Yankees Indians Feud Over C W York In Have Ed League
The New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians sparked a feud after a rain delayed doubleheader in Yankee Stadium. Fans and officials argued over umpire calls during a 6 hour 15 minute day, with the Yankees winning the opener. The incident followed Baseball Commissioner Chandler’s park light ruling to finish games in poor weather.
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Amn
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Yankey
Newek
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Baseball Commission
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Weiss
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Zain
Sumas
Sox
Cleveland
Phillies
Dodgers
Chicago
Don Newcombe
Sami Sain
Boston Braves
Reds
Larry Set
Tates
Pittsburgh
Friday Deadline on REL Tickets
Ed Don Stallworth reminded Sell fens today that they must buy their season tickets by Friday, September 1, at the athletic office in the Administration Building. The office will be open to update late comers and pick up tickets for home games this season. After Friday the office closes until Tuesday and remaining tickets will be offered to the public.
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Fens
Aministration
Texans Reward Valor in Ko Campaign Merits
Texan units awarded for valor and service in the Korean campaign include the Eighth Army headlined by Private Loyd Tatsey and Corporal Manuel San Antoni for meritorious service. Corporal Marmence M. Sharp and Sergeant Albert R. Carson also receive commendations along with other named soldiers for distinguished actions.
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Loyd Tatsey
Manuel San Antoni
Cors Garmence M. Sharp
Cole eSrgeant Atbert R
Carson
Oscar Lee
Vi Alanis
San Antonio
Oldtimers Get Lesson In Casting at Club Practice
The Hunting and Fishing Club held casting practice at Oiler Park with the oldtimers stepping back. Fourteen year old Rolland Little Red Williams scored 89 to win the tournament casting. Charles Williams, a newcomer to dry-land casting, led the Ikish Practice with 46. Sessions occur every Tuesday night.
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Oiler Park
Rolland
Little Red) Williams
Charles Wiliams
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St Mark's Leads in Playoff for Church League Title
St Mark's moved within one win of the church league softball crown after defeating Highlands First Baptist 8 to 1 in the opening game of a best two out of three series. The second game is at 8 p.m. Thursday on Lee Diamond No 1. If St Mark's wins, the title goes to the Methodists. Highlands forces a deciding game Friday.
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Victoria Faces Baytown Friday In Semi Pro Showdown
Victoria Rosebuds and Humble Oilers led the Houston Post semi pro Baseball Tourney with 3 game wins. The Rosebuds beat Columbus 7 to 3 with a five run sixth inning while Leonard Burton allowed seven hits and struck out six.
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Houston Post
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Concee
Huntsville
Angelo
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Shell
Jaycees Sponsor East Harris Scouts Swim Meet
Boy Scouts from East Harris District compete in a Baytown Jaycees sponsored swim meet at Rose Jand Pari Foo Friday night starting at 7 pm. Ed Baccus chairs the event with George Ferguson assisting as sports chair. Senior and junior divisions offer breaststroke freestyle medley relays diving and related events.
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Jaycee Boy Scout Committee
George Ferguson
Redskins Favored In Cotton Bowl Exhibition In Dallas
The Washington Redskins ride a three game exhibition win streak into Dallas to meet the Detroit Lions in Cotton Bowl Stadium before about 40,000 fans. Lions star Doak Walker from SMU anchors the underdogs as they seek their first exhibition victory. Ankle trouble sidelines Lion rookie Leon Hart, rest of roster features SMU great Gil Johnson and Bobby Layne, Joe Watson, Cloyce Box, Ernest Keily, and Bobby Coy Lee from Texas teams.
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Southern Methodist
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Gil Johnson
Bobby Layne
Texas
Joe Watson
Rice
Cloyce-Box
West Texas State
Ernest Keily
Texas Western
Bobby Coy Lee
Riot Ends Baseball Game Between Harlingen and Del Rio
Police and players clashed after Del Rio demanded a disputed call in a Rio Grande Valley League game. Four officers and eight off duty cops aided, Harlingen forfeited the game as Del Rio’s manager Hamric and catcher Mormino were removed and later carried off the field.
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Harlingen
del Rio
Trell
Jerry Jackson
John Mitchell
Jackson
Mitchel
Frank Mormino
Mormino
Bob Hamric
Mitchell
Hamric
Westonville
del Rio Club
Antare Gonzales
Rain Stops Upset At Forest Hills
Forest Hills New York Forest Hills sees Althea Gibson the US champion share the stage with top foreign stars as the third day of the national tennis championships proceeds weather permitting play resumes today Gibson the 22 year old Black star held a one game lead in a potential triumph over a Wimbledon victor as conditions allowed play to continue at the manicured courts with forecasts for favorable weather.
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N.Y
Althea Gibson
New York
Four Percentage Points Separate Cats And Runnecks
The Beaumont Roughnecks edged the Fort Worth Cats by four points as weather and rain influenced Texas League pennant races. Beaumont routed Tulsa 7 to 3 behind Rex Jones eight-hit pitching while Fort Worth was delayed by rain after leading San Antonio 7 to 2. Dallas climbed to fourth by beating Houston 2 to 1. Wayne McLeland logged his 20th win on his 26th birthday and Oklahoma City’s Indians stretched to 11 innings in a separate game.
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San Antonio
Osiskomea City
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Dallas
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Oklahoma City
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Cleveland
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Rex Jones
San Antonio Missions
Houston Buffs
Delias
Wayne McLeland
Oklahoma ‘City
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True Fishermen Spotted on Highlands Lake Fishing Trip
A local note recalls anglers at Robinson's camp on Highlands Lake including three Chinese men who joked about a big catch. It covers float trip on the San Jacinto to Atascocita crossing, seven bass and one white perch, and a family fishing outing with wives. It ends noting the need for extra licenses next season and a Houston resident, J. E. Moseley.
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Ike Walton
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G.O. Gray
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St Atoscocita Crossing
Humble
Beaumont Highway
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Lowell
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Heads Bend
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Houston
Highland Lake angling report and deep sea trip notes
weekend catches feature K L Fregia with perch and five pound catfish at Highlands Lake. IR Redell reels a five pound bass. Hunter Whitlock posts limit bass. Frank Thompson reports two keeper fish and a garter. Lake low due to pumping issues. C W Curry says level to rise two feet soon. Highlanders fishing expedition aboard Cavalier to Gulf banks yields mackerel and 240 pound dolphin. Hinga Jones wins snapper division with a ten pounder. Petrie and party reel several fish amid rough tackle.
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IR Redell
Houston
Hunter Whitlock
Baytown
Frank Thompson
Warren Kipting
Pete Petrie
C. E. Center
Richard
Louis Barron
Bill Merton
Elza Jones
Martin “Veenstra
Jessie Vaughn
Galveston
Higa Jones
Berron
Fearless Fraley previews 1950 Pre-season All America team
Sports Parade surveys the college grid crop with Fearless Fraley naming a first and second team. Key selections include Bobby Biziick Army at quarterback, Chuck Ortmann Michigan and Johnny Papit Virginia at halfback, Jeff Fleischmann Correll fullback, and Ed Rotticci Santa Clara at center, with multiple linemen and backs from Tennessee Indiana Maryland Wisconsin Missouri Notre Dame and Army. The piece notes strong players like Feldberg Army and Toneff Notre Dame and points to the evolving center and quarterback depth as the season approaches.
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Bud Sherrod
Tennessee
Cliff Anderson
Indiana
Ray Krouse
Maryland
Bob Gain
Kentucky
Bill Gable
Wisconsin
Johnny Kadlec
Missouri
Ed Rotticci
Santa Clara
Bobby Biziick
Army
Chuck Ortmann
Michigan
Johnny Papit
Virginia
Jeff Fleischmann
Correll
Iada
Feldberg
Stock Car Racing Becomes Houston Hot Ticket
Stock car racing heats up Houston nightlife as Play land Park Stadium hosts its fifth month of Friday night racing. Promoters O D and Ray Lavely draw crowds nearing 2000 for admittance, with past meets drawing over 10 000 fans. The 9 lap eight race card features Ag car inverted starts several heats and a 25 lap men’s main, plus a lady pilots’ eight lap feature.
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Ray Lavely
South Main Stadium
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Bessetti's Fly to Deep Sea? Fastest Time Record
An unclear report notes a rapid crossing timed as hours and minutes, mentioning Bessetti and a deep sea route. It references Bohemia and an event year 1928 with brief notes on English channels. The fragmentary item hints at a speed record in a maritime setting.
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Bohemia
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