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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1950

Page

19

Stewart Steps Down As Secretary of SWC

James H. Stewart 46, longtime SWC secretary, is elected vice president and GM of the State Fair of Texas. He will leave the post April 15 and stay through the school year. Able Curtis rumored as his successor, with selection possible at the Austin spring meeting. Stewart also notes two Arkansas cases impacting conference matters.

Dallas James H. Stewart Southwest Conference State Fair of Texas R. L. Thornton Fair Board of Directors Stewart W. H. Hitzelberger The Republic National Bank Dallas Times-Herald Able Curtis Texas University Grid Curtis Austin University of Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas- Tcu Fayetteville Bernie Moore Tulane Louisiana State University James Stewart Dana X. Bible University of Texas Texas Williams

Giddings to Open Lighted Softball Field in April

The lighted softball field on the Catholic Church property west of McClellan Field will be ready about April 20. Fire Chief H. C. Wiese says funds come from firemen and merchants are invited to sponsor teams for a civic league. Committee members include Rudy Namken Erwin Kriegel and H C Harms.

Giddings ANS Giddings Volunteer Fire Department H. C. Wiese McClellan Field Wiese Rudy Namken Erwin Kriegel H. C. Harms

Interscholastic League to discuss college recruiting practices

Leaders from the Interscholastic League Conference meet Saturday to curb recruiting of high school athletes. Rhea Williams cites complaints of interference with education as college reps from several states attend. Williams notes football dominates recruiting and some players cash in by travel perks and inducements.

Associated Press Interscholastic League Rhea Williams Theeague Williams

Pioneers Start East Texas Invasion On Road Swing

Manager Hank Dana leads the Austin Pioneers on a four game road swing through the Class C East Texas League with stops in Kilgore Gladewater Longview and Tyler. All players travel and will see action to evaluate newcomers and try out numerous infield and catching combinations.

Hank Dana Austin Pioneers Kilgore Canamen Dana Rocco

Longhorns and Horned Frogs Open SWC Flag Race Today

Texas hosts TCU at Clark Field for a two game set opening the Southwest Conference baseball race. Longhorns seek a 28th undisputed title as fans await lineup shifts and key pitching matchups with Roach’s Frogs aiming to upset the home side on the road to Texas bragging rights.

Texas Longhorns Texas Christian Horned Frogs Clark Field Longhorns TCU Texas Texas A&m Frank Kana Frank Womack Bob Brock Murray Wall Bibb Falk Charley Gorin

Top Talent Enter Western Amateur Meet in Dallas

The forty eighth Western Amateur Golf Tournament will be held in Dallas May 17 at the Dallas Country Club with defending champion Frank Stranahan of Toledo and national amateur champion Charles Coe of Oklahoma City among the entrants. Entries are limited to 174, with possible two-course qualifying at Dallas Country Club and Brook Hollow.

Dallas Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio Charles Coe Oklahoma City Star-Spangled Golf Brigade Dallas Country Club Brook Hollow

Brewers Battle Missions in spring tuneup at Disch Field

Brewers manager Bob Coleman named youthful Adam Twarkins to start against the San Antonio Missions Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Disch Field. Oscar Buhl and John Smith also expected to pitch for Milwaukee as Don Heffner had not named a starter for San Antonio.

Bob Coleman Milwaukee Brewers Adam Twarkins San Antonio Missions Disch Field Milwaukee Missions San Antonio Brewers Oscar Buhl John Smith Don Heffner Brewermen Frank Baldwin Dallas Womack Billy Reed Johnny Logan Short Jack Weisenburger Howie Moss Pete Whisenant Robert Jaderlund Coleman Bradenton

Calvert Reserve Whiskey Gains Advocate in Baltimore

Crane operator Wayne McCoy touts Calvert Reserve for taste and plans to switch friends as well. Calvert Reserve is a 66 percent proof blended whiskey from Calvert Distillers Corp., New York City.

Baltimore, Md Wayne McCoy Calvert Calvert Reserve Calvert Distillers Corp New York City

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