Two Powers In Longhorn Take Wins
Roswell Rockets defeated Sweetwater 14 to 8 with Steve Nunez driving in four runs and Stubby Green homering. Artesia blanked San Angelo 6 to 0 as Jodie Phipps earned his eighth win while striking out 14. Big Spring edged Odessa 8 to 7 in the only other game. The Midland game was postponed due to dust.
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United Press
Roswell
Artesia
Rockets
Sweetwater
San Angelo
Big Spring
Odessa
Midland
Jay Mattson
Gil Hernandez
Steve Nunez
Rocket
Stubby Green
Tom Sanye
Jodie Phipps
Ayrtesia
Jim Tugerson
Jerry Fineman
Phipps
Charley Watts
Alpine Cowboys Open Saturday at Kokernot Field
The 1954 Alpine Cowboys begin their season Saturday at 2 p.m. against the Plymouth Oilers of Linton, with a Sunday 3 p.m. rematch at Kokernot Field. Dallas prep star Clifford Jones and Leo Burkhauter join as summer players, with coach Tom Chandier guiding them.
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Alpine
Alpine Cowboys
Plymouth Oilers
Linton
Kokernot Field
Cowboys
Dallas Adamson
Allstate
Clifford Jones
Leo Burkhauter
Tom Chandier
Sul Ross College
Sul Ross
The
Chandler
Milwaukee Braves
Regufia
Victoria
Odessa golfers fill two courses as season opens
Concrete proof that Odessa hosts enough golfers for two courses. 254 players at Sunset and Country Club Sunday. 134 at Sunset, 120 at Country Club. Saturday nearly as strong with 112 at Sunset and about 150 at the Country Club. Free play at Sunset continues through next Tuesday’s opening.
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Odessa
Hank Brinker
Pro Bil Oiver
Jou
Tost
Sunset
Brinker
Seme
Fass Foster
Howard Gibson
Goldsmith
Dick Trott
Sunset Greenskeeper
Ted Reese
John Freberg
Midland
Joe Putnam
Philips
Seguin Handed Eit Tod With Champ as Favorite
A Seguin event crowned a defending champion with Jee Gram leading as favorite while Jack Wilke claimed a time win. Officials noted Pope Street standings and a top performer list amid unclear details.
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Seguin
Eit Tod
Champ
Jee Gram
Oor
Jack Wilke
Pope
Hu d d l est on Among R ag s Su sp en de d
College Station A M football coach Paul Bear Bryant faces a rebuilt squad with four top players suspended for next season due to secret society membership. Names not released but four Aggies are barred from readmission before June 1955.
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College Station (B
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Pexus A&m
Aggies
Viedatee
David Morgan
Footbil
Morgan
Pat Lockhart
Norbert Ohlendert
Pag
Pond Bar Schroeder
Billy Pissibeaea
Kay Bar Phot Ware
Nony Fethermen
Traan
Sac
Psa
Rophomore
Eeoaoy
Teekhart
Adson
Sopot OY
Henge
Ato
Moesation
Barretti
San Anacto
Jefferman Suard
Amorvean
Collec
Jane
Wey
Hogan predicts record pace at Baltusrol Open
New York June 9 The little man Ben Hogan delivers a bold forecast for the U S Open at Baltusrol June 17 19 that the course will yield historically low scores and set up a potentially record breaking victory Hogan notes the wide fairways and lighter rough could still challenge contenders and says he aims for his fifth Open title while doubters fear the layout.
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New York
Ben Hogan
Baltusrol
Ben
Riviera
Los Angeles
Dandil
Robert Trent Joes
Oakland Hills
Hogan
Baltustel
Bobby Jones
Willie Anderson
Vossler Seen As Favorite To Win Texas Amateur Crown
Bulky field of 177 in Texas Amateur Davis Tournament rounds. defending champ Graimy Connolly of Austin and top contender Kennie Vossler of Fort Worth draw attention. Vossler, Texas’s hottest amateur this year, seeks state title after recent wins and high placements.
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Austin
Kennie Vossler
Fort Worth
iSter
Texas
Towemtenn
Firestun
Trecerved
Watrana
Japan
Pawer Crest
Tobe Pippy
Poason Corpora
Houston
Abeo
San Amonothe
Arcaro Replaces Shoemaker On Belmont Favorite Correlation
Belmont Park race chatter centers on Correlation as Eddie Arcaro takes over riding duties for Saturday's Belmont Stakes. The California colt, previously supported by Shoemaker, gains top jockey expertise after Goyama withdrew, with Arcaro aiming for a fifth Belmont win in a prolific career. Trainers plan late workouts as field shapes up behind leading contender.
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New York
Belmont Park
Eddie Arcaro
Willie Shoemaker
Correlation
Ree Locause
Shoemaker
Govamo
Arcaro
Alegiance
Eddie
Bellmont
Whirlawear
Areuro
Tis ‘Designt
Correlatien
Tie
Wiich
Fettle
Long Island
Noble Threewitt
Porterhouse
Wre
Hish Gun
Delaware Park
Fisherman
Palm Tree
War of Roses
Limelight
Durando Seen Favorite In Miami Beach Bout
Ui-Ernie Durando rated 1 to 2 favorite to beat Billy Nil sore af in a 10 round main event at the Miami Beach Auditorium tonight. CBS telecast at 9 p.m. EST. The winner could get a non title bout with middleweight champion Bobo Olson July 7 in San Francisco. Olson eyes August 14 title defense against Rocky Catellani.
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Miami Beach
Fla. Ui
Ernie Durando
Bayonne
N.J
Billy Nilsore
Miami
CBS
International Boxing Club
Bobo Olson
San Francisco
Olson
Rocky Catellani
Cubs acquire Tremel from Shreveport for bullpen help
The Chicago Cubs announced the purchase of 25 year old right hander William Tremel from Shreveport of the Texas League to bolster relief pitching. Tremel has appeared in 19 games this season and posted a 4 1 record as a starter or reliever. The Cubs optioned Jim Willis to Shreveport to clear a roster spot for Tremel.
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
William Tremel
Shreveport
Tremel
Cubs
Jim Willis
Roy Rogers Arc Bow and Accessories Stored at ATHLETIC
A display listing shows Roy Rogers Arc Bow with four arrows a target wristlet and finger protector offered at ATHLETIC located at 824 North. The compact package highlights archery gear and related protective items for sale.
Dallas Millionaire May Buy Track
Dallas oilman Clint Murchison Sr. was to meet Los Angeles owners of the Del Mar race track to discuss buying the multi million dollar plant. He said he was interested in purchasing the track and reports tied Sid Richardson to a definite offer for the Del Mar facility.
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Dallas
Clint Murchison Sr
Los Angeles
del Mar
San Diego
Calif
Murchison
California
Sid Richardson
Fort Worth
Bar tel Triumphs In New England Amateur Mile
Olympic mile champion Josey Barthel of Luxembourg won the New England amateur mile title Tuesday clocking 4 15.8 as he meets Wes Santee of Kansas State in Los Angeles Friday.
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Woburn
Mass
Josey Bartel
Luxembourg
Kansas State
Wes Santee
Los Angeles
New England
Summa Cum Wins at Belmont Park in Debut Victory
Summa Cum Wins, a dark bay colt bought by James O. McCue as a 1952 yearling for $58,000, made a winning debut at Belmont Park Tuesday. He won the fifth race for $2 to 7.60 and earned $2,600 for the effort.
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New York
Summa Cum
James O. McCue
Belmont Park
Alibhai
Miss Dogwood
Rocky's Body Newest Target For Charles
MONTICELLO New York June 9 It was a striking shift as Ezzar Charles and his crew at Kutcher's Country Club focused on Rocky Marciano's body ahead of the June 17 bout. Trainer Jimmy Brown says the camp is body conscious and aims to test Rocky's stomach and endurance while Ezzy plans a new change of pace before attacking Rocky's bread basket with measured punches setting up a decisive finish.
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Monticello
N.Y
Ezzar
Charles
Kutcher’s
Charles Rocky Marciano
Rocky
Ezzard
Jimmy Brown
Marciano
Grossinger
Brown
Clockie
Roster Changes for Wightman Cup at Wimbledon
Mrs. Margaret Osborne Dupont of Wilmington Delaware and Mrs. Mary Halford of Great Britain named to playing rosters for the Wightman Cup at Wimbledon as non playing captains replaced ailing teammates.
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London
Eng
Margaret Osborne Dupont
Wilmington
Del
Mary Halford
Great Britain
Wimbledon
Leone Retains Grappling Belt In Wild Oiler Park Show
Baron Michele Leone from Hollywood retained the world junior heavyweight title against Dory Funk in a three fall main event that degenerated into chaos. Funk tossed the referee, grabbed the belt and proclaimed himself champ before Leone clouted him with the belt. Cowboy Carlson and Ray Stevens also impressed in supporting bouts amid a sandstorm and rain.
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Tracy Byers
Oiler Park
Baron Michele Leone
Hollywood
Dory Funk
Funk
Blonde Menace
Amarillo
Electric Street
Baron
Dory
Wild Bill Brooks
Boston
Leone
Wild Bill
Cowboy Carlson
Cory
Carlson
Dery
Ray Stevens
Columbus
Ray
Cowboy
Salvador Flores
Don Bruno
Masked Marvel
Pat O’dowdy
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