Williams Red Sox Rally Boosts pennant bid
Williams and Boston teammates showed power as he homered and doubled, driving in four runs in a 7 0 victory over Washington. The Red Sox piled up 45 hits for their fourth straight win, signaling a brighter outlook for their pennant chase.
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Texas League attendance down 275 percent from last season
Dallas and other Texas League teams report first quarter attendance of 296,953, a drop from 394,205 a year earlier. Secretary Milton Price cites bad weather and postponed games, with Dallas opener at Hagler's Stadium drawing 4,922 vs last year's 53,364, though he expects gradual rebound if conditions improve.
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Capitol Elevator Sets "Five Dollar Floor" Name Change
A Capitol utility change raises the second floor to the Senate and House quarters, naming the real floor as the five dollar floor. Since May 3 registrators have drawn five dollars daily instead of one, amid session days.
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Intramural standout White tops Lee High records
Robert White son of Mr and Mrs Willian F White of 506 Bonner St dominates Lee High intramurals with firsts in badminton tennis table tennis and tennis singles plus key roles on senior teams in touch football softball and archery while earning points in handball basketball and horseshoes His coach Beverly Rockhela notes no intramuralist in recent years matched his haul Beavers to undergo arm surgery at Rice surgery aims to restore shooting form and enable a return to Southwest Conference play next season Baytown grid tradition continues with Ganders in SWC teams including TCU SMU and Texas U among others as Dan Stallworth produced numerous college players from the Gander program
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Dodgers Hodges Leads NL Home Run Race in Tight Frontier
Dodgers first baseman Hodges tops the NL with 14 homers seven games ahead of Kiner’s pace while Wally Westlake of the Pirates trails close. Westlake’s 13 homers keep him six behind Ruth’s record pace as Pittsburgh fights to stay in contention.
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Track in Fine Shape for Tonight's Races at Channelview Speedway
Promoter Roy Huston reported the Channelview Speedway track is in excellent condition for tonight’s seven race card. The program begins at 8:15 p.m. with about 50 cars expected, including three eight lap heats, a Trophy Dash, a 16 lap consolation steeplechase, an eight lap Powder Puff Derby, and a 25 lap feature. Last week 29 cars started the steeplechase and eight finished. organizers expect a strong field tonight. Drivers from last week plus new entrants are urged to report by 7:15 p.m.
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Weekend Basketball Standings Lined Up Across Cities
Sat matchups feature Beaumont at Houston San Antonio at Shreveport Oklahoma City at Dallas and Tulsa at Fort Worth as weekend games unfold across venues.
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Indy Car Drivers Aim for Historic Speedway Laurels
In the upcoming Indianapolis Speedway event the world’s top drivers race for the title and speed records. Ralph Hepburn and Bergere, two stalwarts since 1911, share the honor of starting the most races with 15 appearances. both never won yet never quit, while Hepburn still holds the track record set 22 years ago.
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Undefeated Teams Lead Church League Race
St. Mark's Methodist and Wooster Baptist atop the Church League softball standings with 3–0 records. Highlands First Baptist and Memorial Baptist also remain unbeaten, while St. Mark's and Wooster each won latest games, and Temple Baptist beat First Presbyterian 7–6 as Central Baptist defeated St Joseph 10–2. Monday schedule lists several matchups.
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Carter Defeats Williams To Clinch Lightweight Crown
New York welterweight James W. Carter stunned Ike Williams by technical knockout at 2 49 of the 4th round to win the world lightweight title at Madison Square Garden. Referee Petey Scalzo halted the bout as Williams was deemed helpless. Carter, who had suffered several losses earlier in the year, announced immediate plans to defend the title in August against Willems or Del Flanagan. The story also notes Cornwall Pennsylvania’s one of the longest operating open pit ore mines.
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Coast Pintail Duck Registration Proves Coast Popular Winter Spot
Texas officials report the pintail banding program shows the Gulf Coast as a favored wintering area. Of 26 ducks banded at Rockport, 19 were killed within two miles of the original site, indicating strong site fidelity over four winters. Officials note ongoing studies by the Game Commission and Wildlife Service to refine movement and population estimates amid conservative turnover figures.
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Farotto's .270 is Top Batting Mark in Texas League
Dallas Eagles star Lou Farotto led Texas League hitting with a .379 average after 100 at bats, 37 hits, five for eight RBIs and 21 runs as of Wednesday. Other leaders include Austin Knickerbocker with 11 home runs, Jim Drek with 39 RBIs, and Ray Warleski with five wins, each atop their categories in the early season.
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Aggies Win Berth In NCAA Tourney
TUCSON Texas A and M defeated Arizona 2 14 to 2 to earn a spot in the NCAA Baseball Tournament in Omaha Nebraska next month representing district 6. Pat Hubert limited the Wildcats to five hits as the Aggies tied the playoff series at 2 2. Hubert also won game one in the Arizona series. The pitcher struck out 10 and labored in two innings late. Our earliest reliable reference to tea dates back 2300 years.
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Hunting And Fishing Tales From The Bay Area
A lively weekend forecast for anglers with trout shrimp in plentiful supply along the San Antonio bay flats west of Tin Can Cove. Reports of golden croakers, bluegill and perch emerge as frogs begin to stir with warm showers. The Matagorda expedition party returns, sharing tall tales of their intracoastal travels and notable crew.
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