Longhorn track stars bid farewell at SWC meet in Memorial Stadium
Six Texas Longhorns will close their Memorial Stadium era with the Southwest Conference meet. Charlie Parker Perry Samuels Bobby Whisenant Bobby Walters Richard Brooks Randy Clay headline a group of farewell performers. Parker eyeing sprint showdowns as the team eyes future Coliseum Relays and national meets.
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Cubs power past Giants to 6-0 victory
Chicago pitcher Johnny Schmitz earned his second win as the Cubs defeated the New York Giants 6-0. Roy Smalley Bill Serena and Wayne Terwilliger homered, with Stanky and Durocher among those ejected after a seventh inning dispute.
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Red Thompson Dies After Lengthy Illness
Fort Worth obituary notes Stelzer Jack Red Thompson aged 46 a noted rodeo performer who stopped competing after a 1939 steer wrestling accident died in a hospital following a long illness Survivors include wife Claire Thompson a former rodeo star and adopted son Jimmy Burnett Thompson serving with US Occupation Forces in Germany Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Lucas Funeral Home Tuesday
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Red) Thompson
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Nine Champs Defend SWC Titles at Memorial Stadium
Nine defending champions return for the 1950 SWC track meet at Memorial Stadium, with several favorites and underdogs listed. Texas A&M leads as favorites in the mile and 440 relay while Texas and Rice challenge in multiple events. finals cap Saturday after Friday prelims.
Red Sox rout Tigers 6 1 in league race game
Boston bats pound Detroit as Lefty Mel Parnell scatters nine hits over seven innings to beat the Tigers 6 1. Walt Dropo drives in two with a homer and two singles while Bob Doerr belts a homer and the Sox bullpen closes out Detroit.
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Johnny Pesky
Vern Stephens
Tom Wright
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Tiger Hurler
Giddings Athlete Wins Net Crown at State Juniors
Max Boots Fariss of Blinn Junior College won the singles title at the State Junior College tournament held at A&M College. He teamed with W. W. Schneider of La Grange to finish second in doubles. Blinn earned two gold and silver watches for the results. Fariss defeated Len Morris of Texarkana Odessa and Amarillo JC en route to the singles crown. Schneider and Fariss lost the doubles final to Ranger JC after beating Amarillo Texarkana and Odessa to reach the final.
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A's Return McCrabb To Inactive Status
Philadelphia Athletics return pitcher Lester McCrabb to the inactive list after two relief appearances. McCrabb helped relieve an acute pitching situation as of May 9 and the A's active roster sits at 26 players, one above the league limit as of May 18.
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Longhorn Golfers Set for Baylor Duel After Won SWC Title
Texas golf team, fresh off securing the Southwest Conference team crown by defeating TCU, plans to use reserves against Baylor at the Municipal Golf Course on Wednesday. Leaders Morris Williams Jr Reese Alexander and Marion Pfluger focus on the upcoming 72 hole conference individual championship at Muny while Billy Penn and reserves bolster the line. Baylor’s contenders include Bobby Dodson Roman Parma Raymond Goddard and George Wagner. Williams is favored for the individual title.
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Maroons Open Bidistrict Play With Waxahachie
Austin faces a tough bidistrict game Friday night when the Maroons travel to Waxahachie to meet the Indians. Waxahachie boasts 13 wins in 16 starts and 9 of 10 in district play led by ace Babe Charles. Temple defeated Waxahachie 3 2, while Temple also beat Paschal, a foe Austin edged twice by one run.
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Lone Star Track and Golf Titles At Stake in San Marcos
San Marcos hosts the Lone Star Conference track and golf meet with preliminaries Friday at 5 p m and finals Saturday at 2 p m Track events feature East Texas of Commerce Stephen F Austin of Nacogdoches Sul Ross of Alpine Sam Houston of Huntsville and Southwest Texas of San Marcos Golf action begins Saturday at 8 30 a m Coaches and athletic directors meet Friday night and faculty athletic representatives meet Saturday morning
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Service Conference Formed by Military Officials
Major Thomas B. Robertson of Randolph AFB was elected president as 29 stations sent reps at Randolph AFB for a new Southwestern armed services conference. Six officers from major bases, plus Corpus Christi NAS and Cabaniss Field joined the board. The San Antonio area will host as the conference center within a 500 mile radius, focusing on football basketball and baseball with other tournaments planned.
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Phils Release Hurler To Toronto Farm Club
Cincinnati May 9 The Philadelphia Phillies reduced their roster to 26 by releasing Ed Wright 31 year old right handed pitcher outright to their Toronto farm club in the International League Wright a pre war pitcher with the Boston Braves and an 11 11 performer with Toronto last year did well in spring training but has been used only in batting practice since the season began
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Columbus Cards Defeat Giddings Red Sox 13 to 6
The Columbus Cardinals overwhelmed the Giddings Red Sox in a South Central Texas League game played Sunday May 7 at Columbus, winning 13 to 6. The lineup featured strong hitting from local players as the Cardinals secured the victory in front of home fans.
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Scout's Son Dotterer Joins Syracuse Catching Standout Line
Henry Dotterer Jr, a star sophomore catcher for Syracuse, is the son of a Pittsburgh Pirates scout, highlighting talent with strong baseball lineage.
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Anderson to Defend City Track Title in Houston Meet
Warren Anderson of Brackenridge High San Antonio defends his Friday sprint titles at the City Conference Schoolboy Track Meet in Houston. He aims to repeat 100 and 220 yard wins from last year amid strong field including Joe Childress, Charlie Thomas, Jim Hawkins and Joe Roderiquez. Anderson is favored in the 100 with a 9.8 second time. the 220 offers tougher competition.
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