Odessa Team Competes Against United States Four
A brief sports note reports Odessa fielding a team against a U S four lineup in a regional matchup. Several players from Odessa are named in local previews and the game is set for a regional venue.
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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1952
Page
5
Longhorn League and Associated Scores Across Cities
Baseball results and schedules from the Longhorn League and Southern Association feature games in New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Boston Chicago St Louis and other cities with results including Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago New York Washington Corpus Christi Brownsville Harlingen Laredo Galveston Port Arthur and mobile league standings and next-day schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Brownsville
Harlingen
Laredo
Galveston
Texas City
Lake Charles
Port Arthur
Southern Association
Chattanooga
Nashville
Little Rock
Memphis
Mobile
Birmingham
aAvlanta
New Orleans
Juarez
Bisbee-Douglas
el Paso
Tucson
Roswell
Sweetwater
Midland
Big Spring
Odessa
San Angelo
Vernon
Artesia
Brookisn
New York
Boston
Sone
Cleveland
Ars
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Tyler
Secccesenecees
Texarkana
Wichita Falls
Paris
Longview
Wace
Gene
Austin
Tremple
Waco
Temple
Gulf Coast League
Legion Caps Tilt In Seminole Loop
The American Legion softball team clinched a Seminole City Softball League playoff berth with a 13 to 11 win over T and P. Pitcher Jimmy Hirth allowed nine hits, while Red Sims delivered a clutch single in the seventh to spark the victory and Tommy Roberts and Carl Wetzel homered for the Legion. John Day homered for T and P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminole
American Legion
Jimmy Hirth
Olen Moore
Willis Black
Jay
Legion
Red Sims
Black
Sims
Tommy Roberts
Carl Wetzel
John Day
T&p
Giants Nudge Bums In 15th
In a 15 inning thriller the Giants beat the Dodgers 7 6 after Mueller broke the deadlock with an infield hit. Pafko homered for the Dodgers while Thomson and Mueller delivered key late hits. Corwin and Van Cuyk were the winners in the epic marathon.
Iraan Little Leaguers Crush Rankin 27-12 in Home Run Sprint
Iraan's Little Leaguers routed Rankin 27 to 12 last night led by Leon McClure who drilled a three run homer and Don Jacobsen with two grand slams. Rankin's Bobby Bushong took the loss as four Rankin pitchers struggled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin
Iraan
Leon McClure
Don Jacobsen
Bobby Bushong
Shantz Secures 20th Win As A's Beat Red Sox
Philadelphia ace Bobby Shantz pitches 139 pounds of resolve to halt a rain delayed start and chase the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory. Shantz admits his knuckleball faltered, prompting him to mix in curves and fastballs as he becomes the majors first 20-game winner this season. Sammy White homered for Boston and Hoot Evers added a late shot, with DiMaggio’s double and a miscue aiding the A’s win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Leo Durocher
van Cuyk
Mueller
al Corwin
Boston
Shantz
Red Sox
Sam White
Hoot Evers
Cleveland
Yanks
Chicago
Indians
Bob Cain
St. Louis
Detroit
del Rice
Sally Hemus
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Boston Braves
Philadelphia
Mature
Boston Red Sox
Jumbo
Bobby
Jumbo) Shantz
Philadelphia A’s
Bostonians
Atom
A’s
Lefty Grove
New York
Joe
Astroth
Sammy White
Blaat
Clovis Leads West Texas New Mexico League With 20-Game Margin
Clovis pioneers won their sixth and seventh straight games Tuesday night to widen their lead to 20 games over Albuquerque in the West Texas New Mexico League. They defeated Borger 5-2 and 7-5, while Albuquerque won its seventh in a row by beating Amarillo 8-5. Pampa moved its operation to Elk City and defeated Abilene 5-0 in the opener before Abilene tied the doubleheader 7-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Clovis
Albuquerque
Pioneers
Borger
Dukes
Amarillo
Jesse Priest
Pampa
Elk City
Okla
Abilene
Carlson Funk In Title Match Monday Night
Promoter Pat O Dowdy presents a weekly card at Oiler Park with Carlson defending the Southwestern Junior Heavyweight title against Dory Funk in a best two falls match timed up to two hours. Big Train Clements vs John ny James and Salvador Flores vs Chris Belkas are the undercard bouts. The show starts 8 30 p m with proceeds benefiting Boys Ranch. Ticket prices range from 50 cents to 2 doors, 15 reserve, 1 general. reservations 70901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlson
Dory Funk
Pat O’dowdy
Oiler Park
Big Train Clements
Johnny James
Salvador Flores
Chris Belkas
O’dowdy
Boys Ranch
Snead Favored In World Meet At Chicago
A field of 80 pro golfers gathered in Chicago for Tom O Shanter's 72 hole World tournament with a $25 000 first prize. Slammin Sam Snead led favorites after a 65 67 and 65 in recent rounds and aims to repeat his All American Open win. Contenders include Tommy Bolt Cary Middlecoff Lloyd Mangrum Jim Ferrier Ed Oliver and Johnny Palmer. Frank Stranahan tops amateurs and Patty Berg Betsy Rawls are set for the women's title bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ben Hogan
Bobby Locke
Tom Oshanter
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Snead
Byrron Nelson
Tommy Bolt
Durham
N.C
Bolt
Cary Middlecoff
Lloyd Mangrum
Jim Ferrier
Ed Oliver
Johnny Palmer
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Gro
Louise Suggs
Atlanta
Patty Berg
Betsy Rawls
Austin
Tex
Attendance themes in Texas high school football and pro games
The article compares attendance figures across cities including San Angelo, Beaumont, Lubbock and Odessa. It notes high school football crowds, college and professional exhibition expectations at Broncho Stadium, and forecasts strong turnout for the Dallas Texans versus Philadelphia Eagles exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponta City
Okla
San Angelo
Beaumont
San Angelo High
Lubbock
Odessa
Odesas
Bronchos
Dallas Texans
Philadelphia Eagles
N. Lee and
W. Eighth
Texans
Detroit Lions
Doak Walker
Bobby Layne
Vander Meer Routs Beaumont in Texas League Shutout Duo
Lefty Johnny Vander Meer, formerly of Cincinnati, fires a second straight no hit effort at Beaumont’s Roughneck Park as Tulsa wins 4-0. His 26 scoreless innings run ends after 14 hits support. Dallas prevails 9-3 over San Antonio. Fort Worth edges Houston 6-5 in 11 innings. Shreveport beats Oklahoma City 4-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lareuy
Exas City
Lake Charles
Dallas
Fort Worth
Shreveport
Oklahoma C
Tulsa
San Antonio Oe
Beaumont
Ces
Houston
San Antonio
Oklahoma City
Pampa
Borger
Clovis
Amarillo
Albuquerque
Chickasha
Seesecee
Shawnee
Eeseceecees
Pauls Valley
Essoes
Old Lightning
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Red
Roughneck Park
Roughnecks
Pecos Little League District Games Set
The first round of district playoffs unfolds Friday afternoon in Pecos with two games. Pecos All-Stars face Carlsbad American League champions, while Kermit’s Little League Stars meet Carlsbad National League champions. Winners play Saturday for the district title and a shot at the regional in Midland next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Carlsbad
Kermit’s
Thehampion
Midland
Williamsburg
Penn
Prisoner May Get Pro Baseball Offer
Reece George 22 of Jenks Oklahoma, on leave from county jail, had a tryout chance for double A with the Atlanta Crackers scout J W Archer seeking a release to join the Southern Association team. George previously pitched Jenks to a 10-0 state tournament win, allowing one hit and 13 strikeouts, then returned to jail to finish a 60 day driving sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Reece George
Jenks
J. W. Archer
Atlanta Crackers
George
Archer
Joe Pastor
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Jim Rhodes
Chris van Cuyk
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Fox
Pen Eee
Rosen
Raschi
Lankus
Wilhelm
Hearn
Yuhas
Eagle
Mustang & Bsa Motor Cycles
Clinton Gas Engines
Odessa Taylor Machine Works
Gordon’s
Gordons
Gordon
Gordon’s Dry Gin Co., Ltd
Linden, N. J
Don Maxwell Co. Dia
Gene Shreve Tire CO
E. 2Nd St
Dial
Pele
Fort Worth North Side
Reagan
Capitol Hill
Okla City
Paschal
Ft. Worthy
Borger Odessa
Vander Meer
Ket
Ford Care
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