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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1949

Page

13

Longhorns Clinch NCAA Berth With 7-3 Win Over A&M

Texas establishes a national tournament spot by routing Oklahoma A&M 7-3 at home. Ed Kneuper Shamblin and Hamilton power a late offense as Charlie Gorin strands three hits in eight innings. Kneuper belts his seventh homer as UT rebounds from an early deficit to seal the series and a Wichita, Kansas bid.

Seale Doss Austin American Bibb Falk Longhorns Oklahoma A&m Ed Kneuper Jim Shamblin Aggies Charlie Gorin Steers Texas A&m Wichita Kas Gorin Kneuper Shamblin Tom Hamilton B. L. Tomlinson Frank Womack Hamilton Womack Joe Hunt Bob Brock Frank Kana Tomlinson Christopher Dan Watson Jim Ehrler Baylor Rbi Womack Brock Watson Ehrer Kempa Eee Kebert Franks Coleman Nelgbors Tominson Bulgerristopher Pareres Oklahoma H—Brock Knevper Hunt Smith Kellert Lob A&m & Bob Gorin Christopher Tomimeon Ehier Ewnson Loxas Oklahoma Fe Sccalinkon Pearson Turner A

Indians Hit Four Homers To Top Yankees 10-4

Cleveland Indians ignite a 10-4 win over the New York Yankees behind four homers led by Ken Keltner who drove in four. Bob Lemon and Larry Doby also homer as the Indians stretch their winning streak to six while Ed Lopat takes the loss.

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Leahy Predicts Notre Dame Won’t Lose Seven Games

Coach Frank Leahy says Notre Dame will not drop seven games this fall despite quotes to the contrary. He cites loss of blocking strength, a tougher 1949 schedule, and shifts in line personnel as reasons Notre Dame’s 28 game unbeaten streak may end. Schedule highlights include Indiana, Washington, Purdue, Navy, Michigan State, North Carolina, Iowa, USC, and SMU.

Ted Smits South Bend Ind Frank Leahy Notre Dame Leahy Bob Williams Jack Fallon Bill Fischer Marty Wendell Bill Wirks Frank Tripucka Terry Brennan John Panelli Jim Martin Knute Rockne Indiana Washington Seattle Purdue Lafayette Tulane Navy Baltimore Michigan State Lansing Mich North Carolina New York Iowa Southern California Southern Methodist Dallas

Dodgers Grab 2-1 Win Over Cubs On Ninth Inning Rally

Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 2-1 after a ninth inning rally highlighted by Duke Snider and Gil Hodges singles. Don Newcombe earned the win, allowing six hits for his fourth decision without a loss. The defeat marked the Cubs' sixth straight loss.

Chicago Duke Snider Gil Hodges Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Don Newcombe

Reds End Slump With 7-2 Win Over Boston

Cincinnati gains a 7-2 victory to snap a seven game losing streak as the three new Reds Harry Walker Peanuts Lower and Walker Cooper drive five runs. Cooper hits a first inning homer with Walker and Lowrey aboard backing Howard Fox to his fourth win of the season.

Cincinnati Reds Boston Harry Walker Peanuts Lower Walker Cooper Cooper Walker Lowrey Howard Fox

Junior Golf Qualifying Opens For Austin City Meet

Austin junior golfers began qualifying rounds for the annual city tournament sponsored by the Austin Jaycees. The 18 hole qualifier will pick eight players for the State Jaycee Junior tourney next Friday. Players must be under 19 before July 15, 1949. No entry fee for the local meet. $1 fee for Friday’s 36 hole play at Muny.

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Schroeder and Mulloy Reach Queens Club Final

Ted Schroeder of California and Gardnar Mulloy of Florida advanced to the Queens Club final in London, to meet Saturday as a Wimbledon preview. Schroeder defeated Eric Sturgess 4-6 6-2 7-5 after a late rally, while Mulloy beat John Bromwich 2-6 6-4 6-4.

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Smith and Williams Vie For 40th Texas Golf Assn Crown

Dallas June 17 Rey nolds Smith a two time TGA champion meets Morris Williams Jr a UT standout in the 40th annual Texas Golf Association final at Dallas Country Club. Semifinals Friday saw Smith defeat Don Cherry 3 and 2 and Williams beat L M Crannell 2 and 1 with Smith five under par through 16 holes and Williams one under. The 36 hole final Saturday will decide who holds the title with Smith aiming for his third TGA crown after wins in 1934 and 1937.

Dallas Reynolds Smith Morris Williams Jr University of Texas Texas Golf Association Smith Don Cherry Odessa Williams L. M. Crannell North Texas State Dallas Country Club Cherry Crannell

Harvey, Austin B. Blanks St. Ed's 11-1 in Legion game

Harvey, Austin B. American Legion blanked St. Edward's 11-1 at St. Edward's Friday afternoon. Dan Harvey earned the win with two hits allowed, 13 strikeouts, and two walks in seven innings. Oliver Bradshaw added five strikeouts in two innings. Gene Hawkins had four hits in five at bats and Truman Hudson three for five for the winners. Billy Banks started for St. Ed's. In an earlier game St. Ed defeated the B team 5-4.

Austin American Legion St. Edward's Russell Jensen St. Ed

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