Ganders Host Freeport In District Basketball Clash
The Robert E Lee Ganders host Freeport at 8 p m in Lee gym as the 12 AA race opens. Pasadena, Galena Park and Texas City also figure in the standings with Texas City aiming to cinch a tie by sweeping two games this week. News covers recent game results and scoring leaders while noting injuries and lineup depth.
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Yellow Jackets
Port Arthur Jackets Set For Record Non-District Schedule
Port Arthur's Yellow Jackets plan five non district home games featuring out of state opponents from Louisiana Arkansas and Oklahoma plus Kerrville. Coach John Tomlin aims to showcase power and attract fans as the team eyes another strong season with games September 8 15 22 29 and November 23 at Port Arthur and Kerrville.
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Nichols
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Kansas City Blues Purchase of Jerry Snyder
The Kansas City Blues announced their acquisition of shortstop Jerry Snyder from Beaumont of the Texas League. Snyder, a 1949 Texas League All Star despite injury, batted 279 with 94 games for Joplin in the Western Association in 1937 and 202 for Quincy in the Three I League before joining Beaumont. Sixteen major league clubs pursued Snyder in 1947, and Tom Greenwade acquired him for the New York Yankees organization.
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Kansas City” Blues
American’ Association
Jerry Snyder
Beaumont
A Snyder
Tom Greenwade
New York Yankee
Pokey Snyder
Joplin
Quincy
Single Gulf Loop Game This Week
United Press reports one title game on Gulf Coast Conference schedule this week as four teams play outside opponents. North Texas hosts Midwestern in Denton, while Midwestern meets Brooke Medical Center in Wichita Falls and Houston faces St Thomas? at home. Trinity hosts Southwest Texas and Sam Houston State visits Houston, with recent losses noted for Midwestern and Trinity.
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Denton
Brooke Medical Center
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Trinity
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Houston Meets & F. Austin
Houston
East Texas
Wayland College
St Mary’s
Cougars to use Rice Stadium for two teams
Rice Institute will host football at its new 70 000 seat stadium with Rice and the University of Houston sharing home games. UH officials decided the public stadium would not hold the growing program. A home and home series with Alabama for 1951 and 1952 was announced, with Houston playing first at the new venue.
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University of Houston
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Couple Sought in Killing of Carnival Man Captured
Charles and Blanche Landrum, sought for 10 weeks by police across the South, were jailed in Rapides Parish on charges of killing carnival operator Joseph Miley, 63, whose body was found in a Portageville parking lot. They had disappeared after the slaying and were arrested in New Orleans by FBI agents and detectives before being returned to Alexandria.
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Portigand
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Ow Orleans
FBI
Baseball's Unlucky Guy To Try Comeback Bevens
Bevens, the Yankees pitcher who nearly no-hit the Dodgers in the 1947 World Series, eyes a spring comeback with Sacramento in the Pacific Coast League. His arm trouble since then has led to Newark and Texas League stints, but he hopes to return, hoping fans and teammates rally behind him.
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Steve Snider
United Press
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Bill) Beyens
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Hell
Sacramento
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Newark
Chicago White Sox
Dizzy Dean
Dean
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
SWC Basketball Race Still Red Hot Affair
The Southwest Conference lead remains tight as six teams chase the top spot with Arkansas Baylor Texas A and M SMU TCU and Texas Tech all in title contention. Baylor beat Arkansas 60 49 in Little Rock and the schedule features Arkansas Texas A M Baylor SMU TCU clashes with several non conference games interspersed.
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United Press
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S31
Baylor
Texas A. & M
Texas
TCU
Rice
Baylors
Parker
Little Rock
Arkensas
Bill Henderson
Bears
Aggies
Waco
Austin
SMU
Dallas
Mustangs
Hogs
Fayetteville
Bevlor
Oklahoma Mondey
ECU
East Texas
Commerce
Highland Park Coaching Vacancy Sparks Football Hope
The Highland Park High School coaching post opened after Herman Morgan resigned to join SMU as freshman coach. Rumor places a favored mentor in line, with 18 lettermen returning next season boosting chances. The 1949 context frames local expectations and the chance for a strong program rebuild.
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Herman
Sleepy) Morgan
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Rusty
Two-Minute Rule Is In Effect In NCAA Playoffs
The NCAA playoff rule limits clock stoppage to two minutes of final play and retains ball possession after a free throw. Conference reactions vary with some adopting different rules to aid trailing teams while protests loom from several leagues. Highland Park football tradition is noted with coaching history and near-term expectations for the Scots.
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vWitzer
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Coaching Shakeups Stir Alumni Fury Over Milligan Exit
New York January 30 A wave of coaching upheavals hits colleges as Pitt alumni condemn Mike Milligan's abrupt football resignation at Milligan University. Holy Cross seeks Eddie Anderson after resigning Iowa coach. Northwestern eyes Waldo Fisher as Dutch Lanborg departs for Kansas. Pitt and Iowa vacancies spark bids from Don Faurat and others as officials foresee two to three weeks for replacements.
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Mike Milligan
Holy Cross
Eddie Anderson
Iowa
Waldo Fischer
Dutch Lanborg
Northwestern
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Pennsylvania
Pitt
McKlligan
Tom Hamilton
Harrisburg
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Chicago
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Washington
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Nebraska
Johnny Michelosen
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Demaret Captures Ben Hogan Open
Jaunty Jimmy Demaret wins the Ben Hogan Open at Phoenix Country Club with a 263 total securing 2000 to 1st place. Bobby Locke set a 2848 record but Demaret finishes one stroke back while Hogan struggles after a 41 month layoff. Sammy Snead finishes one behind amid a downpour final round.
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Ariz
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Lady Tuck
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Phoenix Country Club
Ojei
California
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Ben
Texas Bentam
Sammy Snead
West Virginia
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Judges Urge Texas Criminal Law Shifts
Two Texas criminal district judges Boh Hall and Henry Hing urged tougher rules for “professional criminals” proposing that justices of the peace gain power to deny bond in non capital offense cases and release on appeal be limited. They urged remand to jail without bond for felons charged while free on appeal.
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Texas
Robert A.boh Hall
Henry Hing
Justices of the Peace
State Legislative Committee
Polly Riley Wins Doherty Tournament in Miami
Polly Riley of Fort Worth captured the Helen Lee Doherty Tournament final 4 and 3 over Marlene Bauer of Midland after moving ahead on the 11th hole. Riley, noted for her deadly putting, sank numerous 48 to 20 footers to seal the victory in the 3 12 hole clash amidst notes of her Tampa Open win last week.
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Fla
Gem
Polly Riley
Fort Worth
Miss Riley
Marlene Bauer
Midland
Helen Lee Doherty
Two Cage Games On Tap Tonight At Baytown Jr High
Toa Church League basketball schedules two games at Baytown Junior High gym tonight. Baptist Temple and Memorial Baptist meet at 755 p.m. Wooster Baptist faces St Mark's Methodist at 839 p.m.
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Tito Court Sentences Two Rebels To Death
In Belgrade on January 29 a Yugoslav court sentenced two men to death for infiltrating from Bulgaria to spy and spread Communist propaganda. Four Bulgarians and two Yugoslavs received prison terms of five to 13 years on the same charges. Officials announced that the two death sentences will be carried out by firing squad.
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