Knight Converts Gromek to Pitcher with Oliers Ties
Joe Knight, business manager of the Odessa Oilers, praises Detroit Tiger Steve Gromek after a key verbal pat on the back. Gromek, signed from Detroit sandlots in 1938, credits Knight with guiding his shift from outfield to pitching and beginning a pro career marked by early success and a later path to the mound.
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Ernie Vossier Captures Texas Amateur Title in 37th Hole.finish
Fort Worth reports Hometowner Ernie Vossier aged 25 winner of the Texas Amateur golf championship after a dramatic 37th hole rally against Dallas veteran Txt Schumacher. Vossier trailed late, then tied and won with a dramatic extra hole final, marking one of the event’s notable comebacks in its short history.
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Ernie Vossier
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Txt Schumacher
Dallas
Voss
Tes Din
Mayfield and Bolt Tie For Lead In Virginia Beach Open
In Virginia Beach on June 12 Sheles Mayfield from Che Cape, Mass and Tommy Bolt of Houston shared the 54 hole lead at the $15,000 Virginia Beach Open. Mayfield carded 65 to reach 194, while Bolt followed with a 64 to stand at 194, two strokes ahead of Rex Haas Jr. and Pete Cooper as Doug Burd posted a 63 to surge with a 198 total.
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Checapee
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Ferrari Sets Pace In 24 Hour Grand Prix Race
In France on June 12 PR Cokie driven by Jose Gonzales of Argentina and Maurice Trintig euto of France led the Le Min 24 hour Grand Prix auto race. Gonzales took the early lead with a lap record averaging 11821 miles per hour over an 86 mile course noted for winding roads and tight angle turns.
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Wink coach named as next principal in football district upheaval
The report outlines J. L. Dodd of Waldeat Vine stepping into the head football and athletic rector role after Barton moved up from line coach to fill Glenn Frazier's vacancy. Dodd previously served as a coaching mentor and leads 1993 Wildcat teams that posted a solid 5-4 district finish.
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Barton Wee
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Glenn Frazier
Wildcat
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Pirates 4 Cards 2 in a tense early season clash
The Pirates defeated the Cardinals 4 to 2 as pitching and timely hitting powered the win. Red Birks and Cal Abrams delivered key hits while starter righty dominated opposition through five innings.
Braves' Wilson Throws No-Hitter Against Phillies
Milwaukee pitcher Jim Wilson tossed a 2-0 no hit no run game, supported by Johnny Logan and Del Crandall home runs. Smokey Burgess drew the lone Phillies walk, Werostek struck out, and Wyrostek was fanned in a fifth inning double play.
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Giants blank Cubs 5 0 in Chicago tilt
New York Giants shut out the Chicago Cubs 5 to 0 before 11 775 fans at Chicago. The output details are garbled but indicate a decisive Giants win with strong pitching and offense from key players.
Reds win 5 1 over Dodgers in Cincinnati tilt
Cincinnati Redlegs dominated the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-1 as Bud Poddelun held the visitors to five hits. The win pulls Cincinnati into a first place tie with New York in the National League.
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Sunday Schedule and Box Scores for National League Games
The San Angelo schedule lists Sunday games with matchups including Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Milwaukee. Notable pitchers include Spahn, Antonelli, and Haddix. The card shows records and lineups for multiple teams and venues.
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Unbeaten Chico Andrade Defeats Chavez in Boston Bout
Chico Andrade of Compton Calif improved to 24-0 with a ninth round technical knockout of Carlos Chavez of Los Angeles at Boston Arena. The 23-year-old stopped the fight after two minutes of the ninth as blood covered Chavez eyes.
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Nardiello Disqualified From Title Fight Duty
New York date June 12 Dr Vincent Nardiello physician for the New York Boxing commission was disqualified at his own request as attending physician for the upcoming heavyweight title bout between Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles. Nardiello had acted as Marciano's personal physician.
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Local golf tourney crowns youths in stiff field
A regional golf championship drew about 40 youths in qualifying rounds with Arnett Crembers of McCamey matching Iraan’s winner for a 73. The event featured a field of competitors racing to complete the final rounds, with a notable finish by several players as the competition wrapped Sunday.
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Piargrave
Oilers blast Indians in 18 to 7 baseball win
Odessa Oilers slugged 16 hits to rout Midland Indians 18 to 7 in a Saturday baseball game. Jamie Fall earned the win, Midland used four pitchers, and Odessa slammed eight runs in the fifth inning to seize control. Tony DiPrimio paced Odessa with five RBIs while Homer Holmstrom and DiPrimio homered.
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Gardner Wins Oklahoma City Junior Golf Final Over Odessa’s Oliver
Jim Gardner of northeast High School defeated Bill Oliver Jr. 1 up in the Oklahoma City junior golf final at Lincoln Park. Gardner became the first city winner since 1949, with Oliver notable for a strong run to the final and his father having won the tournament at 17.
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Doby's two run single lifts Indians past Red Sox
Cleveland edges Boston 4 3 to gain a half game atop the AL as Larry Doby drives in two in the seventh. Don Messitte pitched three perfect innings to seal Bob Feller's win and preserve his 30 25 lifetime mark against Boston in front of 18 917 at Boston.
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Athletics edge Tigers 4 2 as Dixon preserves win
John Sonny Dixon relieved with bases loaded and two out in the ninth to retire Bill Tuttle on a fly and seal a 4-2 Philadelphia win over Detroit at Connie Mack Stadium. Wayne Belardi homered for the Tigers in the ninth.
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Yanks 2, Chisox 0 in Forg shutout at Yankee Stadium
Whitey Ford pitched a two hit shutout to defeat the Chicago White Sox 2 to 0 and drop them from the AL lead. Ford earned win improving to 4 4, Harshman took the loss, and the game drew 24 870 fans at the Bronx ballpark.
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Faulk Wins Westborough Round Robin Women’s Golf Title
Mary Lena Faulk, National Women's Amateur from Thomasville, Ga., beat Joyce Ziske of Waterford, Wis., in the final round to win the women's division of the Westborough Round Robin Golf Tournament. Faulk finished with a plus 33 after shooting 73 in the final round.
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Orioles Top Nationals 7 3 Behind Kretlow Victory
Lou Kretlow earned his first win for the Baltimore Orioles as they defeated Washington 7 to 3. He left after nine innings with a decision intact while Howie Fox finished the final outs. The Orioles benefited from Mele, Kennedy, and Sievers producing key RBIs and Stobbs taking the loss for the Nationals.
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Aggies Edge Arizona 5 to 4 in 14 innings to reach CWS fourth round
Oklahoma A&M beat Arizona 5 to 4 in 14 innings to advance to the NCAA College World Series fourth round where they will face Missouri. Tom Borland delivered the deciding RBI single after a late Arizona walk and Borland’s 10 innings of relief.
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Thomas Hag
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Don Booher
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Negro Athlete Plans OU Tryout Next Autumn
Andy Dement an 18 year old Black athlete will enter the University of Oklahoma and try out for the football team next autumn. Oklahoma law allows admission of a Black student only if the desired course is not available at Langston Negro University.
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Andy Dement
University of Oklahoma
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