Baytown Oilers Offer Free Admission Friday Tilt
Baytown Oilers announce a free entry game next Friday at 8 p.m. against the Hooster Heights Bulldogs. The Bulldogs hold a 12-2 league record and 47-5 overall. Oilers will feature players from the Houston Reagan high school program, with several Tate semi pro contenders introduced during this week’s road events.
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Walcott Pilot Tries Again For License
New York reports Walcott, the heavyweight champion, needs a valid license to stage the Walcott Marciano title fight in September. Promoter Jim Norris seeks a manager license for Bocchicchio to keep the bout in New York, with venue likely Yankee Stadium and split favors Walcott and Marciano.
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Bonura Named Midland Club Pilot Replaced by Haney
Former major leaguer Zeke Bonura prepared to leave Midland for New Orleans after being relieved as manager of the Longhorn League Midland team by President Marion Flynt in an economy move. Haney takes over after managing Lamesa and Abilene in the West Texas New Mexico League, with Bonura receiving $1,000 of a $7,500 contract. Fans purchased the club last year.
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Oklahoma City Indians Sign Negro Righthander
Oklahoma City president Jimmie Humphries announced the signing of William H. Greason, 26, the third Negro to play in Texas League history. The right hander posted a 10-5 record last season with the Birmingham Barons, joined the Marines late, and has been discharged. Manager Tom Tatum plans to use Greason at the gate this week, likely against Shreveport.
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Baytown Teens Compete In National Tennis Meet
Baytown's Bill Dixon and Billy Williams advance and lose in the National Junior Tournament at Kalamazoo Michigan as Williams defeats Stevie Stephenson of Atlanta 8-3 while Dixon falls to John Cranston of San Marino 6-1. They duo planned doubles and next compete in Chicago in August after recent stops in Topeka and Kalamazoo.
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San Marino
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Chicago
Regular Play In Hi City Ends Tonight
Hi City Softball League doubleheaders close regular play on the Lee diamonds. Diamond one features Leggett's Drug vs Kiwanis at 7 38 p m and WEVW vs Leggett's at 9 p m. Diamond two pits VFW against Blacks at 7 30 p m and Blacks against Kiwanis at 9 p m. Playoff action begins Wednesday August 6 with VW leading at 4 1.
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Akins Meets Saxton In Chicago Battle
Virgil Akins of St Louis to challenge undefeated welterweight Johnny Saxton of Newark in a 10 round television bout at Chicago Stadium. Saxton carries a 30 fight winning streak and a five pound edge, expected to weigh 146 pounds to Akins 141 as Akins, ranked No 3 lightweights, holds a 25-8-0 pro mark with 10 knockouts.
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Baseball All Star Lineup of 1948 Major Leaguers
A compact listing highlights stars by team including Musial Joost Berra Lockman Minoso Rosen Robinson Reese Bits Fox Robinson Musial Adams Schoendienst Pitching Roe Shantz Raschi Heam Wilhelm Yuhas.
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Standings and Scores in Major Leagues Race to Lead
American League standings show New York atop with 38 wins and 40 losses, while Cleveland and Boston trail. Tuesday results include New York routing Chicago 30 to 7 and St. Louis beating Washington. National League leaders Brooklyn and New York split with St. Louis and Philadelphia as schedule advances. Tuesday night matchups featured Chicago beating New York and Pittsburgh prevailing over Brooklyn.
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Meadow Club matches move Clark into third round
Clark of Pasadena and Gustavo Palafox of Mexico advanced to the Meadow Club invitation tennis third round as top seeds, while second seeds Hal Burrows of Charlottesville and Atsushi Miyagi of Japan were eliminated early. Also, Arkansas City veteran Lew Stockdale, a rodeo figure who claimed to have shaken Lincoln’s hand, died at age 110.
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Mangrum Hopes Rest Before Open With $90 Per Shot Talk
Lloyd Mangrum, famed Texan golfer, skips Sioux City Open to rest for the All American Open and world championship, eyeing the $5,000 first prize. He notes $90 per shot as his target pace, reflecting on past exploits and Army service while preparing for the twin links marathon.
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U.S. Hopes To Gain On Russia In Swim Meet
United States divers and fencers target points to narrow the gap with Russia in the Olympic program. Pat McCormick and Zoe Ann Jensen contested dives amid scoring disputes over a faulty springboard, while the U.S. Sabre team advanced as Russia led overall. The Americans trimmed the deficit to 8 1/2 points after the men’s 400 m medley relay and a rifle event, with finals upcoming.
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