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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1952

Page

6

Go Go White Sox Sweep A's In Key Twinbill

Chicago White Sox hammer the Philadelphia Athletics 13-1 and 2-1 to move within a half game of the Indians and three behind the Yankees. Eddie Robinson and Minnie Minoso spark a 25-hit attack as Billy Pierce and Marvin Grissom earn wins. Detroit edges the Yankees 7-6 in 11 innings on Wertz and Mullin homers, Mantle homer ties it.

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Finger injury eases as Childress eyes Olympic bid

Long Beach reports Joe Childress' finger is responding to treatment after a door injury. The former Odessa High sprint champion plans harder workouts to qualify in Los Angeles next week, needing a top six finish at the Long Beach meet this weekend. Coach Lee Taylor notes morale up and welcomes Odessa fan telegrams.

Long Beach Joe Childress Lee Pop) Taylor Childress Los Angeles Joe Taylor Odessa Calif University of Southern California

Oilers Fall In Second Cup Opener With Drillers

Odessa Oilers split a Roswell Artesia series opener pairing a 10-5 win behind Carlos Perez with a 12-3 loss as Joe Bauman hit two homers for Artesia. Pitching woes and defensive lapses fueled the defeat, while Dieppa and Crocker added early scoring for Odessa.

Odessa Oilers Roswell Artesia Oiler Park Odessa Artesia Drillers Carlos Perez Oilers Mike Rodriguez Perez Lefty Loyko Raul Dieppa Felix Castro Oiler Joe Bauman Garland Fuqua Juan Guerrero Guerrero Bauman and Company Diepipa Johnny Crocker Milt Marshall Dieppa Rooster Mills Steve Sadowsky Bauman Big Joe

To Market Sold to Texas Ranch Owner After Massachusetts Win

New York June 18 Richard J. Kleberg owner of the King Ranch in Texas bought To Market the four year old winner of the Massachusetts Handicap from Sam A. Mason of Richmond Kleberg declined to confirm the purchase price.

New York Massachusetts Richard J. Kleberg King Ranch Texas Kleberg Sam A. Mason Richmond

Betsy Rawls to Meet Bets Berg in Women's Western Open Play

Chicago June 18 The Women's Western Open advances to its second round as Betsy Rawls faces amateur Carol Diringer while Patty Berg and Betty Jameson seek to join in quarterfinals. Upper bracket pros Peggy Kirk Louise Suggs Marilynn Smith Betty MacKinnon also play as the field narrows toward Saturday's 36 hole final.

Chicago Betsy Rawls Patty Berg Miss Rawls Miss Berg Carol Diringer Tiffin Betty Jameson Pat Devany Toledo Berg Jameson Dwight Anneaux Hinsdale Ill Peggy ‘Kirk Louise Suggs Marilynn Smith Betty MacKinnon Miss Kirk Pat ‘Leith Elgin Miss Suggs Miss Smith Miss MacKinnon Mary Lena Faulk Georgia

Sweetwater Edges San Angelo Colts In finale series

Sweetwater swept the three game set at San Angelo defeating the Colts 7 to 4. Pitcher Ernie Sadler earned his seventh win with help from Tony Estrada in the ninth as the Colts loaded the bases with none out. Jake McClain’s double plated two runs and Lew Lozano delivered a pinch hit single for another.

San Angelo Sweetwater San Angelo Colts Ernie Sadler Tony Estrada Jake McClain Estrada Mark Christman Tony Guerrero Roland Dacko John Tayoan McClain Lew ‘Lozano Mark Dooley Sadler Traspuesta Russell Saldana Dacko

Vernon Dusters Win 4-1 To Take Series From Indians

Vernon Dusters beat Midland Indians 4-1 as Eddie Baski relieved in the fourth and earned the win in eight innings. Eddie Jacome pitched eight frames allowing 12 hits while Lefty Wallis started but left with a flare up as Vernon secured the series.

Vernon Eddie ‘Baski Vernon Dusters Midland Eddie Jacome Indians Lefty Wallis Baski Jacome Dusters

Big Spring Broncs Rout Roswell 8-3 on Errors

Big Spring rode five unearned runs due to Roswell errors to beat Roswell 8-3. Pat Stasey drove in the winning run with a bases loaded three run double in the eighth. Roswell pitcher Robert Weaver took the loss after nine strikeouts and ten walks.

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Vote lead challenged in all star poll

CHICAGO June 18 Hank Sauer of the Chicago Cubs, coming off a batting slump, faces a challenge from the Boston Red Sox star Dom DiMaggio as the top vote getter in the all star poll.

Chicago Hank Sauer Chicago Cubs Boston Red Sox Dom DiMaggio

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