Roughnecks Stay Hot in Texas League Race
Fort Worth trails pace setters as Roughnecks win and close the gap. Houston clings to lead while Tulsa, Shreveport, and Dallas chase, with key games shaping the Texas League standings. Delduca earns his 9th win as Oilers face setbacks. Beaumont and Fort Worth drop pivotal contests.
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Grid Coaches Preview Oklahoma Sooners in 1950 Fall
Kansas City report on Big Seven roundtable where coaches assess Oklahoma's prospects. Bud Wilkinson notes inexperience but hopeful morale as losses and draft ramifications loom. other coaches forecast mixed outcomes for Missouri Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Kansas State with key players and injuries shaping early expectations.
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Standings and Results From Fort Worth to Tulsa
A garbled update lists standings and results across cities including Fort Worth Tulsa and San Antonio with rain. Teams or scores include New York 2 Seton 6 Boston 5 Chicago 27 Saint Louis 2 and Garstang 35. Houston, Shreveport, Beaumont, and Chicago appear with scattered figures.
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Fat Saint Lewis
Weimar Seeks Third Fight In Semi-Pro Championship
In a midweek semi-pro playoff, Weimar aims for a third meeting with Alpine FFED after a 17 to 16 win by Wel sh on a six run rally. The championship news notes 1,423,520 in local hospital figures and district updates.
Hearn Repeats Success After Phillies Slump Bust
Former Georgia Tech standout Jim Hearn, waived for a $10,000 price, has revitalized his pitching with the New York Giants. In four starts since joining the Giants, he owns four wins, one loss, three shutouts, and two four hitters, transforming from a Cardinal castoff into baseball’s hottest hurler as Philadelphia laments passing on him. Hearn credits steady work and returning to his natural style, while harboring revenge against his old team.
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Rochester Redwings win 22 inning marathon over Jersey City Giants
In Rochester New York the Redwings outlasted the Jersey City Giants 3 to 2 in a 22 inning game lasting 5 hours 15 minutes the longest in 63 years of International League play. Both Andy Tomensic and Tom Poholsky pitched the full distance. Larry Ciaffone left early with a fractured ankle as 5800 fans endured scoreless innings through the 18th and 19th before Rochester clinched in the 22nd.
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Title Bout In Houston Promises Thriller At City Auditorium
In Houston the Tesas champion Black Guzman defends his belt against Nature Boy Buddy Rogers in the main event at the City Auditorium on Friday night. Rogers recently won the title by defeating Bobby Burns in a sensational match, and fans expect a keen clash as Guzman counters Rogers' atomic drop with new holds. The card also features Clever Werny Cayne vs Rito Romero in the semi final, plus Mad Dog Wagner returning to face Billy Darnell in the prelim and other bouts including George Bollas against Bobby Burns and Al Love-Jack against Dick Raines.
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Lake Jackson Wins State Amateur Softball Title
Lake Jackson claimed the state amateur softball championship with a 6 to 5 opener win and a 3 to 0 nightcap over Lackland Air Force Base of San Antonio. The victory, aided by strong pitching, advances Lake Jackson to the regional ASA meet in Dallas on September 1 alongside Lackland and Dixon of Houston, as three top state teams. Lake Jackson had previously won the state title in 1986 and finished runner up in 1947.
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Curly Kayoe Claims World Weight Crown Confidence
Curly Kayoe asserts his world weightlifting supremacy, declaring he can beat any rival in the ring with assured skill and strong performance. The wrestler, famed for his discipline, projects a bold stance on his competitive edge and readiness.
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Kiner Poised to Top Ott in NL Home Runs
Pittsburgh writers note Ralph Kiner could surpass Mel Ott as NL career homer leader soon. Ott’s 511 came over 19 seasons. Kiner hit his 200th in 705 games and has about one third of his fifth season remaining. Ruth hit 219 in five years, setting a tough benchmark.
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