Leggett's Drug Faces VFW in Hi City League Open
Leggett's Drug and VFW Hallaway square off at A lene Lee diamond to open the Hi City League softball championship. Leggett's Drug advanced by downing Fuller Brothers in a 2-0 series win. Paine's team led 8 6 but failed to convert in a key late inning as VFW built a lead with timely hitting and solid defense.
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Deadline Sept 4 for Lee grid ducat option
Coach Dan Stallworth reports many last season reserve ticket holders have not yet exercised their option to buy five home game seats this fall. If not claimed by September 4 they go on sale to the public. Remaining reserves may be available but not guaranteed. Home games include Houston Milby Denison Texas City Pasadena and Freeport with Lamar on the horizon. The opener is September 15 at Public School Stadium in Houston.
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Louis And Charles Pay Sign Today For Sept 77 Bout
In Buffalo Ezard Charles was set for a fourth title defense against Joe Louis at Yankee Stadium on September 27. Charles stopped Freddie Be shore in the 14th round last night but gate figures of 6298 paid and a $25 666 36 gross were record lows for 31 years. Promoter Dewey Michaels blamed two postponements and Charles training injuries.
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Duke Snider’s dramatic batting turnaround two lines
Duke Snider of the Dodgers, once troubled by self-criticism and slumps, shows a sharp improvement this season. His 310 average marks a major pep shift, with teammate Gene Hermanski calling him the most improved player in the league.
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Spectators Watch From Cage Over Husky Stadium Annex
Seattle April progress on the University of Washington stadium addition features a cage over the field with 15 500 seats on two cantilevered decks reaching 178 feet high. Spiral ramps and concourses run the length of the tower, with backless fans and a suspended press box, photographers penthouse, and scouts viewing from special compartments. Washington and Kansas State will open the season September 23 in front of the new annex.
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Win Rod And Gun The Highlands Reservoir Bass Season
Anglers report strong catches at Highlands Reservoir with Bernard Moss of Pasadena taking 15 bass totaling 40 pounds. Houston and Channelview locals including J M Casing and B R Hunt posted multiple keepers and limits. Horace Wright, Wilkie Hetes, and the Stagner family share mixed results while live bait dominates. Ben Murray’s three and a half pound bass leads a weekend of good fishing near Town Bluff.
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Local anglers report catfish catches near Heads Bend on the San Jacinto River
KL L. Fregia notes several Baytown and Highlands fishermen including Huey Norris and J S Crawford fished trotlines near Heads Bend. Water conditions looked good and Crawford planned future bass and white perch trips. Salt water fishing remains spotty with bait scarce and early mornings best. Highlands Lake camp operator W J Robinson expanded a fishing pier for all and built another for negro anglers, both lit at night.
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Baytown Net Squad Sets Sights On Trophy
Baytown youth tennis team contends for the team trophy at the Junior Olympics in Houston. Baytown has finals in four of six events with Rollin Russell and Bob Middleton reaching doubles finals in the 16 17 age group while Tommy Roberts and Paul Wilkins advance in the 14 15 doubles. In 13 and under doubles Bill Dixon and Emory Hallmar reach finals, and Billy Williams eyes the singles final. Don Dixon exits in singles semis for 14 15. Jancis Parkinson also finishes semis in girls singles for 13 14.
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Phillies Tigers May Pull Ahead In Tight Race
In a busy baseball snapshot Philadelphia and Detroit extend their league leads with key wins. The Phillies crushed the Braves 9 1 while the Tigers edged the Indians 4 1. Major implications for pennant scenarios follow with other standings noted. Edith Dornan, 63, nurse, rides a motorcycle past 100000 miles without an accident in Hillsborough New Hampshire.
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Moment of Silence to Honor Ruth at Yankees Senators Game
The New York Yankees and Washington Senators will pause mid game to honor Babe Ruth on the second anniversary of his death with a brief ceremony and announcement. The event marks Ruth’s impact on baseball and a tribute by two clubs during the game.
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