Jax Team Wins Softball Crown
In Phoenix on September 28 the New Orleans Jax captured the National Softball Congress Women's championship by defeating the Phoenix AL Queens in the final two games of a three game series. The Jax won the last game 2-1 after Freda Savona tripled to left and scored on an error. Phoenix had won the first game, while the Jax prevailed 5-1 in the second game played last night.
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Phoenix, Ariz
New Orleans
Jax
National Softball Congress
Phoenix A L Queens
Freda Savona
Phoenix
Keller
Lombardi
DiMaggio
Yankees
Swan
Giant
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
Murry Dickson
Red Sox
Eddie Dyer
Dickson
Albert B. Chandler
Boston
Enos Slaughter
Cardinals
Harry Walker
Slaughter
Johnny Pesky
Pesky
Mike Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Mike
Hometown Plans Honors for Alvin Dark in Lake Charles
Lake Charles residents raise funds to honor hometown hero Alvin Dark for his key role with the Boston Braves in clinching the National League pennant. Mayor T C Price declares Alvin Dark Week and funds will buy a scroll and gifts to present before the series starts. Also, Raymond G Oliver of 605 Jackson sails to a two week Naval Reserve damage control school in Philadelphia.
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Lake Charles
U.P
Alvin Dark
Boston Braves
T. C. Price
Dark
Naval School
Raymond G. Oliver
Jackson
Naval Reserve
Philadelphia
Seaman Oliver
Remembering Stanley Mauldin a Shocking Amarillo Icon
A tribute to Stanley Mauldin the former Amarillo Sandie star. He excelled at Amarillo High University of Texas and as a Chicago Cardinals player. The Globe-News recalls his work ethic and impact as a teammate and mentor.
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Johnny Crush
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy
Trenton
Catholic High
Stanley Mauldin
Golden Sandie
Amarillo
Stanley
University of Texas
Chicago Cardinals
Globe-News
Blair Cherry
Texas Longhorns
Mauldin
Amarillo High School
D. X. Bible
Schoolboy Gridders Show All-State Form
Denison standout Marv Vincent headlines weekly all-state bid as injuries test his drive. Texas stars from Port Arthur to Tyler shine with defensive stops, rushing scores, and standout passes in varied Friday showings across the state.
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Dallas
U.P
Denison
Ion
Lone Star clash and several road tests headline week
The 1948 Lone Star Conference schedule opens with Stephen F. Austin hosting Trinity in Nacogdoches in a key race opener after a 39-6 win over Austin College. Also on the slate are Houston at Lafayette, 35-7 setback to Texas Miners, South west Texas at Texas A&I, and Kingsville’s Javelinas hosting the Bobcats in a tight division tilt. East Texas State hosts Howard Payne, while Sam Houston sits out with an open date.
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Associated Press
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Trinity Tigers
Nacogdoches
Lumberjacks
Austin College
Trinity
Southwest Texas
University of Houston Cougars
Southwest Louisiana Institute
Lafayette
Texas Miners
Cougars
el Paso
Southwest Texas Bobcats
Kingsville
Texas A&i
University of Houston
Howard Payne
Dewey Mayhew
Kingsville Javelinas
Bobcats
Randolph Field
North Texas Eagles
Canyon
Frank Kimbrough
West Texas Buffaloes
Bob Berry
East Texas State Lions
Howard Payne Yellowjackets
Commerce
Yellowjackets
Lions
University of Arkansas
Clinton Shipman
Bill Stamps
Sam Houston
Johnson Leads SWC in Passing
SMU’s Gil Johnson, in his first start of 1948, posted a perfect nine of nine for 207 yards and three touchdowns against Pittsburgh. Texas’ Paul Campbell threw 12 of 35 for 201 yards with two interceptions. Ben Proctor led receivers with 141 yards and two TDs. Other leaders included Jasper Flanakin, Kyle Rote, Raleigh Blakeley, Clyde Scott, Lindy Berry, and Doak Walker in various passing, receiving, and return categories.
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U.P
Southern Methodist University
Gil Johnson
James H. Stewart
SMU
Paul Campbell
Texas
Johnson
Pittsburgh
Campbell
Billy Allen
Ben Proctor
Jasper Flanakin
Baylor
Kyle Rote
Raleigh Blakeley
Clyde Scott
Arkansas
Lindy Berry
Texas Christian
Leon Campbell
Scott
Berry
Charlie Royalty
Texas A&m
George Sims
Doak Walker
Bob Goode
A&m
Walker
Gordon Long
Pirates Release Nagy to Frisco
Pirates send pitcher Steve Nagy to San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League as part payment for Bill Werle. Werle, a left hander, went 15 and 7 with Indianapolis and was purchased by Pittsburgh for three players and cash.
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Steve Nagy
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bill Werle
Werle
Seels
Pirates
World Series misperceptions and dramatic plays recounted
A nostalgic survey recalls famous World Series moments at Ebbets Field and other sites. It details Bevens failure to complete a no hit bid, Lavagetto’s two base hit, and umpire Goetz dusting the plate. It covers Casey’s ninth inning miscue, Owen’s strike call controversy, Lombardi’s battered image, and key plays from 1939 to 1946, highlighting how perception often outstrips reality.
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Ebbets Field
Floyd
Bill) Bevens
New York Yankees
Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cookie Lavagetto
Bevens
Tommy Henrich
Lavagetto
Eddie Miksis
Larry Goetz
Hugh Casey
Brooklyn
Casey
Henrich
Mickey Owen
Yanks
Owen
Ernie Lombardi
Cincinnati
Reds
Frank Crosetti
Charley Keller
Joe DiMaggio
Crosetti
Keller
Ival Goodse
Keler
Enke the Lions' New Passing Wizard From Arizona
Fred Enke, a 206 pound Arizona graduate and son of Arizona's basketball coach, excels as a multi sport standout and Lions quarterback prospect. He starred in football, basketball, and baseball, led in total offense, and earned a $12,000 contract after strong college showings including 364 yards total offense against a top-ranked Kansas team. He completed 18 of 25 passes in a bowl-runner effort and helped Detroit win exhibition games while drawing NFL and baseball interest.
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del Webb
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Wildcats
Freddie Enke
McMillin
Enke
Detroits
Philadelphia Eagles
New York Giants
Paul Governali
Charley Conerly
Firin’ Preddie
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Bill Dudley
Lions
Football Yankees
Conerly
Mississippi
Kansas
Jayhawks
Ray Evans
Navy
Norman
Okla
Fordham
Ler Eshmont
Full Team Substitution Plan Faces Coaches Backlash
U P report from New York notes footballs full team substitution plan, popularized by Michigan and adopted by Army, draws fire from haves with potential legislation to curb replacements. Lou Little proposes limited substitutions while Asa Bushnell supports unit substitutions with strict limits to speed play.
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Oscar Fraley
Nited Press
New York
U.P
Michigan
Army
Have- Nots
Columbia
Lou Little
Football Coaches Association
Little
Lou Kasseros
Gene Rossides
Asa Bushnell
Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Bushnell
Rebels buy Leo Wells from San Diego Padres
Dallas Rebels of the Texas League acquire shortstop Leo Wells from San Diego of the Pacific Coast League. Wells hit .267 for the Padres this season and joins a club aiming to improve from seventh place last year, per Business Manager Bobby Goff.
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Dallas Rebels
Leo Wells
San Diego
Bobby Goff
Wells
Padres
Rebels
Dutch Dinner Go Slated Thursday Night
The Amarillo Country Club Dinner Team Matches are set for the afternoon with John Munn and Art Querry as captains. An earlier note saying last Thursday was an error. Scotland expects hundreds of thousands of visiting campers this year.
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Amarillo Country Club
John Munn
Art Querry
Scotland
Cardinals Acquire Ed Kazak From Rochester for Pirates Series
Cardinal president Bob Hannegan announced the sale of Ed Kazak a 28 year old third baseman from Rochester in the International League. Kazak batted .311 in 143 games this season and will debut for the Cardinals tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kazak hails from Mase Pennsylvania and served with a shrapnel damaged throwing arm in Europe. He and his wife reside in Austin Arkansas in the off season.
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ST. Louis
Cardinal
Bob Hannegan
Redbirds
Ed Kazak
Rochester
Kazak
Pittsburgh Pirates
Kakak
Mase
Detroit Softball Team Wins Crown
Detroit captured the world amateur softball title with a 1-0 win over Memphis. Ironman pitcher Bucky Miller starred, fading in the fifth after 52 scoreless innings, while Walt Butkowske drove in the deciding run with a double in the 19th inning. Maceroni pitched for Memphis.
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Portland
Detroit
Memphis
Tenn
Bucky Miller
Miller
Michigan
Houston
Tex
Detroiters
Walt Butkowske
Detroit Victory
Maceroni
Lee funded journalism instruction at Washington and Lee
General Robert E. Lee provided funds to establish instruction in journalism at Washington and Lee University, leading to the creation of the university’s School of Journalism.
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Robert E. Lee
School of Journalism
Washington and Lee University
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