Stiteler Quits As Texas Aggie Coach
Texas A&M announces the resignation of football coach Harry Stiteler following his admission of knowing the attacker in a Houston dispute. The college accepts the resignation effective immediately with possible successor discussions to follow. Stiteler had led the Aggies to a 7-4-0 season and a share of third in the conference.
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Athletic Council
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Australia
Houston Press
Homer Norton
Norton
Aggie
Texas Christian
Gray quits at Texas amid surprise resignation
March 20 report from Austin says University of Texas basketball coach Jack Gray resigns effective July 1 to enter private business with Morrison Construction Company of Austin. Athletic Director Dana Bible calls vacancy hard to fill after Gray’s 15 years, two conference titles, a shared 1950 title, and three All-Americans.
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University of Texas
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Bible
Longhorn
Haney Names Two to Lamesa Negro Tryout Picks
Lamesa Texas March 20 manager Jay Haney selected outfielder Connie Heard and shortstop J. W. Wingate for another trial with the Lamesa club of the West Texas New Mexico League. Twenty hopefuls attended an all Negro tryout camp conducted by the Lobos.
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Fire brigade in Bridlington rethinks alarm timing
Fire brigade at Bridlington England decides not to sound its alarm after the incident frightens children. Authorities cite safety concerns and community impact while evaluating alternatives to alert the public without alarming youngsters.
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Engre
Stanky Embraces Role as Giants Brat in NL
Eddie Stanky, 33, relishes being the National League Brat for the New York Giants. He wastes pitchers with keen baserunning and mind games, earning his 30000 salary while highlighting a smart leadoff approach and strong infield play. He missed time with a hairline wrist fracture but expects a quick return.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Eddie Stanky
New York Giants
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Milt Stock
Macon
Eddie
Giants
Bob Elliott
Boston
Elliott
Players Seek Player Voice in Pick of Baseball Commissioner
LAKELAND Fla March 20 The players union urges owners to allow a player representative on selecting a new commissioner. Pitcher Fred Hutchinson Detroit Tigers says July petition will demand a voice on the council and even potential self‑appointed commissioner if denied. He notes the need for a $40 000 annual salary funded by a $100 per player assessment.
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Detroit Tigers
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Baseball Council
Happy Chandler
Detroit
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Hutch
Detroit Star
Florida
Graziano to chase Robinson title after KO win
Rocky Graziano, former middleweight champion, vows to keep fighting until a Sugar Ray Robinson title shot. He knocked out Reuben Jones of Norfolk in the third round at Miami Stadium, using a damaging left hook in a scheduled 10 rounder.
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National AAU Women Dallas Second Round Scores
In Dallas for the national AAU tournament women, second round results include Atlanta Georgia 26 over Houston Starlettes 20 and Nashville Tennessee 41 over K Service Station 10. Other listed games show Brownwood Texas 19 over Des Moines Iowa AIB 37 and Jackson Mississippi 34 over Davenport Iowa AIC 30.
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Track announcers urged to boost crowd at meet
Harold V. Ratliff argues for stadium announcers like horse race voices to inform fans at the Southwestern Recreation Track and Field Meet in Fort Worth. He notes improved track conditions, limited entries to reduce congestion, and hopes Texas and Texas A M return to boost attendance and competition.
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Lamesa
Patt Powell
Amarillo Globe-News
Putt
Bob Cole
Wichita Falls Record News
Cole
Putt Powell
Jinx Tucker
NCAA Title Chase Opens With Kentucky Columbia Matchups
The NCAA tournament opens with Kentucky facing Louisville in Raleigh and Columbia drawing Illinois at Madison Square Garden. Also NC State versus Villanova at Raleigh and St Johns of Brooklyn meeting Connecticut at the Garden. The event marks a high profile start as Columbia seeks to extend its unbeaten run while Kentucky pursues a title run.
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WTNM Names Head Umpire in Chief Appointment
Dallas March 20 announces E. F. Lefty Carig as umpire in chief for both the Longhorn and West Texas New Mexico Leagues. He assumes leadership of the officiating staff effective immediately.
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Nationals to drop one catcher in spring roster shakeup
In Orlando Florida on March 20 the Nationals, armed with four catchers, plan to release one. Manager Bucky Harris says Sacka must beat Hal Keller for the third catching job, Sacka a .500 hitter from the Sally League efforting to secure the spot.
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Fla
Nats
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Thursday Wrestling Card At Sports Arena In Amarillo
Rudy Lyons of Beaumont makes his Amarillo debut Thursday night challenging George Bruckman of Washington DC in the opener. Promoter Cory Detton said the card also features Al Getz of Pittsburgh vs Johnny James of Houston, plus Ivan Kalmikoff vs Leo Wallick in the main event with a Southwest title shot at stake. Ted Bell meets Jack Pappenheim in the semi final.
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Lyons
Red Lyons
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al Getz
Pittsburgh
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Houston
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Detroit
Wallick
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Funk
Wayne Martin
Oklahoma
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Lynn
Mass
Jack Pappenheim
Troutvale
Ore
New Zealand Accepts 2000 Displaced Persons
New Zealand has agreed to accept another 2 000 European displaced persons and may increase this to 3 000. The decision signals broader settlement plans and potential expansion if needs rise. Officials outlined quotas and criteria for intake amid ongoing postwar resettlement efforts.
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