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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1950

Page

11

Maroons Edge Corpus in 12th for 14AA Crown

Austin defeats Corpus Christi 3 2 in 12 innings at House Park to win the District 14AA Setee. Pitcher Goose Wiginton struck out 10 over 4 1 3 innings, while Milton Isenberg fanned 19 Buccaneers in a earlier outing. Knebel Cody? No, Knebel walked to start the 12th and Werkenthin doubled him in. Wiginton drove in the winning run with a single.

Martin Goose) Wiginton Clarence Werkenthin Austin Corpus Christi Buccaneers House Park Wiginton Buccaneers Milton Isenberg Arnold Acuna Joe Mijares Buccaneer Bob Berryman Ruel Robeau Johnny Carrion John Sebasta Robeau Berryman Knebel Oliver Bradshaw Conrad Werkenthin Tommy Curry Isenberg Werkenthin Gueden Eckert Maroons Corpus Christi Basra Austin Snaee Ab Reey B. Smith Eewee Wetere Sete Bradshaw Erkenthin Ir Saeience SB Bekert Ea Bekert Senbere Ernie Eeeeere

Homer Provides Cubs Extra Innings Victory Over Dodgers

Newcomer Ransom Jackson homered in the 10th to lift the Chicago Cubs past the Brooklyn Dodgers 7-6. Hank Sauer tied the game with a ninth inning homer, Roy Smalley and Pres ton Ward earlier sparked rallies, while Carl Erskine and Ralph Branca struggled for Brooklyn before Vander Meer earned the win.

Chicago Ransom Jackson University of Texas Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Jackson Oklahoma City Los Angeles Clarence Podbielan Brooklyn Hank Sauer Carl Erskine Sauer Ralph Branca Dodgers Branca Hank Edwards Edwards Erskine Ward Roy Smalley Wayne Terwilliger Johnny Schmitz Cubs Gil Hodges Bill Serena Rooklyn Berekiv Robinson Reese H. Edwards Hodges Terwilliger Schmitz Smailey Moran Smaley Toywiliieer Ard Erskine Schmitz Voiselle Vander Meer Ho—Schmitz Erskine $ In Vps Podbelian A—Boggess Warneke Pinelli

Local Game Group Elects Officers at Courthouse Meeting

Allen Sears was elected president of the Hays-Travis County Game Protective Association. Ben Pfluger became vice president and Charles M. Morton secretary treasurer. The group of 42 members will meet first Friday nights at the courthouse and continue bobcat trapping. A $100 reward was set for information leading to convictions of each game law violation.

Allen Sears Hays-Travis County Bobcats

Pioneers Hold Off Buckine 4-3 in Scrappy Showdown

Austin Pioneers beat the Waco Pirates 4-3 behind two Al Lawrence homers and four RBIs. Bussman went 3-for-3 for Austin as Sudol debuted with two hits after being acquired Friday. Lawrence and Sudol highlighted a game with multiple double plays and solid defense.

Williams, Bosox Whip Chisox, 9-2

Ted Williams hit his fifth homer of the season with a man on in the seventh as Boston defeated Chicago 5-2. Vern Stephens also homered for Boston while Chico Carrasquel drove in both Chicago runs with his first major league homer. Joe Dobson won his third win as Chicago pitcher Billy Pierce took the loss.

Boston Ted Williams Red Sox Chicago White Sox Bostonians Vern Stephens Boston Sox Chico Carrasquel Chicago Joe Dobson Bosox Dobson Billy Pierce Howie Judson Bob Kuzava Carrasquel Luke Appling

Texarkana Bears edge Temple Eagles 2 to 1 on Friday

Southpaw Johnny Herr limited Temple to three hits through eight innings and fanned ten as the Texarkana Bears defeated the Eagles 2-1. Ted Wyberanec allowed eight hits for the victors in the Big State League clash.

Texarkana Johnny Herr Temple Texarkana Bears Eagles Herr Ted Wyberanec

Gainesville Owls Rally For 10-9 Victory Over Twins

In Gainesville, the Owls scored three runs in the bottom of the tenth to beat the Sherman-Denison Twins 10-9 after trailing 7-9. Oscar Williams, Earl Reid, and Windy Donaldson drew bases loaded walks, then Roy Lanner hit a bases clearing double into right field.

Gainesville Roy Lanner Owls Sherman-Denison Roy Astillo Aylor Eee Stokes Stafford Suytar Juarez Alleman Mos Perez Menterns E Noreign Odin Alter As Ponaidsen Banner Lb Yatt Isringheus Williams Molberg Tor ‘Reid therman-Denison Pues Gainesys D. Bann Ayer Alte Burns Hee Holleman Anen Molber Wanes Oreiga Manta Sherman i Balk-—Noreigasville Aben Pines Teree

Austin Pioneers Sign Ed Sudol and Beat Waco 4 3

General Manager Jack Knott announced the Austin Pioneers have purchased first baseman Ed Sudol from El Dorado Arkansas for an undisclosed cash amount. Sudol appeared Friday night as the Pioneers beat Waco 4 to 3 for their second straight win after a seven game home skid. He hit .301 in 1949 with 30 doubles seven triples and 15 home runs across 134 Cotton States League games.

Sudon Pioneers Canamen el Dorado Ark Waco Dave Sarver Monahan Austin Lawrence Jack Knott The Austin Pioneers Edward Sudol Sudol Saree Sven

Longhorns Edge Aggies In Dual Meet At Memorial Stadium

Texas Longhorns beat Texas A&M 63 to 59 in a Friday dual meet at Memorial Stadium following the Fortieth Annual State Track Meet. Charley Parker led the Longhorns with 11 1 4 points, while Darren Hooper set a Southwest Conference shot put mark for A&M. Don Mitchell helped Aggies win the mile relay and Don Sparks posted a fast mile for the Steers.

Longhorns Aggies Charley Parker Texas Longhorns Texas Aggies Memorial Stadium Farmers Texas Clyde Littlefield Lowell Hawkinson Bill Crutz

Texas A&M Dominates Relays and Sprints in Meet

In a Texas relay and dash meet, Texas A&M athletes excelled with top finishes. Rogers Mayes Pearson and Parker led the 440 and 100 yard dashes, while Marek Kitin and Dillon helped secure strong times. The mile relay saw A&M place first with a swift 3 minute time, and high jump results featured a tie for first between two competitors.

Ghet Kadera Texas A&m Miers Texas Rogers Mayes Pearson Parker Hampton Sparks Jean’ Hell A-Pareer Exas Dillon Rigby A&m Et Tex de Tones Sion Clay Carden Mitchell Wallets Womack

Steel Golf Team Wins SWC Crown

The University of Texas won the Southwest Conference golf title at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth by defeating Texas Christian University. Morris Williams Jr. led the Longhorns with a 70 and a 2 and 1 victory over Dan Jenkins. Other results included Marion Pfluger defeating Bill Tatum and Williams-Pluger beating Jenkins-Tatum.

Fort Worth University of Texas Texas Christian University Colonial Country Club Longhorns Morris Williams Jr Frogs Dan Jenkins Marion Pfluger Texas Bill Tatum Williams-Pluger Jenkins-Tatum Reece Alexander Doyle Malone Bill Penn Jim Hickey Alexander Penn Hickey-Malone

Drmbny and Brown Reach British Final In Bournemouth

Jaroslav Drmbny of Egypt and Geoff Brown of Australia advanced to the final round of the British hard courts championship in Bournemouth. Drmbny defeated Adrian Quist 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-3, while Brown beat Peter Molloy 6-2 6-4 6-2.

Bournemouth England Jaroslav Drmbny Egypt Geoff Brown Australia Drmbny Adrian Quist Brown Peter Molloy

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