Williams and DiMaggio Shine in Spring Training Batting
Boston fans debate a possible Babe Ruth pace as Ted Williams drives 11th homer in 28 exhibitions while Joe DiMaggio closes spring with a homer in each of two final games. Yankees beat Dodgers 4 2 with Mapes and Berra providing support. Browns seek Widmar relief role as Widmar nears return. Cubs acquire Preston Ward who sparks two wins against White Sox. Laker shows form for St Louis in strong six inning start. Senators nab Nagy in 12 inning win over Pirates. Phillies prep for opener after 11 2 rout of A s led by Ennis and Seminick.
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Oiler opener spoiled by Island Nine 5-2
The Island Nine upset the Oilers 5-2 behind a four-run eighth inning. Billy Bramlett led Baytown with a double and single, while Tex Thornton and A C Drew added key hits. Red Biggers and Len DeMasters pitched for Turf Grill, with Murff earning the win and DeMasters the loss.
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Steer Nine Holds To Lead Despite Unset By Baylor
Wet grounds delayed two Southwest Conference baseball games SMU vs Rice in Dallas and Texas Christian vs Texas A and M in Fort Worth. Baylor upset Texas 2 1 keeping them in the title race while TCU defeated Rice 3 1 and 3 0 at Fort Worth. The piece notes previous Baylor results and upcoming matchups plus a stray line about an ancient violin-like instrument played with a bow in Ireland and Wales.
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Ganders Play Jacket Nine Here Tuesday
The Robert E Lee Gander baseball team heads to Offer Tall Park to face the Galena Park Yellow Jackets at 8 pm Tuesday. A win is important for Coach Pete Subays as Lee trails in District 12-AA after losses to Freeport and Pasadena. Other district games include Ball High at Texas City and Pasadena at Freeport.
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Falkenburg Wins River Oaks Net Title in Houston
Beverly Hills star Bob Falkenburg defeated defending champion Ted Schroeder to win the 16th River Oaks singles title in a long 3 set final. The meet drew about 3400 spectators as Falkenburg’s strong serves and solid groundstrokes carried him past Schroeder to claim the championship.
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Jacksonville Leading In Gulf Coast League
The Jacksonville Jax own a 4-0 record in the Gulf Coast League after a 6 to 2 win over Lake Charles. Lake Charles sunk toward the cellar as Galveston White Caps were toppled 12 to 4 by Rowley, and Port Arthur beat Lufkin 3 to 2 in other games. Tonight Jacksonville plays Crowley, Lufkin hosts Galveston, and Lake Charles visits Port Arthur.
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Rain Delays Qualifying In Texas Women’s Amateur Golf
Postponed rounds in the 29th Annual Texas Women’s Amateur at Bree Burn Country Club due to steady overnight rain. Brae Burn pro Milton Demaret canceled play today, expecting excellent course conditions for Tuesday restart of qualifying. The article notes a health fact about calcium in the body.
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