Yankees Top White Sox in Second Inning Rally
The New York Yankees beat Chicago 6 to 3 as Don McMahon hit a double and Cass Michaels misplayed a ball, with Stirnweiss adding a key RBI double. Hersh Martin and Johnny Lindell contributed in support, while Grove took the loss for Detroit after a strong start by Donald. Attendance was 5,249.
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Cass Michaels
Chicago
Roller
Theny
Mathe
Hersh Martin
Johnny Lin
Stirnweiss
Sox
Michael
Cris Hockatt
Johnny ‘Dickshoot
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Ores
Ald
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Johnson
Fepton
Caldwell
Tenweiss
Thite
Baetheny
Michaels
Oe Weiss
Lindel
Moses
Omfenald
Etten
Donald
Ae Ae
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Giants Beat Reds 7 6 In Pinch Hit Homer Rally
New York Giants rally to defeat Cincinnati 7 to 6 at Cincinnati. Danny Gardella hit a pinch homer in the eighth with Buddy Kerr on base to erase a deficit. Bill Voiselle started for the Giants, but Ace Adams earned the win as the team extended its lead in the league race.
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New York Giants
Polo Grounds
TNT
Mel Oit
Cincinnati Reds
Danny Gardella
Buddy Kerr
Giants
Bill Voiselle
Ace Adams
Deluxe
Mc Ott
Phil Weintraub
NATI
Voiselle
Emmerich
Adams
Hansen
Lombardi
Daasso
Lisenbee
Beck
Lakeman
Fraser
Ott
Weintraub
Reyes
Gardella
Clay
McCormick
Mesner
Tipton
Finger
Walker
Desso
Golf event announces national drive for veterans in PGA support
Herbert Schroeder, club pro, received a letter from PGA president Ed Dudley urging local clubs to join a nationwide program aiding World War II veterans. A medal play tournament is planned for May 26 and 27 with a $1 entry fee, half to prizes and half to the national fund. Semi-final pairings in the high low tournament were set, with Kattman and Kuykendall defeating McAfee and Luther. the consolation bracket match was not yet played.
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National Pga
Herbert Schroeder
Keiter
PGA
Ed Dudley
Dudley
Schroeder
United States
Pla
National Fund
John Kattman
J. O. Kuykendall
W. L. McAfee
H. T. Luther
Dallas Amateur Invitational Opens At Glen Lakes
Cpl. Don Cherry of Sheppard Field Wichita Falls and former SMU tackle Bill Skeeters each posted three under par 68s to lead a strong qualifying field in the second annual Dallas Athletic Club Glen Lakes amateur invitation championship. Match play begins tomorrow with two rounds daily through finals on Sunday.
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Dallas
Don Cherry
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Bill Skeeters
Southern Methodist University
Glen Lakes Country Club
Upset Victory at Churchill Downs In Idle Hour Feature
Louisville, May 24 Darby Dieppe upset By menbond in the Idle Hour purse feature at Churchill Downs. Andrews 10 in 8, Logan 4 in 1, Cuccurullo 1 in 0 faced two batters, Gables 3 in 1. Winning pitcher Gabies losing pitcher Logan. Attendance 32 156. Both Kentucky Derby eligibles.
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ST. Louis
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Cardinals
Mort Cooper
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Gregg
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O'Dea
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Bymenbond Today
Churchill Downs
Phils Upset Cubs 6-3 Behind Barrett
The last-place Philadelphia Phils defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3 before 3,178 fans. Dick Barrett pitched five hits and held off a Cubs rally as Paul Derringer was chased in the fifth. Crawford drove in runs, Pafko and Lowrey homered, and Barrett earned the win while Derringer took the loss.
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Philadelphia Phils
Dick Barrett
Chicago Cubs
Big Paul Derringer
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Mancuso
Derringer
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Erickson
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Tri State tournament crowns and age records set
The eleventh annual Tri-State tournament reached finals with Gober and Day set for 18 holes after Day defeated Myers and Gober beat Roy Allen. The event drew 152 entries, with players aged 50 and up, including 85 year old Dick Reeves who did not play. Elmer Winn, 82, retained title as world’s oldest tournament player.
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Hale County
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Roy Allen
Oklahoma
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Payee
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Electra
Tri-State
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N. D. Bartlett
Amarillo
B. F. Holmes
O. T. Nicholson
Shamrock
Gus Leftwich
Texas
New Mexico
Dick Reeves
Elmer Winn
Plainview
National League Thursday results and upcoming schedule
In a crowded night of baseball action the Phillies defeated Chicago 6 to 3 while Pittsburgh edged Cleveland 10 to 9. New York topped Cincinnati 7 to 3 and St. Louis drew Brooklyn 7 to 7. Friday fixtures feature New York at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at St. Louis with Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at Pittsburgh.
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Ton
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Enneuad
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Cleveland
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Wnt
Oklahoma City
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Arkansas
Kansas City
Cisco picks ex Longhorn Harold Fischer as coach
Harold Fischer former co captain of the 1944 Longhorns signs with Cisco as head football coach. Buck Overall will assist, noted as a 1943 Texas basketball star. The announcement appeared in Austin on May 24.
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Austin
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Harold Fischer
Cisco
Buck Overall
Texas
Amarillo Sky Larks Face Lubbock AAF in Weekend Clash
The Amarillo Sky Larks travel to Lubbock for single games Saturday and Sunday against the Lubbock Army Air Field nine. Five transfers and an injury to their shortstop slow the visitors, but Chet Ziemba leads with near .500 average and former Reds bat power. Walko, who shutout Big Spring AAF last week, likely starts Saturday. The Sky Larks seek ninth and tenth wins and extend a 16 game win streak from last season.
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Lubbock
Chet Ziemba
Husky Sky Giant
Ziemba
Cincinnati Reds
Sky Larks
Lubbock Aaf
Amarillo Field
Paul Walko
Big Spring Army Air Field
Abilene AAF Hosts Elimination Softball Tourney
The Abilene Army Air Forces announces a two day elimination softball tournament on June 9 and 10 inviting teams from nearby Army Air fields including Big Spring Sweetwater Goodfellow San Angelo Blackland Waco Sheppard Wichita Falls Barkeley Abilene Fort Worth and Midland AAFs.
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Abilene Aaf
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Midland
Lanier Taks Physical Fort Bragg Induction Likely
St. Louis Cardinals left hander Max Lanier, 29, completed a physical at Fort Bragg North Carolina and, per the public relations office, probably would be inducted into the Army the next day.
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Fort Bragg
N.C
Max Lanier
St. Louis Cardinals
Army
Pitch duel shaping up for Sunday at Big Spring
The seven inning game against Big Spring features Lefty Satterfield or Ronald Cook on Sunday. Satterfield is a fastball hurler with plenty of stuff, while Cook from the Albany Senators throws a speedball and a curve with good control.
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Lefty Satterfiel
Ronald Cook
Satterfield
Cook
Albany Senator
Funeral services for Jake Atz founder of baseball roles
Funeral services were held today for Jake Atz a longtime figure in organized baseball. He played for the original Chicago White Sox and managed the Fort Worth Cats of the Texas League winning six straight pennants and the Dixie Series. He later served as umpire in chief in the Texas League and with the New Orleans Pelicans. He is survived by his widow a son Jake Atz Jr and daughter Kalma Atz. The article notes Australia wine origins from Greek pirates.
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Jake Atz
Chicago White Sox
Atz
Fort Worth Cats
New Orleans Pelicans
White Sox
The
Pelicaris
Jake Atz, Jr
Seabees
Kalma Atz
Night baseball idea worries MacPhail after dark games
New York May 24 Larry MacPhail expresses concern over unlimited after dark baseball and night games as Major League clubs consider seven night games at home. He recalls inaugurating night baseball with the Phillies and notes the potential for stronger fan turnout and team foundations.
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Larry MacPhail
Juk
MacPhail
Cincinp
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