Fat Erickson Kurls Eagles To Flag In Dallas Pennant Fight
Massive righthander Fat Erickson pitched a four hit shutout and batted the Eagles to a 1 0 win over the Fort Worth Seats, clinching Dallas first pennant in 16 years. Erickson notched his 20th win as Oklahoma City beat Tulsa 5 3 while San Antonio beat Beaumont 5 4 and Shreveport defeated Houston 4 1. The victory leaves Dallas, Fort Worth, Shreveport and Oklahoma City headed to the Shaughnessy playoffs with the Texas League winner to face the Dixie Series champion.
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Cats
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Reds
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Bob Porterfield
Washington
Athletics
Ken Wood
Vic Wertz
Duane Pillette
Bob Nieman
St. Louis
Young Miller
Warren Hacker
Red Schoendienst
Stan Musial
Enos Slaughter
Herman Wehmeier
Jim Waugh
Monte Irvin
Giants
Granny
Hamner
Phils
al Corwin
Stuart Miller
Cardinals
Tire To Compete In Tournament Tonight
The General Tire softballers, champions of the Major City League, will play in the Jacinto City Tournament opening Friday night at 7 30. Eight teams compete in a double elimination event. Bob Tucker will pitch for Tire in the opener against an unnamed opponent.
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Horseless Carriage Race One Of Reno's Annual Attractions
Reno begins its annual Horseless Carriage Club of Nevada tour with about 80 vintage autos. Notable entries include a 1907 Thomas Flyer and a 1910 International Harvester Auto-Wagon, with prizes for era origins and restoration quality. Local personalities Bil Harrah and James Melton back the event, highlighting historic cars from 40 to 50 years prior.
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Hal Woop
Reno
High Sierra
Bil Harrah
Melton
Mitchell
Brush Liberty
Flanders
Herreshoff
Jeffery
Thomas Flyer
Pro defense drives Ganders rapid football evolution
Baytown's Ganders shine with a pro or umbrella defense in schoolboy football. The 7-2-2 setup features two lineman linebackers like Gentry and DelHomme, with fast outside backers and hard-hitting safeties Orton, Ernst, and Novasad. End slots see Gray, Schirald, Norris, and Adams.
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Lee
Tommy Gentry
Louis DelHomme
Gentry
Eddie Gray
Joe Schiraldi
LSU Hopes Letter-Nam Jersey System For Fans
LSU coach Gaynell Tinsley plans a new system to label offensive players with letters and numbers on jerseys to spell positions. The SEC approved the concept though its use against non-conference foes is uncertain. The plan targets fan identification during the Rice Owls game in Houston.
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Dodger Pilot Wary as Joe Black Amid Pennant Pressure
Brooklyn manager Charley Dressen warned that the Dodgers could suffer a second straight pennant collapse if relief pitcher Joe Black is sidelined. Black struggled in a 6-5 loss to Boston after a strong relief outing amid pressure from a fan’s threats. The day also featured Yankees and Indians wins in the American League, with momentum shifting in both leagues as Rookies Miller and other stars delivered key performances.
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Brooklyn
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Sid Gordon
Woodling
Allie Reynolds
Mike
Big Bear
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White Sox
Stuart Miler
Cardinal
Keller Signed as Yankee Pinch Hitter in 1952
Charley Keller, famed power hitter, was signed by the New York Yankees as a pinch hitter for the remainder of the 1952 season. At 35, Keller had not played for a major team this season after stints with the Tigers in 1950 and 1951. He will be ineligible for the World Series if the Yankees win the pennant due to late signing.
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Texas League Standings and Results Summary
Dallas leads the Texas League with 69 wins and 63 losses. Fort Worth 74 25 appears strong. Shreveport 83 75, Oklahoma City 82 76, Tulsa 81 87, San Antonio 81 12, Beaumont 75 14, Houston 41 1. Thursday results: Dallas 1 Fort Worth 0. Oklahoma City 5 Tulsa 3. San Antonio 5 Beaumont 4. Shreveport 3 Houston 1. Friday schedule: Dallas at Oklahoma City. Fort Worth at Tulsa. San Antonio at Houston. Shreveport at Beaumont.
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Power Boat Squadron to Be Formed Here Tuesday Evening
A Baytown area chapter of the United States Power Squadrons, promoting boating safety and education, will organize at 7 30 pm Tuesday in Thad Felton's offices. The Houston Power Squadron is sponsored by the Baytown group. the nationwide body claims 125 squadrons and over 16 000 members with courses on navigation rules safety and seamanship.
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Baytown
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Lee Texarkana game tickets go on sale Monday
Tickets for the Lee Texarkana game go on sale Monday at 8 pm in the Lee athletic office announced by Head Coach Dan Stallworth. South stands tickets will be sold as Baytown fans are likely to fill the visiting-side section with seating near the 40-yard lines. Season tickets for Gunderson’s five home games remain available at the athletic office. the Lee 1952 opener vs Texarkana is set for 7:30 pm next Friday at Memorial Stadium.
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Lee
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TCU Slim Chance for SWC Title Says Poll
In Fort Worth on September 5 the TCU Sports News poll of 82 experts led Amos Melton to mark Texas Christian as a slim favorite to edge Texas for the Southwest Conference crown. Final tallies show Texas narrowly ahead of TCU, with Rice SMU Arkansas Baylor and Texas A&M also receiving votes across multiple positions.
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