Westerners near top but face uncertain season ahead
The Lubbock Westerners wrap up spring football with optimism for next fall though third or fourth place in the league seems likely. Key players Homer Tawson Robert Haley Roy Grimes Bueron Lindsey Noel Sikes Johnny Pearson and R W Moyers show promise, while losses from graduation may challenge depth. Expectations hinge on younger players stepping up and a revised line, with a possible All District bid for three Westerners.
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A's End Browns Bid With 8-3 Victory In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Athletics crushed the St Louis Browns 8 to 3 to take first place in the American League race. Don Black allowed five hits, Ford Garrison homered, and Roberto Estalita added a solo shot as Philadelphia built a big third inning rally and never looked back. The Browns led briefly, but were swept aside by four double plays and steady A's defense.
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Wichita Falls Grid Coach Commissioned
Ted L. Jefferies head football coach at Wichita Falls High School has been commissioned lieutenant junior grade in the Navy. He will report for active duty in Tucson, Arizona, on June 15 after a career at Centenary College and coaching stints.
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McAllen Coach Chester Allen Resigns to Enter Navy
McAllen Texas May 13 Coach Chester Chatter Allen who led the McAllen Bulldogs to the city’s first district football title last year has submitted his resignation Superintendent John H. Gregory reports Allen is awaiting orders to report to the Navy.
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Standings Update in American Association Races
Milwaukee leads with 8 runs, Indianapolis 2, Kansas City 3, Louisville 4, Toledo 5, Minneapolis 4, St Paul 7, Columbus 7. Also a wartime slogan urging readers to buy a war bond today.
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Truckers Pace South Plains Field Softball Action
The Truckers edged Section A 7-6 in their lone week game powered by timely hitting. Section C, Section F Linesmen, and Administrative Officers also posted wins as Section C defeated Section A and C, while Lieut. Donald K. Rains pitched a no hit no run game for the Administrative Officers in a second straight perfect outing.
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Dodgers Catcher Mickey Owen Draft Class 1A
St Louis May 13 Mickey Owen Dodgers catcher said he has been classified 1A in the draft but has not yet received notice to report for physical induction examination.
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Pensive Wins Preakness in Fast Finish at Pimlico
Pensive, the famed Calumet Farm chestnut by Hyperion, surged from the rear to win the 54th Preakness at Pimlico by three-quarters of a length over Platter. Stir Up faded to third as 33,011 fans wagered a record $332,108 on the race run in 1 59 1 5.
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Rosenthal Gifts New Baseball Gear To Lubbock Youths
Proxy Sam Rosenthal, ex head of the Lubbock Hubbers, has acquired top grade Major League catching gear and protective equipment for the Senior and Junior Leagues. He will present the items for use during the summer baseball season in Lubbock, with additional balls and bats supplied by the city recreation department for the May 24-27 baseball school at Chapman Field. Sam West, former Major League star and school head instructor, is finalizing the schedule for the program.
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Semi-Pro Tournament Dates Announced by NBC
Wichita Kansas May 13. The National Baseball Congress announced starting dates for 28 state semi pro baseball tournaments. The first tourney the New...
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National Baseball Congress
Gaunt Ties Gafford In Texas PGA Meet
Pvt Jimmie Gaunt of Dallas the defending champion shot a 32 on the final nine to tie Raymond Gafford Fort Worth for the Texas PGA championship at Odessa. Medal score was 282 six under par after 72 holes. The Texas Cup match will decide the title Sunday with Gaunt and Gafford as top contenders.
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Ridgelea Country Club
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Moore Seeks Dallas Invite to AAU Meet
Burl Moore of Lubbock earned an AAU invite to Dallas on Friday May 26 after a 49.5 second 449 yard run at the state Inter scholastic League meet. Coach Marlin Hayhurst and Moore seek transport to Dallas for the competition against high school and college runners with a chance to advance to the National AAU meet in New York.
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Sirde Romps At Bay Meadows Debut
Sirde, an outstanding Western two year old last year, debuted as a three year old at Bay Meadows and defeated a field of older horses in rapid time. The black colt clocked six furlongs in the meet’s fastest time, with Ended finishing second and Gold Mike finishing third after leading early.
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Cacuf
Sipde
Bay Meadows
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Texas Easy Track Win Sets Sw Conference Record
Texas won the Southwest Conference track meet with 89 3/14 points, A&M 25 4/7, Rice 3, SMU 3. Ralph Ellsworth led with wins in 100 and 220 and relays, scoring 1214. Bob Umstattd added two wins as Texas claimed ten first places and tied another. Ellsworth and Umstattd topped multiple events as Texas surpassed Oklahoma 1919 scoring record.
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Belmont Track Sets New Betting Record
New one day wagering at Belmont Park reached 3 369 385 dollars with 39 293 in attendance. Devil Diver won the Metropolis Handicap for Mrs Payne Whitney while Alsab pulled up lame in the 1944 season debut. Rossutet won the six furlong race by five lengths over Adulator.
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Hard Luck Boy Now Major's Best Star for Cards
Max Lanier, nicknamed the "Hard Luck Guy," rides a five game win streak for the St. Louis Cardinals as a top pitcher in the major leagues. Hank Borowy of the Yankees is undefeated, but Lanier has one more win and leads in the current form.
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Denton
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All Star Tilt Will Close Polo Tourney
Mexico City announced two international selections for a Sunday polo match to close the Pan American tournament won by Mexico. The White team lists Stephen Sanford Bill Barry Heriberto Dugpan Juan Rodriguez and Guillermo Cisneros. The Red team includes Guillermo Gracida Alberto Ramos Sesma Manuel Andrada Ruben Fernandez Sarraralla and Cecil Smith.
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Arizona State Seeks Navy Grid Approval
Arizona State at Flagstaff aims to join Navy permission for football in the Border Conference. At a two day spring meeting, New Mexico Texas Tech and West Texas State Teachers discussed schedules and rule changes. Transfer rules now let any student compete, and civilians and veterans may count toward eligibility. Dr. L W Campbell was named conference president and F C Osborn vice president. C Z Lesher re-elected secretary-treasurer.
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Cubs Win After Unlucky Run Ends With Odd Good Luck
Chicago, May 13. The Cubs snapped a 13 game skid by beating the Philadelphia Blue Jays 5 3 last week. Winning pitcher Eddie Hanyzewski wore a four leaf clover in his cap sent by an Army sergeant. Owner Phil Wrigley sought rabbit feet to keep luck going past the 21 game win streak of 1935. Bill Nicholson hit his first homer of the season and shaved a three day beard after the game.
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Lanier Struggles Mark Brooklyn Series After 7-2 Loss
Six runs and 30 hits in 45 innings frame Lanier’s latest start as he falls 7-2 to the Brooklyn cousins. He’s stopped them 16 times in 23 tries yet receives a rough outing after a fall wild pitch in Yankee Stadium that cost the opener. He also failed to win his second series start.
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