Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1946

Page

3

Four Home Clubs Win as Pampa Leads West Texas-New Mexico League

Sunday results boost home teams in the West Texas-New Mexico league led by the hot Pampa Oilers who swept a two game series to grab the league lead. Lubbock Hubbers fell to Albuquerque 4 to 3 as Vic Tephens and Scott Whiffs dominant pitching stalled the Hubbers. Abi lene Blue Sox dropped at Borger 9 to 4, while Clovis Pioneers beat Amarillo 9 to 5 behind Knowles Piercey and Joe Bauman homers.

Albuquerque Hubbers Hack Miller Scott Whiffs W. D. Scott Lubbock Ernie Nelson Victephens Scott al Carr Frank Alexander Duke Alex de la Garza Miller Hubs Hulers Dixon Arr Wally Fitch Robby Robinson Dukes Pampa Lamesa Leboes Foster White Richardson Virgil Richardson Oilers Lamesa Dalien McPike Abilene Blue Sox Panhandle Borger Gassers Jess Upton Berger Leon Larraille Joe Langston Langston Vardon Guchrist Bobby Decker Clovis Pioneers Pioneers Amarillo Gold Sox Bob Seeds Knowles Lefty Pierceyv Oklahoma City Indians Piercey Amarillo Sox Joe Bauman Seedsmen Sutch Bill Moran Abilene Blue Sox Clovis New Mexico Borger OC Stephens Wenderoth Robbins Uwwtlt Lll Cos Nelson Fitch Reardon Mize Dtowecwus Oe Bryan and Smith

Seagraves Nips Levelland Nine In Oil Belt opener

Seagraves beat Levelland 16 to 13 as Donald Reeves pitched all nine for Seagraves. Levelland’s Estes started, then Haven relieved in the third. Carl Woods homered for Levelland, Haynes tripled and doubled for Seagraves. Weather teased the game with clouds, wind and sun. Moran homered for Amarillo in a separate note. Pampa and Albuquerque series mentioned.

Levelland Patsy Gentry Seagraves Donald Reeves Estes Hi Haven Carl Woods Haynes

Pasteeth Promises Firmer Dentures and Fresh Breath

A drug store advertisement touts PASTEETH as an alkaline denture powder that holds false teeth more firmly for easier eating and talking. It claims no gummy taste and helps eliminate denture odor, urging readers to purchase at any pharmacy.

Hamilton Will Head Football Officials

Stump Hamilton was named president of the South Plains Officials Association at a Hilton hotel meeting. J. G. Keyes, Lubbock High head coach, was named vice president, and Curtis Barrett was secretary treasurer. C. I. Wall was named lifetime honorary member and several officials were chosen for a rules committee to draft a constitution.

Stump Hamilton South Plains Officials Association Hilton Hotel J. G. (Goober) Keyes Lubbock High School Curtis Barrett City Recreational Department C. I. (Stoney) Wall Kansas University Wall South Plains High Schools Ross Ayers Lubbock E. J. Lowrey Vernon Brewer Tohoka Jim Neill Lamesa Potts Anderson North Dallas High School

Tech Trackmen Head to Tucson for Border Conference Meet

A dozen Texas Tech athletes travel to Tucson for the Border Conference track meet with prelims Saturday and finals Sunday. Coach Walker Nichols aims to surpass the 1941 Tech total of 19 points and eyes strong showings from quarter milers Robbie Lewis Bill Kelley Hewitt Allison and Charles Reynolds along with disciplines in discus shot put high jump pole vault and dashes.

Red Raiders Texas Tech Tucson Tech Walker Nichols Robbie Lewis Bill Kelley Hewitt Allison Charles Reynolds Fort Worth Willie Florence Texas Howard Payne Florence Schlinkman Walter Schlinkman Reynolds George Brewer Brewer Bennie Tidwell Tommie Polk James Cruser Charles Roe West Texas New Mexico

Musial Bats Cards Into A Tie With Bums In National Loop

Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals is hitting .415 after 65 games with 27 hits, threatening the NL and tied atop the standings as the Cardinals split with the Boston Braves 7-2 then 10-4. The day also saw Ernie Bonham debut for the Yankees in a 4-2 win over the White Sox and Hank Greenberg end Detroit’s six-game skid with a homer.

Musial Associated Press Stanley Frank Musial St. Louis Cardinals Ted Williams Bill Terry Cardinal Redbirds Brooklyn Dixie Walker Boston Braves Pittsburgh Dodgers Ernie Bonham New York Yankee Chicago White Sox Detroit Hank Greenberg

Women's Tourney Opens In Dallas

A field of 130 entered qualifying rounds of the Southern Golf Association women's tournament in Dallas. Louise Suggs of Lithia Springs, Ga., is the top favorite as play begins with 18-hole qualifying at Dallas Country Club and match play to start tomorrow.

Dallas Southern Golf Association Louise Suggs Lithia Springs Kentucky Florida Oklahoma North Carolina Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Tennessee Alabama Texas Dallas Country Club

Reds And Cats Remain Tied In Texas League Action

Houston breaks five game skid by beating Dallas 8 to 7 in 14 innings. San Antonio over Fort Worth 4 to 3 after a previous three game slide. Charley Grant delivers a 10th inning homer for the Missions in an extra frame win. Oklahoma City falls 7-2 to Beaumont as the Exporters sweep the series. Tulsa and Shreveport split. Oilers win first game 8-3 then lose 5-1.

Dallas Houston Tulsa Shreveport Oklahoma City Beaumont Fort Worth San Antonio Associated Press Rebels Padre Charley Grant Missions Cats Tribe Oklahomans Oilers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reeves and Gentry M. Rogers Estes, Haven and Blair U. S Lamela E. Brookbank von Martin Fortin Sturdivant Holcomb Oley Esse E. Harriman Seitz Ewe Richardson Fulenwider Zigelman White Crues Otey A. Johnston Martin McPike Cox Tey Pulenwider Cluel Wilcox Palmer Larraile Anderson Upton Clawitter Spurs Correa Devine Bucher Hampton Lubbock Pampa Borser Scoscedt Ences Ae Amaarillo Annnen New York Chicago Philadelphia Washington Cleveland St. Louis Cincinnati GW Pet Bostonge Southern Association W. L Pet Memphis Ee New Orleans Rome Chattanooga Wees Cores Atlanta Nashville Little Rock Birmingham Mobile Drs. English and Hunt West Texas’ Clinic Association OF Clarence $. Mast Peter Hamilton Mac's Hobby Shop 19Th Street Velasquez Seville Mark Halsey C.P.A G.I Draughon’s Business College Lubbech Atkins Lumber CO Tex Tigers Athletics Prince Hal Schumacher New York Giants Reds Johnny Vandermeer Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phils Cecil Travis Senators Cleveland Indians Red Sox St. Louis Browns Lubbock Medical Clinic DR. E. M. Whitacre Myrick F. W Zachary DRS. McIlroy & McIlroy ND S & DC Just Oil Baker Bros Sway D Bugs Bunny Ing Motor Company DODGE Plymouth Transportation Headquarters Lindsey Dial ST. Mary’s Bing Crosby Ingrid Bergman Cartoon William Bendix Lucile Ball E. Flynn Sherwood Forest Cornel Wilde Anita Louise Plus Cartoon—News Broadway Gene Tierney Cornel Wilde Robert Shayne Ann Gwynne Donald Duck Tokyo Tom Neal Barbara Hale Popeye Cartoon Don Ameche Claudette Colbert Johnny Angel George Raft Signe Hasso George O'Brien Rita Oehman Ray Whitley Errol Culua Caniauuin Frank Martinez & Orchestra Brownfield Highway EL Patio Cafe Brunswick Diamond & Hood B. E. Needles
Search Courier

Search the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lubbock Avalanche Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication