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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

9

Higginbotham Provos Dangerous Club Tops Higgin Team

Major City League action last night featured Higginbotham, a veteran squad, beating Higginbotham 13 7 in a wild showcase. Dittman Boys rallied from behind to beat Culpepper 7 5 while General Tire crushed Paoleae 10 2. Humble topped Hemphill 8 6, and Tire surged past Gray Lumber 8 2. Key hitters included Bubba Choate, Novosad, Traylor, and Jeni Williams, with Canthen, Martinez, Brinkley and Javinch delivering solid pitching. Death report: Charlene Davis, 14, Houston girl, died after leaping from a speeding truck.

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Purple Raps Eagles In Series Opener

Beaumont district 12 AA champions the Pasa dens Fagies were defeated by Beaumonts Roger Purples 6 to 2 in the first game of a best two of three bi district series. Beaumont holds District 11 AA title and 16 schoolboy teams are set to determine bi district titles and entry to the state tournament in Austin June 3 to 7.

Beaumont Pasadens Fagies Roger Purples Austin

Marshall Browns Clinch 10th Straight Win in ETL

Darwin Dobbs of the Tyker struggled early allowing three runs in the first inning, but settled to throw eight scoreless frames. Bob Snyder shut down Kilgore Drillers as the Marshall Browns secured an 8 to 2 victory in East Texas League action.

United ‘Press Darwin Dobbs Tyker Tro Jans Kilgore Drillers Dobbs Bob Snyder Marshall Browns

Kittens Indians Rally After Brief Setback in Texas League

The Fort Worth Cats and Oklahoma City Indians regained the lead in the Texas League after brief slips. Cliff Van Cuyk pitched Fort Worth to a 2 1 victory over the Houston Buffs while the Indians beat the Beaumont Rouginecks 10 6 with Jim Lemon and Gillie Daougald each homering twice. Tulsa beat the Sports 4 2 after 17 hits but only four runs. San Antonio edged Dallas 6 4 to move into fifth. Tonight San Antonio at Dallas Shreveport at Tulsa Beaumont at Oklahoma City Houston at Fort Worth.

United Press Fort Worth Bison Dave Patrick Cats Indians Oklahoma City Beaumont Dallas Eagles A. Dallas Eagles San Antonio Dallas Shreveport Tulsa Houston

Steer Nine Can Sew Up Title Today

The Southwest Conference title may be decided today as the Texas Longhorns face the Texas A&M Aggies in Austin. Texas needs one win in a two game series to clinch the championship and a spot in the District 6 playoff versus Arizona. SMU and Baylor also finish their seasons in a two game set at Waco.

United Press University of Texas Longhorns Tesas Aggies Austin Arizona Longhorns Aggies Southern Methodist SMU Baylor Waco Texas Christian Rice

British Amateur Is Rich Man's Holiday

United Press reports 32 Americans entered the British Amateur at St Andrews with Crosby drawing attention as the main spectacle. Entered also are Willie Turnesa Frank Strafaci Dick Chapman and Bill Campbell, plus socialites and executives eager for a high profile golf weeks.

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