Hi City Playoffs Tilt Between Oilers and Southern Pacific
Oilers face Southern Pacific in Houston Post semi final at Buffalo Stadium at 9 p.m. Both teams split games. Oilers beat Conroe Wildcats 2-0 in opener while Southern Pacific edged Latin-American All-Stars 4-3. Tournament schedule lists games Wednesday through Sunday with results and pairings.
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Standings and results from Monday night basketball games
Houston 12 San Antonio 3 Tulsa 2 Dallas C. Beaumont 3 Shreveport 1 Fort Worth 6 Oklahoma City 4. Tonight's games feature Fort Worth at Dallas Houston at San Antonio Tulsa at Oklahoma City Beaumont at Shreveport.
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Doc Cossey Set For Big Comeback
Houston stock car fans anticipate Doc Cossey entering a sleek 49 Ford at Playland Park South Main for a Friday fender bending session. He aims to prove newer equipment is faster against six prewar buggies, in front of about 1000 spectators. Cossey recently sold his No 108 Ford to Fred Brown of Freeport, shifting to a new threat as the main event unfolds with the regular eight race program.
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Amateurs Tangle in Second Round at Golf Tournament
In the 56th National Amateur Golf Tournament second round, top contenders Frank Stranahan and Jimmy McHale advanced amid rising interest. Stranahan beat Arnold Palmer 4 and 3 in yesterday’s first round. today he faces tough matches including Wee Wille Turnesa. McHale edged Michael Galla 5 and 4, while Allman’s status drew attention amid shifting matchups at Minneapolis Golf Club. Detroit meets New York. Cleveland battles Washington in early schedule.
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Ennis and Wertz Seek MVP Right Field Spotlight
The article highlights Ennis of the Phillies and Wertz of the Tigers as top MVP candidates in right field. Wertz drives in runs, including a three run homer, while Ennis hits triple crown style with three hits guiding Philadelphia past San Francisco. Curtis Simmons shines for the Phillies with a four hit shutout and a 15th win.
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Oiler Fans Seek Bigger Team Award
Humble oil workers and Bay town merchants plan a larger gift to the Houston Post tournament team. They have raised almost 500 dollars and aim to match last year's 720 dollar gift.
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Leggett Drug Poised To Clinch League Title
Leggett's Drug takes 7-1 win over VFW Holloway in game one of a best-of-three league final. Benny Middaugh pitched a three-hitter as Leggett’s offense built a 3-0 lead in the first inning and stabilized with strong defense and timely hitting. The decisive game is tonight at 8 p.m. on Lee Diamond No. 1 with Leggett favored to close out the series.
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Dull Night Causes Forfeits In Church League Play
The church league saw four forfeits and no actual games. Central Baptist and Highlands First Baptist moved toward playoffs by forfeit wins, while Cedar Bayou and Memorial Baptist also benefited. Central Baptist will face Stewart Heights Baptist in a makeup at 7:30 p.m. on Lee Diamond Two, but standings remain unchanged. First Presbyterian and Battown Second Baptist forfeited to Stewart Heights and Temple Baptist respectively, leaving St. Mark's and St Joseph's as the remaining playoff teams.
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St - Jos-ep's
Matrimony On Field As Fort Worth Cats Beat Indians 6 4
Fort Worth Cats celebrate marriages of pitchers and infielders before a game against Oklahoma City Indians, winning 6 to 4. Rutherford did not play while Hoak Terpey and Rose had errorless defense. Beaumont Roughnecks trim Shreveport 3 2, Dallas Eagles fall 4 2, Arrea for Eagles shines. Houston Buffs crush missions 12 5 with Kress homers and Blainghel two run shot. Rocca Ippolite Baich homer for Taissions.
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Jim Arrea
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Eagles
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Sions
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Houston
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Taissions
Fort Worth Cats wed in park ceremony amid rain
In Fort Worth a dozen players from the Brooklyn Dodger farm system married in a mass Tropical Park ceremony before about 16 000 fans. The quartet including John Rutherford Russ Rose Don Hoek and Joe Torpey wed in a 37 minute Texas League event officiated by four different clergymen. After the ceremony the players joined a reception in the grandstand lobby and returned to uniforms for a night game in Dallas threatened by rain.
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Port Of Texas City Reports Monthly Tonnage Rise
Texas City port traffic edged upward in July with 202 vessels passing through and a cargo total near 917 tons. The Texas City Terminal Rail Company released the figures, noting a small gain from the prior month despite incomplete June totals.
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