Pirates Sign Duke Shortstop Dick Groat for 75000 Bonus
General Manager Branch Rickey signs Dick Groat of Duke University to a Pittsburgh Pirates contract worth 75000 dollars plus. Groat may join the lineup tonight at the Polo Grounds against the New York Giants. Meyer plans to use Groat at short then possibly second if needed.
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Bunch Cubs top Giants in four innings rain shortened game
In Odessa Little League action the Bunch Construction Cubs defeated Frank Green's Giants 14 to 4 in four innings before rain halted play. Bobby Hendrie pitched a five hit win for the Cubs while Snookie Adams took the loss for the Giants giving up 14 singles. Mike Munn hit the Giants lone homer in the fourth with one man aboard.
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Sammy Kaye Named National Dog Week Chairman
New York announces Sammy Kaye, band leader, chosen as chairman of National Dog Week 1953. Hope confirms the appointment as National Dog Week runs from September 21 to 27.
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Thomson's Grand Slam Caps Giants Comeback
In a high drama Sunday at the Polo Grounds the Giants erased an 11-0 deficit to beat the St Louis Cardinals 8-7 as Thomson hit a grand slam in the ninth. Willard Schmidt and George Spencer each threw one pitch for a decision, a rare two pitchers credited with both win and loss. Phillies top Pirates 5-4 to move into sixth place.
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Clovis Wins Slugging Duel 11 7 Over Amarillo
Clovis defeats Amarillo 11 to 7 in a high scoring game as Virgil Richards and Sonny Tims hit homers and both starters work deep. Reddial secures the win over Johnny Fine in a 16 hit attack, while Berger adds Bob Spence for his first Gasser start and beats his former team on eight hits. Other results include Lubbock 9 Abilene 8 and Lamesa 8 Pampa 7 in ten innings.
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Midland Texas Granted NBC District Tournament Franchise
NBC grants Midland Texas a sanctioned district tournament July 1 with John H Lomax named district commissioner. Winners from Fredericksburg and Texarkana Texas meet in a playoff to determine the Texas entry for the 18th NBC finals in Wichita on August 15.
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Women's Texas Open Reset for Oct 20 27
The annual Women's Texas Open Golf Tournament has been reset to October 20 to 27 at River Crest Country Club in Fort Worth. The event was originally set for October 13.
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Boros Wins Open, Given PGA Championship Bid
Julius Boros, a Connecticut pro from Mid Pines in North Carolina, earned a special invitation to the PGA Championship, a temporary by law change awaiting December ratification. The 144 starters include Ed Oliver and Johnny Bulla alongside top stars, with Hogan absent.
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Amerada Caps Tilt In Seminole Loop
Amerada defeated Stanolind 10 to 5 in Seminole City Softball League action. Curly Williams blasted two home runs for Amerada while Jim Pierce earned the win and Keys took the loss.
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Musial Maintains NL Lead In Batting Race
Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals remains the National League batting leader at .330 after a steady week. Hank Sauer drops to sixth after losing 29 points while Whitey Lockman and Jackie Robinson sit tied for second at .327. In the American League Dom DiMaggio clings to the top spot at .332 with Al Rosen close at .330 as RBI chase heats up.
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Sand and Rain Wrecked Start to Oilers Drillers Night
Wind and rain halted the Odessa Oilers versus Artesia Drillers game at Oiler Park last night. Tonight the teams will play a seven inning doubleheader starting at 7 p.m. with likely starters Fuqua and Rodriguez in game one and Perez and Riley in game two. Leo Am may move to first base for Odessa.
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Three Americans Survive British Women's Amateur Round
Polly Riley of Fort Worth Mae Murray of Rutland Vermont and Claire Doran of Cleveland reached the fourth round as the field was cut to 16 at Troon Scotland A Belgian beat Fort Worth's Mrs Frank Gold ithwaite on the 19th hole Jeannie Bisgood England then faced Riley Murray defeated Nicholson Scotland and Doran beat Price England 5 and 4
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Drillers Protest Interference Claim After Artesia Loss
Odessa protest claims Artesia slugger Joe Bauman faced a dangerous white background setup behind the pitcher in the fourth inning. Manager Bob Martin and Artesia deny intent while the league considers replay or ruling.
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Galveston White Caps Lose in Loud Ninth Inning Squawk
Galveston White Caps fall 3-2 to Brownsville after a ninth inning protest erupts when Belton Childs scores on a close call following Walt Sessi base hit. Sessi advances to third as the infield rushes home, and Ken Peacock follows with the winning run. Brownsville extends lead. Lake Charles tops Corpus Christi. Harlingen upends Texas City. Port Arthur leads Laredo.
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Spudders and Bears share top spot after losses
Texarkana’s eight game win streak ended by Temple 3-1 leaves the Bears tied with Wichita Falls Spudders at the lead in the Big State League. Waco dropped another decision as Wichita Falls won 15-8, while Tyler beat Paris 5-4 on a late homer by Hank Robinson and Longview defeated Austin 9-3 with Jake Christie homering and winning pitching.
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Midland Indians Rally Past Vernon For 10 6 Win
Midland turns a six run deficit into a 10 6 victory over Vernon to even the series. Three runs in the seventh and eighth and a three run ninth frame secure the win as O Keefe De la Torre and Dinkle drive the offense with key hits.
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Broncs overwhelm Rockets 9 to 1 on big fourth inning
Big Spring shortens Roswell hopes with a seven run fourth inning that sinks Roswell 9 to 1. Gil Guerre earns the win allowing five hits while support comes from a two run third inning and late defense.
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Longhorn Player Freed With Fine After Onfield Incident
Longhorn League President Hall Sayles lifted Tony Traspuesto's suspension and imposed a 25 dollar fine for unbecoming conduct after a game in Midland. Sweetwater owner Arturo Gonzales says Traspuesto will apologize to Midland fans for foul remarks directed at the stands. Sayles warns managers league wide that cursing on the field will invite stiff fines for any offense.
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Tony Traspuesto
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Odessa Tigers Set Game for Thursday at Oiler Park
The Odessa Tigers face the San Angelo Sheepherders Thursday afternoon at Oiler Park as the second game of the season. Manager R. B. Rand and Grady Clark lead the club after an 18 to 9 win over the Kermit Tigers. A free barbecue will be served to fans. game time is 3 p.m.
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