Pirates Deny Bid For Pettit Over Payment Details
Bernardeno Cal six President McKinney of the Pittsburgh Pirates rejected claims that the club bid for pitcher Paul Pettit or paid a $100,999 bonus. A New York Herald Tribune report alleged the Pirates sought Pettit while he was graduating from high school and that agent Fred Stephani labeled the tale false. The Pirates disputed these assertions and noted Stephani’s prior contact with the club.
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Burke Arrives as Play-For-Pay Golf Tour Star
Burke, a White Plains pro from New York via Houston, wins the St. Petersburg Open with a 272 total to top Chick Harbert and Sam Snead among the money leaders on the winter circuit. Lyons of Warren takes third with 275 after a hole-in-one on 15.
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Pennsylvania
El Paso Cathedral Wins Catholic Cage Tourney
El Paso Cathedral defeated Central Catholic of San Antonio 29 to 36 to win the 12th Catholic State Basketball Tournament at St Mary's University. Galveston's Kirwin team won the consolation by beating Corpus Christi College Academy 56 to 46. Herrera and Cortez tied for high honors with 12 points each.
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Yankees Boss Says They’ll Beat All Comers in 1950
New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel declares the club the world champions and outlines a powerhouse lineup with Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Hank Bauer and more. He cautions the league will be tougher but promises to defend the pennant and decide the best 25 players from a deep spring camp.
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Bob Porterfield
Don Johnson
Ralph Houk
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No Great Cage Stars On AILSWC Quintet
United Press selects an all star quintet from the Southwest Conference after detailed review. Forwards Hamilton of Texas Heathington of Baylor Brown of SMU centers McLeod of TCU guard McDowell of Texas A M. Rice’s McDermott misses first team due to defense fatigue. Second team features Cathcart Ambler Miller Mitchell Lutz with several honorable mentions listed.
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Lane says major league broadcasts hurt minor league teams
Chicago White Sox general manager Frank Lane argues major league game broadcasts into minor league territory threaten minors financially. He notes 13.7 percent of Americans have less than a fifth grade education, and says majors support 75 to 80 percent of minor leagues. Lane plans to raise the issue with Commissioner Chandler and cites support from Tom Yawkey.
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Mann High selects Mize and Jones as co-captains
W R Mize and Pete Jones are elected co-captains of the Horace Mann Juonier High football team for the coming season. The announcement was made at the athletic banquet with James Hollister and Gerald Orton introducing the pair. Coaches George Perkins Slick Ellis and Leo LaBorde named lettermen across football basketball and tennis.
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George Perkins
Slick Ellis
Leo LaBorde
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Dick Cooke
Bert Black
Tommy Gentry
Chester Burchett
Eddie Cray
Charles Schwartz
Ken Dew
Jackie Bur Wick
Sam Bartlett
David Rogers
Donnie Huron
Louis del Homme
Jimmy Morris
Mize
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John Buller
Wilbur Morris
F. C. Saxon
Garland Besird
James Griggs
Donnie Olive
David Arnett
Robert Gunn
Johnny Enderli
Phillip Lea
Reginald Harper
Kenneth Cochrum
Roy Joe AlcCeleb
John Selensky
Booby McPherson
Bill Tomerlin
Doyle Creelnore
Gene Hartnoy
Fr. McFadden
Donnie Andrus
Jimmy Burng
Bo Harlan
Dickey Thomas
Jot Watkins
Jackie Burwick
Eddie Grey
Kenneth Daw
Joe Chitty
W. R. Mize
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Garland Beaird
Jamez Hollister
Bill Harlan
Rob Middleton
Don Dixon
Joe Dove
Ronnie Gieger
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Nelson McElroy
Meager
Beytown Chamber of Commerce
Arson Suspected In Dallas Fair Theatre Fire
A fire heavily damaged the Fair Theatre near Fair Park in Dallas early today. Investigating officials suspected arson and the building at 3700 Parry was noted as recently sold by Interstate Theatre, with a shift in audience policy two months prior.
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Pruett Reels 50 of 50 in Humble Skeet Shoot
At Humble Gun Club in Camp Rebel a large turnout witnessed Freamen Pruett hit all 50 skeet targets. Runner up was Gordon of Houston with 47. In trap C Hanks of Houston and Wreamton Pruett tied for second at 44, Morrison 42. Club will host trophy shoot next Sunday after weather postponed yesterday.
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Meadows Named Youth Recreation Consultant in Texas
Austen March 6 Meadows 36 year old ex Olympic pole vault champion named recreation consultant by Texas Youth Development Council. He will assist in setting up youth recreation at state training schools Gatesville Gainesville Brady to curb delinquency. Former USC pole vault champion worked as playground supervisor in Los Angeles and recreation director in Chico Fort Worth Paschal High. World War II Air Force veteran.
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Kentucky basketball faces NCAA bid tug as NIT field narrows
The NCAA tournament field tightens as Kentucky, SEC champions, threaten to appear in the NIT after North Carolina State is named District Three NCAA representative. State coach Presses claim Kentucky refused playoff, alleging political pressure and exclusion.
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New AA Basketball Champions Crown Texas State Tourney
Corpus Christi won the Class AA crown defeating Vernon 40 34 to claim the Gulf Coast school’s first state tournament title. Canyon overwhelmed South San Antonio 49 25 for Class A while Gruver edged Waelder 34 3 4 for Class B. Consolation games went to El Paso Austin Cayuga Beaufort French and more.
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Trade Talk Circles Brooklyn Camp as Jorgensen For Grudge
In training camp at Vero Beach Brooks Robinson's Branch Rickey pushes a trade bid while Sonny Jorgensen, 30, remains surplus behind Dodgers rival Billy Cox 30 and rookie Bob Morgan 24. Rickey fears Jorgensen's arm not sound enough for regular third base, despite praise for his talent.
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