Lee Kathryn Starkey Margaret Burnham Elizabeth Thomas Fay Hoge Betty Jay Frances Horn Johnny Johnson Jeanette Pollard Elwanda James Llan Josh Cook Fay Hogg Carla von Roeder Virginia Kennedy Mary Anderson Jo Callan Faye Harlan Lois Bassemier Masie Price

Tampa man seeks sale of ten year matchbook cover collection

A Houston classified ad reports a Tampa resident has decided to sell his decade‑long collection of matchbook covers after admitting the hobby overwhelmed his home. The obsessive collecting had filled his living space and prompted the sale.

Houston U.P Tampa Fla

Zeh Leads Weekly Trap At Lubbock Gun Club

D C Zeh was the top trap shooter for the week at the Lubbock Gun Club while Sidney Keeton led skeet. Weekly percentages show Zeh at .980 in trap and Keeton at .920 in skeet with other shooters listed. Sunday's shoot begins at 2:00 PM.

Keeton Lubbock Gun Club D. C. Zeh Sidney Keeton Trap Art Johnson Ross McWhorter Roland Ponce Hall J. E. Mann Wayne Ashley E. T. Daniels O. B. Daniels Bkeet Goodin Clint Keith Ralph Keeton H. B. Davis Hale Eubanks Clyde Tatum Ge. T. Daniels George Ae Harry Frye W. H. George Gun Club

Eight Teams Expected For First Boys Club Diamond Drills

Baseball gets underway for boys ages 10 to 14 Monday afternoon at Lubbock Boys Club. Opening workout at 4 o clock. Officials announce the number of teams is expected to double last year's four clubs.

Lubbock Boys Club

Tornadoes Defeat Midland Bulldogs 22-13 on 18 Hits

Lamesa Golden Tornadoes upset the Midland Bulldogs 22-13 at Lamesa after a 18 hit barrage. Jerry Phillips pitched a complete game with 10 strikeouts and a double. John Bob Lee and Art Bizzell led the offense with four hits each including a double.

Tornadoes Midland Bulldogs Lamesa Lamesa Golden Tornadoes Jerry Pillips Phillips John Bob Lee Art Bizzell Tornado Bizzell

Schoolboy Baseball Tourney Begins at Hubber Park

With track and spring football done, base ball takes spotlight as District Five tournament at Hubber Park gets underway this week.

Hubber Park

McRee tops Class A in Lubbock Links Sweepstakes

F L McRee fired a net 65 to win Class A honors at the Lubbock Country Club sweepstakes yesterday. Teammates John Markham and Al Holton shot 68 to tie for runner up. Granville Dickinson led Class B with 64 while Jimmy Yates had 68 for second. Olin Stewart and C J Wall tied for third with 69. Sid Oglesbee led Class C with 66, Waldo Trotter was second at 67. Second-round matches finish tonight with third-round starting Monday and running through next Sunday as Herb Schroeder notes. The club will host upcoming state PGA in El Paso May 1923. Schroeder declined Houston Open invitation opening May 8.

F. L. McRee Lubbock Country Club John Markham al Holton Granville Dickinson Jimmy Yates Olin Stewart C. J Stony) Wall Sid Oglesbee Waldo Trotter Lubbock Herb Schroeder el Paso Schroeder River Oaks

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