Congress May Legalize Baseball Reserve Clause
Legislation to exempt baseball from Sherman Antitrust laws was introduced in the House by Rep. Herlong and Rep. Mills. The measure seeks to clarify broadcasting issues and would keep the reserve clause from being challenged as interstate commerce, aiming for prompt hearings before the season.
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Garver Allows Chicago 7 Hits in Exhibition Thriller
In an exhibition at Disch Field the St. Louis Browns edged the Chicago Cubs 3 to 3. Broke a Cubs streak and left the series 5-3 Cubs. Garver worked seven strong innings before a late defensive play preserved the tie in a muddled recap with key at bats from Verban Lehner Pafko and Moss.
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Cubs Hope Change Helps Fight for Better Standings
Chicago Cubs manager Charles John Grimm speaks from Austin about improving the club after a poor previous season. He notes adding Gustine and moving Pafko to the outfield, while acknowledging losses of Meyer, Borony, Waitkus, McCullough and Chambers for new players Dubiel, Leonard, Walker, Gustine, and Cal McLish.
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Cubs Craft Infield Depth And Outfield Mix For 1949
RIMM praises trades that bolster the Cubs infield with Verban and Gustine at second and third beside Smalley at short. Cavarretta returns at first amid a youthful era while Pafko and Jeffcoat headline an experienced outfield with rookie Cliff Akerson. Grimm expects a tight NL race with stronger clubs and predicts a competitive season.
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Felker Pitches No-Hit Victory For University Co-Op
E. Felker pitched a no hit game to defeat Stock No. 2 4-2 in Industrial League action at Butler No. 1. Jess Allman drove in two in a 5-4 win for University ROTC over Gordon Neeley in a Commercial league sample.
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Lanier and Martin Granted Early Hearing on Reinstatement Bid
New York April 5 Max Lanier and Fred Martin two suspended St Louis Cardinals pitchers were granted an early hearing on their appeal for immediate reinstatement. Federal Judge Conger denied a preliminary order and the case is set for the week of May 2 with Commissioner Chandler and others opposing the motion.
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Baylor and Nebraska Split Twinbill in Texas
Baylor Bears and Nebraska Cornhuskers split a Tuesday double header in Waco. Nebraska won 7 5 in the opener and Baylor answered with a 4 3 victory in the nightcap.
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Badminton Favorites Dominate City Championships Semis
Favorites swept through all events at the city championships held at the Austin Athletic Club on Tuesday night advancing to semi finals. An upset near miss saw Ed Blound push the fourth seed Walter Wukasch to 15-12 18-17 before losing. Women’s singles feature Betty Jo Menamham Newton defeating Nelson Peres in straight sets 11-6 11-7.
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Steers Top Owls 15-7 In Lone Texas Tilt
Texas cruised to a 15 7 victory over Rice as pitcher Houston senior allowed seven walks and four hits while battering Rice with a first inning five run rally. Key hits came from Kneuper Brock and Hunt as Texas built a 9 1 lead and held Rice to seven hits.
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Wharton Pioneers Open Baseball Season in Austin
Wharton County Junior College Pioneers open their first baseball season with a game in Austin against the Texas Yearlings, then play Edinburg Junior College in their conference opener. Probable lineup includes Billings, Olson, Lechler, Heapel, Wood, Jorden, Burns, Myer, Morrow, Hansen. Tom Pickett coaches.
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Woodruff Awarded Pay Raise and New Contract
In Waco on April 5 a tribute to head football coach Bob Woodruff and his staff noted raises for the coaches. The exact contract amount was not disclosed.
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