Little League Action Swings Into Third Week
Baytown Little League enters week three with the Bayshore Yankees leading at 3-0 and the Cubs 2-1. Indians stand 1-2 and Red Sox 0-3. West League games start 6 p.m. at Jaycee Park with four teams split across three nights of play this week.
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Buffs and Missions split as Texas League action rolls on
Chuck Qertel starred for San Antonio with two homers and seven RBIs as the Missions defeated Shreveport 9 to 3. Ernie Groth allowed five hits in Oklahoma City's 7 to 1 win over Tulsa. Beaumont and Houston split a twin bill with 7 to 4 scores in each game. Fort Worth bested Dallas 6 to 4. Kottany worked a one hitter into the eighth before Dallas fell.
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Joe Nuefeldt
Ev Hall
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Don Fanting
Beaumont
Houston
Gene Tarabilda
Bobby Tiefenaver
Joe Kottany
Dallas Eagles
Fort Worth
Wayne MclLeland
McLeland
John Dean Stars In Oilers 6 1 Victory Over Bankers
John Dean led the Baytown Oilers to a 6 1 win over the Galveston Bankers with two homers and six RBIs. The UH outfielder added a grand slam and a single in four at bats, backed by errorless defense and three double plays. Bankers stole home for their only run. Davenport pitched for the Oilers with Levi Clay taking the loss.
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Baseball Honors Charles Bender
Philadelphia fans mourned Charles Albert Bender known as The Chief a clutch pitcher and Hall of Famer who died of cancer at age 57 Connie Mack led tributes recalling his dominance with the Philadelphia Athletics over a decade and praising him as one of the greatest pitchers in major league history
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Big boosts for Chisox Kell and Cavaretta in swap
Chicago May 24 White Sox acquire former batting champion George Kell and Phil Cavarretta in a major deal aimed at winning the pennant. Kell will start at third base and Cavaretta will serve as a pinch hitter as manager Paul Richards hails the moves. Cavaretta, a free agent, has agreed on terms with White Sox GM Frank Lane. the contract signing awaited.
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Seven-Game Win Streak Propels Braves To Top NL Race
Milwaukee Braves surged from seventh to a tie for first with a seven game winning streak in a chaotic National League pennant race. They swept a doubleheader from the Cubs 4-2 and 9-3 after a 10-inning 4-2 win, moving alongside the Dodgers who also won twice. Cleveland stayed strong with 11 straight victories, crushing Baltimore 14-2 and 21, widening their lead over Chicago. The Giants, Reds, and Pirates also won, while Ray Crone earned a five hitter in his first big league start for Milwaukee. Houston
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