Hubbers edge Blue Sox in 13th inning thriller
Abilene and Lubbock traded leads through regulation, with Dick Tross delivering the decisive hit in the 13th. Sam Rosenthal’s advance sale for the playoff game. Hubbers’ pitching by Hinrichs and Tross shone as Olson and Spatafore starred for Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spatafore
Tross
Lubbock Hubbers
Abilene Blue Sox
PX Beehstore
Witie
Abilene AB RN
POAE
Benson
Greer
Aane Anderson
Quevreaux
Ozark
Rem Immell
Hall
Wee Tross
Lubbock Abrhpore
Watkins
Mereee
Sullivan
Hodge
Miller
Rooney
McAlexander
Cola
Ee Kuykendall
Hinrichs
Tg Heiniz
Eee Neers
Lubbock
Stone
Stone Benson
Patafore
Evereaux
Quevreauz Te Spateferet
Sine
Hall Hinrichs
Heing
Wolle Att Immell
Balk
Heinz
Craig, Rabe
Atkins
Norman
Branca Shutsout Cards as Dodgers Narrow Lead
Brooklyn pitcher Ralph Branca tossed a five hitter with nine strikeouts to blank St. Louis 5-0 and reduce the Cardinals lead over Brooklyn to a half game. Cookie Lavagetto homered in the second inning and Dixie Walker added a two run hit to back Branca’s victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Leo Durocher
Ralph Branca
St. Louis Cardinals
Redbirds
Durocher
Branca
Vic Lombardi
Eddie Dyer
Cards
Birds
Whiffs
Mt. Vernon
Red Schoendienst
Ed Stanky
Pee Wee Reese
Dick Sisler
Dixie Walker
St. Louis
Oix
Brecheen
Wilks
Schmidt
Barrett
Garagiola
Edwards
Marion
Lavagetto
F. Walker
P. Walker
Reese
Browns
Stanley Spence
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Scarborough
Candini
Deans
Zoldak
Biscan
Kinder
Johnson
Helf
Stephens
Berardino
Huns
Spencer
Travis
Vernom
Hitchcock
Scarboroush
Raiders Open With Buffaloes Saturday Mentors Of Both Teams
With the Texas Tech opener next Saturday coach Dell Morgan withholds starting plans while fans expect heavy use of returnees. Railbirds anticipate an all service lineup may start, featuring likely players such as center Tuffy Nabors.
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Raiders
Buffaloes
Texas Tech
Dell Morgan
West Texas State
Railbirds
Doposters
Tuffy Nabors
Lubbock
Europe
Jamesie Reed
Ralls
Pacific
Tom Pirtle
Tech
Marines
Joe Smith
Electra
Wally Fowler
Amarillo Air Corps
South Plains
Smith Pecos
Buster Melton
Merkel Navy
Tulane
Melton
Roger Smith
Fleet
SAAF
Randolph Field
Air Transport Command
Glenn Lewis
Quitaque Navy
San Diego Naval
Leete Jackson
Mets LaFollette
Boyce
Leslie van Meter
Homer
Buck) Garrett
Borger
Canyon
Elvin
Dwaine Lyon
Orton
Buffs
O. C. Rampley
Beryl Clinton
Bob Terry
James Love
Tech season ticket sale ends Tuesday night at six
Texas Tech athletic officials announce season tickets for home games end at 6 p m Tuesday. More than four times last year’s total sold, with west stand seats sold out. Individual tickets go on sale for West Texas State Teachers game tomorrow morning. East stands limited to students. 3 700 activity books sold. Capacity crowds expected for five home games including Baylor Homecoming and Oklahoma Aggies.
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Texas Tech
Morley Jennings
Tech
Jennings
Baylor
Oklahoma Aggies
West Texas State Teachers
Techfield
West Texas
Duck Decrease Cuts Season and Bag Limits for Texas
Texans face major reductions in duck season length and bag limits due to a 36 percent drop in ducks since 1944, with different start dates across the state. The north zone opens October 26 and the south zone on November 23, and geese limits are set at two of any kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Department of Interior
Interior Department
Oklahoma
Red River
Cooke
Grayson County
Lake Texoma
Coaches Officials Meet Here Monday
Local sports officials and coaches gather Monday for a meeting in town to discuss guidelines, schedules, and upcoming events. The session aims to align practices, address governance questions, and plan for the season ahead.
Plains Football Coaches and Fiscals Association Rules Meeting
A rules meeting of the Plains Football Coaches and Fiscal Association will be held Monday night at the Con Gymnasium. President A Stumpy Hamilton called it an important session with a lengthy business portion before the rules discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains Football Coaches and Fiscals Association
Con Gymnasium
Stumpy Hamilton
Hamilton
Gold Sox Defeat Oilers 3 to 0 in Playoff Tilt
Amarillo's Gold Sox staved off elimination by beating the Pampa Oilers 3 to 0. Bill Evans pitched seven strong innings, allowing only seven hits, as the offense connected for 13 hits led by a balanced attack against Warren Hacker and Foster White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Amarillo Gold Sox
Shaughnessy
Pampa Oilers
Bill Evans
Oilers
Warren Hacker
Foster White
Lefty Lonergan
Sox
Jim Carithers
Otey
E Harriman
Riley
Ranee
Richardson
Duarte
Wilson
Bauman
Crues
Lamprich
Evans
Hacker
Gunter, Smith, Sandt
Dickman
Muffs Putt Edges Quick to Amateur Golf Title
Stanley Eugene Bishop of Dedham Massachusetts won the National Amateur Golf championship at Baltusrol after Smiley Quick of Inglewood California missed a three foot putt on the 37th green. Bishop tied with Quick at 146 after two rounds and won with a birdie four in the playoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
N. J
Stanley Eugene
Ted) Bishop
Dedham
Mass
Baltusrol
Smiley Quick
Inglewood
Calif
Bishop
Quick
Johnny Fischer
Cincinnati
Jock McLean
Scotland
Greyhounds Tackle Highlands Oct. 19
Eastern New Mexico University will host its first Homecoming Day since 1942 on October 19. The ENMU Greyhounds meet Highlands University Cowboys of Las Vegas in a conference football game at 2 30. Homecoming Queen coronation will occur at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portales
New Mexico
Eunice C. Roberts
Enmc Greyhounds
Highlands University Cowboys
Las Vegas
Yankees Rally Past Bisons in Sloppy Stadium Showdown
New York Yankees comeback with two fourth quarter touchdowns toppled the Buffalo Bisons 21 to 10 at Yankee Stadium in a sloppily played game marking the All-American pro football conference debut locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
New York
New York Yankees
Buffalo Bisons
Yankee Stadium
Tigers Slam Yanks 7 To 4
Hank Greenberg powered the Detroit Tigers to a 7 to 4 win over the New York Yankees driving in all Detroit runs with a three run double and two home runs. He raised his RBI total to 107 and his 36th homer put him within two of Ted Williams. DiMaggio tied the game with a seventh inning homer before Greenberg sealed the victory with a second homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Hubbers
Inrichs
Greer
Bob Stone
Hinrichs
McAlexander
Phil Uykendall
Ozark
Anderson
Hin- Richs
Gerson
Hack Inler
Lusty
Benn
Pat Rooney
Miller
Ine Hubbers
Enas
Abilene
Amcerson
Fort
Quevreaux
Olson
Sullivan
Pete Spatafore
Coubie
Oring Anderson
Heinz
Ian Tross
Ckie Sullivan
Texas
Hack Miller
Wén
Atkins
Tn Tross
Spatafore
Watkins
Rooney
Tross
Detroit
Hank Greenberg
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Tigers
Greenberg
Boston
Ted Williams
Hank
Spud Chandler
Joe DiMaggio
Joe Page
Sonar
Chandler
Page
Murphy
Robinson
Hutchinson
Tebbetts
Johnston
Johnson
Gordon
DiMag
Hunters and anglers meet in Lamesa for game association
Sportsmen from the South Plains region are urged to attend a September 19 meeting in the Lamesa district courthouse at 8 p m to organize the South Plains Game association. State officials H T Rodgen H E Faubion and others are expected along with local leaders and groups from Lubbock Big Spring and San Angelo to promote wildlife preservation and better hunting and fishing relations.
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Lamesa
South Plains
F. M. Stovall
Howard Humphrey
Dawson County
South Plains Game Association
Stovall
Nimrods
H. T. Rodgen
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
H. E. Faubion
Frank Cowsert
J. H. Maggard
West Texas
West Texas Game Association
San Angelo
Grady Hill
Lubbock
Big Spring
Hereford Tops Sudan 97-12 in season opener
Hereford Whitefaces defeated Sudan Hornets 97 to 12 in the stadium dedication tilt. Worrell rushed 65 yards for a touchdown and 75 yards for another, with Rogers scoring on a plunge and a 40 yard run. Sudan replied with two scores on passes from Jim Eddins to Hill and Bellard.
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Sudan
Hereford
Hornets
Worrell
Rogers
Jim Eddins
Hill
Eddins
Bellard
Bronx Bartender Next Victim Louis Ma riello Go Carded Wednesday
New York Sept 14 The Associated Press reports Yankee Stadiums leading hitter Joe Louis Mouriello goes to bat again Wednesday night. Though he never carries a Louisville slugger he is expected to cave the roof in as usual at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Yankee Stadium
Joe Louis
Joe
Louisville
District IAA grid action opens with multiple games
District IAA football teams begin play as Amarillo Golden Sandies host Childress Bobcats and Borger Bulldogs travel to Mangum Oklahoma. Westeners seek first win against San Angelo Bobcats while Brownfield hosts Midland and Pampa goes to Sweetwater. District 6A Seagraves at Slaton and Tahoka at Post spark local interest. Also notes former Red Raider coaches at Slaton and Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview Bulldogs
Amarillo Golden Sandies
Childress Bobcats
Borger Bulldogs
Mangum
Okla
Lubbock
Odessa Bronchos
San Angelo Bobcats
Pectin
Denison
Pampa
Sweetwater
Sweetwater Mustangs
Odessa
Harvesters
Electra Tigers
Seagraves
Slaton
Tahoka
Red Raider
Clarence Tillery
Bing Bingham
Post Antelopes
Denver City Mustangs
Levelland
Lobos
McCamey
Seminole
Oil City
Andrews
Grand Falls
Littlefield Wildcats
Muleshoe
Hobbs High tops Eunice in rain soaked opener
Hobbs New Mexico defeated Eunice 7 to 2 on a rain drenched field in the season opener at Hobbs High School. The win followed an earlier scoreless or limited play night and sets Hobbs up for the new season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Hobbs, N. M
Eunice
Littlefield Wildcats Open Grid Play At Home Thursday
Coach J S Fikes prepares 28 players for the season opener versus Lubbock Westerner B. 12 lettermen return, led by Eugene Carter Robert Coen Jack Davis Sabin Hendrickson Gene McCanlis Kenneth Pharris Warren Rutledge Jacky Shelby Billy Sisson Travis Price Billy Arend Bobby Ramsey. The 1946 schedule lists games at or near Littlefield from Sept 19 through Nov 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
J. S. Fikes
Littlefield Wildcats
Lubbock
Jack Davis
Sabin Hendrickson
Gene McCanlis
Kenneth Pharris
Warren Rutledge
Jacky Shelby
Billy Sisson
Travis Price
Billy Arend
Bobby Ramsey
Wildcat
Geeniels
Morton
Orton
Lovington
N. M
Muleshoe
Springlake
Abernathy
Levelland
Tahoka
Sudan
Reds Beat Giants 4 0 Behind Blackwell Shutout
Ewell Blackwell pitched his sixth shutout of the season leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 4 0 win over the New York Giants. Lukon hit two homers and Mueller drove in two runs as Cincinnati built a 4 0 lead while West also connected for a homer with Zientara stealing a base. Jones took the loss allowing seven hits in 7 1 3 innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REDS
New York
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinnati Reds
New York Gants
Cincinnati
Blackwell
Mueller
Jones
Kennedy
Thompson
Witek
Lukon
West
Braves Beat Pirates 9-3 Behind Sain 18th Win
Boston September 14 Braves overpower Pirates 9 to 3 as Johnny Sain earns his 18th win. Pittsburgh pitchers hit hard for 16 hits with Elliott Mass and Litwhiler driving in multiple runs. Garrett Gerheauser takes the loss after 3 innings.
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Boston
Pittsburgh
Braves
Pirates
Johnny Sain
Patel
Walsh
Gearheauser
Gables
Heintzelman
Salkeld
Camelli
Sain
Masi
Elliott
Mass
Litwhiler
Fernandez
Hopp
Holmes
Handley
Russell
Gillenwater
Culler
Gerheauser
U S Davis Cuppers Defeat Swedish Pair
Forest Hills N Y September 14 Gardnar Mulloy and Billy Talbert teamed to beat Lennart Bergelin and Torsten Johansson in five sets 3 6 9 7 3 6 6 0 8 6 lifting the United States into the challenge round for the Davis Cup battles. The Americans secured a 3 2 lead and left tomorrow's singles inconsequential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills
N. Y
Uncle Sam
Gardnar Mulloy
Billy Talbert
U. S
Lennart Bergelin
Torsten Johansson
Tomorow
SWC Teams Loaded For Big Game
Five Southwest conference coaches bring loaded rosters as opening rounds of the season loom. Texas Christian faces Kansas while Texas A and M meets North Texas State in a Saturday slate with Baylor Southwestern and Texas Missouri tangling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Southern Methodist University
Rice Institute
Fears Harbor
Matty Bell
SMU Mustangs
Bell
Texas Christian University
Kansas University
Kansas City
Baylor
Southwestern
Waco
Arkansas
Northwest Louisiana State College
Fayetteville
University of Texas
University of Missouri At
Austin
Texas A. and M
Vaca Texas State College
Denon
Kuykendall Retains Junior Golf Crown at Lubbock
Wayne Kuykendall, the defending champion, beat Billy Tatum 5 and 4 to retain the Lubbock Country Club junior links title. Kuykendall had previous 4 and 3 win over Ross Mitchell, while Tatum overcame Armstead Smith 5 and 4. In earlier rounds Kuykendall had a bye as Mitchell defeated George Canon 8 and 6, and Smith beat Jake Warknicke 2 and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Kuykendall
Lubbock Country Club
Billy Tatum
Kuykendall
Ross Mitchell
Tatum
Armstead Smith
Mitchell
George Canon
Smith
Jake Warknicke
Jimmy Bass
Mahout Triumphs In Jersey Handicap At Garden State Park
Mahout defeated Assault by a half length to win the one mile and a furlong Jersey handicap worth 25000 added at Garden State Park before about 25000 spectators. Mahout paid 17 4 50 3 50. Assault finished second, a length and a half ahead of Blue Yonner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Mahout
King Ranch
Garden State Park
Assault
Blue Yoner
President's Cuppers Keep Hot Pace at Lubbock Club
Nearly half the first round matches of the President's Cup at Lubbock Country Club were completed on Saturday as a strong turnout is anticipated today. Losers of first-round games will play in the consolation flight starting Monday. Highlights: H. H. Holmes beat L. O. Robertson 6 and 5. J. A. Raley over Jimmy Morris 2 and 1. Walter Granberry defeated O. A. Brock 5 and 4. Hugh Anderson beat H. D. Delaney 1 up. Bill Tatum defeated Jack Stone 3 and 2. Roy Cooper over Tom Duggan 2 and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock Country Club
Herbert Schroeder
H. H. Holmes
L. O. Robertson
J. A. Raley
Jimmy Morris
Walter Granberry
O. A. Brock
Hugh Anderson
H. D. Delaney
Bill Tatum
Jack Stone
Roy Cooper
Tom Duggan
Floyd Bowen
T. l. Sampson
R. H. Bean
Jack Marxham
Dr. David Haymes
E. H. Armstrong
Guy Brown
W. D. Girand
Dr. R. L. McAllis
College and high school grid results summary
Arizona State at Flagstaff defeated Williams Field 6 0. Abilene Christian beat Southwest Tech 28. Catawba 29 defeated Cherry Point Marines 7. Hish Point 19 defeated Duke Jayvees 0. Louisiana College won 12 to 7 over Mexico U. Burbank edged Central Catholic 25 to 0. Austin El Paso 14 beat Cathedral 2 Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Arizona State
Flagstaff
Williams Field
Abilene Christian
Southwest Tech
Okla
Q. Catawba
Cherry Point Marines
Hish Point
Duke Jayvees
Louisiana College
Mexico U
High School
Burbank
Central Catholic
Austin
el Paso
Cathedral
Paso
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Blue Sox
Paul Eynrichs
Lee Hall
Jack B@mmell
Dick Tross
Evne Raed
Diz
Distefano
Jackie Sullivan
Ray Anerson
Frank McAlex
Ken Quevreaux
Dannyrk
En Oilson
Girive
NEW Yankee Pilots
Stanley
Bucky) Harris
New York Yankee
Johnny Neun
Briggs Stadium
Bill Dickey
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Nuen
Brooks Blank Redbirds
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Philadelphia Phils
Chicago
Johnny Wyrostek
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Chipman
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Livingston
T. Hughes
Raffenabersger
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O'Neil
Newsome
Tabor
Gilbert
Wyrostek
Waitkus
Dallessandro
Nicholson
James
Wrrostek
Rush
Hughes
Chipmen
Raffensberger
Livingston Anne
Tech Stadium
Matador Club
Double T Association
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Wellington
Agberth
LeRoy Reeves
Childress
Burl Pruitt
Panhandle
Lloyd Johnson
Wheeler
Big Butch Boyter
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Yanks
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Elmer Vale
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Lethe
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Hereford Downs
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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Brownfield
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Tami Mauriello
Apears
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Tami
Mike” Jacobs
Chip
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BUCS
U.S
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Odus Mitchell
North Texas
Tex
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Dutch Meyer
Ence
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Billy Hale
Missouri
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Hub Bechtel
Bobby Layne
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