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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1956

Page

2

Arlyn Scott Wins Winkler Championship At Odessa

Odessa's Arlyn Scott defeated Ar Varden by a narrow margin to clinch the Winkler Country Club Golf Tournament title. Scott emerged victorious in the final rounds after advancing through flights and consolation brackets with sharp putting and steady play.

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Plumber Promises Fair Prices For All Jobs

A local plumber emphasizes fair pricing, stating clear rates regardless of job size and stressing honesty in every estimate. The message asserts equal treatment for large and small jobs.

Hurricane sparks boxing prep in Summit sparring

Hurricane Jackson sparred six fast rounds in Summit, New Jersey, as he prepares for a beaverweight elimination bout with Field Paterson at Madison Square Garden Friday.

Summit UPI Tomms Hurricane Jackson Field Paterson Madison Square Garden

Odessa Horse Wins Eighth At Ruidoso

At Ruidoso Downs opening weekend records fell as the Odessa owned horse set a track mark in the tenth race with a time of 1:06 38 for the distance. Spectators filled the stands as owners and trainers collected purses and commemorative bets amid a strong turnout.

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Marlene Hagge Captures Dodge Women's Invitational Crown

Marlene Hagge won the Dodge Women's Invitational title in Pittsburgh finishing 72 holes in 263 after a final round 71. She led by four strokes over sister A Bauer and Fay Creer with prize money around 855 each for several near ties. Ivy Hansen and Angie Valles shared spots with Suggs and Berg among the top finishers.

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Littler Leads Dallas Texas International Open

Gene Littler, the California star, holds a two stroke edge over Cary Middlecoff after 54 holes of the Texas International Open in Dallas. Littler carries a 167 total and pursues $13,475 first prize as he begins the final round with the lead.

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Fort Worth Cats Dominate Texas Loop Reading

Fort Worth Cats lead the Texas League standings after a strong performance on Sunday. The team posted a convincing win as Houston and other rivals trailed, signaling a top position in the loop.

Fort Worth Texas Loop

Billy Registers 69 On Sunday

Dallas AP reports Billy Maxie among participants in the Texas International Open with notable scores on Sunday. Fragmentary lines reference weekend play and event details.

Billy

Champ Retains Walkathon Title

A local race title remains with Champ as contenders faced tough competition. The event drew walkers from several clubs with champion maintaining his lead through the final lap despite late pressure from rivals.

Champ Walkathon

Hobbs Extends SW Loop Lead

Hobbs strengthened their position in the Southwest Loop standings as they edged past opponents in a tight contest. A fragmented report notes scores and rivals including Pampa and San El Paso, with unclear details on exact figures and venues.

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Amateur Qualifying Starts In Dallas Texas

Amateur boats move into Dallas for the Texas qualifying event. The tour schedule indicates play begins Wednesday with a focus on local and regional entrants in the upcoming rounds.

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Torrid Tigers Extend Streak To 6 Straight

Detroit Tigers sweep New York Yankees 6-3 and 7-4 as Billy Hoeft and Hal Abel earn wins. Casey Stengel praises Detroit while the Tigers pull within striking distance of pennant contention in a tense AL race.

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Hiskey Defends Title At Laredo

In Laredo Texas an estimated 150 golf amateurs including many collegiate players are typed for the South National nud. The event runs June 14 17 with Paul Ho Yeung noting a women’s medal play also. Defending champion is Janay Hiskey of the University of Houston.

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Confusing Weekend Scores Across Leagues and Cities

Disjointed OCR text reports results and schedules from multiple leagues including National League and American Association. It lists teams such as New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and St Louis with scattered scores, pitchers, and upcoming games. The fragmentary notes mix results, probable pitchers, and next-match schedules in a ragged, partial format.

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League Leaders and Scores Across American and National Leagues

Fragmented OCR summary shows league leaders and team run totals. Mentions American and National League contexts with runs scored by various teams and players, including references to batters and pitchers and a few partial player names.

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Henry Armstrong In Good Condition

Maurice Podoloff, president of the National Basketball Association, was expected to be the first witness in an antitrust hearing in federal court. Plaintiff Marie Fox, leader of a Washington group, sues the league for conspiracy to restrain and monopolize professional basketball by denying a franchise.

New York Maurice Podotoff National Basketball Association Inntal Mulion League Marme Fox Washington Fox Podoloff

Patterson Seeks Physical, Prep for Friday Fight

Heavyweight contender Floyd Patterson paused training for a medical exam in New York ahead of Friday night’s bout with Tommy Jackson. The Brooklyn boxer weighed 81 pounds after four rounds of sparring on Sunday.

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Davis twins sign with Chicago Cubs Class D

Dean and Donald Davis, 18 year old twins from Tulsa Oklahoma, signed Class D contracts with the Chicago Cubs. Dean plays left field and Don handles first base for the farm system.

Chicago Dean Donald Davis Tulsa, Okla Chicaro Cubs Don

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