Stingarees Edge Beaumont In District Playoff Bid
The Stingarees aim to claim a Class AA state playoff berth by beating Beaumont High Royal Purples at Elmont Armory tomorrow night. They opened district playoffs with a 31-29 win in New Tees Vite and could need a third deciding game at Texas City next Friday if results require. Radio KREL will broadcast the game with Byard Hue Microphone.
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Hemphillers Fall in City National Finals 56 54
Hemphillers Bol and Watkins named all tournament as City National edges Hemphill 56 to 54 to win Crosby High School finals. City National advances to regional showdowns while Hemphill to follow in Texas City and Medal Tourney preparation.
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Liberty WHT Air National to broadcast NL games in 1950
The Liberty Broadcasting System reached a 1950 deal with National League officials for play by play NL games starting March 11. Selected games will be exclusive to Liberty, with others non exclusive, plus a full 24 exhibition games. Gordon McLendon announced the pact in New York alongside NL president Ford Frick.
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Baytown JH Hoopsters Reach Finals in Youth Tourney
Beytown JH, coached by Harold Barfield, advanced to the seventh and eighth grade tournament final at Deer Park gym after beating Pearland 23 21 and Jackson of Pasadena 29 13. They lost the final to Deer Park 21 26. Biernie Novesad and Glen Wilson of Bartown JH made the all tournament team.
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Burke wins Rio Grande Open with record 264
Jack Burke Jr. of White Plains NY shoots 65 final round to post 264 for 72 holes, a Valley Open record, and win by two strokes. Skip Alexander finishes second with 268, Henry Rawson and Fred Haas Jr. tie for third at 267, while Sam Snead leads money list but did not play.
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Golden Gloves State Finals End Tonight in Fort Worth
Fort Worth hosts the 1956 Golden Gloves State Tournament ending tonight with three defending champions seeking more recognition. At least 24 three round bouts are scheduled as finalists in eight weights. Fort Worth, the defending team champion, leads Amarillo 25-11 in the semifinals. Johnny O Glee of Dallas was injured in a notable bout against Eddie Garza. Freddie Morales of Abilene meets Tony Maiorsone of San Antonio in bantamweight semifinals.
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Rice Only SWC Club Without Title Shot
Rice Owls linger at the back of the Southwest Conference race as home advantage patterns shape the title fight. Arkansas leads with two road games remaining while Rice and other contenders face a mix of home and away fixtures that could reshuffle the standings before February curtain.
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Tyler Juniors Favored In State Junior College Tourney
Tyler Junior College leads 15 contenders in the third annual State Junior College Basketball Tournament opening March 1 at College Station. The event features record scoring and foul trends from past years, with notable marks by Charles Whitten and Sydon Hrachovy cited as benchmarks for upcoming games.
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Bonus Old Stuff To Honus Wagner Bonus Was Five Dollars
In Pittsburgh on February 20 7P Honus Wagner recalls his early baseball days with a $5 bonus offer from Steubenville in 1895. He says he rejected £5 2 month and rode the caboose, noting the conductor saved $5 for him during the trip. He contrasts modern bonus babies with his own modest first bonus.
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Mathews Breaks 20 Mile Motorcycle Record In Daytona
Billy Mathews from Hamilton Ontario defied danger on Daytona Beach sands to win a 20 mile race in 2 hours 15 minutes 2 seconds setting a record with an average speed of 8.52 miles per hour over the course. He rode a British Norton reaching 117 mph on the straight and finished amid sand mud and bruises but pleased with the win and plan to open a cycle shop near Buffalo.
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Cougar Five Wins Gulf Coast Title
Houston finishes unbeaten in Gulf Coast Conference play by defeating Midwestern 68 40. Trinity and North Texas clash Friday in San Antonio for the title, with a three way tie possible if North Texas wins. Nonconference games follow as Midwestern Belle Texas Southwestern North Texas Trinity and Houston schedule remaining contests. The Fisheries Bureau notes dolphins and carps outrun boats.
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Montegut Starter on A&M Fish Five
Texas A and M face a strong challenge as Lou Morris’ Bearcats visit College Station for a game. Morris is among the top junior college teams in the Southwest, with Leroy Miksch leading A and M scorers through eight games with 98 points. Teammates include Max Montegut Jim Velvin Don Garrett and Don Heft.
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Doak Walker Seeks $25,000 For Pro Football
Dallas report cites Doak Walker of Southern Methodist asking $25,000 to sign with the Detroit Lions. Cosch Bo McMillin talked with Walker about a pro contract but two sides remained far apart on terms. Lions draft rights allow Walker to choose pro football or other offers.
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Baytown golfer Sharpless wins Houston Country Club final
In the finals of the first flight at the Houston Country Club tournament Ralph Sharpless of Baytown won four matches. He trailed by one but halved the decisive hole and later led two up. Baytown teammates Milton Keiley Jack Cameron A R Mullis and Lowell Lammers also played in the event. Halley’s comet is due to return about 1933.
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