Texas League Opens With Rampant Optimism In All Quarters
The 62 year old Texas Baseball League launches its 55th season Tuesday with high hopes and record fanfare in a packed Class AA slate. Dallas Hagies draw a huge Cotton Bowl crowd, while teams like Fort Worth, Beaumont and Houston chase first place amid big-name star power and heavy regional interest. Opening day features Tulsa at Dallas and otros matchups as the circuit aims for a 2,000,000 plus attendance again.
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A playful primer lists baseball terms and slang for players, pitches, and field play. It covers left handed pitchers or southpaws and common phrases like homer, two-base hit, three-base hit, and crowded bases. It notes colorful but dated jargon used by fans and commentators.
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Rice Cox Eyes 440 Mark World Record Within Reach
Rice junior Tom Cox, a Dallas Woodrow Wilson alumnus now at Rice, has emerged as one of the nation's fastest quarter-milers. His 440s at recent Texas Relays and stronger anchor leg in the mile relay propelled Rice to top Texas Relays times, drawing praise from Kansas coach Easton and booster Brunson's warning that the record may fall.
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Training Camp Briefs Across The South And Midwest
MACON Georgia Dodgers staff woes loom as pitching injuries and lineup instability ripple through spring play. In Oklahoma New York Giants target Easter as Cleveland weighs him against a possible opening day absence. North Carolina manager Hartis touts relief options while Mick Ey of the Senators shines in a scoreless stint against Philadelphia. Tennessee Ted Williams leads Red Sox with four homers over two days as Nashville hosts a slugging display. New Orleans sees a chaotic six balks and twenty walks in a Tiger White Sox spring game with Hoot Evers departing with an ankle injury. Houston updates on Lefty Brazie as Cards seek form against Cubs with strong pitching from Lanier and Deal.
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Where's The Fire Gets Good Answer
Springfield patrolman Lester Forrester chased a fire engine after hearing the shout Where's the fire He arrived home to help extinguish a blaze in his street area The incident shows quick teamwork between police and firefighters amid a mistaken alarm The piece also notes a separate advisory from the American Optometric Association urging green boards in schools for easier reading and less glare.
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Demaret Wins Masters in Grinning Glory at Augusta
Jovial Jim Demaret, the veteran from California, captured his third Masters title at Augusta with a 228 total. He surged on the 13th hole, adding two eagles and two pars to seize the championship while runner-up Ferrier from San Francisco faltered late with five bogies in the final six holes.
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Open Grid Drills For Younger Ganders Begin At Memorial
Spring football practice for future Ganders begins today at Memorial Stadium led by Coach Dan Stepworth. About 50 juniors from Horace Mann Baytown JH and Channelview join 30 calendar days of drills split into two sessions this year. The first session ended March 16 focusing on next year’s juniors and seniors.
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Buffs rely on youth as Texas League season nears
Houston Buffs enter 1950 with a young lineup led by Skipper Kemp Wicker and strong Cardinals support. Four players offer experience, while the rest, averaging 23, show speed and grit. Key prospects include Nick Adzick, Joe Presko, Jim Neufeldt, Dick Czeplewski, and Rip Repulski, with pitching potential from Beers, Mazer, Keating, and Hoch.
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Ganders Meet Pasadena Eagles in District 22-AA Opener
The Ganders, defending champions, host Pasadena Eagles in the opening District 22-AA baseball game. W. G. Dodd will start on the mound after recent work as a first baseman, with Mickey Pillow at first and Bubba Cheste leading Ganders hitters at over .450. The Hagies seek to rebound after a 5-4 loss to Freeport, while Freeport and Galena Park pursue other district tilts.
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Injury sidelined Williams of Cats for opener in Fort Worth
Fort Worth reports Hart Worth Cats star Dick Willems, who hit 23 home runs and batted .310 last season, will miss tomorrow’s Texas League opener with Oklahoma City after a knee injury in Sunday’s game. X rays indicated no serious damage.
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