Gardella and Kress Boost Houston Buffs in Texas League
Houston signs Dan ny Gardella and Charley Kress to bolster the Buffs for the Texas League season. Gardella, ex Giants outfielder, joined from St. Louis after a purchase. Kress, ex White Sox first baseman, reportedly acquired for 20000. The moves aim to lift Houston from the Texas League cellar as San Antonio edged Houston 7 to 5 in a late night game.
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Highlands anglers dominate bass catch as Sid Brewer leads
A Highlands fishing group led by Sid Brewer bagged 15 bass on a Saturday trip. Brewer landed seven bass totaling about 1 pounds each, while Johnnie Gress and Red Baird followed with five and three, Red taking the largest at three and a half pounds. Other locals fished across lakes in humid conditions with mixed success and reports of large bass sightings and high winds.
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Dodgers Off To Best Start In Nine Years
New York reports the Dodgers swiftly impress with a 3 to 0 shutout of the Boston Braves as Lefty Joe Hatten returns to form. Buxton Shotton resists unnecessary changes, preserving a deep staff while noting potential 20 game winners Branca and Barmey await chances.
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Fort Worth Cats cut Shreveport lead to one game
The Shreveport Sports fell behind as the Fort Worth Cats rallied to narrow the gap to one game. Dee Fondy belted a first inning homer for Fort Worth, while Beaumont’s Roughnecks defeated Shreveport 7 to 4 behind strong pitching. Houston’s Buffs surged early but San Antonio won 8-7 with Joe Frazier and Charlie Grant contributing key hits. Tulsa led Oklahoma City 11 to 6 before rain halted play. rescheduled for May 26. Tonight’s schedule features Oklahoma City at Fort Worth, Houston at San Antonio, Tulsa at Dallas, and Shreveport at Beaumont.
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Ennis Changes Bat, Seeks Base Hits Over Homers
Del Ennis of the Philadelphia Phillies embraces a new 42 ounce bat to favor base hits over home runs in 1950. The slugger, rookie of the year in 1949, has started the season with nine RBIs in six games, mixing singles doubles triples and one homer as he pursues the league batting crown.
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