Baytown Oilers Aim For Third Straight Win Tonight
The Baytown Oilers chase a third consecutive victory against Empire Broom of Houston at 8 p.m. in Humble Rail Park after an 11-4 win over Pasadena Alkali. Debut performances by Mickey Pillow and Levi Clay enhance a roster with new and returning Oilers, as Lefty Campbell and Clay shared pitching duties.
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Franta Tops Major City Softball Standings Again
Franta returns to first place in the Major City Softball League after beating Culpepper 17-4 while General Tire loses 11-8 to Bayshore Motors. Bay Shore moves into second with Prince and Baker's close behind after wins over Humble and Service Produce. Next games postponed for junior high graduation.
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Browns Eight-Man Infield Aims At Double Play Record
ST. LOUIS UP I The St Louis Browns eight man infield could set a major league double play record driven by Marty Marion who leads a cast of cast offs. Through Wednesday the team had 52 double plays to top both leagues and could reach 243 twin killings if the pace holds. The A's hold the record with 247 as Hank Majesti Ed Joost Pete Suder and Ferris Fain anchored that unit. Marion has missed games with a backache yet his coaching and play keep the Browns near first division as solid pitching limits baserunners.
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Rains Aid Texas Game Birds and Farms
Wildlife expert HE G Marsh of the Texas Game and Fish Commission says recent rains help major spring game bird nesting including quail mourning dove and turkey. Prospects are generally good nationwide but drought remains in parts of South and West Texas. Moisture boosts food and cover for deer and other wildlife, with turkey nesting in the hill country improving after three dry years.
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Protest Filed Over Baker's Nine Eligibility
Webster Brinkley manager of the Prince Buick team in the Major City League filed a written protest with the Softball Committee accusing Baker's Food Market Crosby Brinkley pitcher Jackie Howton of residing outside league boundaries and thus being ineligible. The protest centers a May 14 game where Howton pitched Baker's nine to victory. by bylaw the burden of proof rests with Brinkley and a committee meeting is planned next week to hear both sides Curly Havard Baker manager will present Baker's case.
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Maglie Defends Form As Rain Delays Haunt Him
New York. Sal Maglie, the Giants’ 7-0 pitcher, defends his form amid rain soaked start to the season. He says rainouts slowed him and insists he’s not yet at his full sharpness, noting last year’s 23 win season and a nine game winning streak this year. He remains confident he’ll improve as warmer weather arrives.
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