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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1950

Page

11

Shorthorns Win Over Maroons In Seventh 6-5

Austin High School’s seven game win streak ends in the 11th inning as UT Shorthorns win 6-5 at Clark Field. Bill McGraw bases loaded singling with two outs seals the victory. Frank Miller relief earns the win. Martin Wiginton takes the hard luck loss after a strong outing.

Austin Clark Field Bill McGraw University of Texas Shorthorns Frank Miller Gwyn Robbins Maroons Martin Wiginton

Bruin Golfers Win at Baylor Over Arkansas

Baylor golf team defeated Arkansas 31 to 21 in Waco on a Friday match. Individual results include Bobby Dodson of Baylor beating Lutie Mosley 2 and 1, Raymond Goddard of Baylor tying Warner Marks, and Roman Parma of Baylor losing to Welling Isenmann 3 and 2. Goddard and Dodson beat Mosley and Marks 2 and 1. Isenmann and Warner beat Parma and Wagner 2 and 3.

WACO Baylor Arkansas Bobby Dodson Lutie Mosley Raymond Goddard Warner Marks Randy Warner George Wagner Roman Parma Welling Isenmann Goddard Dodson Mosley Marks Isenmann Warner Parma Wagner

Red Sox beat Athletics 8 2 in Philadelphia opener

Boston Dodgers? No. The Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 8 to 2 in Philadelphia as Joe McCarthy celebrated his 63rd birthday both teams. Maurice McDermott pitched seven solid innings and Vern Stephens hit a grand slam while Al Zarilla added three hits. Ted Williams was out with grippe.

Philadelphia Joe McCarthy Boston Red Sox Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Red Sox Boston Maurice McDermott Vern Stephens Zeke) Zarilla Lou Brissie Harry Byrd Dom DiMaggio Tom O’brien

Braves Tie Phillies In Opening Day Rain Shortened Battle

A heavy eighth inning storm halted the Boston Braves home opener and left the game 2-2 with the Philadelphia Phillies before a large crowd. Crandall and Pouadetohte led the offense with key plays as the sun faded and play was halted after weather interrupted the late innings.

Boston Boston Braves Phillies Beck & Crandall

Maroon tracksters travel to Kingsville for regional meet

A dozen of 13 district qualifiers head to Kingsville for the regional track meet against 15AA and 16AA rivals. Johnny Cavileer, hampered by illness, competes in the 100 and broad jump while the squad hopes to overcome mumps and injuries.

Corpus Christi Kingsville Dick van Fleet J. T. Seaholm van Fleet Maroons Johnny Cavileer Cavileer Austin Victoria Kerrville Alice Laredo Robstown Brownsville Edinburgh Harlingen McAllen

Baylor Beats TCU 4-1 in Southwest Conference Showdown

Baylor broke a pitchers duel with three runs in the fourth inning to defeat Texas Christian 4-1. Larry Isbell and Adrian Burk contributed key hits as two TCU errors aided the rally. Ted Hayes tripled and scored in the ninth for TCU, whose only run came then. Knobby Graves allowed four hits for Baylor while Clyde Robinson fanned eight for TCU.

WACO Baylor Texas Christian Larry Isbell Adrian Burk Ted Hayes Harvey King Hayes Tcu Runer

Stranahan Upset In North and South Finals

Wynsol K. Spencer of Newport News Virginia defeated defending champion Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio 2 up to reach the North and South amateur final in Pinehurst North Carolina. Spencer will face William C. Campbell of Huntington West Virginia in Saturday's final after Campbell eliminated J Wolcott Brown of Manasquan New Jersey 6 and 5.

Pinehurst N. C Wynsol K. Spencer Newport News Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio William C. Campbell Huntington W. Va J. Wolcott Brown Manasquan N. J

Yankees Triumph 14-7 Over Washington on Opening Day

New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 14-7 at Yankee Stadium in front of 27,877 fans. Joe Dimaggio hit his first homer of the season with one aboard in the seventh to break a tie, with Yogi Berra and Tommy Henrich also homering for the Yankees while Eddie Robinson homered for Washington.

Brooklyn Roy Campanella Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Aboe Mson Ueller Ompson Harshman Maguire Aglie McCormick Organ Russell Fuie Binson Hodge Snider Eeee Gampanella New York Brooklyn Purillo Maguire Ohinson Hodees Robinson Russe Lie Damsen Panella Koslo Hanson Maglie Hanner— Oeser Koso New York Joe Dimaggio New York Yankees Washington Senators Yankee Stadium Yogi Berra Tommy Henrich Yanks Eddie Robinson Washington

Horned Frog Golfers Nip A&M in Tight 3 2 Victory

In College Station on April 21 Doyle Malone sank a par on 18 to lift Texas Christian over Texas A&M 3 to 2. Malone shot 70 the low round, with singles wins by Malone over Currie 5 and 4 and Patton and Jenkins also securing victories for TCU along with doubles results.

College Station Doyle Malone Texas Christian Texas A&m Malone Monte Currie Bill Tatum J. C. Fletcher Richard Patton TCU Gene Darby Dan Jenkins Tony Guerrera Fletcher Tatum Guerrera Darby Jenkins Patton

Bears Cup Track Meet at Waco Ends With Baylor Victory

Baylor wins a three team SWC track meet at Waco on April 21 with 68 points. SMU finishes second with 61 and TCU third with 41. No records or outstanding times were posted in the triangular meet.

Waco Apri Baylor Bears Baylor Southern Methodist Texas Christian SMU TCU

Inexperienced UT Netters Win 1st SWC Match Over TCU

Dr D A Penicks sophomore packed UT tennis team blanked TCU 6 0 in its first Southwest Conference dual. Juson Oates defeated Dick Osburn 6 1 6 1 at No 1 singles and teamed with Clinton Nettleton to win No 1 doubles 6 2 2 6 8 6. Nettleton beat Levison 6 3 6 3 and Bernard Gerhardt beat Ludwig 6 1 6 2.

D. A. Penick TCU Longhorns Juson Oates Dick Osburn Clinton Nettleton Osburn Jack Levison Nettletson Levison Bernard Gerhardt Charles Ludwigh Charles Bludworth Texas James Wilson

Rawls Reaches Semifinals in Texas State Amateur Golf

Betsy Rawls of Austin advanced to the semifinals by defeating Betty Hood of San Antonio 7 and 6 at Brae Burn Country Course. Defending champion Rawls, with 11 pars and a birdie, will face Betty McKinnon of Mount Pleasant in Saturday's semifinal. Polly Riley beat Mrs. Frank Herb 6 and 5 to set up a meeting with Rawls, while Mrs. George Noble edged Al Mortenson 1 up to join the other semifinalists.

Houston Betsy Rawls Austin San Antonio Betty Hood Miss Rawls Brae Burn Betty McKinnon Mount Pleasant Frank Goldthwaite Fort Worth Polly Riley Frank Herb George Noble Dallas al Mortenson Mortenson Miss Riley

St Edward's rally tops Bergstrom 6-5 in tight affair

St Edward's Hilltoppers erased a run in the eighth to beat Bergstrom Field Mustangs 6-5 on Friday at the Hilltopper diamond. All Bergstrom runs were unearned as seven errors occurred. Pitcher Don Roeder earned the win after relief work in the eighth.

St. Edward's Hilltoppers Bergstrom Field Mustangs Hilltopper Don Roeder Rowe

AHS Tankmen Sail to Southwestern Interscholastic Meet

The Austin High School swimming team traveled to Dallas for the Southwestern Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Meet. Coach Tex Robertson accompanied nine swimmers including Lamar Ealy Ted Whatley Herb Fischer Jerry D Arcy Les Giddins Tommy Woodmansee Jackie Thomas Bill Pryor and Eugene Elliott to compete in all events.

Austin Dallas Tex Robertson Longhorn Tankers Lamar Ealy Ted Whatley Herb Fischer Jerry D'Arcy Les Giddins Tommy Woodmansee Jackie Thomas Bill Pryor Eugene Elliott

Yacht Celia Available For Parties Maximum One Hundred

The yacht Celia is offered for private events with a capacity of up to 100 persons. For information contact the numbers 7-9952 or 7-9914. Mond Hickman, Dodd City.

Mond Hickman Dodd City

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