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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1949

Page

2

Stamford vs Howard Payne Second Half Opener Saturday Night

Stamford All-Stars host Howard Payne College in the Texas Softball League second half opener at Municipal Field Saturday night with first place at stake in the Eastern division. Stamford leads with Howard Payne second as both clubs aim to gain ground after recent results including Stamford’s double header win over Topsy’s Cafe and prior split results between the teams. The Gulf Oilers’ surge behind the Lubbock Bluebonnets tightens Western division race, but a Stamford-Lubbock showdown looms for the playoff race.

Stamford All-Stars Howard Payne College of Brownwood All-Stars Topsy’s Fort Worth Howard Payne Mackey Co Abilene Frownwood Stamford Gulf Oilers Crane Lubbock Bluebonnets Lubbock Bluebonnets Texas Softball League

No More Parking Inside Wire Fence At Ball Park

Municipal Field management bans auto parking inside the wire fence after cars previously parked along the third base line hindered play. Fans are urged to cooperate and keep all vehicles outside the fence to protect fielding and foul ball access.

Ball Park Municipal Field

Haskell Tops Stamford in Tri-County Finish

Haskell scored in the third and fourth innings to defeat Stamford 24 in a Tri-County League game. Both visitors runs were unearned as Haskell’s Billy Davis made key plays including a pickoff at third and a putout at first. Young Timberlake led with two hits in three at bats while Carl Cook appeared in his first Stamford game as new high school coach.

Haskell Stamford Billy Davis Andy Anderson Carl Cook Young Timberlake Erwin Oveton C. Aakin Hughe

Hayes and Weaks Among Top Three Hitters in League

Curley Hayes an All-Star first baseman and Roy Weaks a pitcher rank in the Texas Softball League top three hitters by percentage released last week. W Fowler of Lubbock leads the Western division with 429, Hayes follows with 360, and Weaks is third at 357.

Curley Hayes Roy Weaks Texas Softball League W. Fowler Lubbock Hayes

Stamford Wins Slugfest To Tie For First In League

The Stamford junior team blasted Avoca 14 to 12 Monday night, erasing a 2 7 deficit with an eleven run sixth inning to seize a three way share of first in the Tri County League. Batteries Stamford Mickle Baldwin Saiz Miles Avoca Shelton Hughes Childress Hughes.

Stamford Avoca Longiey Mickle Baldwin Saiz Miles Shelton Hughes Childress Plainview Weinert Jiaska Fore

George Rollins Wins Golf Crown In 18-Hole Match

George Rollins defeated Russel Crownover to win the Jones County golf championship at Anson. After extra holes, Rollins pulled ahead on the 38th to clinch the title on a nine-hole course. Rollins received a wrist watch. Crownover earned fishing tackle as runner-up and prize money totaled about 1290 dollars for entrants.

George Rollins Russel Crownover Jones County Anson Rollins Crownover

Seymour Beats Stamford All-Stars To Take Rubber

Seymour wins rubber from Stamford All-Stars 2-1 on Wednesday night. Red Johnson pitches tight ball to scatter Stamford hits. Bob Miller leads Al Stars with two hits in a 2-1 win after Stamford’s early lead amid a three-game series.

Bob Miller Seymour Stamford Seymour James Johnson G. L Forrester E. W. Mickler Red Eliott

Walker Wins Stamford Ladies Golf Championship in 19 Holes

Mrs Lee Walker defeated Mrs P R Bettis in 19 holes to take the championship flight at Stamford Country Club last Saturday. Championship flight results include Bettis over Douthit 3-1, Markham over Calhoun 32, Walker over Stone 5-3, and Shamburger over Tayman 31.

Lee Walker P. R. Bettis Stamford Country Club Arnold Douthit Clay Markham Pete Calhoun Pete Stone Cecil Shamburger Charles Tayman

Bulldogs Schedule Five Home Games This Fall

Coach Cook announced the football schedule with ten games including five home dates. The lineup lists Hamlin and Hotan as away games, Snyder and Ballinger at home, a tentative Big Spring B clash, plus conference opponents like Haskell Albany Anson and Throckmorton with open dates in November.

Cook Bulldogs Snyder Ballinger Big Spring Hamlin Hotan Haskell Albany Throckmorton Anson

All Stars Beat Topsys Cafe In Doubleheader

Stamford All-Stars blank Topsy’s Cafe 2 0 in the nightcap to even the two-game set as Nolan Weeks and Roy Weaks led a fast start. In the opener Roberson and Mickler kept the score tight with Stamford taking a 2 1 win and extending the series.

All-Stars Topsy’s Cafe Stamford All-Stars Fort Worth Cowtown Roberson Nolan Weeks Mr. Allen Stamford E. W. Mickler Allcock Wilkinson Roy Weaks Curley Hayes Boots Beaty Topsy Cal Moundsman H. Roberson Nolan Clark Sizzler Tine Beaty Thaw Cafe

Mrs. Ethel Cone Taken to Baylor Hospital for Examination

Mrs. Ethel Cone of Cisco was taken to Baylor Hospital in Dallas in the latter part of last week for a special examination and will be returned to the home of her daughter Mrs. Earl Cotten. Mrs. Cone is quite ill.

Ethel Cone Cisco Baylor Hospital Dalas Earl Cotten

Six Lettermen to Lead Calfax Bulldog Football This Season

Stamford Bulldogs football will feature six returning lettermen under Coach Carl Cook as the team builds for the upcoming season. Returning players include Don Stearns Carlton Keiley Don Precht Elmer Bell Elton Portwood and James Hall as they compete for starting spots. The squad also promoted 24 B team lettermen from last year including Jerry Uke Tommy Johnson David Basnto Johnny Webb R W Kelley Carl Griggs Royce Rasco Eugene Lyckman Charles Young and others.

Stamford Bulldogs Carl Cook Don Stearns Carlton Keiley Don Precht Elmer Bell Elton Portwood James Hall Jetters Jerry Uke Tommy Johnson David Basnto Johnny Webb R. W. Kelley Carl Griggs Royce Rasco Eugene Lyckman Charles Young Gera Clark Royce Fuqua Robert Dickkson Charles Vaden Paul Phs Kenneth West Charles Gary Tommy Alexander Hubert Keley Spencer Baire Jerry Davenport Jerry Keen Glen Lewis Gilbert Muciller Ami Bill Terry

Ettie Musil elected reporter for Czech club at UT

Ettie Musil of Stamford has been elected reporter for the Czech club at the University of Texas for the summer session. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Musil of Stamford and a member of the Newman club and the Women's independent Campus Association.

Ettie Musil Stamford University of Texas Miss Musil F. J. Musil Newman Club Catheohe Women’s Independent Campus Association

Haskell Thanks Stamford Fire Department Letter

The City of Haskell praises Stamford fire department in a letter to Fire Chief Dick Rowland written June 8 through Mayor Courtney Hurt. The city sent a $25 check as thanks for sending a fire truck to Haskell on June 5 to battle a Wheatley building fire.

Stamford Dick Rowland City of Haskell Courtney Hurt Wheatley

Thankful for Kindness Shown to Mrs Dillard Family Note

The children of Mrs. J. C. Dillard thank supporters for kindness during her illness and for symbols of sympathy and flowers at her death. May God bless each of you.

Women Students Society Affiliation Summary

A society organized for women students or connected with social sororities. The group advocates campus engagement, scholarship, and leadership through events, networking, and service activities.

Thanks for kind messages during Mr Rose’s hospital stay

Mr and Mrs L express gratitude for the thoughtful get well wishes sent while Mr Rose was hospitalized. The note thanks friends and neighbors for support and kindness during the illness and recovery.

Athlete's Foot Remedy Ad Offers Quick Relief

An ad from C. E. BUNKLEY DRUG STORE promotes T-1-L for athlete's foot claiming deep penetration with a 90 percent alcohol base. It promises relief in one hour or a 40 cent refund at any drug store.

C. E. Bunkley Drug Store

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