Port Arthur Ganders top Pasadena in district finale
Port Arthur Ganders beat Pasadena Eagles 37-27 to climb from last place and finish tied for fourth with Ball High of Galveston. Port Arthur Jackets beat Orange Tigers 31-27 to claim District 8-44 honors as Louis Estes of Orange was limited by Port Arthur’s tight zone.
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Houston
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Newcombe to Enter Military Service February Twenty Sixth
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe learned he will be inducted into military service on February 26 in a supplemental draft call from his Elizabeth New Jersey draft board. He won 20 games last season with a 56-28 three year record for the Dodgers and will leave before the season begins. Duke Snider signed for about 21 thousand dollars and Sal Maglie remains the Giants’ top holdout as talks continue.
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Snider
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Sal Maglie
Meglie
Hayes Can Pack Em In Baseball Parks
Buffalo general manager Bill Hayes, named minor league executive of the year, vows a personal touch to draw fans. In Temple Texas he helped 237000 paid admissions in a city of 24,978, and in Buffalo plans 65 talks in 48 days plus 400 speeches, family nights, and other extras to spark attendance. He also created a fan handbook and novel advertising ideas to boost park interest.
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International League
Crosby Independents Take City Loop Lead
Crosby Independents upset Lee College 49 48 to seize the Recreation Basketball League second round lead with a 3 1 record. Humble remains undefeated at 2 0 after beating Channelview. Hilliard's Cafe beat Nelson's Sporting Goods 43 41 to move 2 1. Nelson's sits 1 1. Donnie Dietrich led Crosby with 21 points while Lee College’s Glen Lowry had 12 and Charles Irwin 11. Two games tonight at Beytown JH: Lee College vs Channelview 7 pm and Humble vs National Guard 8 30 pm.
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Baylor Upsets Texas to Put TCU Back in Favor
Baylor stunned Texas 71-59 in the Southwest Conference race, lifting Baylor from the cellar into a tie for fourth as TCU beat Rice 53-49. Ralph Johnson led Baylor with 22 points, while Texas stars Dowies and Harris struggled with fouls. SMU beat a Dallas semi pro team 62-65 in a charity game. Randy Turpin began his comeback with a seven round TKO over Alex Buxton. Dayton girls beat Cedar Bayou 31-15 with Walters scoring seven points.
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Crosby Buffaloes Fall to Liberty 46 39 in District Clash
Wayne Peterson led Crosby with 16 points but the Crosby Buffaloes lost to Liberty 45 39 in a District 27A fair at Liberty. The Buffs host Cedar Bayou Friday. Crosby girls beat Liberty 33 32 as Rosie Prochozke led with 13 points.
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Cedar Bayou Bears Take Second In District 27 A
Cedar Bayou defeats Dayton 33 to 26 to move into sole possession of second place in District 27 A. Herbert Bishop scores 12 points to lead Cedar Bayou as they hold a firm position behind Buna. The Bears finish the season with two road games at Crosby and Buna.
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Bears
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College Basketball Roundup of Scores and Narrow Victories
Box scores list results from numerous games as teams such as Canisius Buffalo Duke Duke North Carolina State and others posted wins or close losses. Notable margins include Yale over Brandeis and Duke over NC State with several tight finishes across the slate.
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Siena
Oklahoma City
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North Carolina State
Franklin and Marshall
Navy
Dallas Eagles hold four day camp with 148 prospects
Dallas Eagles owner Dick Burne said 148 Negroes turned out for a four day camp, with 50 to 60 expected to attend the scrimmages. Six colleges and three others were represented, as Burnett planned to use Negro players in the league if suitable Class A4 calls emerged. Scrimmage games begin Wednesday to identify standout players for special attention.
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Baschaly
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Eagle
Dick Burne
Burnett
Esse
Eagles
First Presbyterian and St. Mark's Win Tilts
In church league play, First Presbyterian defeated Wooster Ba and the Methodists beat 34 to 13. Friday’s games featured Baptist and Memorial Ban teams at Lee High gym, with Friday’s schedule noted as St pm. Grand Coulee dam on the Columbia River weighs 25 tons.
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Grand Coulee Dam
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