Hemphill softballers edge Humble for pivotal fifth place bid
Hemphill's 5-3 win over Humble tightens their push for a top five spot in the Major City League. Glenn Higginbotham pitched a two hitter and Claude Lane tripled with a key run, while Bob Hall and Dick Rosenfeld provided offense in a game marked by sharp defense and timely hits.
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Gemphill Softballers
Humble
Hemphill
Considerphiters
Higginbotham
Lee Diamond
Nbotham
Culpepper
Hug
General Tire
S. Bob Hall
Hap Marshall
Kalbij
Webster George Wilfe
Jimmy
Tiple
Bobby
Dick Rosenfeld
Jerry Whit
Hemphil
Humbiz
Rosenfeld
Frank Savage
Witt
With Rod And Gun No Column This Week
A fishing column reports a vacation at Blackwell's camp on Gaylor Lake. Henry Blackwell, 68, runs the site and shares deep lake knowledge. The writer recalls a near canoe accident, praises Scouting life saving training, and notes various anglers on San Jacinto, Trinity Bay, and nearby canals. The piece ends recalling Anne Franklin as the first woman editor in the United States.
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Blackwell
Gaylor Lake
Henry Blackwell
Henry
Don
Den
H. A. Nippert
M. 5
Alston
Highlands
San Jacinto
Maegnolia
San Jacinta
Cleveland
Scott's Bay
Warren Epling
Pete Petrie
Albert Franta
O. 5
Dili
Charles Fred F Wiser
Bill Tiderton
Freeport
Beck Stalla
Trinity Bay
Robinson’s
Highlands Lake
M.A. Bobo, Sr
M.A. Jr
Carrail Linda
el Centro
California
Rodbinson
Bobo, Sr
Velma Scott Red Chete
Baytown
Scott
Robinson
Angiers
Water Board
Roabinson
Nine No Hit Spoilers In '51 Villains Of Baseball
Steve Snider lists nine players who spoiled no hit efforts in 1951, detailing Barney McCosky, Pete Castiglione, Bobby Avila, Bob Elliott, Vern Bickford, Vic Wertz, Ralph Kiner, Enos Slaughter, Pee Wee Reese and Chico Carrasquel as key disruptors, with brief notes on how each threatened or ended a potential no hitter in specific games and dates.
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Steve Snider
United Press
New York
Villians
Ciff Chambers
Bob Feller
Allie Reynolds
Barney McCosky
Philadelphia A’s
Cincinnati
Barney
Don Marrero
Washington
Iwo
Treve
Reds
Marrero
Pete Castiglione
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Pete
Sal
Pirates
Bobby Aviis
Cleveland Indians
Joe Dotson
Chicago White
Real Steet
Avila
Bob Ellicott
Boston Braves
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinatti Reds
Elliott
Vern Bickford
Boston
Black
Isday Tits of ball scheduled
No games are scheduled next in the Major City Len for the three schemes. A benefit contest was held last night at the Ball Park. Hor Pate Rupp heads the veteran Rayer, who recently suffered an ulcer while playing.
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Schemws
Ball Park
Pate Rupp
Satchel Returns to Pitch in Washington Game
Fragmentary note reports Satchel Paige near return to mound with the Washington Senators. cryptic lines mention a project or forecast of strong pitching and a possible late inning warning. text appears garbled with era references and unclear date.
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Washington Senators
Playoff Berths In Church Softball All Sewed Up
Six teams have clinched playoff berths in the Church Softball League with top four—St. Mark's Methodist Wooster Baptist Highlands First Baptist and Memorial Baptist—already secure. Memorial Baptist defeated Grace Methodist 22 6 to join the cut line as regular play ends next Monday. The TAAY State Men's Church Tournament will be held in Corpus Christi August 23 24 25 a single elimination with a consolation bracket and inquiries to Warren Boren City Recreation Department Box 1627 Corpus Christi phone 3 3191 sr 28371.
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St. Mark's Methodist
Wooster Baptist
Highlands First Baptist
Memorial Baptstresdy
Bemorial Baptist
Se Test Circle
Grace Methodist
Sixark’s
Taay State Men
Warren Boren
City Recreation Depert FP
Corpus Christi
Pittsburgh Seeks New Head Grid Mentor
The University of Pittsburgh searched for a new football head coach after Len Casanova left for Oregon. Athletic Director Tom Hamilton declined to name a successor or solicit coaches from other colleges, signaling a cautious selection process.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
University of Pittsburgh
Len Casanova
University of Oregon
Tom Hamilton
Casanova
Pitt
Don Newcombe’s Sore Arm Believed To Stem From Fear
The Dodgers star Don Newcombe is described as troubled by a recurring sore arm, with managers Branch Rickey Burt Shotton and Charley Dressen debating whether the issue is physical or mental. The piece traces his rise from a reluctant recruit to rookie of the year and notes pressure from looming wealth and career longevity.
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Don Newcombe
Fred Down
United Press
New York
Branch Rickey
Burt Shotton
Charley Dressen
Newcombe
Dodgers
Hall
Ewell Bisch
Shotton
Dressen
Jackie Robinson
Nashua
England
Montreal
Tnere Richey
Buzzy Zavasi
Bavasi
Don
Ombe
Chips Down Tonight in Hi City Softball
Hi City League action tightens as three crucial games decide playoff fates. On Lee Diamond One Paine hosts Wanis at 7 30 p m while Black’s meets VFW at 9 00 p m Paine and VFW own 3 wins each and have secured berths Leggett’s on Diamond Two faces Glenn’s at 7 20 p m Leggett eyes third place at 534 wins 2 % losses and can finish at least tied for fourth
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Lee Diamond
Wanis
Paine
Black
VFW
Diamond Two
Legrece
Gienn
Leggett’s
Leggett
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Hightson
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Isday
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Generel Tire
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