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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1950

Page

7

Dodd's One-Hitter Ties Lee for Third Win in District

Pasadena beat Freeport 12 to 2 as Dodd allowed only four walks while fanning seven in a complete game. Standings show Pasadena 4 4, Freeport 4 2, Lee 3 2, Galvest Park 3 2, and Texas 4 1. Windstorm in Kokomo causes airport roof device damage and erases wind velocity reading.

Dodd Lee Robert E. Lee Pasadena Ae Lee Beas Galvespire Galena Park Fee Jackets Gghand Es Ch Freeport Ianers Feyd Joe Tania Saining Jackie Zge Raleigh Gore Floyd Charles McGill Bob Perkins McGil Perkins Team Wit Pasadena Galera Park Texas Cira Kokomo

Intramural Track Meet Postponed By Weather

The Hebert E. Lee intramural track and field meet scheduled for tonight has been postponed until a later date. The decision was made as participants chose to wait for warmer weather.

Lee Hebert E. Lee

Wanta Be A Life Saver Course At Roseland Pool

American Red Cross water safety instructor course offered at Roseland Park swimming pool if enough interest. George Armstrong of Robert E. Lee gym seeks applicants, call 6928. course runs 14 hours over about three hours weekly, taught by a Red Cross instructor from Boston, free of charge. Participants who pass may issue senior and junior life saving certificates to others. Minimum signups: 10.

Armstrong

University Interscholastic League Turns Forty This Year

The University Interscholastic League marks its 40th anniversary with a fortieth issue of The Leaguer detailing the league’s origins from 1905 to 1913, its global early leadership, and Texas high school sports growth including 327 football teams in 1939 and the first UT track meet on April 29, 1905 amid rain that moved races to a city street.

University Interscholastic League Texas Interscholastic Leaguer Texas Interscholastic League Charles W. Ramsdell Ramsdell University of Texas RamsGelt

Evolution of Texas high school track to the University Interscholastic League

Between 1905 and 1919 track interest grew in Texas but lacking a unified body. Ramsdell led track on the University Athletic Council in 1910 to boost the annual Austin meet. By 1912 many schools joined. Beaumont dominated and Maxson of Beaumont swept several dashes. The league later merged into the University Interscholastic League, now a broad program with widespread participation.

Ramsdell University Athletic Council Austin Remsdel Beaumont Maxson Clyde Littlefield University of Texas Freck Marshall Training School Scedemry United Organization Detroit New York Texas Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Chicago i Pittsburgh Brooklyn New Yorks Cincinnati

Hitters Jump On Pitchers Early In Struggling Spring

Pitchers complain of a cold windy start as hitters seize the spring edge. Braves Johnny Sain and Warren Spahn lead with two complete games each, while Yankees Reds Giants struggle to find a solid nine. Postponements and lingering injuries cloud teams across the league as hitters gain early momentum.

Steve Snider United Press New York Boston Braves New York Yankees Giants Cincinnati Reds Braves Eddie Sawyer Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Sain Warren Spenn Phillies Vern Bickford Murry Dickson Bob Chesnes Cliff Cambers Pittsburgh Chambers Gerry Staley Barry Brecheen St. Louis Ned Garver Dick Sterr St Louis Browns Brooklyn Boston Red Sox Detroit Chicago White Sox Yankees Reds Cleveland Washington Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Lemon Ington Cubs Ted Gray Virgil Trucks Art Soutteman Preddie Hutchinson

Culpepper Softballers Honored With Barbecue

The Culpepper softballers were honored with a barbecue last night at Floyd Higginbotham's place on Burnet Bay. About 25 players and guests attended including L. G. Sanders the club sponsor. Culpepper will meet Hempnill in a 7:30 pm practice game on the Les diamonds.

Culpepper Floyd Higginbotham Burnet Bay L. G

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