Athletics Fly High in American League Race
Philadelphia Athletics seize first place with an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Indians, their fifth straight victory. Feller struggles, Boudreau errs, and Cleveland’s hopes fade as the A’s overpower them in a high scoring opener.
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Ohioans
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A Day of Texas Sports Notes in Powel Austin
Powel Austin recounts a busy day at Memorial Field with previews of the Texas High School Track Meet preliminaries, a UT versus Texas A&M dual track meet, and a Big State League baseball game where the Austin Pioneers beat Sherman-Denison 10 7. He also notes Odessa star Byron Townsend’s standout reputation, meets ex-Sandies and Baylor freshmen in Austin, and mentions Ha waiian manager Hank Canot and players Clem Cola and Eulis Rosson.
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Texas
University of Texas
Texas A&m
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Sherman-Denison Twins
Pioneer Airlines
Stephen F. Austin
Memorial Field
Gerald Campbell
Odessa
Golden Sandies
Byron Townsend
Townsend
Dallas
Bobby Bauman
L. I
Jackson
Thomas James
Baylor
Cubs
Clyde Littlefield
Sandie
Sherman-Denison
Pioneers
Hank Canot
Lubbock
Clem F Cola
Eulis Rosson
Cola
Twins
Rosson
Don Hart
Lewis Nordyke
Zale
al Duarte
Gold Sox
Greenville
Notre Dame track captain Ernie McCullough shines beyond track
South Bend indicates Ernie McCullough, Notre Dame track captain, excels off the cinder path as a top quarter miler who plays violin in the school orchestra, authors music articles, and graduates magna cum laude with a philosophy major.
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South Bend
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Ernie
McCullough
Notre Dame
Artoles
Lone Star Midget League hits and pitching showcase
In a busy update of youth baseball, Summit Blackbirds edged a closer game as Bobby Brazil starred with a homer and nine strikeouts while Johnny Nichols matched with a homer each side. The Wilson Storks and Maverick Redbirds had a 10 hit thriller, with Bridges delivering a homer to aid the win.
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Bobby Brazil
Johnny Nichols
Brazil
Blackbirds
Ronnie Humphries
Nichols
Dick Tyler
Wilson Storks
Maverick Redbirds
Starks
Redbirds
Bob “Perchy” Bridges
Bobby Chilton
Bobby Stewart
Chilton
Elliott
Wolflin Seagulls
Taylor Eagles
Jimmy Dale Davis
Dan Yeary
Jimmy Todd
Seagulls
San Jacinto ‘Swifts
Pleasant Valley Owls
Owls
Richard Baird
Charles Holmes
Kendell Dunivant
Miles Childers
Jay Dee
Shiverbaker
Jimmy Litle
Childers
Litle
Swifts
McKinley Larks
Sanborn Flamingos
Flamingos
Larks
Margaret Wills Sparrows
North Side Ravens
Johnny McCracken
Sparrows
John Berry
Ravens
Humphreys Highland Jays
Forest Hill Crows
John Lawrence
Bivins Magpies
Wolllin Pigeons
Roy Martin
Gary Wise
Jimmy Curry
Jerry Greens
Morris Carter
Magpies
Yeat
Glen Askew
Plains Peewee League
Tommy Coffey
Forest Hill Devils
Devils
Wolflin Colts
Jim Franks
Greg Dorrough
Colts
Phil Gaither
Buddy Whippo
Coffey
McKinley Pirates
San Jacinto Antelopes
Glenwood Ruffians
North Side Zebras
Ruffians
One Was Enough Boston Red Sox One Run Games Record
Boston Red Sox faded last season after winning the 1946 AL title yet led the league in one run wins. They lost 20 games by a single run, shaping a narrow finish and lingering late chances.
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Boston
Boston Red Sox
Bosox
Red Sox
Smu Irish May Play on Gridiron
SMU coach Matty Bell suggested a 1950 game with Notre Dame may occur as he recalled past wins over the Irish and said he would play them again if they agree. Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy told United Press he seeks a Southwest Conference opponent and would like to schedule SMU.
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Longview
Matty Bell
Southern Methodist University
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Irish
Bell
Frank Leahy
United Press
Texas
Frank Richardson
First Methodist Church
Miss Charlotte Naismith Teaches at Geneva College Court
Miss Charlotte Naismith granddaughter of James A. Naismith the basketball inventor teaches women at Geneva College New York. She coaches 30 kilted coeds called the Scotch Lassies who perform during intermissions at Geneva varsity basketball games. A gardening tip notes shading transplanted plants with wood shingles set two to three inches from the plant’s south side.
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Charlotte Naismith
James A. Naismith
Geneva College
Geneva
North Teams Return Home in Texas Loop
North teams finish Texas loop and return home after series abroad. Recent games spotlight travel fatigue and travel schedules for regional rivals and coaches evaluating prospects for upcoming season.
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Texas Loop
Northern Texas League action returns home with tough Southern clubs
Fort Worth leads the race by one game over Houston after a strong road run for the Northern teams. San Antonio dropped a game while Oklahoma City and Beaumont posted wins. Tulsa, Dallas, and Shreveport also earned successes as the circuit resumes at home. Historical note: Idaho had no formal government after Lewis and Clark entered the region.
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Houston
San Antonio
Cats
Beaumont
Buffs
Tulsa
Bryant
Herd
John Grodzicki
Harry Perkowski
Dallas Rebels
Shreveport 1 Sports
Jodie Phipps
Vernon Petty
Dallas
Shreveport
Oklahoma City
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