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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1949
Page
14
Texas hosts TCU at Clark Field in a Tuesday game then welcomes Rice in Houston Wednesday and resumes with a postponed April 23 matchup before Texas faces rival Texas A&M in College Station Friday and Saturday.
Texas A&M right hander Bob Fretz allowed five singles and struck out 14 as the Aggies defeated Southern Methodist 8-3 to complete a three game Southwest Conference series sweep. The victory tightens the race as TCU and Rice threaten the standings while Texas eyes an eleventh conference win at Clark Field.
Texarkana Bears blank Temple Eagles 7-0 as Jodie Phipps scattered six hits and Ed Schaack held the line after a third inning relief. Barney White and outfielder Linton led Texarkana with three hits each, adding to an early four-run first inning to even the series at two games apiece.
Austin's Pioneers beat the Sherman Denison Twins 7 3 to end the four game series. Stenborg earned the win in a full game effort while walking 14 batters but allowing only four hits. Bachmann Hresko Suarez and Tate contributed multiple hits for Austin.
Blair Cherry notes spring training's return in the Interscholastic League affects college recruiting. He cites a drop from 80–90 to 30–40 top high school prospects and warns that lower maturity players slow development. Southwest Conference scouts target T Jones, a nearly anonymous Iraan product, following Bud McFadin two years ago.
Sheldon Jones hurled steadily for the New York Giants who defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-2 to extend their streak to seven. Sid Gordon and Willard Marshall homered for New York, keeping them one and a half games up on the Boston Braves in the NL standings.
Ver n Bickford pitched a complete game three hitter for the Boston Braves as they beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1. The win moved Boston into second place in the National League after Brooklyn lost.
East Chicago, Ind. Calvert Reserve Blended 86.8 proof 65 percent grain neutral spirits. Calvert Distillers Corp., New York City.
American League leaders show New York 15 wins 750 pct and Detroit 11 611 pct. National League features New York 13 765 pct and Cincinnati 9 474 pct. Monday games: Detroit 4 New York 1. Tuesday schedules list pitchers Reynolds Newhouser Hughson Embree Pierce Haefner Gromek and others with several matchups across leagues.
Wilmer Allison, recent city tournament winner, defeated Franklin McCarter 8-6 8-6 to reach the semifinals. Jimmy Roberts and Bernard Gerhardt advanced with straight-set wins over Frank Whaley and Ben Weems respectively. Tuesday feature matches loom at Caswell Tennis Center with pairs including Campbell/Nance and Dibrell/Russell.
The City Volleyball League opened on Monday at Fulmore Junior High. Reproduction defeated Everfresh in three matches led by J Crowe. Austin Sporting Goods swept Tips with J Beumgardner and M Crowe strong at the net. In final play the rS v Lob squad beat Adams Ex wwact Co in three straight matches.
Gainesville Owls hammered Waco 10-2 in Gainesville on Monday night to even the Big State League series. Pitcher Irl Henderson allowed six hits and one earned run while Waco's offense managed runs in the second and fourth innings via Ray Feraco, Bud Upright, and Frank Gibbs.
Polly Riley of Fort Worth shot a par 75 at River Crest Country Club to lead qualifiers in the 28th Texas Women's Golf Association championship flight. She posted 39 on the front and 36 on the back to top Dallas rival H C Ridell by six strokes, with Betsy Rawls carding 86, Hilda Urbantke 88, and Lena Lamme 92 as other qualifiers.
Dallas Eagles announce pitcher Pete Appleton has been optioned to Gladewater on a 24 hour recall basis. Appleton, who went 1-0 last season, will join Gladewater at Henderson.
Austin's Pioneers beat the Big State League deadline by about 12 hours as Business Manager Bill Elliott announced at noon that Catcher John Roatche and Outfielder Lean dro Garcia were optioned to Bryan. Pitcher Harold Smith and Manager Hank Dana moved to the inactive list, keeping the 17 player limit. The roster lists ten class men and seven limited service players with Moore and Estock as the only class men on the mound staff.
Wichita Falls and Greenville split a doubleheader here Monday night. The Major won the first game 10 to 1, while the Spudders came back to take the nightcap 10 to 2.
In College Station on May 9 Denny Davidson allowed four hits as the Texas Shorthorns defeated the Texas A&M freshmen 4-1. Sammy Blanton pitched well for the Fish giving up three hits and was wild. The Shorthorns improve to 4-4 and close the year against Baylor in Waco Wednesday.
Star-Telegram reports T Jones, a standout Childress High quarterback, is hailed as a top passer since Baugh and O Brien. He visited the governor and the UT booster scene as Texas high school sports chatter swirls, with a choice expected soon.
Nashville Tennessee May 9. Leon Brinkopf utility infielder once owned by the Austin Pioneers was optioned to Des Moines in the Western League by the Nashville Vols. The move announced by Larry Gilbert Vols general manager. Brinkopf has appeared in five games with a .200 batting average.
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