Gander Nine Bows To Ball In First Setback
Galveston Bail high Tornadies cashed in on a seventh inning error to score one run and edge Robert E. Lee 1-0 in district 12 AA play at Island City. Lee had four errors while Galveston had one. Donald Walker overthrew first base on a freak hit for the decisive run.
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Corpus Christi Tyler Leaders In Big State League
The Tyler Tigers and Corpus Christi Clippers led the Big State League after the third night, both unbeaten. Tyler routed Bryan 11 to 0 with Gayle Pringle tallying the win, Lenny Hunt delivering a two run homer, while Corpus Christi beat Temple 4 to 2 as Mike Del Piano worked seven innings.
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Texas Athletes Aim to Break Kansas Relays Records
Lawrence Kansas April 17 At least seven old records from 28 Kansas Relays face obliteration Wes Santee Ashland Kan in his first mile bid may break Glenn Cunningham s 4 10 mile mark set in 1940 and tied in 1949 He could become the first American to run under 4 10 twice in one afternoon if he anchors two distance relays and improves 4 10 in both events Kansas and Texas relays squads already posted times surpassing several marks multiple standouts target the high jump and broad jump records while Kansas eye two mile four mile and sprint medley and Texas seeks the 880 yard relay record.
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Rookie crop moving in like old time big leaguers
Rookie stars debut across teams with several slated as starters. Bob Grim and Corky Valentine lead Yankees and Reds assignments while Vic Powers and Spook Jacobs shine early. Notable rookies include Kaline, Olson, Aaron, Banks, Baker, Talbot, Roberta, and Amoros making impressions in early games.
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Buffs McAlister Among Texas League .400 Hitters
Fort Worth Cats outfielder Marasco led a slate of nine players above .400 in opening Texas League week. He hit 10 for 21 with four homers and nine RBIs tied with Ed Mickelson. Doug Hansen hit .471 for Dallas, with Walt Fiala .467 and Mickelson .462 close behind. Boles led HRs with five while Mickelson topped hits with 12. Pitchers Muris Tarabilda Andre each 2–0. San Antonio’s Duren had 16 strikeouts in two starts. Beaumont led homers as a team with 13.
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Houston
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Spinning tips and reels for beginners
Spinning grows in popularity for quick learning with brief practice. Focus on good reels, spinning rods, and four to eight pound line. Prevent backlashes with proper line tension, spool filling, drag settings, and lures. Learn to cast by aligning rod with target and using controlled, vertical swings.
Purtil praises police after car breakdown ticket in Glastonbury
J William Purtil, a charter member of the Board of Police Commissioners in Glastonbury, Conn, left his car on a street overnight when it broke down. Finding a parking ticket on it the next day he said he was glad to pay, noting the ticket proves police are doing a fine job.
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Bowling scores highlight Humble league finale night
Impressive scores filled Baytown lanes as the Humble Men's bowling league wrapped its season. In the Women's league Adorable shut out Lone Star 40, DeLoach Humble Station beat Bayou Lumber 40, Tyree Hotel tied Hathaway's 2-2, and Richmond Humble Station tied Buck Turner Chevrolet 2-2. In the Men's Commercial league Pear beat Lubrizol 4-0, Steele McDonald defeated Falstaff 3-1, and Grand Prize and Huber Spates tied 2-2.
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Midget Races On Tap At Channelview
Channelview Speedway plans midget races on two Saturdays each month starting May 3, alternating with stock car events. Races start at 8 p.m. with top state drivers on the lineup led by George Armstrong the featured attraction, promising brisk competition for local fans.
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Babe Zaharias Still In Running For Golf Title
Babe Zaharias trails leader Betty Hicks by two strokes after two rounds of the Babe Zaharias Open in Beaumont. Zaharias, fatigued after cancer surgery and weeks of competition, carded a 76 in round two to slip into a second place tie with Louise Suggs and six others at 76.
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Houston
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Big League Baseball on KREL Broadcasts Daily Contests
KREL carries major league baseball at 1 25 p m daily with leading games for Baytown arena fans. Art McGee, veteran sports caster, voices each description. Southern Select network expands stations in the region. Milford Connecticut Assistant Fire Superintendent Wilfred J Dugay requests demotion to regular fireman citing preference for regular hours.
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Oilers begin spring workouts amid uncertain roster
Baytown Oilers manager Melvin Berry launches spring practice at Oiler Park with 25 plus home games planned. Most positions open as players from Baytown and nearby areas test out for spots, including several University of Houston prospects. Trials welcome Monday at 4 pm as teams shape up for potential weekend games. Bellefontaine residents urged to suggest a new name as population booms from 1,000 to 12,000 since 1951 incorporation.
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