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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1948

Page

18

Chisox to Oust O'Connor as GM and Name Lane

The Herald American reports Chicago White Sox to replace Leslie O Connor as general manager with Frank Lane, current American Association president. Charles Comiskey Jr denies prior knowledge while stating announcements will come from the club. Lane would resign AA presidency to join the Sox. Lane to become GM. Comiskey family member hinted as future president.

Chicago The Herald-American Chicago White Sox Leslie O'Connor Frank Lane American Association Charles Comiskey White Sox Young Comiskey Charles Old Roman) Comiskey Grace Comiskey Lane

New Braunfels Leads Central Texas Scorers as Season Advances

New Braunfels improves to 186 points in a dominant win while several area teams top the scoring charts. Cameron, Elgin, Giddings, San Saba, and Granger are among leaders with standout records, as Districts 21A and 22A near midseason. The region sees upsets, balance, and potential contenders for titles across Class A and B.

Mighty New Braunfels Roesbach Cameron Elgin Gidding San Saba Granger Bastrop Thorndale Lometa New Braunfels Gidings Round Rock Lockhart Gonzgles Favorwell Rosebud Taylor Black Panthers District 22A 23A Mason Fredericksburg Lampasas Fredericksburgh Marble Falls

Rockets Sign Ecker To Aid All-America Clash

The Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference announced the signing of Ed Ecker a 6 foot 7 inch 290 pound rookie. Ecker previously played for the Chicago Bears of the NFL last season.

Chicago Chicago Rockets Ed Ecker Ecker Chicago Bears

Feuding Boxing Organizations Sign Robinson and Belloise

Jury Club and the Tournament of Champions signed Ray Robinson and Steve Belloise for 10 round bouts at the Jersey City Armory on December 2 and a 10 round match at Madison Square Garden. Neither contest would affect Robinson title status. Clarification was not immediate from fighters or managers.

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