Grand slam caps Tigers win in Baytown league night
Felix Lloyd hit a bases loaded homer for a 7 2 Tigers victory over the Thad Felton Giants as Earthman Tigers grab second place. Union Cards beat Dittman Dodgers 6 4 with Doug Bell and Jimmy Harrison delivering key hits.
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I'll Pitch Until I Can't Throw Ball No End For Higbe
Atlanta is home to Kirby Higbe known as Old Hig who keeps pitching in the Montgomery Grays of the South Atlantic League. The veteran right-hander began playing 20 years ago and says he plans to pitch until he cannot throw. He carries a storied past with the Dodgers and Pirates including a famed iron-man season with 56 games.
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Highlands Pirates widen lead in Teen-Age League win
Highlands Pirates beat Horace Main Giants 15-7 to move to four wins in five games. Donald Walker earned the win with four hits allowed and 16 strikeouts while pacing Highlands with four of five at the plate including a third inning homer. Donnie Hullum led Giants with two hits. The Pirates totaled 14 hits.
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Tire Franta In Headline Tilt Tonight
The General Tire Franta softball team vies for position in Major City League action at Lee diamonds. A Franta win could move them to second or first place, depending on Prince against Bakers. Other games include Bayshore Motors versus Culpepper and Humble versus Service Produce, with times listed.
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Eight Teams Fght For Church League Playoff Slots
The Church League soft ball race narrows to an eight-team, down-to-the-wire chase for four playoff berths with five nights left. Baptist Temple leads at 7-1, followed by Highlands First Baptist Memorial Baptist and First Presbyterian at 6-2. Upcoming games include Highlands First Baptist vs Memorial Baptist and Presbyterian vs Grace Methodist on Diamond One, while Central Bank st tangles Wooster Baptist on Diamond Two, as Temple meets First Christians. Recent results: Baptist beat St Joseph 8-4, St Mark's won 9-6 over Wooster Baptist, Memorial Baptist beat Bayidin Second Baptist 6-3, and First Presbyterian defeated Highlands First Baptist 6-1.
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Brenham Star Eu gene Bredthauer to enroll at Texas A&M
Brenham high school guard Eu gene Bredthauer will join Texas A&M after scoring 211 points in 17 games last season for the Brenham team. The 18-year-old six foot one inch guard, who won three sitters in basketball and two in football, announced his college choice on Monday.
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All-Star Tilt Shows 8-5 Odds For American League
In Philadelphia the American League faces the National League with eight to five odds against the AL. Casey Stengel ponders starting Raschi and weighing Lemon for relief as weather cools 87 degrees. Durocher optimistic, lineup not settled, Shantz and Reynolds concerns affect pitching plans.
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Managers in Major Leagues Show High Turnover
Red Rolfe's firing mirrors a trend across four clubs this season as owners replace managers to fix teams. Freddie Hutchinson strikes a hero’s note in Detroit while Casey Stengel and Billy Meyer illustrate the wide range of fates for field bosses. Branch Rickey vows to rebuild with players for pennant runs.
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Gavilan Knocks Out Gil Turner in Philadelphia
Philadelphians witnessed Kid Gavilan batter 21 year old Gil Turner at Municipal Stadium as he unleashed power, stopping Turner at 2:47 of the 11th round in a July bout. The Cuban champion, praised for speed, aimed toward future rivals including Bobby Dykes in September after a disputed Miami Beach decision earlier in his defenses.
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Baytown Jaycees golf tour opens with no entry fee
The Baytown Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a 36 hole medal play golf tournament for boys 17 and under at Baytown Country Club. Joe Choate chairs the event and Fred Marti is club pro. Sign up by August 4 or 13. top four Baytown players advance to the State Jaycee Championship in Denton with expenses paid. Trophy and golf balls awarded to winners.
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San Antonio Hands Stumbling Buffs Another Defeat
The Shreveport Sports beat the Houston Buffs 7 to 3 as San Antonio and Shreveport kept pace in the Texas League standings. Jim Willis limited Beaumont to five hits while Ackeret drove in three runs with a four bagger and two singles. Post earned the win for San Antonio with 11 strikeouts and a two run homer in the eighth.
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New Britain Cons. Loren Larsén Arrested on Day Off
Loren Larsén a New Britain conservative official appears to deny a holiday as he claims to be always on the job. He was arrested la during a day off amid unclear charges.
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