Odessa Oilers Clash in Carlsbad Road Trip
Odessa Oilers eye a key two game swing through Carlsbad and Roswell after an 8 1 victory over Roswell. Jamie Fails and Wes Orie led pitching and hitting as the Oilers aim to boost their season with wins on the long road stretch.
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Waco Moves Atop Big State Loop
Waco climbs to the lead in the Big State Loop with a decisive performance. The report cites strong showings from key players and notes effort from the coaching staff as the squad surpasses rivals.
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Big State
Giants Win on Homers in 7 6 Victory Over St Johns
The Giants won 7-6 with pinch hitters Bobon Hofman and Dusty Rhodes homering in the same line, joined by Wes Westrum and Al Dark. Brooklyn, Chicago, and Philadelphia also won or split, while Pittsburgh swept Milwaukee in a doubleheader. Several other matchups saw emphatic wins and defeats as the pennant chase continues.
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Dusty iRhodes
New York
St. Joms
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al Dark
Vic Raschi
New
Chicago
Ciem F Labing
Rand Bob Milken
Ben Wade
Billy Lowes
MLS
Pitteburgh
Milwaukee Ton
Lew Gardette
Curt Roberts
Ales
He Peretes
Cinerad
Philadelpeg
Lot
Herm Wehmeener
Cleveland
Eostern Sparmates
Califors
Tetana
Detroit
Rides Three Winners at Agua Caliente Track
Nevada veteran Jim Bureerm rode three winners at the Colli te Track meeting. He won with Cithara in the seventh, Pushachance in the eighth, and Alabama Fizz in the twelfth, while Rex Elsworth’s Khaling U won the Father’s Day feature at $8.20.
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Jim Bureerm
Nevada
Iowa
Tverram
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Cithara
Pushachance
Erebth
Alabama
Miz Clemencing Leads Eight in Hollywood Oaks Field
Inglewood California June 2 up Calumet Farm's Miz Clemen ting winner of three stakes at Hollywood Park meet heads a list of eight nominees for the $25 000 added Hollywood Oaks. Other contenders include Frosty Dawn Lady Cover Up Jet Lady Consented Free Country Wanda Witch and Satin Queen.
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Lady Cover Up
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Satin Queen
NCAA Golfers Qualify Today
A field of 140 golfers from 40 colleges tees off in the NCAA golf championships at Brae Burn. The 57th national meet starts with a qualifying round, then match play for the intercollegiate title, led by Stanford defending team honors and Earl Moeller of Oklahoma A&M in pursuit of the individual crown.
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Brae Burn Country Club
Stanford University
Earl Moeller
Oklahoma A&m
Warren Daily
Stanford
Dan Farlani
Kent State
Carl Johnson
Iowa
John Kettman
Colorado
Don Albert
Purdue
Fred Hovde
Princeton
Bobby Moncrief
University of Houston
Floyd Addington
Southern Methodist
Addington
Tull Monsees
Northwestern
Hillman Robbins
Chamonn
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Turns Morrow
Donsscata State
George Smith
Obie State
Mowltor Loamied Wata Ray Fersusai
North
Vpexas
Edo Merras
ESC
Opdo
Liffle Leaguers Prep For Tonight’s Games
A garbled local scoreboard item notes Liffle Leaguers set to play four games tonight involving Odessa and nearby teams. Mentions American Legion squads and multiple players with unclear names, as parks in Odessa host starts around 7 to 8 PM.
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Odessa American Beavis Ape Wiworses Tigers
Pango
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Anetien
Pampa Leads in WTNM Loop
Local dispatch reports Pampa gaining the lead in the WTNM loop with shifting positions and ongoing competition. Fragmentary notes mention team efforts, changing standings, and emerging leaders as the race continues.
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Rvft 8 5 Favorite To Defeat Kelly
Rvft 8 5 favorite to defeat Kelly at East Parkway Arena on Monday night. Mercury Echtweesht coverage notes Goftaen Gaove as a contender and mentions NBC and ABC telecast plans alongside local officials.
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Mexican Golfers Win International Match in Agua Caliente
Mexican pros led by Olin Dutra defeated the American team 7 to 5 in an international golf match at Agua Caliente. Team members included Dutra Al Boccalante Gran Neri Red Bost while the U S side featured Parr Poser George Lee Mortie Datta and O Quns brother. Dutra and Datta tied for low score with 70.
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Mortie Datta
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Olin Datta
Furgol Crowned U S Open Champion From Humble Roots
Ed Furgol, a Polish immigrant farmer's son from New York Mills, rose from poverty and obscurity to win the U S Open at Baltusrol Golf Club. His triumph places him among sports mythic rags to riches figures alongside Jimmy Braddock and Pancho Gonzales. He faced years of hardship before this breakthrough victory.
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Jimmy Braddock
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Ed Furgol rises from handicap to Open champion
Ed Furgol, who shot a four over par 284 to win the Open, credits a crippled left elbow from a childhood fall and a tough early career as a teaching pro. He recalls adapting with wrist and hand strength, his modest bid for the title, and defeating Ben Hogan with self belief and persistence.
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Smith Captures Publish Links Title at Texas Public Links
Smith from Galveston and Vernon Smith along with Ray McGeehan clinched National Public Links spots in Dallas July 10 17. Smith posted a sub par 55 yesterday to win a Texas Public Links title with 204 for 54 holes tying in rounds 69 66 yesterday. Abeoebron Hick ee ER led Po with 221 in a tight field while White Dallas finished close behind. Dallas San Antonio qualifiers were decided with 1 place at Dallas and 1 at San Antonio.
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Darrel Vevny
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Peay Tlickew
Houston
Meehan
San Antonio
Evangeline League Sunday action features tight games and comebacks
In the Evangeline League, two close games and two extra inning thrillers highlighted Sunday. Crowley pitcher Agon Soff went two hitter to defeat Phiboduas 2 0. Garland Turano pitched three scoreless innings after Stiff allowed two runs in the fourth. New Iberia’s Lake Aigh steadied the Sea Hawks in a 9 0 win over Baton Rouge as Lafayette tumbled. Pall Spear homered to lift Baton Rouge 7 6 in 10 innings over Alexandria.
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Baton Rouge
Alexaretria
Twinbill Tonight In City Softball
Local softball action heads to the city with a twinbill on tap. Teams and officials aim to showcase top players and pitching duels this evening at the park.
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Scortichini Faces Gonzales in 10 Round Bout Tonight
In New York on June 2, Scortichini and Gonzales prepare for a 10 round middleweight style clash. The card, broadcast by a Damont TV provider, features Camine Basille drawn in a top welterweight bout and Ralph Tiger as a middling welterweight contender, with mixed results so far this year.
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Mind Everehts
Middike Welgat
Ralph Tiger
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Mia
Orioles Fans Boo They Lose in Baltimore
Baltimore fans booed the Orioles as the team dropped a doubleheader 7-1 and 2-1 to the Washington Senators. A crowd of 17,149 pushed season totals past 500,000 across 26 dates, but mood shifted as boos targeted Manager Jimmy Dykes and the home club slid to eight straight losses.
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Antas team ratch and Carlson headline Fier trie Street arena card
The card features Dory Faok ara Cowbor Carlson in the corner against Johnny Dem Shock and Bob Cummings in a Torture Vout best two falls match. Elmer Tastes meets Bill Brooks in a sep final, with 45 minute time limit and 1 fall decision.
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Elmer Tastes
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Wimbledon Opens with Seixas to face Cass in 1954
Defending champion Vic Seixas of Philadelphia and top contender Toni Trabert lead 16 U.S. hopefuls into first round action in the men's singles at Wimbledon 1954. Seixas, opening the world championship, plays A. Cass of Durham who qualified for the 128-man field on center court in Wimbledon, England.
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Philadelphia
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Cincinnati
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A. Cass
Durham
Jones Captures Feature Race at Odessa Race Bowl
Charlie Jones of Odessa won the feature race at the district meet in Odessa Race Bowl on Sunday. Ray Johnson of Abilene led the card with two firsts and two seconds across eight races while other top finishers included Clyde Johnson Buckmaster Woodard and Shoemaker in various heats. Regular stock car races return this Friday night at Odessa Race Bowl.
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Ray Johnson
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James Null
Woody Woodard
Paul Bradley
Mickey Waysong
Cleo Glaze
Perry Shoemaker
Clyde Johnson
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Buckmaster
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Head
Texarkana Seeks Cotton States League Franchise
Texarkana bid for a Cotton States League franchise after leaving the Big State League. Hot Springs faced a $5,000 funding hurdle to stay in the circuit, with the Elks Lodge deciding not to provide aid and a decision due by tonight.
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Two Teen-Age Baseball Games Tonight at West County Park
Two big state league games are set for West County Park tonight. French Tool and Supply faces Treater State at 6 30 p m and Athletic Club meets Dav s Drive In in the nightcap.
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Boxer bout to crown bantamweight world champion
The National Boxing Association will recognize the winner of the Cohen of France versus Chamrern Sogkitrat of Thailand bout as bantamweight champion of the world. The match takes place in Thailand next month.
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National Boxing Association
Robert Cohen
France
Chamrern Sogkitrat
Thailand
Sports Keep Lead In TL As Shreveport Sweeps
The Shreveport Sports maintained first in the Texas League after sweeping Tulsa 6-2 and 4-2. San Antonio also took both ends against Fort Worth 6-2 and 5-4, while Beaumont beat Oklahoma City 14-4 then lost 9-1. Dallas fell 3-2 to Houston.
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Dallas
Houston Buffs
Tulsa
Charles Locke
Missions
John Janese
Joe Durham
World Cup Soccer Qualifiers Narrow Path to Quarterfinals
In Zurich on June 21 UP Hungary beat Germany 8 to 3 while England defeated Switzerland 2 to 0. Italy vs Switzerland and Turkey vs Germany face off for the remaining berths as Brazil Yugoslavia Austria and Uruguay also advance to the quarter finals.
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