Scots Abilene Tangle Tonight For State Title
Highland Park of Dallas faces Abilene in the Texas Schoolboy baseball final for their first state title. Abilene beat Fort Worth Paschal 8 3 to reach the final on Freddie Green’s five RBIs, while Highland Park beat Port Arthur 3 0 in semis. The final is at 9 p.m. with Paschal and Port Arthur playing for third place.
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Odessa Aquatic Club Forms Charter Effort
The Odessa Aquatic Club elected officers I. C. Jarman president F. L. Cochran treasurer and Jerry Pat O Dowdy secretary. A steering committee includes J. H. Naylor P. W. Cooper Milton Kuzer H. E. Wolf and Atkinson. Swimming workouts continue nightly except Sunday from 7 to 8 p m at McKinney Park pool as tryouts are invited and meets planned for the summer.
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Odessa Aquatic Club
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F. L. Cochran
Jerry Pat O'Dowdy
J. H. Naylor
P. W. Cooper
Milton Kuzer
H. E. Wolf
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McKinney Park Pool
Souchak Leads Round Robin After Opening Round
Mike Souchak sits one point ahead of Bob Rosburg and Gene Littler after carding a 67 in the Round Robin Tournament at Wykagyl New Rochelle. He teamed with Fred Haas and Billy Maxwell to post 15 points while Tiovd Mangrum also contributed. Rosburg’s 68 and Littler’s 69 paced the chasing group as the five round event began.
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Gene Littler
Fred Haas
Billy Maxwell
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Fred Hawkins
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Motorcycle Club Plans Scavenger Hunt Tonight
The Oi City Ramblers motorcycle club schedules a scavenger hunt for tonight starting at 8 p.m. at 2500 E Eighth. Contestants receive a list of articles to locate and return with, with the first successful searcher winning.
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Hogan Dominates Round Robin Open Player Picks
In New Rochelle New York Ben Hogan garners overwhelming support as the Round Robin 16 votes for the National Open champion in Rochester New York next week. Four players pick Hogan to win his fifth Open title while Tommy Bolt Sam Snead Cary Middlecoff and Gene Littler receive multiple votes. Doug Ford gets the remaining first place vote as two players abstain from 1 2 3 selections.
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Sam Snead
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Gene Littler
Doug Ford
Burleson Dominates In Women's Volleyball League
Burleson swept the league on Thursday night defeating Rusk 15 11 and 15 2 and beating Lamar 15 7 and 14 4. Burleson One and Burleson Two led the three game routs with strong offensive shows.
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Franchise To Move Chooses Cedar Rapids As First To Respond
Terre Haute faced financial troubles in the Three-1 League with President Hal Totten stating that the first city to submit a firm request will secure the franchise. Cedar Rapids emerged as the initial bidder ready to say yes.
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Kiwanis Set For Replay In Odessa Little League Clash
Kiwanis and American clubs square off in a replayed Thursday night showdown in Odessa Little League's American Division. Kiwanis won 17-8 over Eagles. American beat D&L Sports Center 6-1. Larry Hubbard earned the Kiwanis win aided by homers from Jerry Holderman and Larry Jernigan. Gary Schur tossed a three hitter for American. A 7 p m Saturday rematch at Hi-Spot diamond will decide the first half title.
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Chiefs Face Bell in Sunday Fly Field Tilt
Odessa's two semipro clubs the Chiefs and Bell Construction Company meet at Fly Field at 3 p.m. Sunday. Marion Treadaway will pitch for Bell and Jordan Heisler for the Chiefs. Starting lineups to be announced in The Odessa American.
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Baptists Win Three Lose 3 Church Tilts
The Baptists had a night of three wins and three losses in league softball. Second Baptist beat Goldsmith Baptist 7-3, East Side Baptist routed Calvary Baptist 18-6, and Trinity Baptist crushed Crescent Park Baptist 20-4.
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State Farm seeks traveling adjusters in Texas
State Farm Mutual announces immediate openings in Wichita Falls Abilene and Amarillo for traveling claim adjusters. Requires 5 35 years old health law degree or 3 5 years casualty claim work. Salary competitive with top adjusters plus company car expense account hospital plan life insurance retirement plan and other benefits. Write or phone Jack Redden 1400 KE 8th St Odessa Texas FE 2 9703.
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Cincinnati Captures National Loop Lead
The standings show Cincinnati atop the National League with key clubs like New York Cleveland Boston Detroit and Baltimore in pursuit. Thursday and Friday results highlight wins by New York Kansas City Boston Detroit Chicago Washington Baltimore and Cleveland with upcoming matchups listed for the night and week.
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Yanks Widen Their Margin In AL Chase
United Press report details Yanks extending AL lead with a 9-1 win over Kansas City. Yogi Berra homered for the sixth time this year, Hank Bauer also connected, Bob Turley pitched a complete game for his third win, while George Zavorinak appeared in relief for Baltimore in a 5-2 victory over Cleveland.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
The column lists top MLB names in key stats. Mantle and Berra lead in runs and hits for the Yanks. Kuenn and Boyer show strong batting marks. pitching leaders include Lawrence and Brewer with standout win records across the Redlegs and Red Sox.
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Moreno Wins Medal at Hobbs Country Club Invitation
Marcelino Moreno a 20 year old Texas A and M senior seized the medalist honor with a five under 67 at Hobbs Country Club, joining defending champion Arlyn Scott of Odessa as co favorites. Several locals and top juniors posted solid scores as match play begins Friday with the finals slated Sunday.
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Houston Regains Texas Loop Lead
The Texas League lead shifted as Houston moved to first with a 7-3 win over Shreveport aided by Ted Wieand's pitching in his seventh victory. Dallas trimmed Fort Worth by 7-1 as San Antonio dominated Austin 7-4 and Tulsa stayed fourth by edging Oklahoma City 3-2. Houston extended its home win streak to nine as 4,978 fans watched.
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Abilene Christian Favored in NAIA Track Meet
In San Diego a large field of nearly 200 small college athletes competes in the NAIA track and field championships. Final events are set for tomorrow night in Balboa Stadium with Abilene Christian College led by sprinter Bobby Morrow favored to repeat as team champion.
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Corpus Increases Big State Margin
The Corpus Christi Clippers walloped Wichita Falls 8-2 to sweep the series and move 4 games ahead. Abilene climbed to third by beating Port Arthur 3-1, while Waco was upset by Beaumont 12-8.
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Conrad Advances In French Golf
In Paris amid rain soaked conditions on the French Amateur golf tour US players faced defaults. Joe Conrad of San Antonio beat P Maeght 3 and 2 for a third round win. Doug Sanders of Miami Beach, Paul Coste of Philadelphia and Pete Arend of Deal all advanced via default or win while Arend recovered after a diabetic episode.
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Top Fillies Set For Belmont Race
In the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park 3-year-old fillies battle for $50 000 added. Calumet Farm fields Princess Turia and Beyond face Claiborne Farm’s Doubledogdare, champion 2-year-old miss of 1955, with Mrs Vernon G Caridy’s Levee and King Ranch’s Dotted Ling among others.
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Golf pros debate pre playoff splits at Texas International Open
The Texas International Open in Dallas saw Don Finsterwald and Doug Ford admit to agreeing to split winnings, while Peter Thomson Cary Middlecoff and Gene Littler also reportedly planned a set division for a playoff. Officials weigh potential rules actions as National Golf Day activities and prize splits draw attention.
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Doug Ford
Peter Thomson
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