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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1957

Page

5

Baxter Wins Trans Miss Golf Title Over Zibnack

Baxter, the 21 year old Texan from Amarillo, defeated John Zibnack of Denver 8 and 6 in a 30 hole final to claim the Trans Miss championship. Zibnack struggled with putts inside six feet and failed to halve or win key holes as Baxter built a large morning lead and closed out the match on the final hole. Baxter will join the U S Walker Cup team to face Britain in Minneapolis.

University of Houston Barbara Siler Baxter Colorado Springs Colo Zibnack Minneapolis Zibrick

Baseball and league standings in scattered 20th century results

Summary of scattered box scores and league results across American League and Texas League areas. Includes Cleveland Detroit New York Boston Kansas City Washington Chicago Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati and Chicago with game scores, highlights, and postponed events. Also lists Texas League results for Abilene Ballinger Hobbs El Paso Midland and San Angelo with schedule notes and upcoming matches.

New York Cleveland Doetroit Byston Jallimore Kansas City NY Weshingen Surday Dallimere Detroit Clevelant Washington Wallington Shely Chicago Boxton City Boston York Chicazy Inns Biarsas City Fyarnit Balamore Inns Maenday Probitte Chickers Tetoult Yaltimons Mans Baltimore St. Louis Seyaa Milwaukee Cincinnati Philadelphia Gilby Breoskion Sodor Tahursh Thesults Rt Louis Brooklyn Cincinnal Pittsburgh Cincinnatic Conde Milwaukee Caliedelphia Ailwaukee Milwaukee Tynulx Brooklyn St St. Leouis Erskine Jones Philadelphano Haddix Spahn Tittsburgh Brocktyn Abilene Victoria $ Corpus Christ Beaumont Post Corpus Christ Victoria Idle Conus Christ Ballinger Sieh Aaa Carishad Hobbs WG Midland Ie el Paso San Angelo OAG Carlshad Ballnier Midland Halahic Ballinger Midland Wood Dallas Houston San Antonio Austin Fort Worth Tulsa Shreveport Sd Oklahoma City Antonio O ¢Isty Shreveport Pulse Monmcias Wallas

Michigan's MacKay Wins NCAA Net Title

Barry MacKay of Michigan defeated Sammy Giammalva of Texas in five sets to win the NCAA tennis net title in Salt Lake City. The final scoreline read 6-4 3-6 6-2 3-6 6-3, continuing a week of notable results at the tennis club.

Michigan MacKay Salt Lake City Barry MacKay Sammy Giammalva Giammalva Texas

World records fall at Ruidoso Downs in 1950s meet

At Ruidoso Downs New Mexico on Sunday Double Bid a bay colt owned by A B Green of Purcell Oklahoma sprinted 400 yards in 19 9 seconds to set a new world and track mark Others Miraculous ridden by J Minchey and Liveitup owned by R E Hirst also established track records in 1 16 miles and 6 1 2 furlongs respectively A crowd of about 3500 wagered 167147 at pari mutuel, weather sunny and mild, with several a day money pays top.

Ruidoso N. M Ruidoso Downs Doublebid A. B. Green Purcell Okla Garza Miraculous Bill Cart Wright Sonora, Tes J. Minchey Liveitup R. E. Hirst Roswell Bruce Brinkley Minchey Hoptch Jockey Club Hoatch Tabmac Jess Wilbanks Big Spring Tex The Box Utarity G Lyndon L Pari-Mutual

Williams Wins and WT Title in West Texas Golf Meet

Plainview’s Jack Williams shot 69 and 75 for 143 to capture his second West Texas Golf Tournament crown in Lubbock. Terry Dill of Muleshoe won the first flight by defeating Roy Peden of Kermit 2 and 1, with Herring and Stodghill placing high in seniors. Williams previously won the title in 1954 as the event crowned champions across five flights with multiple close scores and consolations.

Lubbock Jack Williams Plainview West Texas Williams Terry Dill Muleshoe Odessa College Roy Peden Kermit Tom Herring Wink B Frank Malzone Ted Williams Red Sox Athletics Jim Busby Ray Moore Orioles Don Lee Tigers Wally Moon Cardinals Larry Jackson Hoyt Wilhelm Don Drysdale Bill Bruton Braves Hank Aaron Robin Roberts Bob Buhl Taylor Phillips George Crowe Don Hoak Frank Robinson Smokey Burgess Cincinnati Pirates Duster Twe Pittsburgh Tom Acker

Cardinals Beat Brooklyn and Maintain Stender Lead

Cardinals defeat the slumping Brooklyn Dodgers 3 to 1 as Stender extends his lead. Giants, Braves, Reds, and Cubs also claim wins in a full Sunday AL and NL slate with Mantle and Williams among notable performers.

Cardinals Brooklyn Stender

Thesz to defend title against Bulldog in county coliseum

World champion Lou Thesz meets Bulldog Pledhas in a best two falls title bout at Ec tor County Coliseum on Tuesday. Thesz earned the shot by defeating Dory Funk last week. Opening 8:15 p.m. card has Jerry Wood vs Bob Gusie in a one fall 30 minute bout. Funk faces Iron Mike DeBaise in a two fall 45 minute main support.

Lou Thesz Bulldog Pledhas Pat O’dowdy Ector County Coliseum Bulldog Dory Funk Jerry Wood Bob Gusie Funk Iron Mike DeBaise

Martin Wins Wichita Falls Texas Oklahoma Invitational

Martin of Dallas captured the Texas-Oklahoma Invitational golf title at Wichita Falls with a final round steady 18 while finishing with a one under par 141. The victory came as Martin held off challengers over the two day event, securing the crowing finish in a tight scoreboard.

Wichita Falls Dick Martin Dallas

Bartzen Dominates to Reach Southwest Open Final

In Little Rock Arkansas Bernard Tut Bartzen remains undefeated in Southwest Open play, defeating Armando Vieira of Brazil 6 4 6 5 and moving toward his fifth Southwestern Open. Bartzen, ranked No 3 nationally, has never lost a set in the tournament so far.

Little Rock Ark Bernard Tut Bartzen Pluihe San Angelo Tex Armando Vieira Brazil Bartzen

Tourney Starts Wichita Falls Texas Oklahoma Golf Meet

The annual Texas Oklahoma golf tournament begins in Wichita Falls with about 15 aspiring amateurs expected to compete.

Wichita Falls

Nation's top college golfers begin NCAA championships

In Colorado Springs Coluim reports the 60th annual NCAA golf championships opening today at Broadmser Cruise. Top teams and players seek team and individual honors as the oldest college tournament starts its final rounds Saturday.

Colorado Springs Coluim

Major League Leaders Snapshot From UNITED PRESS II

National League leading batters Musial Aaron Banks and Williams headline a jumbled list from UNITED PRESS on major league leaders. The report cites players across teams including Braves Redlegs Athletics and Yankees with varied totals and rankings.

United Press National Vlorr & Club GG. An. Mebet Musial Robinson Aaron oNan Cimuut Den Leaner Mantle Noy Srhel Wiliams Bost Bayd Bath Saint Fox Chi Tone Aaron Braves Moon Canis Banks Batman Redlegs Crave

Asher Dominates Midget Races at Hem-Midget Meet

Asher won four of six races to amass 25 points before about 200 spectators. He claimed the trophy dash, consolation, winner’s, and feature events. Jack Womack won the fast heat. Robert Melton won the slow heat. Glen Gambrey of Midland finished second in total points with 14. George Amy had 12.

Asher Jack Womack Robert Melton Arisbar N. M Glen Gambrev Midland George Amy

Gregory and Carpenter Pick SMU or Baylor in Texas Visit

Abienc. football standouts Greg Gregory and Jimmy Carpenter weighed options in Texas choosing between SMU and Baylor. The Dallas News reported their tour included Baylor and SMU, with Oklahoma and Weir as potential factors in their decision.

Gregory Carpenter SMU Baylor Dallas Raster Southern Methodist Glan Gregory Jimmy Carpenter Abienc Texas Baylor Oklahoma Weir Dallas News

DiBiase Favored In Local Net York Match Ups

Tomy DiBiase of Attrа led in a favored position against Gale Fervin of Wales Stream in a regional net meet. The contest featured telemuecd updates from St Nicholas Arpa as the event moved through late rounds.

Net York Weiter Wert Tomy DiBiase Attra Gale Fervin Wales Stream Wy Town

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