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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1952
Page
6
New York Giants beat the Dodgers 4 to 2 as Spencer delivered a polished relief outing. Leo Durocher forced bullpen orders after an on air tirade, while Whitey Lockman and Kip Tomas tripled the offense with homers and key hits.
Odessa Oilers stay 5 1/2 games ahead in the Longhorn League by defeating the Vernon Dusters 4-1 for the second straight win in the series. Wes Ortiz pitched four hits allowed and Pepper Martin drove in two runs with a double and two singles while Ortiz and Martin fueled the victory with timely hitting.
Roswell romped to a 6-1 victory over San Angelo to pull into a second place tie in the league. Rob ert Weaver fired seven strikeouts on six hits while Bob Garza ignited the offense with a lead off single and later scored. Roswell built a 1-0 lead in the third, exploded for three in the fifth, and added two more in the fourth as San Angelo managed only a lone run in the third. The two teams meet again Tuesday night to close the three game series for second place.
Cory Funk George Curtis and George Shindu defeated Bob Giegel Bill Sledge and Kasaboski in Odessa’s first six man Australian tag team match. The bout featured two two falls draws and a decisive final fall at 12 minutes with Kasaboski using illegal holds.
St Louis Browns president Bill Veeck filed a protest with AL president Will Harridge over Monday nights suspended game loss to the Chicago White Sox. Veeck argued the umpires from the original seven inning game were not used when both clubs used many players from the earlier contest. Cliff Fannin was charged with the abbreviated loss.
Colonel Francis S. Gabreski, famed Korea era ace and World War II pilot, plans to return home soon from Tokyo. He expresses hope his combat experience will benefit the Air Force in the future.
Tyler maintains first in the Big State League after Wichita Falls lost to Longview 16 to 7. Paris beat Texarkana 7 to 5 at Paris as Joe Waiters earned his sixth win. Austin shut out Waco 2 to 0 with Dean Franks winning. Longview’s 17 hits including four homers fueled the win over Wichita Falls.
Texas Natural defeated Stano lind 20 to 5 to seize a first place tie in Trans-Pecos fastball action. Pitcher P. Clyburn earned the win for Texas Natural and belted a grand slam in the third inning.
Budge Patty, LA ace, meets world No 1 Frank Sedgman of Avetrilia in the French international championships quarterfinals, after a return to top form since his 1945 season. Other men’s quarters feature Amnen, Saint, Millow, Sturdevaal, and Drobnv, with American women like Fry and Wiralint aiming for wins.
In BESTWICK Scotland May 27 Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio begins his bid for a third British Amateur championship. He faces Britain’s Joe EB Cent in a second round match as 16 Americans compete Tuesday in second round and third round contests. Defending champion Die Chapman and U S champion Billy Maxwell also play Tuesday with Stranahan drawing the greatest gallery attention.
Carter Hardware defeated Phillins of Goldsmith 13 to 7 in the sole league game last night. Pitcher Jack Everett earned the win while Trick Selser was charged with the loss.
Aramis Arencibia earned his second win over Sweetwater this season as Big Spring overwhelmed the Braves 16 to 0 Monday night. Big Spring batted around in the second and third innings, Pat Stasey and Ozzie Alvarez driving in runs while Ricky Gonzales collected three hits.
In Toledo Irish Bob Murphy and Reuben Jones meet in a rough light heavyweight bout. Murphy, who dropped a decision to Jones last month in Boston, has trimmed weight to 182 pounds after a three month training grind. Jones seeks another win to challenge for the 175 pound crown.
The Midland Indians routed the Artesia Drillers 19 to 14 in a three hour and 15 minute game played in wind, sand, and rain. Jose Peraza pitched the final six and two third innings as Midland exploded for 10 runs in the fourth and added seven more across the sixth to eighth frames while holding off a Drillers rally.
New York May 27 The Canadian boxer Arthur King says he is willing to rematch Paddy de Marco in a June 30 bout at Eastern Parkway Arena after his upset decision over de Marco. King claims he is the top contender now and aims to prove it in a rematch.
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