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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1954

Page

7

Cards Snap Bums Streak in Detroit Victory

The Tigers blanked the Yankees as Hank Greenberg and Bill Reichardt led Detroit with timely hits. Detroit pitchers Hoeft and Kell helped stave off New York’s rally and kept the Yankees from scoring, extending New York’s losing run to behind Chicago in the pennant chase. Musial, Moore and Kiner powered the Dodgers and Pirates with big runs in the National League.

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Oilers fall as Big Spring edges Odessa 8 7 in winded clash

In Big Spring, Bert Baez earned his seventh win as Julio De La Torre delivered an eighth inning RBI single scoring Ton Martinez to beat Odessa 8 7. Roberto Fabian and Tony DiPrimio homered for Odessa as Floyd Martin started with a three run shot for the Oilers. Martinez moved to third on a sacrifice bunt before Batson and Holmstrom rallied, but Odessa could not hold the late lead. The Oilers travel to Artesia for a two game set with the Numexers before returning home to host Midland at Oiler Park.

BIG Spring Julio de la Torre Martinez Odessa Dus Bert Baez Big Oilers Artesia Numexers Midland Oiler Park Tommy McKeena McKeena Roberto Fabian Tony DiFrrmio Broncs Floyd Martin Mike Sotela Jaime Fals Fabian DiPrimio Barney Batson Carroll ‘Holmstrom Jimmy Dan Pace Baez Cam EMS SS Ewe Matsoom Caldwell Martines Martine Martin Catalfere Mebeera Choods KooPace Faisar S Martin Sanat di Primio Flatmstrom Magali Martin Torre BL Martin Cabatllero Cabima Zapp Batsen de la Perre Bo Martin de la ‘Torre Caballero Baer Setelo Martin Fals OM Reena U Prowix Kelly Ry Yer Itelhnips

Orioles Manager Dykes suspended by league in New York incident

Baltimore Orioles operated under coach Tom Oliver on Wednesday as manager Jimmy Dykes served a three day suspension and a $50 fine imposed by American League president Will Harridge after a dispute with umpire Ed Hurley in New York. Dykes disputed he used strong language but claimed he did not do much.

Boston Baltimore Orioles Tom Oliver Jimmy Dykes American League Will Harridge Ed Hurley New York Yankees

Richards Unperturbed by ChiSox Rise to Top of Standings

Chicago's ChiSox overtook the Cleveland Indians for first in the American League as they defeated Philadelphia 63 while the Athletics lost 5 2 to Washington. Richards said the club remains on a six game win streak and cites George Kell's two run homer and Bill Pierce's return as key factors for their pennant bid.

Philadelphia Paul Richards Wei O Chicsecans Cleveland Troians Philadelphia Athletics Indians Washington Senators Sox Vere Cate George Kell Chicago Boston Red Sox Chisox Kell Bill Pierce Pierce

Fort Worth Woman Captures Medal Play Handicap Crown

Final rounds in the Central Texas Women's Golf Association Medal Play Handicap Tournament concluded. Mrs. W.K. Stripling Jr. of Fort Worth led by three strokes with a 16 handicap, three ahead of Mrs. Herman Brunner of Fort Worth and Mrs. ROP Dabney of Dallas. Fourth-place tied with 82s were Mrs. F. M. Mason and Mrs. A. L. Riley, both of Waco.

Fort Worth Central Texas Women’s Golf Assn W.K. Stripling Jr Herman Brunner Rop, Dabney Dallas Cis F. M. Mason A.l.riley Waco

Fowler Named Assistant Coach at Schreiner Institute

Kerrville Schreiner Institute appoints Malvin Fowler former TCU quarterback as assistant football coach and head track coach. Schreiner athletic director John Hamberger says Fowler’s experience fits their system and will be valuable.

Kerrville WeMalvin Fowler Texas Christian University Schreiner Institute John Hamberger Schreiner Fowler TCU Schireiner Hamberger

Giel Focuses on Pro Baseball With Giants Interest

Minneapolis June 9 Paul Giel All-American athlete signals signing with a major league club and the New York Giants indicate interest. A Chicago report suggested Giel would sign a 50000 dollar bonus contract with the Giants, though neither side confirmed.

Minneapolis Paul Giel New York Giants Chicago Giel New York

Americans Advance In Tennis Journey

Beckenham England June 9 UP Art Larsen of San Leandro California Hal Burrows of Charlottesville Virginia Hugh Stewart of Pasadena California and Gil Shea of Presidio California won singles matches in the Kent Lawn championships Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables Florida advanced by default All reached at least the second round Larsen fell short of the next round by one match

Beckenham Eng Art Larsen San Leandro Calif Hal Burrows Charlottes ‘Ville Hugh Stewart Pasadena Cahf Gil Shea Presidio Gardnar Mulloy Coral Gables Fla Larsen

Ponies To National Meet For SMU Track Team

Don Morton and David Weaver of Southern Methodist University depart Dallas for Ann Arbor Michigan to compete in the National Collegiate meet Friday and Saturday Morton runs the quarter mile and Weaver the half mile.

Dallas Don Morton David Weaver Southern Methodist University Ann Arbor Mich Morton Weaver

McCarty Named Owner and GM of Sweetwater Spudders

Al McCarty, playing manager of the Sweetwater Spudders in the Longhorn League, has been named owner and general manager. League president Harry James announced the move, with Al Alton previously owning the club. The Spudders, hamstrung by poverty, began the season in Wichita Falls as McCarty will continue as playing manager and run the team with Sweetwater businessmen.

Sweetwater al McCarty Sweetwater Spudders Harry James al Alton

Final Round Drama in United States Amateur Final

The narrative recalls a tense finish between the speaker and Dale Morey at Oklahoma City for the United States Amateur Championship. Both men produce clutch shots, but Mac Hunter edges the speaker at Pebble Beach in a prior California State Championship, sealing a late surge with consecutive birdies and a decisive final hole.

Dale Morey United States Oklahoma City Morey California Mac Hunter Pebble Beach Hunter

American League Reports Attendance Jump as Baltimore Leads

The American League notes a 19 percent rise in season attendance through 19 games with Baltimore showing the largest gain. Total attendance reached 2,413,498, up 384,252 from last year, while New York posted the biggest decline but still led the league in total attendance.

Chicago Baltimore St. Louis Detroit Boston Cleveland New York Washington Philadelphia

Detroit Acquires Wayne Belardi In Waiver Sale

New York reports Detroit Tigers obtain first baseman Wayne Belardi from Brooklyn in a waiver deal. Belardi will share first base with Walt Dropo in a platoon. Last season he hit 11 home runs and 34 RBIs in 69 games for the Brooks, age 23.

New York Wayne Belardi Brooklyn Detroit Tigers Belardi National League Tigers Walt Dropo Gil Hodges Charley Dressen Hodges Carlo Furillo Thee Brooks

Padres Extend Texas League Lead With 7-4 Win

San Antonio's Missions beat Oklahoma City 7-4 to widen their Texas League edge to two games. Dallas Eagles climbed to sixth with an 8-3 victory over Shreveport as Fort Worth topped Beaumont 7-6 and Tulsa routed Houston 14-3. Ray Cash homered in the fourth to tie the game, and Al Papas drove in two runs in the top half. Jim Bragan earned the win for Fort Worth, while Bob Marquis homered for Shreveport and Willie Schmidt suffered the loss for Houston.

Associated Press San Antonio Missions Oklahoma City Dallas Eagles Snreveport Fort Worth Beaumont Tulsa Houston Ray Cash al Papas Willie Brown Dallas Eagles John Murff Jim Bragan Fort Worth Cats Bob Marquis Tulsa Oiler Willie Schmidt

Bartzen Advances In Tennis Meet

Bartzen the top seed from Dallas moved through the Texas Sectional Tennis Tournament in Houston. He defeated Robert Middleton of Baytown and Bob McLeod of Houston both 6-0 6-0, and top Texas player David Snyder upset defending champion James Schulze 2-6 7-5 6-4. Ethel Norton opened defense of her title with a 6-0 6-0 win over Joanne Sooli.

Houston Bernard Bartzen Dallas Texas Bartzen Air Force Dallas Star Robert Middleton Baytown Bob McLeod David Snyder University of Texas James Schulze Commerce Schulze Ethel Norton San Antonio Joanne Sooli Edinburg

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