Red Sox surge to AL lead after key sweep
New blood bolsters Boston as they top the American League with a doubleheader sweep of the White Sox. Vollmer and DiMaggio power a 3-2 and 3-4 win while Allie Reynolds no hits for the Yankees in a 3-0 victory over Cleveland. Tigers beat Washington 5-4 on Evers and doubles. A’s sweep Browns 9-3 and 13-5. Dodgers extend NL lead with three homers in a 9-3 win over Cubs. Cards win 2-0 over Giants on Goodman's homer. Phils beat Pirates 11-8. Braves and Feds rainout.
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North Wins Inning Spree Over South In Texas League
North defeats the South 13 to 3 at Buff Stadium as Dallas and Tulsa players star. Mizell of Houston anchors relief, Hazle makes three sparkling catches, Nuxhall earns the win after relief from Nerleski. Fridley and Turley contribute multi hits for North in a high scoring game.
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Mann Highlands Showdown for Lead In Junior Baseball
The Horace Mann Giants face the Highlands Pirates at 3 30 p m Monday on Lae Diamond in a key battle for first place in the Major League junior circuit. Mann rose into a tie by beating the Baytown Braves 12 21 as Case sparked the win with three hits including a first inning homer. Venegas homered for Mann while Baytown’s Winston Porter led the visitors with two hits. In Minor League play the Red Sox defeated the Indians 18 8 with Vester Huggins and Charles Wilson homering for Boston.
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Oilers to Face Philco in Humble Park Showdown
The Baytown Oilers meet Houston Philco at 3 p.m. today at Humble Ball Park as Philco, with veteran Jerry Burmeister and manager Lefty Graham, is among Houston’s stronger semi pro teams. Earlier, Angelo's Cafe beat Baytown 11 6 and the Oilers lack further games this week. A benefit game for Pete Rupp is set for July 24 against Shell.
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Veterans Return From 1758 Waxahachie Champs Squad
Five veterans from the 1950 Texas Junior American Legion baseball championship team in Waxahachie rejoin the squad as it prepares to face Baytown. Notables include pitcher Tommy Gibson and infielder Frank Hooper, both veterans with one more season of eligibility, plus strong pitching and fielding from the returning lineup led by Hooper at third base.
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Baytown Net Team Captures Three Titles at Olympic Meet
Baytown net stars swept three titles at the Junior Olympics Invitational Tennis Tournament in Houston. Rob Middleton and Don Dixon defeated George Laccquard and Jeff Boyer of Alvin 6-1 5-1 in the boys 16 1I final. Billy Williams and Emory Hallman won the boys 14 15 division, beating Ray Grayless and Jer Kelly 5-1 6-2. Bill Dixon claimed the singles crown in the 33 and under division with a 6-2 6-3 win over Bob Atkins. Thurman Watson fell in the 16 27 semi finals to Warren Keith 6-3 4-6 6-4. Tommy Roberts and Don Fuller exited in the 14-35 semis. Stevenson's 6-0 8-0 over Roberts and Thompson 6-0 6-4 over Fuller were noted.
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VFW Clinches Hi City Loop Playoff Slot
VFW and Paine tie for lead in Hi City Softball League as both clubs reach 6-3, with final playoff berths still to be determined after WEW defeats Paine 7-4. Arnett, Duke, and Carter led hits for WEW while Steerner pitched for Paine.
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General Tire Narrowly Secures Playoff Bid in Softball Action
General Tire remains in the race for at least a tie for fourth in the Major City League after beating Hemphill 3-0 to notch its 10th win in 16. Franta General Tire clash looms next Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. on Diamond One, with key performances by Sam Bozich and Ray Traylor fueling the victory.
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Fishing Report Highlights Local Spots Improvement
Water conditions are generally good at nearby fishing spots with calm weather helping major lakes and rivers recover from recent rises. Reports include Steeles Hook 66 fish near Shortys, Old River and Dry Lake with clear water and slow bites, and anglers catching specks two pounds at Tin Can reef near Mesquite Point. Fatal Alabama auto crash noted with white crosses as safety reminder.
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Felton Nine Opens Title Series With Houston Tonight
Baytown Legion, Harris County champions, face Houston Reagan in a best of three district title series opener at 5 p.m. today at public school diamond. Gerald Orton starts for Baytown, while Jock Schulten pitches for Reagan, with the second game set for Monday in Humble and a potential third late night.
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Baytown Boys Hit 7th Straight Title Challenge
Seven games into the busy week for the Baytown boys they prepare to face Waxahachie, 1850 state Legion champions, at S&S Park in Humble tomorrow.
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Tennis Bum Savitt Aims to Regain Davis Cup for U S
Wimbledon champion Erik Savitt of New Jersey says his rest is planned until the Davis Cup opener with Japan in Louisville July 2 23 as he recovers from a shoulder ailment. He views Australia as the main hurdle and calls Ken Sedgman the real key to beating the Australians.
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