Biggers Throws One-Hitter As Baytown Edges Tigers
Baytown Oilers win 3-1 over Richmond Tigers in Baytown. Red Biggers allowed one hit, struck out 32, with Lupe Rodriguez adding a seventh inning double. Jackie Reed and Merle Burch had two hits each, and the Oilers prepare to face Philco of Houston at Humble Park tomorrow at 3 p.m.
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Richmond Tigers
Red Biggers
Tigers
Lupe Rodriguez Biggers
Oilers
Philco
Houston
Hmble Park
Travis Davenport
Biggers
Brenham
Jackie Reed
Merle Burch
Richmond
Kittens Seeking New First Sacker In Fort Worth
Fort Worth baseball officials sought a new first baseman to replace Joe Lutz, who arrived from San Antonio and then vanished. President John Reeves said Lutz had reported he would be on deck for a double header but had not heard from him. Reeves planned to pursue legal steps if contact remained absent. Lutz had been part of a deal sending Ben Taylor to the St Louis Browns for two players and cash.
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Joe Lutz
San Antonio
John Reeves
Lutte
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Lutz
Keokuk
Iowa
The
Cats
Ben Taylor
St Louis Browns
McGaha Delivers Clutch Hit To Split For Buffs
In a Texas League doubleheader, Mel McGaha's ninth inning homer gave the Houston Buffs a 2 1 victory after Oklahoma City exploded for four in the sixth to win game one 4 3. Freddie Martin pitched five strong innings in game two as Houston tied the series. Beaumont was blanked by Fort Worth 4 0, San Antonio swept Tulsa in the other twinbill, and Shreveport beat Dallas 3 1. The standings show Houston atop the circuit, with Dallas, San Antonio, and Shreveport nearby. Tonight Shreveport visits Dallas, San Antonio plays Tulsa, Beaumont meets Fort Worth, and Houston hosts Oklahoma City.
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United Press
Houston Buffs
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Mel McGaha
Buffs
Oklahoma City
Indians
Bulls
Houston
Freddie Martin
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Beaumont
Fort Worth
Pete Mondroff
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Joan Meckinson
Dallas
Eagles
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Shreveport
Missions
Tulss
Clif Caggin
Jim Willis
Ray Nerleski
Cogzin
Tulsa
Bob Curley
Oilers
Russ Burns
Tvo
Bill Hilbert
Sen. Antonio
Olympic Netters Play Here Tuesday
The Southern United States Junior Olympics regional tennis meet opens here next Tuesday with entry forms to C. R. Middleton. First place in singles and doubles for boys and girls earns a path to Houston August 13. Players compete only in their age group and cannot play both events. Deadlines: July 13.
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C. R. Middleton
Thes Monde
Houston
Toledo U Cage Star Admits Guilt In Scandal
Toledo University basketball scandal widens as sophomore Jack Feeman and three teammates admit fixes totaling 32000 for games against Bowling Green and Xavier last January. Freshman Joe Massy and Bill Walker acted as contact for fixes on Bowling Green Xavier and Niagara games. Walker Muzit and Bob McDonald confessed taking 1750 to alter the Niagara outcome.
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Ghio
Toledo University
Asa S. Knowles
Jack Feeman
Akron
Bowling Green
Xavier
Knowles
Joe Massy
Brooklyn
Bill Walker
Niagara University
W Walker
Carlo Muzit
Bob McDonald
Niagara
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Muzi
McDonald
Jenowles
University Athletic Board
Cincinnati
Mazi
Frank Hagen
New York
Franta Tire Humble Hemphill In Playoff Berth Race
The Major Softball League clinches a playoff spot as Franta Tire Humble and Hemphill secure berths. Culpepper drops to Humble, ending Culpepper’s playoff chances. Playoffs begin Tuesday at Lee Diamond Field with Franta facing Hemphill and General Tire vs Humble. Final standings show Franta General Tire tied atop a tight race.
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Berphill
Hemphillers
Culpepper
Furniture Men
Derway
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Hemphill
HE Humble
Hughes and Pagel
Watford
Holland
Baytown Racers Eye Port Arthur Boat Races Tomorrow
Baytown racers prepare for the Port Arthur Yacht Basin event backed by the Orange Boat Club and sanctioned by LSBRA. Competitors include Hollarway, Alor, Read, Chandler, Palmer, Pruett, Priett, Shepherd, Stringling, Falco. Next Sunday they target a 1500 prize at Freeport with a camera contest offering 1000 and 50 prizes.
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Port Arthur
Yacht Basin
Hollarway
C. B.alor
Hercel Read
Ed Chandler
Fred Palmer
Folland Pruett
Red Priett
Adis Shepherd
Bi Strinling
John Falco
Orange Boat Club
LSBRA
Freeport
Humble Tennis Ladder Carded for Sunday Matches
Humble plans tennis ladder carded for Sunday on the Humble court. In men s doubles Rob Middleton and Rollin Russell face Tom Rochette and Paul Witkine. Hap Marshall plays Don Dixon. Webber faces Russell in singles. Junior doubles Thurman Watson and Don Fuller square off against Bill Dixon and Bob Long. Billy Williams meets Emory Hall in boys singles.
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Cibb
Rob Middleton
Rollin Russeer
Tommy Rocette
Paul Witkine
Hap Marshall
Don
Dixon
Webber
Russell
Doubleg
Thurman ‘Watson
Don Fuller
Bill Dixon
Tror Long
Billy Will Hams
Emory Hall
Attendance at eight recreation centers totals forty two thousand eight hundred eighty seven
Attendance at the eight playground centers sponsored by the Recreation Council totaled 42,287 for the summer. The centers closed this week with a 16 rise from last summer. Centers listed include Ashbel Smith 4058 Baytown 6641 Carver 14148 Cedar Bayou 2864 De Zavala 3052 Highlands 3052 Thorace Mann 5841 and McNair 7876.
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Ashbel
Smith
Baytown
Carver
Cedar
DeZavala
Highlands
Thorace Mann
McNair
Lassie Softballers Face Highlands In Late Afternoon Clash
The Lassies softball team will play Highlands at 3 p.m. today on Lee Diamond. They were originally slated to meet Memorial Hospital of Houston, but that game was canceled.
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Highlands
Piam
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Rain Raps Chisox as Yanks Dominate Stadium
New York reports that fans and commentators score the Yankees over the White Sox in a tough game at Yankee Stadium. One Chicago supporter quips that even heaven seems aligned with New York as the Sox struggle to rally.
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Paine and VFW win in Hi City playoff openers
Hi City League softball playoffs opened with Paine Brothers defeating Leggett's Drug 15 to 5 and VFW edging Glenn's 13 to 12. Onester Burchett delivered the clutch double for WWs, driving in two runs as WEW topped Glenn's despite late drama. Paine hit three homers, with Kinzman and Going contributing, in a rain-delayed opener that set up a best of three with Leggett next Monday.
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Sanders
Norman Ponder
Perce Glenn
Pat - Psine Brothers
Herbert Kinzman
Edldie Going
Carver Tourney Finals Set For Tonight
The Hester House Dodgers face the Crosby Dragons at 6 pm on Carver field in the Carver softball tournament final. Crosby defeated Ames-Raymond Bulldogs 9 6 to reach the final while Hester beat Carver 16 5 to reach the championship.
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Crosby Dragons
At & Pm
Carver Field
Carver
Crosby
Ames-Raymond Bulldogs
Stocks Roll At Speedway Races Tonight
The Channelview Speedway presents a packed program with a five to eight car derby led by Roy Huston. The night includes three 12-lap heats, an S-lap trophy dash, and a 15-lap consolidation steeplechase. First race starts at 1:13 p.m.
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Channelview Speedway
Roy Huston
Deputy Sheriffs Triumph in Junior League Fifth Straight
Deputy Sheriffs clinched their fifth consecutive win in the Baytown Sun sponsored junior league, edging Paine Bros by a small margin as Duke Jones pitched well despite mistimed base-running. The Junior Newsboys also won 13 to 5, showcasing standout fielding and hitting before the league pauses for August events. Roosevelt veto tally noted as $31 million in total.
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Paine Bros
Duke Jones
Jones
Paul Ray Como
Me‘Camy Iauless
Robert E. Lee
Rochelle Stadium
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Junior Newshot
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Westerday
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Newsboys
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Pye
Chism
Beck
Bianco
Traylor Wins Major City League Batting Crown
Traylor is the Major City League batting champion with a final average of .380 as published in the last round of official statistics. Hlumbie’s Rat Traylor led the league, finishing atop the batting charts with a standout average and the title secured by the latest published figures.
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Hlumbie
Highlands Mann Co Champions of junior Ball Loop
Highlands defeated Mann 10 6 to share the junior League title. Highlands and Mann finished 8 4. Baytown Braves third, Cedar Bayou Cardinals last. Donald Walker pitched Highlands to victory with five hits. Leading hitters included Jerry Agams Ken roniest weth Yovtet and Andy Bonds.
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Highlands Pirates
Highlands
Mann
Baytown Braves
Cedar Bayou Cardinals
Donald Walker
Jerry Agams
Kenroniest Weth Yovtet
Andy Bonds
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