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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1949

Page

15

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.

Austin Temple Texarkana Sherman Wichita Falls Gainesville Greenville Waco State Lea Thana Ee Neon Swan-Denison St. Louis Asseees Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago

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.

University of Texas Longhorn Newell Kane Palestine Kane Blair Cherry Cherry Jim Pakenham Don Menasco Longview

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.

Buffalo N. Y Cleveland Browns Buffalo Bills Civic Stadium Otto Graham Browns

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.

Big Springs Jack Williams Plainview Marion Pfluger Austin Williams

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.

Harris Trims Kelley Beaumont Chick Harris Felix Kelley

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.

Temple Austin Pioneers Austin Texarkana Bears Sherman Pioneers Pioneer Neches Street Jim Godfrey Bill

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.

New York Miladelphia Boston Washington Cleveland Chicago Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia BroOklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati

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.

Dudley Krueger George Seaholm Jr Northside Walter Benson Jr Jimmie Connolly Benson Jimmie Woods Krueger Eanning Seaholm Dudley George Earl Mitchell Taylor Huff Mitchell Charlie Milton Huff Roy Kizer Johnny Crawford George Roberts Murray Forsvall Roberts Hartford Jenkins Jr Bastrop Houston Stinson Howard Gustafson Stinson Lawrence Wilson Gustafson L. C. Stromquist Mickey Attas Rick Fountain Attas Cy Hurst Fountain J. K. Prewitt

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.

Forest Hills N. Y Richard Pancho) Gonzales Los Angeles Ted Schroeder la Crescenta Calif Schroeder Pancho Gonzales Gilbert Hall Wilmer Allison Austin Texas Allison Hall New York Grandstand Margaret Osborne Dupont Wilmington Del Doris Hart Jacksonville Fla Dupont Miss Hart Louise Brough

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.

Sherman-Denison Texarkana Cedlan Bower Junco, Hecker and Matthews Greenville Waco Pirates Texarkana Bears Sherman-Denison Twins Bene Sinton Carswell Vucelic Tee Hyatt Saee Ee Matthews Kramolisch Faling Oaeees Machade Texarkanax Astillo Suytar H Matthews Bb—Appleton Falins

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.

Alamo Stadium San Antonio Bobby Layne John Rauch Los Angeles Rams New York Bulldogs West Coast Layne Rauch Bob Waterfield UCLA Los Angeles Waterfield Tom Fears California Tommy Kalmanir University of Texas Joe Golding Oklahoma Nick Scollard Elroy Crazy Legs Scollard

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.

Philadelphia New York Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Joe DiMaggio Yankees Tommy Byrne Joe Page New York Joe Coleman

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.

Gainesville Wichita Falls Spudders

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.

New York Philadelphia Phillies New York Giants Phils Boston Braves

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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