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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1952

Page

8

Prince Franta Duel Highlights Major City League Night

Prince Buick meets Franta Motors at 730 tonight on Lee Diamond Two in the feature as Prince aims for fifth victory with Ace Hurter Webster Brinkley on the mound. Franta relies on top hitter George Wilkerson as Franta and General Tire lead the league at four wins each.

Prince Buick Franta Motors Lee Diamond Prince Ace Hurter Webster Brinkley Princess Franta George Wilkerson General Tire Bayshore Motors Tire Baker's Food Market Crosby Diamond Two Humble Culpepper Diamond One

Beaumont Wrests Texas League Lead From Fort Worth

Beaumont tops the Texas League in a 7 to 1 rout of Tulsa as Fort Worth ceded first place after leading since April 17. Houston defeated Fort Worth 2 to 0, while Shreveport beat Oklahoma City 4 to 2 and Dallas won 6 to 3. Art Dyck pitched a four hitter for Beaumont against Tulsa.

United Press Beaumont Fort Worth Rouganecks Tulsa Houston Cats Shreveport Oklahoma City San Antonio Eagles Dallas

Standings and results from Monday games in Texas and beyond

Monday results show Houston 7, Fort Worth Beaumont 7, Tulsa 1, San Antonio 6, Dallas 3, Shreveport 4, Oklahoma City 2. Also Philadelphia at Brooklyn noted as the only scheduled game. The Bible origins mention Hebrew Aramaic and Greek.

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May Bass Fishing Contest leads with five pound ten ounce lunker

Johnny Gross tops the May bass contest with a five pound ten ounce largemouth caught on a planter lure near the reservoir. Mrs J C Stanislaw of Houston weighs a five pound two ounce string from the bank south of the camp, though ineligible due to residency.

Johnny Gross J.C. Stanislaw Houston Ste Pine

Wallard Plagued by Losses Yet Hopes to Return to Indy

Memorial Day 500 at Indianapolis looms as Lee Wallard, last year’s winner, faces memories of a brutal crash after a life altering injury in Reading. The veteran racer, now 41, remains unsure if he can ever reclaim his form as he battles scars and doubt while awaiting a possible comeback.

New York WPI Infisnepolis Lee Wallard Lee Wallard Ted Horn Reading Wailord Indianapolis Wes Speedway

Hemus Helps Cardinals Fill In At Shortstop Role

Solly Hemus has emerged as the Cardinals steady at short, boosting the infield after Marty Marion’s retirement. He posted a .342 spring average and believes he can reach at least .200 for the season, crediting Marion’s tutelage and work ethic for his improvement.

Solly Hemuz St. Louis Cardinals Marty Marion Hemus Eddie Stanky Cardinals Atar Short Marion Browns Solly Merion Marsty Téd Marty

Catcher’s Mitt Sought By Earthman Tigers

Lefty Frazier’s Earthman Tigers report a missing catcher's mitt from a workout on Lee Diamond Two. Members of the public are asked to contact Manager Frazier at home number 6619 with any information.

Lefty Frazier Earthman Tigers Baytown Life League Lee Diamond Frazier

Jacinto City Nineto Baytown Lassies 10 9

Jacinto City Nine Nips Baytown Lassies 10-9 in a softball game. Winning pitcher was Pat Breen. Virginia Wagner and Betty Sandlin handled pitching for Baytown. Doris Meroch led Baytown with two hits. Baytown plays a four WAA team at 7:30 p.m. today at Bilington Field.

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