Second Annual State High School Baseball Tourney Produces Tight Games
In a sudden death format squads contest for state bragging rights with unexpected twists. Waxahachie Indians suffer a 3-2 loss to Marshall Mavericks after a rough second inning while Charlie Merrill dazzles for Marshall. Major league scouts watched but offered no specifics as Ed Knebel’s Pioneers seek relief. Tournament officials push to finish by Wednesday amid rain delays and light crowds.
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University of Texas Longhorns
University of Arizona Wildcats
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Ed Knebel
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Texarkana
House Park
Caballero scores two round kayo in San Antonio boxing card
East Austin's Caballero stopped Alex Flores in the second round for a two round knockout in San Antonio. The night featured several Austin boxers with wins and losses as local fighters faced regional contenders at the Spencer Motor Co. and Antonio Guadalupe Center.
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Alamo City
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Rocky
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San Antonio
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Spencer Motor Co
Antonio Guadalupe Center
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Adano Saldava
Paul Herrera
Lackland
Georgie Abarcea
Washington
Herrera
Chicago
Bobby Lowery
San An
Sinton Named Manager of East Texas Oilers
Henderson news reports outfielder Bill Sinton of the Texarkana Bears was named manager of the Henderson Oilers in the East Texas League. Four other players were reported en route to boost the last place club. Pitcher Clarence Longley from Texarkana of the Big State League is also included.
Welders Lose as Rice-Williams Cleaners Top Welders 6 4
The Rice-Williams Cleaners handed unbeaten Alamo Welding Supply their first defeat 6 4 at Civitan Field. Leonard Johnson collected five hits for the Cleaners as they capitalized on Welders errors while Bobby Witt sparked two hits for the Welders in a tight Tenth Ward match that left the standings in a three way tie.
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Abilene Eagles and Odessa Broncs Reach West Texas Final
Abilene Eagles top Sherman 12 2 with Horace Loving two hit pitching while Odessa Broncs beat Marshall 6 1 to reach the final. Marshall and Sherman meet for third place as Abilene and Odessa square off immediately after. Abilene beat Beaumont Royal Purple 7 0 to reach the semifinals after a rain delay earlier two days.
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Eagles open with six-run first inning in 12-2 win
Gain finals opener Tuesday night off to a six run lead in the first inning with three errors three walks a double and a sacrifice. A third inning triple play stifled a Bearcat threat as Odessa rallied to defeat Laredo 7-6 and Marshall 6-1. Abilene beat Beaumont 7-0 while Sherman edged Amarillo 1-0 in other games.
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Unclear title from Texas college baseball recap
Abilene and Odessa built big innings as early as the second and third frames while Marshall battled. Jack Whitt pitched three-hit ball for Odessa, and a late defensive play by Eagle fielder kept Marshall from scoring more in a tense five-inning affair halted by the 10-run rule.
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Legionnaires Rally Past Elgin in 8-4 Win at House Park
Austin Legionnaires overcame Elgin Athletics 8-4 at House Park on Tuesday night. They scored six runs in the seventh inning to pull away and strengthen their hold on second place in the league standings ahead of a looming showdown with Wimberley.
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Seaholm to Enter UT in September
J. T. Seaholm Austin's all-state and all-America schoolboy center last fall announced on Tuesday he would enter the University of Texas this fall.
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J. T. Seaholm
Austin
University of Texas
Browns Rally Past Athletics For Sixth Straight Win
The St. Louis Browns defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 6 5 after trailing 5 0. Browns rallied with three runs in the sixth and seventh innings to close the gap to eight percentage points behind seventh place. Tom Ferrick earned the win in relief after pitching one inning.
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