Results From Monday's Big State and Associated Leagues
Scores show Austin and Temple struggling in the Big State League while Texarkana Sherman Wichita Falls and Waco post mixed results. American League yields New York Boston and Cleveland wins or standings, with National and Texas League games featuring Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston and Dallas Fort Worth matchups across multiple cities.
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Kane Emerges as New Fullback Hope for Texas Longhorns
University of Texas coach Blair Cherry praises Newell Kane a Palestine junior who returns to football after a two year gap and shines at Saturday scrimmage He joins sophomores Jim Pakenham and Don Menasco as standout players as the Longhorns complete Labor Day drills toward a season opener versus Texas Tech.
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Browns Rally To Tie Bills In Week Opener
The Cleveland Browns mounted a dramatic 21-point surge in the final quarter to tie the Buffalo Bills 28-28 in the Civic Stadium opener. Otto Graham, MVP last season, completed 15 of his last 17 passes as the Browns rebounded to share the conference lead.
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Williams Wins 18th Big Spring Invitational Golf Title
Plainview’s Jack Williams defeats Marion Pfluger of Austin 4 and 3 in the finals. The match was even at noon before Williams won the 19th hole and never relinquished the lead to claim the title in Big Spring on September 5.
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Harris Trims Kelley In Sabine Area Tennis Final
Top seed Chick Harris defeated Felix Kelley 6-1 6-0 in the finals of the 31st Sabine Area tennis tourney held in Beaumont. Kelley won a game late in the third set but Harris secured the title in straight sets before a local crowd.
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Pioneers Sweep Temple With Two Wins To End Season
Austin Pioneers defeated Temple twice 2-1 and 11-10 to finish the Big State League regular season, while Sherman beat Texarkana to place second. The two teams meet in Texarkana midweek for playoff openers before returning to Austin for home games. Tickets at 611 Neches Street list prices.
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Flag Race Schedules and Standings Snapshot
A dense schedule rundown shows home and away counts for New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, St. Louis, Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago. Totals include 21 home and 4 away games for New York area teams, 9 home and 11 away for Boston, 3 home and 19 away for Cleveland, 5 home and 13 away for Detroit, plus 14 away and 14 home for Brooklyn and St. Louis teams with mixed results and standings noted as percentages.
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Kreuger and Benson Triumph In Labor Day Golf Tourneys
Dudley Krueger defeated George Seaholm Jr. 19 holes to win the Northside title while Walter Benson Jr. claimed the club’s first holiday championship at the Country Club, 4 and 2 over Jimmie Connolly. Benson led 4 up at 4 to play and closed after a late rally by Connolly.
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Gonzales Defends US Tennis Title In Forest Hills Final
Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles won the 68th national tennis championship defeating Ted Schroeder of La Crescenta 16-18 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 to retain the title. Gilbert Hall beat Wilmer Allison 6-3 6-2 for the veterans crown while Mrs. Margaret Osborne Dupont retained the women’s title 6-4 6-1 over Doris Hart.
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Bears Clinch Second Second Game Sherman Denison
In Greenville on September 5 the Bears defeated Texarkana 19 to 8 behind Cedlan Bower Junco Hecker and Matthews. In a Big State League twin bill the Waco Pirates split with Greenville Majors winning 12-7 after an 8-6 loss.
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Cardinals Split Reds With Pirates After Labor Day Rout
The Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-4 win in 10 innings to split a doubleheader with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards had previously lost 9-1 to 32,000 fans on Labor Day, narrowing their lead over the Brooklyn Dodgers to 1.5 games.
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Rams Edge Bulldogs 21-14 in NFL exhibition
In San Antonio at Alamo Stadium on September 5 Los Angeles Rams defeated the New York Bulldogs 21 to 14 behind a powerful rushing attack and stifling line. Waterfield connected to Fears and Hirsch while Kalmanir broke a kickoff for 98 yards as the Rams built a 14 point lead before the Bulldogs rallied. Scollard added a late score for New York as Heywood, Munger and Lombardi contributed in a pitching duel melding to a narrow Rams win.
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Yankees Blast A's in 13-4 Opening Win
The New York Yankees routed the Philadelphia Athletics 13-4 in the opener as Joe DiMaggio hit a grand slam. The nightcap ended 5-2 after seven innings due to darkness with Tommy Byrne tossing a four-hit win and Joe Page closing out the rally. New York led the pennant race by a game and a half.
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Red Sox sweep Senators in doubleheader 5 2 and 12 2
Boston Red Sox defeat Washington Senators 5-2 and 12-2 in a Monday doubleheader before 35808 fans. Lefty Mel Parnell notched his 21st decision in the opener, while a 16 hit nightcap rout was sparked by a Boston offensive barrage and early pitching by Lloyd Hittle.
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Spudders Sweep Doubleheader to Lead Big State Standings
The Wichita Falls Spudders won both games of a Monday doubleheader in Gainesville, finishing on top of the Big State league standings by a comfortable margin. Scores were 9-3 and 12-0.
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Phils Sweep Giants To Extend Winning Streak
The Philadelphia Phillies swept both ends of a Labor Day doubleheader from the New York Giants, winning 9-1 and 4-2 to stretch their streak to six and widen their lead over the Boston Braves to two games in the standings.
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Hutchinson and Houtteman Win Doubleheader for Tigers
In Detroit on September 5 Freddy Hutchinson pitched a four hit shutout to lead the Tigers 4-0 over the Browns in the opener while Art Houtteman allowed six hits in a 2-1 nightcap victory. Detroit pitchers combined for a strong two game effort.
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