Gander Nine Faces Crucial Test Tonight at Freeport
The Ganders visit the Freeport Exporters in a pivotal District 12-AA showdown as Lee seeks to rebound from two straight losses. Freeport, 5-1 in the first round with only one defeat in five starts, leads the loop with Pasadena tied for the top spot. Probable starter for Freeport is Dan McGill, while Lee matures a pitcher choice for tonight’s key game.
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Robert
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Pasadiva Eagles
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Dan McGill
Pasadena
Texas City
Galena Park
Bell High
Galveston
Rocky Graziano Scores Knockout In Comeback
Rocky Graziano, known for his 1947 middleweight title win over Tony Zale, scored another comeback victory last night in a one sided bout watched by about 524 spectators. The report notes a dramatic turn in his career and highlights public reaction.
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Rocky Graziano
View Haven
Tony Zale
District 12-AA shines in Region Five track meet
Sport Shots By Gan Shafts notes Region Five track and field results from Nacogdoches. 14 events contested. 12-AA schools won four firsts with potential more if splits favored. Beaumont High (11-AA) led team standings. other 11-AA clubs underperformed. Port Arthur, Ball High, Robert E Lee, Galena Park placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th among 12-AA peers.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Texarkana
Longview
Jacksonville
Port Arthur
Ball High
Robert B. Lee
Galena Park
Freeport
Texas City
Softball Season Near Kickoff With Preseason Tournament
Softball teams prepare for the new season in the Major City loop with eight local clubs and eight visiting squads. O'Brien's Grocery joins the eight-team circuit replacing Keystone Realty, and teams hope to defend home turf as the season opens with a big preseason tournament.
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City Loop
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Eplac Keystone Realty
Avon the Webster
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Tire
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State track prospects Beavers and Cleveland head to Austin
Promising state wide track stars Beavers and Charlie Cleveland are training at Memorial Stadium as KansasRelays level competition looms. Beavers excels in the broad jump with 22 feet 10 3/4 inches, while Cleveland dominates the 220 yard dash clocking 21.8 seconds at Huntsville regional. الصح
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Austin
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Huntsville
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Fishing Facts And Fiction On Trinity River Rise Flooding
The article details a rapid Trinity River rise pushing backwater into Pickets Bayou and Old River, affecting bay fishing with trot lines. It cites Griffiths and Chance reporting muddy, fishable bottoms, with Henry Bosch catching red fish at Reds Bayou mouth as water stays fresh. A canal between Big Thlands Reservoir and Baytown Refinery yields perch and bass catches from Decker Drive, while Nolen Thibodaux loses a billfold near San Jacinto Day Boat Races, containing $20 and papers.
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Picketts Bayou
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Campion Picketts Bayou
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Reds Bayou
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Henry
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San Jacinto
New Pro Cage War Looms On Horizon
A shakeup in pro basketball follows three NBA teams expelled for forming a rival circuit with Oshkosh. Doxie Moore named commissioner as talks with 11 cities proceed to build a 20 club Midwest league. Cities named include Rockford Terre Haute Grand Rapids St Paul Evansville Des Moines Omaha Kansas City Colorado Springs St Louis.
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Waterloo
Oshkosh
NBA
Doxie Moore
National Basketball League
Basketball Association of America
Moore
Midwest
Red Sox Glad Williams Is Over Illness
Washington report notes Ted Williams rejoined the Red Sox after a five day grippe illness. The 31 year old slugger appeared wan but said he felt all right and ready to resume facing the pitching staff. Manager Joe McCarthy welcomed his return and expects Williams to play when he is ready.
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Scarborough Hassip Shines In Red Sox Loss At Washington
Washington pitcher Scarborough dominates Boston with a three hitter and a 3 0 win. Boston overcome by errors and a costly eighth inning, as Scarborough's strong performance keys the Senators past the Red Sox 3 0.
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Ray
Red Sox
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New York Yankees
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Bhut
al Zaria
Zerilla
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Sam Dente
Johnny Pesky
Matt Batts
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Max Lanier
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Ken Raffersberger
Raffersberger
Sailboats to Race Here During Humble Day
Sailboat races hosted by the Humble Club are set for May 13 at 2 30 pm on Burnet Bay. Open to area owners, W E L Schweitzer urged interested competitors to call him to sign up.
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Burnet Bay
Axsprint
Humble Club
Oper Iy
W. EL Schweitzer
Sisgzing
Intramural Track and Field Finals Wednesday at Memorial
Lee intramural track and field finals set for Wednesday at Memorial Stadium starting 7 30 pm. Twelve events listed include sprints dashes relays jumps and throws with Coach Beverly Reckholt directing. Benjamin Franklin introduced with broom in the background.
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Lee
Robert
Wre have two lovely plans: piano sale details
An advertisement from BROOK MAES PIANO CO at 1522 Main Houston offers two piano plans with ten year guarantees and a request to correspond with a nearby credit manager. The text is garbled but mentions plans, reliability and a contact as Credit Manager.
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Brook Maes
1522
Main, Houston
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