Oilers Drop Weekend Set in Texas League Action
Odessa Oilers lose 7 6 to Artesia Drillers in 10 innings as Briner drives in Sarabbi for the winning run. Ortega or Ortiz may start in Big Spring tonight as the series opener begins a three game set with Ed Hamman scheduled to entertain Oilers fans at Oiler Park Saturday.
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Midland Indians Sweep Vernon in 6 5 Victory
Midland wins the series finale 6 5 as Gaylen Dinkel robs Vernon of a rally with a spectacular ninth inning catch. Keith Nicolls earns his 24th win of the season for Midland while Sosa and Niedolson drive in runs for Vernon.
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How Oilers Hit Pitching and Batting Summary
Oilers hit and pitched through a chaotic box score with players Cearley Levke Fastham Sas and Ort featuring batting totals. Pitchers Quintana Villarreal Ortiz Martin and Campiver appear with varied line scores and ERAs, while positional names and numbers hint at a rough, incomplete game record.
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Temple Holds First By Three Full Games
The Big State League race tightened as Temple's lead grew to three games after wins by Paris and Tyler. Paris defeated Waco 12-11 aided by Walt Dankovich's eighth inning homer, while Temple beat Longview 10-5 and Tyler lost 7-4 to Wichita Falls.
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Dick Button Turns Pro Joins Ice Capades
New York Aug 29 Dick Button the 22 year old Englewood New Jersey skater turned professional by signing to appear in the Ice Capades. He ends an amateur career with seven U S championships one European title five world championships and two Olympic titles.
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Baseball Clown Ed Hamman to Appear at Oilers Park Saturday
Baseball clown Ed Hamman returns to Oilers Park Saturday night with Odessa Brones and the Oilers opening a tyye game series. Hamman’s second appearance aims to boost attendance toward 73,000 while league realignment talks loom after a five-league meeting in Abilene. Broncs vie to overtake Odessa atop Lensworn standings as Oilers seek three wins to push toward a pennant drive. Hamman offers a $1,096 challenge for duplicating his bailout routine, showcasing top pepper skills from baseball and beyond.
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Williams Headed for Korea’s Hunt
CHERRY POINT North Carolina August 2 Marines say Captain Ted Williams former field solicitor is alerted for overseas service and likely headed for combat duty in Korea. Public information officer Lt. Gih Voros confirmed no orders yet but promised an official release once assigned.
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Colts 12 Braves 7 in tightly played Texas minor league game
San Angelo beat Sweetwater 12 to 7 in a three hour contest. Seven Colt errors left seven unearned runs for Sweetwater while San Angelo fielded well and hit 16 times off two Braves pitchers. Glen Burns homered for San Angelo and key hits came from Dacko Tavpan and Cotton Russell.
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Broncs rally to beat Rockets in 10 innings
Big Spring Broncs edge Roswell 9 to 8 in 10 innings after trailing eight runs. Gil Guerra credited with the win and his 23rd victory of the season. Roswell hurler Audie Malone took the loss as Guerra reliefs and a clutch 10th inning rally sealed the victory.
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Longhorn League Basketball Results and Schedule
Regional scores show Odessa, Big Spring, Midland, Roswell, San Angelo and others posting results with Thursday facilities. San Angelo 12 Sweetwater 7. Midland 7 San Angelo 6. Big Spring 9 Roswell 8. Friday schedule includes Artesia at Roswell and Midland at San Angelo.
Detroit Fans Set Attendance Record
Detroit welcomed a season attendance record with 53,988 at home as the Tigers, still last in the standings, split a doubleheader with Cleveland. Newhouser outpitched Grobek in the opener, while Wynn pitched six innings for his 17th win. The day also featured a Red Sox rally against the Athletics and a rain-shortened second game. In the NL, Dodgers won 9 to 6 over the Cubs, Phillies beat the Cardinals 10 to 6, and the Reds topped the Braves 5 to 4 in 11 innings.
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Hitchcock White Stage Brief Brush At Shibe Park
At Shibe Park in Philadelphia on a rain soaked Thursday game Boston catcher Sammy White and teammate Billy Hitchcock fought pitcher Bill McGowan after a disputed call. White swung first after Hitchcock smiled and the pair fell to the mud in a no decision incident that followed Boston’s five game win streak ending 6 to 5 in favor of the A’s.
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