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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1949

Page

12

Bears Tie Spudders 8 4 as Di Muzio Dominates Pitching

Carmen Di Muzio pitched seven strong innings allowing one hit before tiring as the Bears defeated the Wichita Falls Spudders 8-4 in Waco. The Bears scored early against Bob Freels and evened the two game Big State League series at one win each.

Waco Carmen di Muzio Wichita Falls Spudders Bob Freels di Muzio

NCAA playoff date drawS critique from Texas coaches

Oklahoma A&M coach Toby Greene says the NCAA baseball playoffs hurt regional programs by delaying the late rounds. He cites his team missing games after May 20, with players leaving for forestry school or turning pro. Greene favors finishing District 5 6 playoffs before term ends to avoid off season disruption. Surging 1949 Cowpoke edition praised. Wichita nationals loom.

Jack Gallagher Austin American Augustus Falk Ruth Cobb University of Texas Toby Greene Bibber NCAA Oklahoma A&m Kansas Greene Stillwater Allie Reynolds New York Yankees

Wilkinson Visits Here to Inspect Texas Stadium Additions

Wilkinson, Sugar Bowl champions coach, visited Austin to inspect Memorial Stadium’s new addition as UT enlarges the venue. He met Blair Cherry, watched NCAA baseball, and local figures like Jimmy Stewart and Dr. Dolley were present.

UC Wilkinson Austin Memorial Stadium Sooners Blair Cherry Jimmy Stewart J. C. Dolley Athletic Council Rosebud Summers Crockett J. Walter Morris Fort Worth Darren Hooper Texas A&m

Phipps Humbles Austin on 8 Hits For 10th Victory

Texarkana defeated Austin 10-4 as Jodie Phipps earned his tenth win in a wild seventh inning. Pioneers faced a shaky Moore while Texarkana piled up 12 hits and took the two-game series. The game included a controversial umpiring feud ending with police escorting Hank Dana and Fred Campbell from the field.

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Startzman and Kovaleski Reach Net Semifinals

In Houston on June 17, defending champion Fred Kovaleski of William and Mary meets Texas star How ard Startzman in the Texas sectional tennis semifinals. Kovaleski beat Chick Harris 6 3 6 3, while Startzman advanced on a 22 game match against Ed Braswell after Braswell forfeited following a 4 0 start. In the other semifinal, Art Larsen faces Gardner Larned.

Fred Kovaleski William & Mary Texas Howard Startzman University of Texas UCLA North Carolina Vic Seixas Houston William and Mary College Kovaleski Chick Harris Corpus Christi Rice Institute Startzman Ed Braswell Braswell Art Larsen University of San Francisco Gardner Larned Roi Lins College Winter Park Fla Larsen Bobby Goldfarb el Paso Larned Felix Kelley Robstown Harry Roche San Francisco University Conway Catton Rollins College Kelley Goldfarb Texas Stars Roche Catton Bob Kamrath Harris Eddie Holden Jay Fuller Kamrath Howe Atwater

Athletics Narrow Lead With 6 5 Win Over St Louis

The Philadelphia Athletics moved within four and a half games of the American League lead by beating St. Louis 6-5. An injury marred the win as veteran second baseman Pete Suder suffered a spike wound in the ninth inning.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Pete Suder

Gainesville Keeps Ath Trips Majors

Gainesville Owls beat the Greenville Majors 11 to 3 to stay in fourth in the Big State League. Two errors helped decide the game, played Friday night in Greenville.

Gainesville Greenville Gainesville Owls

Kellert Signs with Cardinals Farm System

Oklahoma A&M first baseman Frank Kellert signed with the St. Louis Cardinal organization and was optioned to the Houston Texas League Club. Houston club president Alien Russell said Kellert received a substantial bonus. Kellert, 24, also signed with Rochester in the International League and will join Houston in Oklahoma City.

Houston Frank Kellert Oklahoma A&m St. Louis Cardinal Alien Russell Kellert Rochester Cardinal Russell Austin Freddie Hawn University of Texas Oklahoma City

Merchant’s Slugs Roll to 13-0 Victory Over Tip’s Engine

In Major A Friday night action, Hopping on O Coffey led Merchant’s Slugs to a 13-0 win against Tip’s Engine Works as Lefty Krieg pitched a no hitter and collected three hits including a triple. Dick Pilgrim added a three run homer.

O. Coffey Merchant's Tip Engine Works Lefty Krieg Dick Pilgrim Bob's Garage Checker Front Trading Post Post Office Rawls Lumber L. Salvaggio Calcasieu Hiway Scarbrough

Patton Leads USC in NCAA Track Preliminaries

USC star Mel Patton led a strong Trojan group in NCAA preliminaries at Los Angeles on Friday. He swept the 100 and 220-yard heats while teammates and rivals contested key events including the 880 and hurdles, with notable injuries and close qualifiers shaping the race for Saturday's finals.

Mel Patton USC Southern California Trojans Mel Whitefield Ohio State Craig Dixon UCLA Jim Fuchs Yale Jack Dianetti Michigan State Patton Andy Stanfield Seton Hall Dixon Fred Johnson Johnson Bob Chambers Chambers Cornell Charles Moore East Billy Parker New York University Reggie Pearlman Stanford Frank Pitch) Johnson Joe Nebelon Dick Ault Missouri Larry Hoff Tom Cox Rice Frank Fox Jim Gilhooley New York U Harry Cogswell Charley Paddock Frank Wykoff Bob Work Charley Peters Indiana Ed Tunniclif Northwestern George Pasquali Don Campbell Colorado Paul Brenz Tulane Bob Tyler Morgan State Baltimore Bob Crowe San Joes Calif State College

Bosox Sweep Doubleheader From Chisox

Boston Red Sox pound 15 hits including three homers to sweep the Chicago White Sox 4-3 in the day game and 10-8 in the night cap before 31,446 at Fenway. Junior Stephens drives in the winning run in the ninth of the first game as Maurice McDermott earns his first major league win.

Hildress Don Ezell T. Jones George Estock Pioneers Texas A&m Charley Moran University of Texas Moran Bo McMillin Matty Bell Centre College Grantland Rice Tennessee TCU Frogs Lindy Berry Boston Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Bosox Junior Stephens Maurice McDermott Louisville Joe McCarthy McDermott Chisox

Standings and results from major leagues and minors

The standings show New York leading the American League with 35 wins and 7 losses, followed by Detroit 31 24 and Cleveland 28 24. Philadelphia 6 St Louis 5 and Chicago 3 8 headline Friday results across leagues with multiple matchups listed. In National League action New York 28 26 and Brooklyn 34 22 lead, while Cincinnati and Philadelphia post mixed results. Texas League standings list Dallas 40 24 and Okla City 20 32 with Friday results and upcoming games across Dallas Beaumont and Shreveport venues.

New York Detroit Boston Philadel Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Paige Raschi Washington Trucks Hittie Garver Keliner Gumpert Kinder Brooklyn Cincinna Pittsburgh Atone Cincinnati Jones Kennedy Riddle Cincinnati—Hall Raifensberger Barney Leonard St. le Iia Dallas Okla. C Ft. Worth Tulsa Shrvort Beaumat Annio Houston Oklahoma City San Antonio Shreveport Port Worth Bagumont Beaumont Oklahoma

Hartung Routed as Pirates Top Giants 6-4 in Night Game

Pittsburgh Pirates overpower Clint Hartung with a four run first inning and defeat the New York Giants 6-4 before 32 615 fans. Ernie Bonham earns his second win for Pittsburgh and his 2 0 record.

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Sherman Twins Edge Temple In Big State League Game

The Sherman-Denison Twins defeated the Temple Eagles 7 to 5 in a Big State League baseball game played Friday night in Sherman.

Temple Sherman-Denison Twins Temple Eagles

Littlefield Elected President of NCAA Coaches Group

Clyde Littlefield longtime Texas track coach is elected president of the NCAA coaches group during the track and field championships in Los Angeles. He succeeds Flint Hanner of Fresno State. Frank Hill of Northwestern becomes vice president and N. E. Easton of Kansas is secretary treasurer. New advisory board members Tom Botts of Missouri and Guy Sundt of Wisconsin named.

Los Angeles Clyde Littlefield University of Texas National Collegiate Athletic Association Littlefield Flint Hanner Fresno State Calif Frank Hill Northwestern N. E Bill) Easton Kansas Tom Botts Missouri Guy Sundt Wisconsin

Roberts Blanks Cardinals, 8 to 0

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Robin Roberts allowed five hits as his club launched a power barrage to win 8 to 6 and extend their winning streak to six games against the St. Louis Cardinals.

ST. Louis Robin Roberts St. Louis Cardinals Phils Philadelphia

Rundell to Coach Crystal City Team

Kerrville June 17. C A Rocky Rundell will end retirement September 1 to take the football coaching job at Crystal City High School.

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