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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1950

Page

17

Intra Squad Tilt Slated ThursdayFootball Teams Listed

Intra squad lists show Whites with Ends Ross Whit Jeff Jones Don Presley Mik Pands Tackles Hill Don Bacon Tomze Charles Nix Guards Newell Bully Breedlove Sherrell Manning Don ters Johnny T ant Dasie Clk Buck don Tas or Rawls Hoages Wall Billy Presley C.D. Walker Golds Ends Don Jones Rex Burrox Jimmie Crawford George Berrs Tackles Chirie Holmquest Gerald Lord Oliver Harrell Bill Waters Kennedy Woodar Gu He Cong Hursted Bearer Robert Gipson Centers Cobb Herraxe Back Karp Sides Bo Sexton Brewer Davi.

Ross Whit Jeff Jones Don Presley Mik Pands Hill Don Bacon Tomze Charles Nix Newell Bully Breedlove Sherrell Manning Donters Johny T Ant Dasie Buckdon Tas Or Rawls Hoages Wall Billy Presley C.D. Walker

Tyler acquires Man turas as league notes trade

Tyler, May 1204, of the East Texa League, reports the signing of Dr Nick Gregor who left Kilgore last season. Dattins led the league with 23 home runs. In a related move, Tyler acquired catcher Manuel Manturas from the Twins of the Pig State League amid a light roster shuffle.

Tyler Teter Nick Gregor Gregory Kilgore Dattins Cent Morne Cowser Shi ian-Denison Manuel Manturas Twins

Abilene Sox Stadium Damaged by Rain and Wind

Abilene May 13 heavy rain and wind tore through Blue Sox stadium. Fence sections and parts of the outfield walls were toppled or scattered. President W. W. Young indicated likely no game this afternoon with potential Monday play if conditions improve. Repairs to fences scoreboard and facilities expected during a 10 day trip with Clovis and Albuquerque games affected or postponed. Special ground rules would apply if Monday night play occurs.

Abilene Blue Sox Tan Flue Sox W. W. Young Manane Hayden Greer Mr Young Luc Young Clovis Pioneers

Hubbers Hold Narrow Gap as Season Dawns in WT NM Loop

Between The Lines notes the Hubbers with a small margin over second place as the long season looms. With 124 games remaining through May to September, Albuquerque Dukes loom as defending champs, aided by Gold Sox ties and a possible Clawitter addition.

Page One Nat Cage Albuquerque Dukes Amarillo Gold Sox Sox Dukes al Carr Jerry Folkman Earl Harriman Steve Lagomarsimo Ted Clawitter Gold Sox Clawitter Hershel Martin Albuquerque

Parker Leads Texas To SWC Track Title At Austin

Texas captured the Southwest Conference track championship on May 13 in Austin, finishing 17 points ahead of Texas A&M. Five records fell as Charley Parker of Texas starred with wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and anchored the 440 relay, while Tom Cox of Rice and Bob Walters of Texas set conference marks. Rice placed third as Texas, A&M, Rice, Arkansas, Baylor, SMU and TCU scored in order.

Austin University of Texas Texas A&m Southwest Chunky Tom Cox Rice Flyin Charley Parker Texas A&m Parker Cox Bob Walters Walters J.D. Hampton Julian Herring Jim Brown Arkansas Hampton Brown Jim West Baylor Southern Methodist Texas Christian Floyd Rogers Carl Mayes Perry Samuels Ray Holbrook Pete Watkins Otha Byrd Mac Amstattd Kadera Hudgins Fim Hoff Arthur

Southwest conference track meet results from Austin

Texas teams set records and high marks in a Southwest Conference track meet held in Austin. Notable performances include a 41d record in the shot put by John Micegan at 49 feet 10 inches, Rice, SMU, and Arkansas field events and Texas relay and hurdles showings with top finishes by Womack, Baker, and Leming.

Austin Texas Rose Gamnelt Rice Bavier A&m Texas M Perman Ie John Mice Gan Bee Amsu Trias George Kade Orman Price Ray Howvrooe Chaiker Tear Perry Symmaers Manethar Brose Tobin Meihourst Tech Bob Walters Arkansas Oern Dor Graves Teyac John Baker Waltor Walker Southern Methodist Ralph Person Otha Byrd Rice Paul Leming Lowe Risson Samen Sereet Mac Amstadt Trad Charles Aso Car Mayes Anni Brown Brown Rice Bernard Jud Geocke Kadera Texas Agm Jack Ackisson Southern Metrodic Randall Cit Tatas Honker Texas Asm Tandale Jakes Brown Luca George Thomason Arcansas Don Gravee Bob Watters Hese Sumenaor Teneem Dogs Runnels Keith Tomy Bob Hall Tex

Roosevelt Lorenzo Clash Tuesday For District 5 B Title

Roosevelt and Lorenzo meet Tuesday at Sam Rosenthal field for the District 5 B baseball championship. Each team has two wins in the district tourney begun May 6. Roosevelt beat Cooper 14 1 and edged Wilson 10 9. Lorenzo opened with Shallowater 8 4 and then beat Frenship 7 4. Admission is 0 cents for adults and 0 cents for students.

Roosevelt Lorenzo Sam Rosenthal Cooper Wilson Shallowater Frenship

Polly Riley Defeats De Kirby In Southern Tourney Final

Polly Riley of Fort Worth defeated Atlanta's Dorothy Kirby one up in the 36 hole final at Virginia Beach to win the Southern Women's Amateur. Kirby staged a late rally after Riley built a four up lead, but Riley chipped from the rough on the 36th hole to clinch the crown.

Virginia Beach Polly Riley Fort Worth Atlanta Dorothy Kirby Riley Miss Kirby

Former New York Yankees Beat National League Oldtimers 3 to 1

In York May 13 a team of former Yankees who played 1921 to 1943 defeated National League Oldtimers 3 to 1 in a two inning Ed Barrow Day feature. A crowd of 32 610 watched ceremonies honoring the 82 year old former Yankee general manager. The old Yankees rallied for three runs off Paul Derringer in the second inning.

W York MLK New York Yankees Yankee Yankees Paul Derringer Cincinnati Reds

Borger Release Granted to Blumenthal and Balch Return

Borger baseball club grants outright release to Bruce Blumenthal the strong armed catcher. Lonnie Balch former Texas Tech rookie center fielder is sent back to Midland of the Longhorn League. Joe Abreau is listed in catching vacancy.

Borger Bruce Blumenthal Borger Baseball Club Lonnie Balch Texas Tech Borger Club Midland Longhorn League Joe Abreau

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Abilene Sox Stadium Cplay National Car Jordan Carl (Pappy) McFarland Jordan's Auto Service Great National Life Insurance Co David Boras Hoff Brown and Black Oxfords Too Black and Brown Oxfords Main St DR. Hiss Children’s Oxfords Dr. Wrights Foot Health Shop Dial SWC de Kirby Lubbock Tex Avalanche-Journa Oldtimers Sun Fage Blumenthal Buffalo Lakes Bonnty Paul Graham CO 13Th Street Builders’ Supplies
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