Maglie First 10-Win Pitcher In National League
Magnificent Maglie tossed a 10th victory in a 3 2 win over the Brooks, becoming the first National League hurler to reach 10 wins. A 98-degree game in Polo Grounds featured no-hitter threats and late Dodgers scoring as Ed Burns and Barber contributed in a tense pennant pursuit. Jackie Robinson and Davey Lopes aided the Dodgers with crucial hits though Maglie’s mastery limited the opposition to matchless innings.
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Polong
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Oilers Top Regal Nine In Baytown Showdown
Travis Davenport yielded four hits and struck out nine as the Baytown Oilers defeated Regal Sandwich Shop of Houston 7 to 2. The Oilers backed him with 13 base knocks and improved to 15 wins and 10 losses. The Sunday game with Huntsville was canceled while management seeks a replacement opponent.
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Travis Davenport
Baytown Oilers
Regal Sandwich Shop
Houston
Davenport
Oilers
Huntsville
Melvin Berry
Bayou Cards Rally Past Braves to Grab Third Place
Cedar Bayou Cardinals beat Baytown Braves 4-3 in the Teen-Age Baseball League. Winning pitcher L. A. Hanson struck out 10, while Ronald Bullocks fanned 13 in the loss. Donnie Cholleher delivered the winning run in the seventh, with Edward Gillespie adding two hits for Cedar Bayou. Winston Porter led Baytown with two hits, and Fred Huey hit a two run homer in the seventh. Baytown next plays Highlands Pirates at 4 pm. Schedule notes show Mann and Cedar Bayou matchups following.
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Baytown Braves
L. A. Hanson
Ronald Bullocks
Donnie Cholleher
Edward Gillespie
Cedar Bayou
Braves
Winston Porter
Fred Huey
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Highlands Pirates
Lee High Diemond
Mann
Bullock
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Hanson
Dodd
Wol Highlands
Horace
Golf stars clash as Inverness event pairs noted players
Ford and favorites form a strong showing at the Inverness best hall tournament led by Burke Jr and Oliver with 64 combined. Snead Ferrier mark an upset win over Haefser. Hrd plus Cary Middlecoff shine with a hole in one. Rounds continue Friday to Sunday with long 38, 36 hole days.
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Iitha M
Oliver
Burke Jr
Aso Dand
Snead
Jim Ferrier
Haefser
Byssa
Skee Riegel
Nelson
Cary Middlecoff
Itzrum Iy
Rand
Hale
Burke
Tound
Browns Nine Takes Lead In Sheriff Loop
Brown's Bombers beat Galena Park 9-3 in an extra inning game to take the lead in the Harris County Sheriffs Baseball League. Baytown’s Johnny Beck hit two home runs while Billy Young and David Evans added one each. Kenneth Woods scored the winning run in the eighth on an error as Baytown moved to 3-0 with next game vs Katy on Thursday.
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Sheriffs Nine
Galena Park
Harris County Sheriffs Baseball League
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Bombers
Katy
Johnny Beck
Baytown
Billy Young
David Evans
Kenneth Woods
VFW Nine Leads Hi City Loop With Unbeaten Start
VFW Nine remains undefeated in the Hi City Softball League with three wins. The Sun’s report of a VEW loss to Leggett's Drug was incorrect. VFW won 6-1, with Louis Carter earning the win and giving up only a few hits while Leggett's R Mize was touched for the loss and no-hits.
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Friday Standings Figures From Dallas Tulsa Shreveport Series
Dallas plays Tulsa in Oklahoma Friday while City visits Fort Worth Shreveport hosts Houston Beaumont travels to San Antonio. The schedule outlines matchups across cities with notable cross state games.
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Shreveport
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San Antonio
United Press
GE Gallas
Oklahoma City
Fearless Fraley recalls derby and Nascar ride from Louisville
The piece recounts Fraley's nickname origin and a dramatic 100 mph NASCAR day at the Michigan State Fairgrounds. He recalls meeting Herbie Thomas, the 1951 champ, and a reckless backstretch ride ending with him vowing never to ride again unless the emergency brake is engaged.
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Ita
Louisville
New York
Fifth Avenue
Jack Dempsey
Dorothy
Lamour
Bill France
Michigan State Fairgrounds
Herbie Thomas
Olivia
N.C
Nascar
Herbie
Miracre
Herbié
Union Cards Aim to Hold Lead in Jaycee Park Showdown
The league leading Union Cards face the last place Dittman Dodgers in a Little League game at 6 p.m. in Jaycee Ball Park. A 6:15 p.m. second game pits Felton Giants against Earthman Tigers. All four teams are tightly bunched and tonight's results could reshuffle the standings as capacity crowds are expected.
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Dittman Dodgers
Jaycee Bail Park
Felton Giants
Earthman Tigers
Church League Softball Tonight on Lee Diamonds
Four church league softball games are scheduled tonight on the Lee diamonds. Memorial Baptist vs Baytown First Baptist at 7:20 p.m. and First Presbyterian vs Baytown Second Baptist at 9:00 p.m. on diamond one. on diamond two Central Baptist vs Highlands First Baptist at 7:30 p.m. and First Christian vs Grace Methodist at 3:00 p.m.
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Memorial Baptist
Baytown First Baptist
First Presbyterian
Baytown Second Baptist
Central Baptist
Highlands First Baptist
First
Christian
Grace Methodist
Perfect 36 Won't Win For Miss Universe
Long Beach California beauty contest judge Vincent Trotta says time 27 legs bosoms will play only a minor role in Miss Universe selection. He notes form lines contour texture of skin bloom of youth expression of voice and personality will be deciding factors. Foreign beauties may be less bosomy or leggy than American contestants.
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Long Beach
Calif
Vincent ‘Trotta
Big Field Looms For Channelview Racing Saturday
Channelview Speedway expects one of its largest car fields this season for Saturdays program. Cars and drivers from Arrowhead Speedway and Playland Park Houston will join Beaumont entrants, totaling over 30 competitors for the 8 p.m. start. The show features three heats a 35 lap consolation steeplechase trophy dash and a 25 lap feature with improved rest rooms and DDT prevention noted by owner Steadman Butler.
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Steadman Butler
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